Accion is a global nonprofit organization founded in 1961 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It focuses on increasing access to financial tools and services for underserved individuals and small businesses to promote financial inclusion. Accion catalyzes financial service providers to deliver affordable, high-quality solutions at scale, thereby helping communities thrive. The organization supports innovative fintech startups through its investment initiative, Venture Lab, which invests in early-stage companies that enhance financial access and improve service quality. Venture Lab provides both capital and strategic support, facilitating growth and operational efficiency for its portfolio companies. By engaging industry leaders and regulators, Accion challenges the financial sector to become more inclusive, ultimately working towards a world where everyone has the opportunity to improve their financial well-being.

Barings LLC is a privately owned investment manager based in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a global presence and over $275 billion in assets under management. Established in 1940, the firm serves a diverse clientele, including high net worth individuals, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. Barings specializes in managing client-focused equity and fixed income portfolios, as well as a variety of mutual funds and hedge funds. Its investment strategy encompasses public equity, fixed income, and alternative markets, with a focus on value and growth stocks across small-cap, mid-cap, and large-cap companies. For fixed income, Barings invests in a range of securities, including investment-grade and below investment-grade bonds, asset-backed securities, and corporate debt. The firm is committed to delivering innovative investment solutions and exceptional service by leveraging its extensive expertise across traditional and alternative asset classes, and it conducts in-house research to inform its investment decisions. Barings was formed through the integration of several asset management firms in 2016 and continues to expand its capabilities in various investment sectors.

Seaya Capital Gestión, SGEIC, S.A., commonly referred to as Seaya, is a Spanish venture capital firm focused on investing in early and growth-stage technology-enabled companies primarily in Spain and Latin America. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Madrid, with additional offices in Mexico City and São Paulo, Seaya specializes in series A and B investments across various sectors, including healthtech, edtech, fintech, biotechnology, and digital services. The firm aims to transform its portfolio companies into category leaders by providing growth capital for innovative businesses. Seaya typically invests up to €20 million in companies, taking minority or majority stakes while focusing on building lasting value through control investments in digital marketplaces, software, and payment solutions.

500 Global, formerly known as 500 Startups, is a venture capital firm and incubator based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2010. The firm specializes in seed investments, primarily focusing on early-stage technology and financial services startups across various sectors, including biotech, e-commerce, fintech, and digital healthcare. 500 Global operates a four-month accelerator program, where it typically invests between $0.05 million and $1 million for a 5 to 10 percent equity stake in companies with at least $100,000 in monthly revenue. The firm targets a global market, with particular emphasis on regions such as the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Since its inception, it has invested in over 2,200 startups and supports the growth of innovation ecosystems through educational programs and partnerships. 500 Global also prioritizes investments in companies led by minority founders, reflecting its commitment to diverse entrepreneurial leadership.

Annona Sustainable Investments I is a private equity growth and expansion fund co-managed by Annona Sustainable Investments and KIT Institute. The fund is located in Tolakkerweg, Netherlands, and invests in Africa, Central America, and South America. It targets to invest between USD 0.25 million to 1 million with an investment horizon of maximum 8 years.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is a member of The World Bank Group that focuses on fostering sustainable economic growth in developing countries through private sector investment. It provides a range of financial services, including loans, equity investments, quasi-equity products, and advisory services aimed at supporting startups and various stages of company development. IFC invests in sectors such as agribusiness, financial services, health, education, infrastructure, global manufacturing, oil and gas, telecommunications, and tourism, with a particular emphasis on projects that promote food security, digital finance, and affordable healthcare. The organization targets investments ranging from $1 million to $100 million, often seeking minority stakes but may also take a majority position in its portfolio companies. IFC aims to create jobs, generate tax revenues, and enhance corporate governance in emerging markets, thus contributing positively to local communities. Established in 1956 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., IFC operates globally with offices across various regions, focusing its efforts on financing projects that align with its mission of improving lives in developing countries.

