Investors in Religion

Science Media LLC is a venture capital and private equity firm specializing in incubation, seed/startup, early stage and later stage investments in fintech. The firm typically invests in technology, blockchain, internet, mobile media, Internet of Things, gaming, and mobile phone applications building companies. It considers investment specifically in India. The firm prefers to take minority interest in its portfolio companies. Science Media LLC is based in the Santa Monica, California, with additional offices in Karnataka, India and Yerevan, Armenia.

Moonshots Capital makes seed stage investments in technology startups led by exceptional founders who are building products that “re-imagine” work and personal life in large and growing markets. We bring a disciplined approach to the investment process to identify companies with “moonshot” potential.

We believe the single most powerful force in the universe is the conviction of an entrepreneur. And that very conviction allows entrepreneurs to experiment with bold ideas and endure the journey.

Goodwater Capital is a venture capital firm specializing in startups, early stage and growth capital. It seeks to invest in consumer products and platform & consumer tech firms. Goodwater Capital is based in Burlingame, California.

Highland Europe invests in rapidly growing European internet, mobile, and software companies that address large market opportunities and have over €10 million in annualized revenues. They can provide acquisition finance or lead secondary transactions as well as making primary investments. Their capital enables management teams to accelerate growth and build a lasting, valuable business. Highland Europe was launched in 2012 and closely collaborates with Highland Capital Partners, an independent global venture capital firm with a twenty-seven year investment experience and offices in Boston and Palo Alto.

Advancit Capital is an early stage investment firm focused on media, entertainment and technology companies. The firm seeks the opportunity to form long-term partnerships with talented, focused and driven entrepreneurs. With its strategic and industry expertise, Advancit Capital provides value-added resources at the critical growth stages of companies.

Matrix Partners is committed to building long-term relationships with outstanding entrepreneurs and helping them build significant, industry-leading companies.Since its inception in 1977, Matrix Partners has had the privilege to partner with hundreds of innovators. They have been fortunate to play an active role in the development of many successful businesses, 50 of which went on to initial public offerings, and 75 of which have gone on to profitable M&A events. The firm consistently ranks in the top five venture firms in terms of returns to its investors. Matrix Partners operates in the United States, India and China across multiple sectors and stages.

Bertelsmann India Investments (BII) is the strategic investment arm of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA in India. They focus on investing in pioneering companies in the digital, education, media and services sectors, which are developing new technologies, business models and visions of the future. They focus on early stage, as well as growth stage investments.

Plug and Play is a global startup ecosystem and venture fund specializing in the development of early-to-growth stage technology startups.Over the past 11 years, we have built the largest innovation platform on the planet, bringing together startups, investors, and corporation. With over 200 corporate and investor partners, Plug and Play is an open innovation ecosystem that has helped over 3,000 startups.That’s why big corporations around the world have come to us looking for the best technology in their sector. Now we have more than 11 vertical acceleration programs supported by over 200 corporate and investor partners.

Uncork is a seed-stage venture capital firm with $300 million under management. They are currently investing out of two funds: a $100M Seed fund and a $50M Opportunity fund earmarked for larger investments in mature, existing portfolio companies. They look for outliers and out-performers who use technology to solve problems for real people and real businesses. Since 2004, they have invested in over 200 companies, and their companies have raised nearly $4B in follow-on financing over the years.