Leopard Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2007 and based in the Cayman Islands. It targets overlooked frontiers such as Cambodia, Haiti, and broader Southeast Asia, pursuing early-stage and expansion investments along with pre-IPO opportunities across sectors including financial services, affordable housing, renewable energy, agribusiness, and food and beverage. The firm manages investment funds and provides advisory services to startups leveraging breakthrough technologies to address global challenges. It operates through subsidiary activities and maintains representative offices in Phnom Penh and Port-au-Prince to support local ventures.

Fullerton Financial Holdings is a Singapore-based private equity investment company focused on financial services for the mass market and small- and medium-sized enterprises in Asia. It invests in and operates financial institutions across emerging markets, with nine entities in eight countries including Malaysia, Indonesia, Dubai, Pakistan, China, India, Cambodia, and Myanmar. The group employs more than 80,000 people and serves over seven million customers. It operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Temasek Holdings, the Singapore-based investment company.

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.

Tau Investment Management is a New York-based investment firm founded in 2012 that specializes in growth equity and buyout opportunities in the apparel and textile value chain, with a focus on Southeast Asia and broader Asia. It brings deep sector expertise to identify high-growth, high-technology apparel manufacturing opportunities and connects strong management teams with global brands and retailers. The firm targets growth equity and buyouts typically in the range of $20 million to $50 million, and looks for companies in the apparel supply chain with revenue roughly $30 million to $300 million. It maintains a regional emphasis in Asia, including Bangladesh, Vietnam, Indonesia, China, Cambodia and Turkey, and may maintain a presence in Hong Kong.

Ooctane is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 and based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It focuses on investing in the financial services and logistics sectors.

Incofin Investment Management is an impact investment manager focused on financial inclusion in developing countries. The firm manages funds that invest in microfinance institutions and aims to reach rural populations and smallholder farmers by providing access to credit, savings and insurance through MFIs and related financial services. It also invests in rural and agricultural SMEs, cooperatives and intermediaries servicing the agricultural value chain, using debt, guarantees and equity to support growth. Headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, with offices in Bogota, Chennai, Nairobi, Luxembourg and Phnom Penh, it seeks to deploy capital in regions including Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, Asia and Eastern Europe, prioritizing rural and underserved markets. The firm partners with MFIs and other funds, sometimes taking board seats, to promote financial inclusion while maintaining a focus on sustainable development.

Third Point Ventures is the corporate venture arm of Third Point, a New York-based investment adviser. Founded in 2000, it engages in early-stage and growth equity investments and cross-over opportunities across technology sectors such as consumer, data and analytics, AI, software, cybersecurity, fintech, IT infrastructure, gaming and metaverse, mobility, and healthcare technology. The firm focuses on supporting portfolio companies from inception through scale and is led by veteran private equity and technology executive Robert Schwartz. It is affiliated with Third Point and forms part of its broader investment platform.

Softbank China & India Holdings is the venture capital arm of SoftBank that pursues early-stage and select pre-IPO investments in technology-enabled sectors across China, India, and Southeast Asia. The firm focuses on internet, software, telecom value-added services, media and entertainment, consumer-oriented services, healthcare, and financial services, seeking opportunities in companies that leverage technology. With headquarters in Hong Kong and additional offices in Shanghai and Mumbai, it targets regional growth by backing startups throughout the region.

Vertex Ventures is a global network of operator-investors and venture capital firms that supports technology and healthcare startups across the United States, China, Israel, India and Southeast Asia. It partners with entrepreneurs by offering hands-on operating experience and broad access to capital, talent, partners and customers to help build global businesses. The firm focuses on early to growth-stage investments in software infrastructure, developer tools, data, security, vertical SaaS, enterprise software and healthcare technologies, drawing on a wide international footprint that includes the US, Israel, Singapore and China. Vertex Ventures emphasizes active portfolio involvement and leverages the broader Vertex network to create value for portfolio companies through strategic guidance and partnerships.

Pegasus Tech Ventures is a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm that backs emerging technology companies worldwide. The firm employs a multidisciplinary team of over 100 professionals with offices in seven countries, providing capital and strategic guidance to startups. It targets opportunities across information technology, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, robotics, fintech, health IT, and related areas, as well as consumer electronics, automotive, enterprise software, gaming, hardware, and other technology sectors. Pegasus Tech Ventures supports entrepreneurs aiming to scale internationally, leveraging its global reach to assist expansion into North America, Asia, and Europe, backed by deep domain expertise and a broad network to accelerate growth and innovation.