IGNIA Partners, LLC is a Mexico-based venture capital firm established in 2007, focusing on early, mid, and late-stage investments in companies that serve low-income populations in developing countries. The firm primarily invests in sectors such as fintech, healthcare, education, retail, and other businesses that tackle poverty-related challenges. IGNIA aims to support enterprises that provide essential goods and services, including healthcare, housing, and basic utilities, targeting the socio-economic base of the pyramid. The firm's investment strategy typically involves equity stakes ranging from $2 million to $11 million, seeking to acquire between 25% and 100% ownership, along with a seat on the board of its portfolio companies. With a preference for investing in Mexico and Latin America, IGNIA also considers co-investment opportunities with other organizations and individual investors.

Edgewood Holdings, LLC is a family funded private equity firm specializing in turnaround, middle market, mature companies, buyout and growth capital. The firm typically primarily invests in bulk commodities and related services including transport and logistics, air freight, bulk commodities and energy, petrochemicals and refining, water and agriculture, commercial activity in fine art and film, real estate, sawmills and forest products sectors. The firm seeks to invest across North America, Europe, Asia and South America. The firm typically invests between $10 million and $50 million in single transaction. The firm actively supports a company and/or fund after an investment with ongoing advice at the Board, executive and/or advisory levels. The firm plays an active role in developing and managing the business either through creative commercial relationships or by bringing value-added management oversight and strategic development focus. Edgewood Holdings, LLC was founded in 2001 and is based in Vero Beach, Florida with an additional office in Phoenix, Arizona; Boise, Idaho; Middlebury, Vermont; Garden City, New York and Bozeman, Montana.

WIND Ventures is the venture capital arm of Empresas Copec S.A., focusing on investments in startups and scale-ups within the new mobility, energy, and retail sectors. Established in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the firm primarily targets opportunities in Latin America. By leveraging the extensive resources of COPEC, WIND Ventures aims to support entrepreneurs in developing innovative solutions that drive growth in these key industries. Its strategy involves building a diverse investment portfolio that enhances the potential for new advancements and market expansion in the sectors it specializes in.

North Base Media is an investment firm focused on journalistic enterprise and digital-driven opportunities in emerging markets. North Base creates value by bringing top-level international media expertise and capital to invested companies that will benefit from the deep knowledge, reputation and extensive connections of North Base’s partners. NBM focuses on both early- and mid-stage companies that show promise in key emerging markets. The portfolio companies, in turn, will benefit from being properly capitalized to pursue growth opportunities, by getting access to unique digital, media and journalistic know-how, and by being able to tap one another's expertise. NBM specializes in independently owned media or technologies that enable consumers to participate in their countries’ civic, cultural and economic life and that aim to be essential to key audiences in their markets. North Base is not aligned with governments, political causes or forces in the countries where it operates.

Caoba Capital offers growth-based flexible investment opportunities in the industrial, logistics, aerospace, and outsourcing sectors.

Indicator Investimentos e Serviços de Gestão Empresarial Ltda., also known as Indicator Capital, is a venture capital firm based in São Paulo, Brazil. Established in 2014, the firm specializes in seed, startup, and early-stage investments, focusing primarily on companies involved in digital transformation and technology. Indicator Capital aims to support innovative ventures that are poised for growth within the Brazilian market.

Blue Road Capital, L.P. is a private equity firm based in New York, established in 2013. The firm specializes in buyout investments in the agriculture sector, focusing on companies involved in natural resources, consumer products, and supply-chain logistics primarily within the Americas. Through its dedicated agriculture fund launched in 2014, Blue Road Capital targets opportunities in agribusiness and related industries, aiming to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of agricultural production and services.

Capital 4 Development Partners, formerly known as ICCO Investments, is the principal investment arm of ICCO Cooperation. It makes investments in loan, equity, guarantees and SMEs. The firm primarily invests in agribusiness (production, processing, and trade), water & sanitation, health, energy, Inclusive Enterprises and education. The firm typically invests in Bolivia, Peru, Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Ghana, Mali, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Benin, Sierra Leone, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Rwanda, South Africa, Mozambique, Angola, Madagascar, Malawi, Kyrgyzstan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, and Cambodia. The firm prefers to invest between €0.20 million ($.24 million) and €1 million ($1.19 million). It prefers companies with more than three years existence and either EBITDA positive or towards EBTIDA positive within first two years post-investing. Capital 4 Development Partners is based in Utrecht, Netherlands with additional offices in South America, Central America, West Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa, Central & South Asia and South East Asia.

