High-Tech Gründerfonds Management GmbH is a venture capital firm based in Bonn, Germany, specializing in early-stage investments in high-tech startups. Established in 2005, the firm focuses on technology-driven companies across various sectors, including information and communication technology, life sciences, healthcare, automation, and cleantech. HTGF typically invests in companies that have been operational for no more than one year, aiming to contribute up to €0.6 million in initial funding and up to €3 million in follow-on financing. The firm seeks a minority stake, generally around 15%, and provides a subordinated loan convertible into equity, with deferred interest for up to four years to support liquidity. With a total investment volume of approximately €895.5 million across three funds, HTGF has successfully supported over 500 startups and attracted more than €2 billion in follow-on investments from external sources. The firm's investors include notable public and private entities, underscoring its role as a key player in fostering innovation and growth within the German startup ecosystem.

Founded in 1995, Bayern Kapital is a venture capital firm based in Landshut, Germany. It specializes in growth capital investments, focusing on high-tech companies in sectors such as biotechnology, IT, and environmental technology. The firm primarily invests in small and medium-sized companies located exclusively in Bavaria, with typical investment amounts ranging from €0.25 million to €9 million.

HV Capital is a venture capital firm based in Munich and Berlin, established in 2000. Formerly known as HV Holtzbrinck Ventures, the firm is recognized as one of Europe's leading early-stage and growth investors, specializing in internet and technology sectors. With a total fund size of €1.7 billion, HV Capital has invested in approximately 200 companies, including notable names like Zalando, Delivery Hero, FlixMobility, and SumUp. The firm supports startups with capital ranging from €500,000 to €50 million, enabling it to finance companies across all growth phases. HV Capital focuses on various industries, including fintech, e-commerce, healthcare, mobility, and education, reflecting its commitment to fostering innovation in diverse sectors.

Speedinvest, established in 2011, is a European venture capital firm headquartered in Vienna, Austria, with additional offices in Berlin, London, Munich, Paris, San Francisco, and a focus on Central and Eastern Europe. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, typically providing between €0.25 million to €3 million, and takes minority stakes, usually up to 20%. Speedinvest invests in sectors such as deep tech, fintech, industrial tech, marketplaces, consumer tech, and digital health, with a hands-on approach, often taking operational roles in portfolio companies for up to a year. The firm aims to provide more than just capital, offering operational support, growth marketing, HR, US business development, and networking assistance through its in-house Platform+ team.

IBG is a venture capital firm based in Magdeburg, Germany. Established in 2000, it specializes in seed to growth stage investments, focusing on technology-oriented companies within the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. IBG invests across various sectors including software, industrials, energy, healthcare, and biotechnology, typically allocating up to €10 million per company and aiming for minority stakes up to 24.9%.

High-Tech Gründerfonds is a German venture capital firm that provides early-stage funding to technology startups. Based in Bonn with an office in Berlin, it focuses on seed and pre-seed investments in Germany, supporting companies that advanced to commercial operations within the last year. The firm backs sectors including information technology, software, hardware, IoT, life sciences, energy, and related technology areas, typically investing up to around €0.6 million initially and up to several million euros in follow-on rounds. HTGF seeks minority stakes, commonly around 15 percent, and may offer subordinated loans that convert to equity with seven-year maturities and deferred interest to preserve liquidity. It positions itself as a lead investor and also co-invests with other capital providers. Investments are generally held for about seven years, and the firm targets small, growth-oriented ventures with fewer than 50 employees.

Founded in Munich, Germany in 2015, Picus Capital is an early-stage technology investment firm with a long-term investment philosophy. It works closely with daring founders to build successful global companies across various sectors including financial services, HR, energy & climate, healthcare, logistics & mobility, real estate & construction, crypto & web3, deeptech, and e-commerce. Picus invests in pre-seed, seed, and series A ventures, aiming to become the closest partner of its portfolio companies by supporting strategic decisions and operative challenges throughout their lifecycle.

Saarländische Wagnisfinanzierungsgesellschaft, established in 1997 and based in Saarbrücken, Germany, is a venture capital firm focused on supporting early-stage technology companies. The company aims to assist both emerging and established innovative firms in developing new products and enhancing their market presence by providing equity and quasi-equity financing. Through its investments, Saarländische Wagnisfinanzierungsgesellschaft seeks to foster growth in small and medium-sized enterprises within the technology sector, contributing to the advancement of innovation in the region.