TRIREC is a Singapore-based investment company focused on decarbonization, renewable energy, and clean technology. Founded in 2015, it pursues investments across sectors including food, agriculture, mobility, buildings, industries, and energy to advance sustainable and low-carbon solutions.

Epic Angels Network is an angel investor group based in Singapore, founded in 2020. It is a network of female executives and operators who have built and expanded companies, focusing on early-stage startups in Asia across all verticals. It invests in pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds, with typical commitments ranging from $50,000 to $250,000. The group is described as Asia’s largest female-only investor collective, and it advocates for female leadership, preferring portfolios that include at least one woman on the executive team.

Alium Capital Management is a principal investment firm based in Sydney, Australia, founded in 2016, specializing in technology investments across private, secondary and public markets in Australia, and employing a multi-strategy approach to pursue mid-market opportunities.

DRW is a diversified trading firm that combines technology, research, and risk management to capture trading and investment opportunities. It operates with its own capital and bears its own risk. Headquartered in Chicago, it maintains offices in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia, reflecting its global reach. The firm trades across fixed income, equities, foreign exchange, commodities, and energy, and has expanded into non-traditional strategies such as real estate, venture capital, and crypto-assets. DRW emphasizes autonomy, rapid decision-making, integrity, and ongoing innovation, supported by rigorous risk management and analytics to navigate regulatory and market challenges.

Spark+ Africa Fund is a financial vehicle that supports companies delivering next‑generation cooking energy solutions across Africa. It was created to stimulate investment in a largely neglected energy sector with significant social and environmental impact. The fund’s portfolio aims to preserve forests, promote gender equality, spur industrial and economic growth, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

BEENEXT is a Singapore-based venture capital firm founded in 2015 that backs early-stage technology startups. It focuses on seed and Series A rounds across the United States, Southeast Asia, Japan and India, with emphasis on information technology, enterprise software as a service, fintech and other tech-enabled sectors. The firm supports founders with operating experience, network and capital, and aims to build a platform of founders by founders for founders worldwide. Since inception, BEENEXT has invested in hundreds of companies globally, spanning domains such as AI, analytics, agritech, cloud infrastructure, cloud kitchen, e-commerce, edtech, health tech, insurtech, mobility and proptech.

Founded in 2016, KSK Angel Fund is a venture capital firm based in San Diego, California. It focuses on investments in emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, internet of things, robotics, and aerospace.

XCEL NEXT is an early-stage venture capital firm established in 2021 and based in Taipei City, Taiwan. The firm is dedicated to investing in innovative companies across a range of sectors, including artificial intelligence, 5G applications, edge computing, mobility, health technology, smart manufacturing, fintech, blockchain, and various immersive technologies such as virtual reality and the metaverse. XCEL NEXT aims to support founders in building market-leading companies that can transform industries and enhance people's lives in an increasingly digital and interconnected world.

Village Global is an early-stage venture capital firm and accelerator based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2017, it is backed by successful entrepreneurs and focuses on pre-seed and seed investments across sectors including fintech, healthcare technology, financial services, information technology, mobile, software as a service, artificial intelligence, and supply chain technology, with exposure to B2B and B2C models.

Hustle Fund is a venture capital firm that makes seed and early-stage investments in technology-focused startups, including software, B2B, fintech and digital health. Based in San Carlos, California, the firm targets early-stage opportunities and has activity across the United States, Canada and Southeast Asia.

Giant Leap is a venture capital investment firm based in Richmond, Australia. The firm pursues impact-oriented investments across sectors such as cleantech, waste reduction, water, sustainable agriculture, healthcare and wellness, medtech, education, social equity, and diversity and inclusion. Founded in 2016, Giant Leap aims to back founders who reimagine industries and use business as a force for social and environmental benefits. In 2021, the firm spun out from IIG into an independent entity focused on impact venture capital, extending its commitment to supporting scalable ventures that deliver measurable returns alongside positive outcomes. Giant Leap emphasizes blending financial performance with social value and collaborates with entrepreneurs to drive systemic change through innovative solutions.