Swanlaab Venture Factory SGEIC, S.A., established in 2014 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain, is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments, specifically in Series A and B funding. The firm specializes in a range of sectors, including Smart Enterprise, IoT, cleantech, healthcare, cybersecurity, and various areas within information technology. Swanlaab typically invests between €1 million and €5 million in equity, initially committing €1 million to €3 million with potential follow-on investments. It primarily targets companies in Spain, while also considering opportunities in Europe and Latin America for exceptional cases. Prioritizing a minority stake, the firm aims to support its portfolio companies for a duration of 4 to 6 years, with a focus on helping them scale and expand internationally. Swanlaab Venture Factory not only provides financial backing but also offers strategic support and resources to entrepreneurs, leveraging a diverse team of professionals to minimize risks and enhance growth potential.

KCP Capital is an entrepreneur-led merchant bank investing and managing assets in high-growth industries and the ascendant emerging markets. With its headquarters in Dubai, KCP sits at the juncture of East and West, and leverages its cross-border and cross-cultural expertise to maximize returns. KCP principals have deep backgrounds in the fields of media, technology, retail and telecommunications, and have served as entrepreneurs, operational executives, venture capital investors and investment bankers. We are hands-on investors and managers – an approach that maximizes value for our investors and portfolio companies. KCP is well versed in each phase of the corporate lifecycle, from the start-up to early and later stage growth to restructuring and insolvency situations. KCP excels at identifying complex, undervalued opportunities and transforming them into high-value assets.

Grassroots Business Fund is a venture capital investment firm focused on providing growth capital to businesses in emerging markets. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., with additional offices in Nairobi, Lima, and New Delhi, the firm invests primarily in environmentally and socially responsible companies across sectors such as technology, agriculture, clean energy, and consumer durables. Grassroots Business Fund targets investments in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, typically committing between $0.5 million and $2.5 million in equity and $0.04 million to $0.15 million in debt. The firm aims to support high-impact businesses while generating financial returns for its investors, with a focus on creating sustainable economic opportunities in low-income communities. It seeks to realize exits from its investments within five to seven years and has been bolstered by support from various governments and foundations, successfully closing a significant private investment fund and securing grants for its non-profit initiatives.

Trilogy International Partners, Inc. is a telecommunications company based in Bellevue, Washington, that provides wireless voice and data communication services in New Zealand, Australia, and Bolivia. The company offers a range of postpaid and prepaid plans, including local and international long-distance services, as well as roaming options for subscribers and international visitors. Additionally, Trilogy provides fixed broadband communications for residential and enterprise customers, and operates fixed public telephony and wireless broadband services in Bolivia. As of 2019, Trilogy's services reached approximately 15.9 million users, supported by a robust distribution network comprising company-owned stores, dealers, and points of sale across its markets. The company operates under the brand name Viva in Bolivia and maintains a regional operations office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Founded in 2005, Trilogy International Partners continues to focus on growth opportunities in international telecommunications.

Humus Capital Partners LLC is a private equity firm based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, founded in 2010. The firm focuses on middle market and emerging growth investments, with a particular interest in industry consolidation, buyouts, turnarounds, and growth capital. Humus Capital avoids investments in the land and agriculture sectors, instead concentrating on companies in animal protein, frozen foods, hospitality and leisure, education, healthcare, and retail, particularly within the agribusiness sector in Latin America. The firm typically invests around $20 million in its portfolio companies and prefers to acquire a majority stake. Additionally, Humus Capital aims to take an active role in its investments by securing a seat on the board of directors and plans to exit through initial public offerings or sales to strategic buyers.

OpenGate Capital is a private equity firm based in California, founded in 2005, that specializes in lower middle-market investments. The firm focuses on acquiring corporate carve-outs, divestitures, and special situations in North America, Western Europe, and Latin America. OpenGate Capital actively seeks distressed investment opportunities, particularly in sectors such as information technology, materials and resources, and business products and services. By targeting these areas, the firm aims to create value through strategic management and operational improvements.

