Founded in 2009, Founder Collective is a venture capital firm headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in seed-stage and early-stage investments, primarily targeting technology-related companies across various sectors, including e-commerce, healthcare, advertising, mobile, and the Internet of Things. With approximately $50 million under management, Founder Collective focuses on East Coast investments while maintaining a global reach. The firm is built by a network of successful entrepreneurs and is industry agnostic, though it prefers companies with a strong information technology component.
SOSV is a venture capital firm headquartered in New Jersey, focused on seed-to-growth stage investments in sectors such as biotechnology, hardware, robotics, and cross-border software, particularly in Asia. Established in 1995, SOSV operates several global accelerator programs, including HAX for hardware, IndieBio and RebelBio for life sciences, Chinaccelerator and MOX for cross-border internet, Food-X for disruptive food technologies, and dlab for blockchain innovations. The firm invests in approximately 150 companies annually and emphasizes a strategy that combines early-stage funding with extensive support, facilitating product development, customer acquisition, and scaling. SOSV's commitment to nurturing revolutionary deep technologies and its proven track record position it among the top 10% of venture capital funds worldwide.
Brand Foundry Ventures is a consumer only venture capital firm based in New York. The firm seeks to invest in e-commerce, mobile commerce, consumer products, and consumer devices.
Global Founders Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 and based in Berlin, Germany, with a focus on empowering entrepreneurs globally. The firm is stage agnostic, investing in companies across various sectors, including internet, software, fintech, e-commerce, and telecommunications. Global Founders Capital typically invests in the equity of young technology companies, with a preference for startups located in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, Vietnam, Colombia, Europe, the United States, and China. Investment amounts range from €0.01 million to €10 million, with specific allocations varying by stage: seed investments typically between €0.1 million and €1 million, early-stage investments between €1 million and €3 million, and growth-stage investments between €3 million and €8 million. The firm often seeks to be the lead investor and aims to secure board representation in its portfolio companies.
R/GA is a global advertising agency headquartered in New York, with offices in major cities worldwide. The agency is known for its innovative Ventures initiative, which has expanded internationally, launching a program in the UK in collaboration with InnovateUK. This London-based Venture Studio targets early-stage and growth-stage startups focused on developing connected products and services. The initiative reflects the growing importance of the Internet of Things, where software and data are increasingly integral to modern products. R/GA's approach goes beyond traditional funding; it connects startups with its award-winning talent and extensive client network, fostering an environment for corporate innovation. By offering flexible financing and expert guidance across various domains, R/GA aims to help startups create meaningful value and enhance their global presence, thus driving innovation in the marketplace.
AppWorks, based in Taipei, is the largest startup accelerator in Greater Southeast Asia, having launched its program in 2010. It focuses on supporting Internet startups across the region, particularly those in AI, blockchain, and other emerging sectors. The AppWorks Accelerator invites 30-40 promising startups every six months, fostering a community that has grown to include 395 startups and 1,331 founders in its alumni network. Collectively, these startups generate approximately US$ 8.05 billion in annual revenues, create over 17,000 jobs, and have a combined valuation of around US$ 11.07 billion. In addition to its accelerator program, AppWorks manages US$ 170 million in venture capital funds, investing primarily in seed to Series C companies across various industries, including technology, financial services, and consumer goods.
Asimov Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm with offices in New York City and Seattle. Specializing in technology, 3D printing, and robotics, the firm focuses on making equity investments ranging from $0.05 million to $0.15 million in the first round. Asimov Ventures seeks to partner with founders who are dedicated to seizing opportunities in their respective fields, offering support and capital to help drive innovation and growth.
Dream Incubator is a Tokyo-based strategic consulting and business development firm established in 2000, focusing on early-stage investments across the Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, and the United States. The firm primarily serves Japanese corporate clients and governmental institutions, offering both capital and professional services to support the growth and expansion of next-generation companies. In addition to its consulting services, Dream Incubator actively invests in various business stages and operates its own ventures. The firm also provides assistance in developing capital policies and business plans, particularly for companies in high-tech and IT sectors. With additional offices in China, Singapore, and Vietnam, Dream Incubator aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.
Alumni Ventures Group, founded in 2013 in Manchester, New Hampshire, provides diversified venture portfolios to individual investors, particularly accredited alums from top entrepreneurial schools. The firm focuses on backing companies with an alumni connection and an institutional lead investor with expertise in the space. Alumni Ventures Group offers access to venture portfolios diversified by type, sector, stage, and geography, allowing any accredited investor to participate. The firm, formerly known as Launch Angels Management Company, LLC, specializes in seed, startups, late-stage pre-IPO, and early-stage investments, without requesting board or observer seats. Alumni Ventures Group operates from its headquarters in Manchester, New Hampshire, with additional offices in North America.
Dane Creek Capital offer valuable financial and management support to up-and-coming companies in the companion animal sector through selective, strategic investments. Our investment horizon is long-term taking into account current trends and changes in pet owner demographics with a current focus on opportunities in pet food products sourced from sustainable ingredient