Loyal VC operates a global venture fund with quarterly redemptions and a gate-stage investment process designed to reduce bias and enhance returns. It has partnerships with INSEAD and the Founder Institute, supported by a network of over 1,000 advisors, and has completed more than 350 investments across more than 60 countries. The firm relies on a selective sourcing model tied to three referral channels: graduates referred by Founder Institute directors, INSEAD graduates after diligence calls within its network, and allocations influenced by investors in the fund. Currently, only startups associated with these referral sources are eligible for consideration; the firm does not yet accept direct applications. Overall, Loyal VC emphasizes global reach, structured sourcing, and disciplined due diligence in supporting startups through its venture fund.

SOSV is a global venture capital firm based in Princeton, New Jersey, founded in 1995, that focuses on seed to growth investments in deep technology across health, environmental tech, hardware, robotics, and cross border software, with a particular emphasis on Asia. The company runs accelerator style startup development programs, including HAX and IndieBio, which provide facilities, engineering resources, and lab equipment to help founders accelerate product development, acquire customers, and attract later stage funding. SOSV pursues a limited number of high potential startups, offering extensive hands on support to speed commercialization and scale, and aims to back innovations that improve human and planetary health.

Perle Ventures is a Sydney-based venture capital firm founded in 2013 that invests in technology companies, including venture and growth-stage businesses, and supports entrepreneurs with innovative ideas.

Patamar Capital is a venture capital firm that backs early- to growth-stage technology-enabled companies in South and Southeast Asia. Founded in 2011, the firm focuses on mass-market opportunities and seeks to generate financial returns along with social impact by investing in sectors such as financial services, education, health, supply chain services, and agriculture, as well as other technology-driven businesses serving the emerging middle class.

We Founder Circle is a Mumbai-based global community of successful founders and strategic angels that collaborates with early-stage startups to support growth through seed funding, business development, and global networking. Founded in 2020, it operates as an angel network investment firm connecting entrepreneurs with mentorship, capital, and international opportunities.

Mistletoe is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 and based in Kanazawa, Japan. It invests in startups, with a focus on education, software, and related support sectors, and works to nurture entrepreneurial ecosystems by supporting startup communities and providing learning opportunities for entrepreneurs.

Yamaguchi Capital serves as the corporate venture arm of Yamaguchi Financial Group. Established in 1996 and based in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, it pursues investments in Japan-based early-stage companies across sectors including consumer, healthcare, information technology, LOHAS, and wellness.

Forest Partners is a Seoul-based investment firm that operates venture capital and private equity divisions. Founded in 2016, it backs high-growth companies across sectors including deeptech, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, cleantech, financial services, healthcare, and media content. The firm focuses on small to mid-sized companies and tends to take significant minority stakes or controlling positions. Its activity is concentrated in Asia, where it seeks opportunities to support portfolio companies with capital and strategic guidance to accelerate growth.

MUFG Innovation Partners is the corporate venture capital arm of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, based in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 2019, it invests in early to growth stage startups across lending, payments, wealth and asset management, capital markets, banking software, vertical software, sustainability, and discovery sectors, aiming to accelerate open innovation and strengthen partnerships with fintech startups.

ENGIE is a multinational energy company that offers technical and financial support for energy projects, with a focus on renewable and sustainable solutions. The company operates across various sectors, including electricity generation, gas distribution, and energy services, and is committed to reducing carbon emissions and promoting clean energy transitions.

ADB Ventures is the venture platform and investment arm of the Asian Development Bank, focused on supporting seed and early-stage startups that develop impact technology solutions addressing sustainable development goals in Asia and the Pacific. Founded in 2020 and based in Manila, it targets technologies in clean energy and industry, sustainable mobility and supply chains, agriculture and food, circular economy and green materials, green finance and data, and inclusive and resilient communities.

Mizuho Capital is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm affiliated with Mizuho Bank, Japan’s second-largest bank by assets. It manages about ¥49.6 billion and focuses on information technology and biotechnology investments, while also backing internet-related services, healthcare, medical, manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors. The firm traces its origins to a 2002 merger of Fujigin Capital, Tokyo Venture Capital and IBJ Investment, and its predecessors were subsidiaries of Fuji Bank, Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank and the Industrial Bank of Japan. It is regarded as one of Japan’s leading venture capital firms, with more than 600 Mizuho companies having gone public.