Polymath Ventures is a private equity and venture builder firm focused on creating and investing in businesses that cater to the emerging middle class in Latin America. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia, with additional offices in Mexico, China, and the United States, Polymath specializes in seed investments across various sectors, including diversified financial services, transportation, human resources, entertainment, and hospitality. The firm employs a proprietary business design methodology to develop ventures in-house, followed by the recruitment of founding teams to lead these initiatives. With a record of launching nine ventures and raising over $30 million in equity and debt financing, Polymath remains actively involved in the companies it supports, providing ongoing strategy, operations, and design-thinking assistance throughout their life cycles.

Grupo Intercom de Capital, SCR-Pyme, S.A. is no longer investing. The firm is a venture capital firm specializing in incubation, seed/start-up, secondary investing in portfolio company interests, and emerging growth financing. The firm is currently not investing in new ventures but accelerating the companies in its portfolio. It does not invest in any businesses that are concerned with gambling, sex, weapons, unlawful enterprise or those that promote intolerant ideas or antisocial behavior. The firm invests in businesses that have been up and running for at least one year. If a business, however, has been established for less than 12 months, it must have a proven turnover of more than €0.005 million ($0.006 million) per month. The firm invests only in internet based businesses with a focus on classifieds, new technologies, web 2.0, e-business, and services for mobile phones. It prefers to invest in Europe, with a focus on Spain; Latin America; and India. The firm seeks to invests in companies in which entrepreneur has invested a minimum of €0.04 million ($0.05 million), or obtained an investment from one or more partners for that amount or more. It typically invests in companies that have been built by the firm, but may consider making investments of upto 20 percent of the value in case of outside companies. The firm was formerly known as Grupo Intercom de Capital, SCR, S.A. Grupo Intercom de Capital, SCR-Pyme, S.A. was founded in 2001 and is based in Barcelona, Spain with an additional office in Berlin, Germany.

Spectra Investimentos Ltda. is a venture capital and private equity firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in both direct investments and fund of funds. Established in 2012, the firm focuses on distressed and mezzanine investments, primarily targeting middle-market opportunities across various stages, including mature companies, turnarounds, and seed investments. Spectra seeks to invest in Latin America, with interests in sectors such as materials and resources, business services, information technology, healthcare, financial services, energy, and consumer products. In addition to direct investments, the firm invests in private equity, venture capital, and distressed funds, as well as real estate and infrastructure funds. Spectra typically commits between R$ 2.5 million and R$ 15 million per fund and is also involved in secondary investments and private debt opportunities.

GP Investments is a private equity and alternative investments firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, with a focus on Latin America. Established in 1993, the firm specializes in leveraged acquisitions, buyouts, and growth capital investments primarily in mature mid-sized and large companies, particularly in Brazil. GP Investments does not engage in start-up investments and avoids sectors with negative social or environmental impacts, such as technology, biotech, and weapons. The firm seeks to acquire controlling or joint-control stakes in companies generating annual revenues exceeding $60 million, with average investments ranging from $100 million to $250 million. It diversifies its portfolio across various industries, including retail, healthcare, logistics, and real estate. GP Investments limits its exposure in any single company or sector to ensure risk management. The firm exits its investments through methods such as trade sales and IPOs, and it also invests in real estate projects across residential, office, and retail segments.

Onza Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2013, specializing in investments in the digital sector. The company targets innovative Internet companies and mobile platforms that have successfully completed their seed stage. Onza Capital seeks to invest in businesses that exhibit two key characteristics: a proven business model and the potential for international scalability. By focusing on these criteria, Onza Capital aims to support the growth of early-stage digital companies that can thrive in the global marketplace.

Bright Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2010, originally based in Moscow, Russia. The firm adopts a merchant venturing approach and invests globally across various stages, including early-stage and late-stage ventures, as well as growth equity. Bright Capital focuses on breakthrough and disruptive technology companies, with a diverse portfolio that includes investments in energy, cleantech, efficiency, water, and advanced materials. Additionally, the firm engages in the telecom, media, and technology sector through its dedicated Digital fund.

