SOSV is a global venture capital firm founded in 1995 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. Specializing in seed-to-growth stage investments, SOSV operates multiple accelerator programs worldwide, including HAX for hardware, IndieBio and RebelBio for life sciences, Chinaccelerator and MOX for cross-border internet ventures, Food-X for innovative food solutions, and dlab for blockchain technology. The firm focuses on investments in revolutionary deep technologies aimed at improving human and planetary health, as well as cross-border markets, particularly in Asia. SOSV invests in approximately 150 startups annually, providing support through its resources to accelerate product development and scaling. Over its two-decade history, SOSV has established a strong reputation, consistently ranking among the top venture capital firms globally.

L Catterton is a private equity firm established in 1989 and headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. The firm focuses on providing capital for acquisitions, management buyouts, recapitalizations, and turnarounds, while also supporting ongoing growth and development of companies. L Catterton primarily targets investments in the consumer sector, including food and beverage, retail, restaurants, consumer products and services, and media and marketing services. The firm emerged in 2016 from the merger of Catterton Partners and L Capital Management, specializing in buyout investments in mid-market consumer businesses throughout North America and Europe. L Catterton manages several growth and buyout funds that invest in a range of sectors and geographies, including a focus on impact investments related to education, health, waste, and climate. It typically invests between USD 10 million to USD 500 million, depending on the fund and the specific opportunity.

Techstars Central LLC, founded in 2006 and based in Boulder, Colorado, operates as a startup accelerator and venture capital firm focused on supporting early-stage technology-oriented companies. It specializes in a mentorship-driven accelerator program, selecting ten startups each summer to participate in a three-month incubation period, offering funding of $120,000 in exchange for equity. Techstars invests primarily in sectors such as fintech, artificial intelligence, blockchain, augmented reality, and IoT, while avoiding investments in medical devices, healthcare technology, and local service-oriented businesses. In addition to its primary accelerator, Techstars has various specialized programs, including those focused on music, retail, mobility, and social impact, with global reach extending to regions such as Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The firm prefers taking minority stakes, typically between six and ten percent, without seeking board representation or investor rights. Techstars has built a robust network of entrepreneurs, mentors, and corporate partners to foster innovation and growth within its portfolio, which includes over 1,000 companies with a significant collective market capitalization.

R/GA is a global advertising agency headquartered in New York, with additional offices across major cities worldwide. The agency has expanded its Ventures initiative, launching a program in the UK to support early-stage and growth-stage startups focused on connected products and services. This initiative reflects the increasing intersection of digital technologies and physical products, often referred to as the Internet of Things. Since launching its first Accelerator in 2013, R/GA has developed a comprehensive innovation platform that connects startups with its extensive client network and creative talent. By providing flexible financing and strategic support, R/GA Ventures aims to foster corporate innovation and facilitate partnerships that drive new opportunities. The agency's approach integrates consulting, design, and business development services, ensuring that both startups and corporate partners can realize meaningful value and growth in an evolving market landscape.

Digitalis is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. The firm focuses on investing in innovative solutions addressing complex challenges in both human and animal health. Digitalis collaborates with entrepreneurs, inventors, and scientists at various stages of development, aiming to support advancements across the entire healthcare ecosystem. Through its strategic investments, Digitalis seeks to drive progress in health-related technology and contribute to the improvement of health outcomes.

Y Combinator is a startup accelerator based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2005. It has pioneered a new funding model for early-stage startups by investing a modest amount of capital, typically around $150,000, in a large number of companies twice a year. Over a three-month program, Y Combinator collaborates closely with these startups to prepare them for investor pitches and enhance their business strategies. Each funding cycle concludes with Demo Day, where startups present to an exclusive audience of investors. Y Combinator focuses on various sectors, including business software, education, healthcare, and financial technology, among others. In addition to initial funding, it offers ongoing support through its extensive alumni network. Since its inception, Y Combinator has funded over 630 startups, contributing significantly to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Silicon Valley and beyond.

Uphonest Capital, L.P. is a principal investment firm based in San Jose, California, founded in 2016. The firm specializes in providing investment capital to early-stage startups, focusing on companies in the consumer, enterprise, IT, and deep-tech sectors. Uphonest Capital operates primarily in the United States and China, targeting innovative ventures that demonstrate growth potential. The firm manages multiple early-stage venture capital funds, including UpHonest Capital Fund and UpHonest Capital III, and is dedicated to supporting the development of emerging businesses.

Anterra Capital is an independent growth capital fund based in Amsterdam, founded in 2013. The firm specializes in investing in fast-growing companies involved in the food supply chain, agricultural technology, and health sectors across Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Anterra focuses on companies that are commercializing innovative technologies and services aimed at enhancing the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of global food systems. The firm typically invests between EUR 1M and EUR 15M in companies that are already generating revenue and have promising growth potential. As a lead investor, Anterra takes significant minority equity positions and actively participates on the boards of its portfolio companies, emphasizing a long-term partnership approach to build lasting value. The firm does not invest in other funds or capital-intensive businesses, and it aims to support its portfolio companies in raising additional capital from professional investors.

White Star Capital is a global venture capital fund and multi-stage technology investment platform established in 2007. It focuses on early-stage investments in technology companies across North America, Europe, and Asia. With offices in New York, London, Montreal, Toronto, Paris, Tokyo, and Hong Kong, the firm leverages its extensive experience and networks to support exceptional entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses internationally. White Star Capital partners closely with founders from Series A onwards, providing the necessary resources and insights to facilitate growth in diverse markets.

Passion Capital Investments LLP is a London-based venture capital firm founded in 2011, focusing on early-stage investments in technology companies, particularly within digital media, mobile, and internet sectors. The firm primarily invests in European markets, with a strong emphasis on the United Kingdom, and typically commits between $0.025 million and $0.38 million. Passion Capital is led by a team of experienced entrepreneurs and operators, including Stefan Glaenzer, Eileen Burbidge, and Robert Dighero, who have been involved in significant European technology exits. They emphasize the importance of passionate and capable founders as critical to a business's success. Passion Capital also fosters a collaborative ecosystem through initiatives like White Bear Yard, a hub designed to support technology activities and ambitions.