Catcha Group is a venture capital firm based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, focused on backing disruptive technology companies. It has a track record of investing in small- to medium-sized businesses to achieve rapid growth, profitability, and potentially an IPO, by taking sizeable stakes and mentoring portfolio companies to unlock their potential. The firm emphasizes supporting its portfolio teams through challenges and helping them become leaders in their fields, with a hands-on approach to value creation.

Courage Ventures is a Helsinki, Finland-based venture capital firm that backs early-stage digital health and related technology startups. Leveraging a global network, it invests across the United States and Northern Europe in sectors including software, health tech, cleantech and edtech, with a focus on ventures that generate ESG and impact outcomes in health, education and the environment.

Seedstars is a Geneva-based venture capital and accelerator firm focused on emerging and frontier markets. It funds and accelerates high-growth technology ventures at the pre-seed and seed stages and operates programs to support entrepreneurship across regions including Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. The firm targets sectors such as financial services, healthcare, education, energy, information technology, and other technology-enabled solutions, and it runs initiatives and events to help startups scale, create impact, and access global networks.

Baidu Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Baidu that backs technology startups primarily in artificial intelligence and related fields. It pursues opportunities in AI, autonomous driving, robotics, big data, life sciences, and other technology sectors, supporting entrepreneurs from its offices in Beijing and San Francisco. The firm aims to help portfolio companies accelerate development and scale by leveraging Baidu's technical expertise and industry resources, reflecting Baidu's interest in advancing the next generation of AI-enabled products and services.

iSG Investment Works is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm established in 2014. The firm specializes in investing in the cosmetic and beauty products sector, focusing on innovative companies that demonstrate potential for growth in this market. Through its investments, iSG Investment Works aims to support and nurture businesses that align with current trends and consumer demands in the beauty industry.

Swedfund is a government development finance institution based in Stockholm, with an office in Nairobi, established in 1979. It mobilizes capital and expertise for investments in private markets across Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe, including direct investments and fund of funds activities. It finances a range of instruments, from equity to loans and other debt-like structures, and supports knowledge transfer and equipment upgrades, including depreciation loans to Swedish small and medium-sized enterprises. It pursues minority investments, typically in the range of 5 to 100 million SEK, with board seats and participation in investment committees, and aims for exits in five to ten years. It operates as a bilateral development financier within the European Development Finance Institutions network.

Rebalance Capital is a New York-based venture capital firm founded in 2020 that concentrates on FinTech and WorkforceTech investments, aiming to propel upward mobility for everyday Americans by backing Series A and B fintech and WorkforceTech companies.

Creation Investments Capital Management is a private equity and impact investment firm focused on financial services in emerging markets. Founded in 2007 and based in Chicago, it has offices in Dallas, Mexico City, and Bangalore. The firm makes growth equity, private equity, and private credit investments in microfinance institutions, SME lenders, emerging-market banks, and BOP financial service providers, as well as related areas such as leasing, factoring, insurance, payments, and mobile money. Its investment approach seeks to build diversified portfolios that deliver financial returns while expanding access to finance for the unbanked and underbanked in the developing world. The firm pursues opportunities across venture to mature stage companies, often taking majority stakes, and targets a broad set of financial services and social ventures, including fintech, housing, healthcare, agriculture, renewable energy, and technology-enabled services, across regions including North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Central and Eastern Europe.

Amadeus Capital Partners is a London-based global technology investor and venture capital firm founded in 1997. It backs technology companies across stages, from seed to growth, across sectors including software, cybersecurity, healthcare IT, fintech, hardware and semiconductors, communications and networking, and clean energy. The firm also participates in secondary investments to provide founders with additional runway and partners with entrepreneurs to scale. To date it has backed over 130 companies and raised more than a billion dollars for investment, with a focus on Europe and selective opportunities in Israel.

SMBC Venture Capital is the corporate venture capital arm of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Tokyo, with an office in Osaka, the firm invests in growth capital and buyouts across multiple sectors. It targets information technology, life sciences, services, and manufacturing, supporting portfolio companies with strategic value and access to SMBC's network and resources.

Opes Impact Fund is an Italy-based venture capital firm that invests in companies focused on creating positive social impact. The firm provides capital and support to enterprises that aim to address societal challenges while pursuing sustainable growth.