Astor Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in innovative technology companies and compelling consumer brands in North and South America. We partner with outstanding entrepreneurs that have the passion to build special businesses. We work tirelessly to support entrepreneurs’ visions without getting in the way of what makes them special. Companies of interest typically have the following characteristics: 1. Seek to disrupt large existing markets or create new ones 2. Are generating revenue and need growth capital 3. Have a sustainable competitive advantage, usually based on a unique technology, brand or team

Actis is a prominent investment firm specializing in growth markets across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Established in 2004, it has raised $14 billion and employs over 200 people, including around 120 investment professionals, across 16 global offices. Actis focuses on a multi-asset strategy that encompasses private equity, energy, infrastructure, and real estate. The firm is committed to responsible investing, leveraging local knowledge and sector expertise to drive competitive returns. Its investment philosophy emphasizes "south-south" relationships, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing between emerging markets. Actis manages various funds targeting sectors such as financial services, education, health, energy, and real estate, with a strong emphasis on impact investing. The firm has a significant footprint in approximately 70 companies worldwide, creating over 116,500 jobs.

IFU is a venture capital and private equity firm based in Copenhagen, Denmark, that specializes in providing equity, mezzanine financing, loans, and guarantees to projects in developing countries. Established in 1967, IFU focuses on creating and financing new businesses, joint ventures between Danish companies and local partners, and acquiring existing ventures. The firm primarily invests in sectors such as commercial services, biofuels, renewable energy, and irrigation systems, with a particular emphasis on climate and agribusiness. Investments are targeted at countries with a low gross national income per capita, as defined by specific criteria, and include regions across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. IFU typically invests between DKK 0.5 million and DKK 100 million and often seeks co-investment opportunities with Danish firms. The firm also supports small and medium-sized enterprises and provides advisory services for business investments in developing markets. With a preference for board membership, IFU aims to exit investments within five to seven years, ensuring a positive return for its stakeholders.

Multilateral Investment Fund is a venture capital fund managed by Inter-American Development Bank. The fund is based in Washington DC, District of Columbia, and invests in software, mobile, mobile commerce, TMT, fintech, and other financial service sectors.

Access Industries is a privately held industrial group established in 1986 by entrepreneur and philanthropist Len Blavatnik. Headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and Moscow, the firm focuses on long-term holdings across various sectors, including natural resources, chemicals, media, telecommunications, real estate, and venture capital. Access Industries is known for its strategic investments in the United States, Europe, and South America, and it manages a diverse portfolio that includes several market-leading companies. The firm also engages in asset management with a focus on biotechnology and entertainment, aiming to provide strategic equity to enhance its investment outcomes.

Evolvere Capital S.A.S. is a private equity firm specializing PIPEs, buyouts, and growth capital investments in middle market. The firm seeks to invest in consumer and retail, healthcare, agri-business and food, business services, specialty manufacturing, transportation and logistics, media, technology, finance, and auxiliary oil and mining industries. It prefers to invest in companies based in Europe and South America with a focus on Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, and Spain. The firm typically invests between $10 million to $50 million in companies with enterprise value ranging between $25 million and $300 million. Evolvere Capital S.A.S. is based in Bogotá, Colombia, with additional office in Madrid, Spain.

Explorador Capital Management, LLC is an employee owned hedge fund sponsor. The firm provides its services to high net worth individuals, pooled investment vehicles, and charitable organizations. It invests in the public equity and fixed income of United States and Latin America. The firm focuses on Latin America for its investments. It primarily invests in the equity and fixed income securities of publicly-traded and private companies employing a long/short stratgey. Explorador Capital Management was founded in 1995 and is based in San Francisco, California with an additional office in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Carao Ventures is a venture capital investment firm based in San Jose, Costa Rica, founded in 2012. The firm partners with early-stage startups across various sectors, including consumer products, healthcare, information technology, and e-commerce, with a strong emphasis on companies that have the potential to expand throughout Latin America and globally. Carao Ventures seeks to collaborate with dedicated entrepreneurs and technically skilled founders, providing active support in areas such as strategy, finance, and marketing. Through its early-stage startup program, partners engage directly in the development of these companies, leveraging their experience and networks to facilitate growth. The firm also offers a co-working space designed for startups and aspiring entrepreneurs, fostering a collaborative environment. Additionally, Carao Ventures assists established business groups and seasoned entrepreneurs in analyzing and developing new ventures, continuously providing resources to help companies achieve optimal performance.