Insight Partners, established in 1995, is a global private equity and venture capital firm headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in London, Tel Aviv, and Palo Alto. The company specializes in investing in growth-stage technology and software companies, with a particular focus on sectors such as Fintech, Cybersecurity, AI/ML, DevOps, and Healthcare. As of December 31, 2022, Insight Partners has over $75 billion in regulatory assets under management. The firm has invested in more than 750 companies worldwide and has seen over 55 portfolio companies achieve an IPO. Insight Partners' mission is to partner with visionary executives, providing practical, hands-on software expertise along their growth journey, from initial investment to IPO.

Earlybird Venture Capital is a Berlin-based investment firm founded in 1997 that backs technology companies through development and growth stages in Europe and the United States. It manages about EUR 2 billion and is regarded as one of Europe's most experienced venture investors, offering not only capital but also strategic guidance and access to an international network and capital markets. The firm pursues early- and growth-stage opportunities across consumer goods, consumer services, information technology, SaaS, health tech, life sciences, fintech, e-commerce, and related sectors, with a focus on European and US markets. Earlybird has a track record of eight IPOs and 30 trade sales, highlighting its ability to support portfolio companies as they scale globally.

IBB Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 1997 and based in Berlin, Germany. The firm specializes in seed, early, and mid-stage investments, focusing on technology-oriented companies and those from the creative industries. Its investment portfolio primarily includes sectors such as information and communication technology, life sciences, and industrial technologies, with particular interest in hardware, software, biotechnology, and automation. Additionally, IBB Ventures invests in sectors related to media and entertainment, including film, television, music, and design. The firm typically invests between €0.25 million and €3 million per transaction and prefers to take an active role by securing board seats in its portfolio companies.

Atlantic Labs is an early-stage venture capital investment firm located in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2013. The firm focuses on supporting ambitious entrepreneurs by providing first-round investments to help them build innovative and impactful companies. Atlantic Labs has invested in over 150 startups, including notable names such as Soundcloud and GetYourGuide. The firm is particularly enthusiastic about emerging technologies and social challenges, with recent investments emphasizing decarbonization, artificial intelligence, and industrial automation. Atlantic Labs actively seeks to back mission-driven founders across various sectors, including digital health, future of work, mobility, fintech, and proptech, underscoring its commitment to fostering the growth of world-leading companies.

Established in 2020, the European Innovation Council supports innovative startups and researchers with promising ideas, focusing on early-stage companies with positive environmental, social, or governance impacts. It co-invests alongside private investors.

B2venture is a venture capital firm established in 2000 and based in Saint Gallen, Switzerland. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on high-growth companies within various sectors, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, advanced materials, biotech, climate technology, fintech, healthcare, logistics, and more. B2venture invests over EUR 100 million annually, with individual investment sizes ranging from EUR 0.25 million to EUR 3.5 million. Through its targeted approach, the firm aims to support innovative companies across Europe, fostering advancements in technology and business solutions.

European Investment Bank is the EU's long-term lending institution owned by its member states. It finances public and private sector projects across transportation, energy, telecommunications, health, education, water, housing, and other sectors in the European Union and beyond. The bank provides a range of financing tools including project loans, guarantees, debt and equity investments, and risk-sharing arrangements, as well as microfinance and venture capital funds. It also offers advisory services, infrastructure funding, and support for urban development, PPPs, and sustainable energy projects. Through infrastructure and environmental funds and partnerships with banks and intermediaries, it supports SMEs, innovation, and the transition to a low-carbon economy.

WestTech Ventures is a Berlin-based venture capital firm established in 2013, specializing in pre-seed and seed investments in B2B software startups across Germany. The firm concentrates on sectors such as enterprise SaaS, automation, climate solutions, the future of work, and health, aiming to support companies that strive for a positive global impact through technology. With extensive experience from over 80 direct and indirect investments, WestTech Ventures positions itself as a knowledgeable partner in the startup ecosystem, fostering growth and innovation in emerging ventures.

Project A Ventures, established in 2012 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in and supports technology companies. With over $1 billion in assets under management, the firm provides not only financial backing but also operational support, offering a team of over 100 experts in areas like software engineering, business intelligence, marketing, and recruiting. Project A focuses on sectors such as ad tech, e-commerce, fintech, digital health, and mobility, with notable portfolio companies including Trade Republic, sennder, and KRY. The firm's investment range typically spans from EUR 300,000 to EUR 5 million per round, with the potential for follow-on investments up to EUR 10 million.