Finnovista is an accelerator and venture capital firm focused on fostering innovation in the fintech and insurtech sectors. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain, with an additional office in Mexico City, the firm aims to empower the transformation of financial services and insurance industries in Latin America and Spain. Finnovista offers a three-month acceleration program and engages in collaborative activities, including conferences and innovation initiatives, to connect startups with large corporates. The firm has established itself as a prominent player in the startup ecosystem in Latin America, promoting the FINNOSUMMIT conference and developing various corporate innovation programs for notable clients such as Visa and BBVA. Through these efforts, Finnovista supports entrepreneurs while driving the growth and transformation of the financial landscape.

Great Hill Partners is a private equity firm managing $2.7 billion in assets. The firm focuses on partnering with middle-market companies in high-growth sectors such as media and communications, the Internet, business services, consumer services, financial technology, healthcare technology, software, and transaction processing. Great Hill Partners provides financial support for the expansion, recapitalization, or acquisition of these growth-oriented companies.

Sandton Capital Partners, founded in 2009, is an investment firm based in New York that specializes in alternative credit funds. The firm focuses on providing financing to companies in the United States and Europe, underwriting various types of collateral products, including both hard assets like airplanes and heavy machinery, as well as soft assets such as intellectual property. Sandton Capital Partners also operates as a registered investment advisor, purchasing under-performing and non-performing loans from banks and nonbank financial institutions. The firm offers a range of lending options, including discounted payoff financing, senior secured and subordinated loans, dividend recapitalizations, maturity default refinancings, bridge loans, and debtor-in-possession loans. Additionally, it manages distressed debt and credit special situations funds, reflecting its commitment to addressing complex financial challenges.

Petroleum Equity is a private equity firm established in 2012 and headquartered in London, specializing in investments in the upstream energy sector outside of North America. The firm aims to become a leading player in this market by focusing on high-quality upstream oil and gas assets. Its investment strategy targets distressed and overlooked assets, emphasizing opportunities for appraisal and early-stage production. Petroleum Equity's team comprises senior industry professionals with over 20 years of experience in technical, operational, financial, and principal investments. The firm typically invests between $75 million and $150 million in each portfolio company, seeking to partner with top-tier management teams in Europe and other regions.

SEAF is an investment firm that focuses on providing growth capital and operational support to businesses in emerging markets, particularly those underserved by traditional financing sources. Founded in 1989 in Washington, District of Columbia, as a private equity subsidiary of the development organization CARE, SEAF aims to foster economic development by investing risk capital in locally owned enterprises with high growth potential. The firm operates in 18 countries, with a notable presence in Central and Eastern Europe, Asia, and Latin America. SEAF makes structured debt and equity investments and emphasizes creating measurable development impacts in local communities. Its investment strategy includes targeting diverse sectors such as tourism, healthcare, IT, and agriculture, while also focusing on themes like energy, diversity and inclusion, and employment. SEAF seeks to partner actively with entrepreneurs, leveraging its extensive network to enhance business success and deliver attractive returns to its investors.

Adams Street Partners is a global private market investment management firm that specializes in providing investment management capabilities in venture capital and private equity partnerships to institutional investors. Established in 2001 by a team from Brinson Partners' Private Equity Group, the firm is independent and employee-owned, with over 45 years of experience in navigating the complexities of private markets. Adams Street maintains a diversified investment portfolio, primarily focusing on private equity, with a smaller allocation to private debt. The firm is recognized for its disciplined investment approach, commitment to quality, and strong performance. Its collaborative team leverages extensive global resources to deliver world-class investment performance and exemplary client service, ensuring the confidence of its investors in a challenging investment landscape.

Incofin Investment Management is a private equity firm based in Wilrijk, Belgium, that specializes in investing in microfinance institutions (MFIs) and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries. The firm focuses on providing financial services, including credit, savings, and insurance, to underserved populations, particularly in rural areas and the agricultural sector. Incofin IM typically makes debt, equity, and guarantee investments, while ensuring it does not become a majority shareholder in the MFIs it supports, thus participating actively in governance. It primarily targets investments in regions such as Sub-Saharan Africa, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia, with a commitment to investing at least 25% in African, Caribbean, and Pacific countries. The firm has a strong emphasis on financial inclusion, seeking to enhance access to financial services for smallholder farmers and those involved in agricultural value chains. With 15 years of experience in impact investing, Incofin IM aims to create positive social outcomes alongside financial returns.

Tavistock Group is an international private investment organization that encompasses a family office, a trading operation, and a diverse portfolio of public and private investments. The organization focuses on nine primary sectors, which include real estate, hospitality, restaurants, sports, energy, retail, biotechnology and life sciences, agriculture, and finance. Additionally, Tavistock Life Sciences, a subsidiary of Tavistock Group, operates as a venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments within the life sciences sector.

TH Lee Putnam Ventures is a technology-focused private equity firm that primarily engages in private transactions involving later-stage venture companies reliant on information technologies. Since its inception in 1999, the firm has managed approximately $1.1 billion in capital commitments and invested around $850 million across more than 43 companies. While the firm predominantly targets later-stage ventures, it is also open to investing in public entities, middle-market buyouts, recapitalizations, and corporate spinouts. TH Lee Putnam Ventures seeks businesses with established revenue streams, a clear path to profitability, and strong management teams, typically making investments in the range of $20 million to $50 million, though it may adjust its investment size based on specific circumstances.

Founded in 2007, Enfoca Sociedad Administradora de Fondos de Inversión is a private equity fund management firm specialising in growth investments in Latin America.

Goldman Sachs Principal Investment Area, founded in 1986, invests in private equity, real estate and other assets directly and through the funds it raises and manages. The firm has a range of affiliates: GS Capital Partners, GS Mezzanine Partners, Infrastructure Investment Group, Real Estate Principal Investment Area, Real Estate Alternatives, Technology Principal Investment Area, Urban Investment Group, and Goldman Sachs Private Equity Group.

Simest is a financial firm focused on the development and promotion of Italian enterprises abroad. Simest acquires up to 49% of the equity capital of foreign firms in countries outside the European Union, whether wholly-owned by Italian companies or set up as joint ventures with local partners. It also provides start-up and growth capital financing as well as participating in buyouts. Geographically it invests in non-EU countries, focusing on BRIC, Americas and Middle-East. Simest also provides Italian companies seeking to internationalize their businesses with technical assistance and advisory services. Simest is a member of the European Development Finance Institutions (EDFI) and the Italian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (AIFI).

DILA Capital is a Mexico City-based venture capital firm established in 2005, specializing in early-stage investments across various sectors, including consumer goods, energy, technology, software, and commercial services. The firm aims to support the growth of Mexican entrepreneurs and startup companies by providing equity investments, debt financing, and strategic guidance. DILA Capital leverages its extensive network of entrepreneurs, deep understanding of the Mexican market, and the experience of its partners to add value to the businesses it invests in.

STOA is a new investment vehicle mainly owned by the French CDC.

FenVentures is a venture capital firm based in Santiago, Chile, focused on early-stage investments and growth capital within the technology sector. Established in 2006, the firm primarily targets opportunities in Chile and throughout Latin America. FenVentures typically invests between $0.05 million and $0.2 million per transaction, aiming to acquire minority stakes of no more than 20 percent in its portfolio companies. The firm operates as a subsidiary of Activa SpA and benefits from the support of Origo Ventures.

500 Startups Latam is a venture capital firm dedicated to fostering early-stage companies in Latin America, particularly those that are Spanish-speaking. The firm offers a comprehensive mentorship program that addresses key aspects of business development, including legal issues, product development, sales strategies, growth tactics, organizational culture, and fundraising. This support is designed to prepare entrepreneurs for a culminating Demo Day, where they can showcase their businesses to potential investors. In addition to mentorship, 500 Startups Latam has invested substantial resources into acceleration programs and support services for thousands of entrepreneurs across more than 60 countries. The firm aims to enhance marketing, operations, and financial capabilities of its participants, ensuring they are equipped to secure future funding and achieve sustainable growth, thereby positioning them as potential leaders in their respective industries.