Allianz Global Investors is a global investment management firm backed by Allianz. It provides active investment strategies for individuals, families, and institutions, including mutual funds, managed accounts, and alternative investments across equity, fixed income, and multi-asset portfolios. The firm serves a broad client base such as individuals, financial advisers, asset managers, pension funds, insurers, banks, foundations, and charities, and conducts investments across global public markets. It emphasizes fundamental analysis with bottom-up stock selection complemented by macro analysis and external research, supported by a global research network. With offices across multiple countries, Allianz Global Investors delivers research-driven investment capabilities and risk management to clients worldwide. The firm manages assets in the hundreds of billions of dollars, reflecting its large, diversified platform within Allianz's asset management business.

Coparion is a German venture capital firm founded in 2015, headquartered in Cologne with a presence in Berlin. It manages a EUR 275 million fund, investing in early-stage and growth-phase companies, typically in the technology sector. Coparion provides capital up to EUR 15 million per company, usually in multiple rounds of EUR 0.5-8 million each, supporting entrepreneurs' visions with expertise while allowing them to manage their businesses independently. The firm co-invests with others and focuses on German start-ups and early-growth companies.

UVC Partners is a Munich- and Berlin-based early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2011 in Garching, Germany, that backs technology-driven startups in Europe, focusing on B2B software, enterprise tech, industrial technology, and mobility; it typically makes initial investments from €0.5 million to €10 million and can provide up to €20 million in total funding per portfolio company.

Cherry Ventures is a Berlin-based early-stage venture capital firm that backs European pre-seed and seed-stage startups across sectors such as B2B software, fintech, industrials, health tech, climate tech, and consumer. Led by entrepreneurs with experience building fast-scaling companies, the firm typically acts as one of the first institutional investors and assists founders with go-to-market and scaling. It has backed more than 50 seed-stage companies across Europe, including FlixBus, Auto1 Group, Infarm, Rows, Forto, and TourRadar, and operates across Europe with offices in London, Paris, and Stockholm.

Capnamic Ventures, established in 2013 and headquartered in Cologne, Germany, is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. The firm focuses on technology start-ups, primarily in the German-speaking region, with a particular interest in B2B solutions, digital infrastructure, and digital transformation. Capnamic invests between EUR 500,000 to EUR 3 million in its portfolio companies, drawing on the expertise of its general partners, who have a combined track record of over 70 investments, 30 successful trade sales, and 13 IPOs. The firm unites institutional and corporate investors, providing its portfolio companies with a unique network of sparring partners and customers.

FJ Labs, established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, is a stage-agnostic investment firm focusing on marketplaces and consumer-facing startups. It invests in seed and series A rounds, with a typical investment range of $50,000 to $5,000,000. The firm's portfolio includes notable companies such as Alibaba Group, Beepi, BrightRoll, Betterment, Adore Me, and Earnest, spanning sectors like e-commerce, fintech, and ad tech.

KfW, established in 1948, is a state-owned investment and development bank based in Frankfurt, Germany. As the promotional bank of the Federal Republic of Germany, it operates through several segments, offering a wide range of financing and investment services. KfW supports small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurship, housing, infrastructure, education, and export finance, both domestically and internationally. It also promotes sustainable development and provides funding for projects that enhance economic, social, and ecological conditions. Additionally, KfW Capital, a subsidiary established in 2018, invests in German and European venture capital and venture debt funds, adhering to Environmental Social Governance (ESG) principles.

Fly Ventures is a Berlin-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology startups across Europe. Founded in 2015, it serves as a first-check investor for technical founders solving hard problems, providing capital from day zero through seed stage to back European teams building software and other technology-driven ventures.

468 Capital is a venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2020. The company specializes in identifying and managing investment opportunities across various markets, with a focus on sectors such as information technology, energy, big data, software, artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, and renewable energy. 468 Capital employs a systematic approach to investment analysis and portfolio management, collaborating with a diverse range of partners to enhance its investment strategies. The firm is dedicated to supporting innovation in industries that drive technological advancement and address pressing global challenges.

Global Founders Capital is a Berlin-based venture capital firm founded in 2013 that backs entrepreneurs across stages and geographies. The firm takes a globally oriented, stage-agnostic approach, evaluating opportunities on potential impact and feasibility and partnering with founders to advance ideas from early development toward scale across continents. With a focus on supporting gifted entrepreneurs, Global Founders Capital seeks to help teams build durable, globally competitive businesses by providing strategic guidance, networks, and capital throughout the company's growth journey.

Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen is a venture capital firm established in 2008 and based in Leipzig, Germany. The fund specializes in early-stage investments in high-tech startups with strong growth potential, primarily within Saxony, which is recognized as Europe's leading semiconductor cluster. It focuses on a diverse range of sectors, including business products, services, consumer products, information technology, energy, healthcare, life sciences, and software as a service (SaaS). Since its inception, Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen has invested in over 120 companies, with more than 40 investments made through its current fund, demonstrating a commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.

Redalpine, established in 2006, is a Swiss venture capital firm headquartered in Zurich with a regional office in Berlin. The company specializes in seed and early-stage investments, focusing primarily on the information and communications technology, and health technology sectors. Redalpine provides financial investment, operational expertise, and a vast international network to support ambitious entrepreneurs in transforming their vision into reality. With over €1 billion in assets under management, the firm has backed several disruptive European software and science companies, such as N26, Taxfix, Inkitt, 9fin, Carvolution, vivenu, and Infinite Roots. Redalpine has invested in over 95 companies across Europe, with a typical investment size ranging from CHF 0.3 million to CHF 10 million per company. The firm seeks to invest in around 15 to 20 companies per fund, with an investment horizon of approximately 8 years. Redalpine also considers ESG investments.

Rheingau Founders GmbH is a venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany, established in 2011. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on incubation, pre-seed, and Series A and B rounds, primarily in the internet, mobile, and media sectors. Rheingau Founders targets business-to-business technology companies that aim to disrupt existing processes and value chains, particularly in areas such as digital health, insurance technology, and software as a service. The firm prioritizes investments in companies located in Germany and generally requires a minimum investment of €0.25 million. Rheingau Founders typically takes a minority stake in its portfolio companies, ensuring that at least 50 percent of shares are retained by the management team. The firm emphasizes physical proximity for its portfolio companies during the initial 12 months to foster collaboration and growth.

Plug and Play Tech Center, established in 2006, is a global innovation platform that connects startups, investors, and corporations. Based in Sunnyvale, California, with operations in 22 locations worldwide, the company runs 12 industry-specific accelerator programs twice a year, fostering collaboration between major corporations and high-quality startups. These programs span sectors such as Fintech, Insurtech, IoT, Brand & Retail, Mobility, and Health & Wellness, among others. Plug and Play invests in seed, angel, and Series A rounds, with a focus on great teams leading emerging growth companies. Since inception, their startup community has raised over $9 billion in venture funding, with notable success stories including Dropbox, PayPal, and LendingClub.

SoftBank Group is a multinational telecommunications and internet corporation based in Japan. It operates through four segments: mobile communications, Sprint, fixed-line telecommunications, and internet. The company provides a wide range of services, including mobile and fixed-line voice and data transmission services, broadband services, internet advertising, e-commerce, and digital television. SoftBank Group also invests in various technologies through its venture capital arms, such as SoftBank Investment Advisers and SoftBank Vision Fund, focusing on areas like artificial intelligence, robotics, and the Internet of Things. One of its notable subsidiaries, SoftBank Robotics, designs and manufactures humanoid robots for various applications, including education, healthcare, and business.

Vorwerk Ventures is the venture capital and private equity arm of Vorwerk & Co. KG, based in Berlin, Germany. Established in 2008, the firm specializes in providing growth capital to mid and late-stage venture companies, with a strong focus on consumer technology and direct-to-consumer business models. Vorwerk Ventures primarily targets investments in European developed markets, as well as regions in North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and the United States. The firm typically invests between €1 million and €10 million in its portfolio companies, favoring minority equity stakes for a limited duration. Its investment strategy centers on sectors such as consumer products, food, health, and climate, and the firm is particularly interested in startups that demonstrate a potential for positive impact on society and the environment. Vorwerk Ventures aims to support promising opportunities from seed stages through Series A rounds, reserving additional funds for subsequent financing needs.

Invest AG is the private equity and venture capital arm of Raiffeisenlandesbank Oberösterreich Aktiengesellschaft, specializing in investments in small and medium-sized enterprises. Established in 1994 and headquartered in Linz, Austria, the firm manages a portfolio of approximately 180 million euros, focusing on expansion and growth financing, management buyouts, and other financial strategies, while avoiding investments in tourism and restructuring. It generally invests between 1.5 million and 15 million euros, seeking a stake of no more than 49 percent in the companies it supports. The firm operates primarily in southern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, with a particular emphasis on the Upper Austrian region for young entrepreneurs. Invest AG has invested in over 140 companies across various sectors and aims to exit its investments through methods such as IPOs and trade sales. The firm prides itself on providing long-term stability and expertise to its partners, assisting them in operational, commercial, and strategic matters.

BayBG Venture Capital is a Munich-based venture capital firm that backs technology startups in Bavaria. Founded in 1972, it uses an evergreen investment approach that avoids traditional fund constraints. The firm primarily provides equity investments and can also offer venture debt to help maturing startups reach break-even while limiting founder dilution. As a private investment company, it can act as lead investor or co-investor and may serve as a private lead investor for other investors. The firm focuses on supporting growing Bavarian tech companies throughout their development.

bmp Ventures is a Berlin-based venture capital firm established in 1997 that provides early-stage to growth capital to start-ups across Germany and other European markets. The firm targets seed, Series A/B, startup, and later-stage investments in small and mid-sized companies across sectors such as e-commerce, internet, mobile, financial services, life sciences, marketing services, B2B and B2C platforms, online publishing, industry technologies, software, telecommunications, cleantech, material science, consumer products, energy, media, and entertainment. It typically makes initial investments from a few hundred thousand euros and can participate in rounds up to tens of millions, including growth financing, often taking minority positions around 15%. bmp Ventures prefers to support portfolio companies in Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Switzerland, and maintains offices in Berlin and Magdeburg. Exits are pursued through trade sales or initial public offerings, with a typical horizon of seven to ten years. The firm is known for providing smart money alongside strategic guidance to help teams build fast-growing, sustainably profitable businesses.

Wellington Partners, established in 1998, is a Munich-based venture capital firm with offices in London and Zurich. It invests in early-stage technology and life sciences companies across Europe, focusing on sectors such as Digital Media, Software, Electronics & Photonics, Resource Efficiency, and Biotech/Life Sciences. The firm typically leads financing rounds ranging from €0.5 million to €20 million, with its own commitment up to €15 million depending on the company's maturity. Wellington Partners aims to provide outstanding entrepreneurs with the necessary resources to fund their strategies.

Accel, established in 1983, is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Bangalore. The firm specializes in investing in early and growth-stage technology startups, focusing on sectors such as software, cloud technologies, consumer services, enterprise, healthcare, fintech, and security. Accel's portfolio includes notable companies like Atlassian, Facebook, Slack, and Spotify, reflecting its ability to identify and support entrepreneurs building businesses that drive next-generation industries.

MIG Verwaltungs AG is a Munich-based venture capital firm that focuses on investing in small and medium-sized enterprises across various industries, with a particular emphasis on life sciences and technology. Established in 2004, the firm targets investments in sectors such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, quantum technology, digitalization, medical technology, digital health, and biopharmaceuticals. MIG AG primarily invests in companies located in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, with a minimum investment threshold of €0.1 million. The firm typically holds its investments for a duration of four to eight years before seeking an exit. Through its strategic investments, MIG AG aims to foster innovation and contribute to advancements in technology and healthcare.

Acton Capital is a Munich-based venture capital firm founded in 1999 that focuses on growth-stage investments in technology-enabled companies. It backs startups across Europe and North America, spanning sectors such as consumer goods, fintech, SaaS, digital health, mobility and education, as well as the future of work. The firm maintains a global reach with a presence in Munich and Vancouver and has deployed over 700 million euros across more than 199 portfolio companies through five funds, supporting them toward market leadership.

Axel Springer, established in 1946, is a prominent media company headquartered in Berlin, Germany. It operates in the print and digital publishing sectors, offering a wide range of newspapers, magazines, and digital sales channels. With a strong presence in over 40 countries, Axel Springer is the market leader in the German print business and has a significant global footprint. The company's core business segments include informative and entertaining journalism, marketing, and classifieds. Axel Springer is committed to accelerating its digital transformation, aiming to become the leading digital publisher. It achieves this by evolving its established media brands, developing new online platforms, and strategically acquiring web companies. Additionally, Axel Springer Digital Ventures, the company's venture capital arm, invests in early-stage startups in the mobile, internet of things, and software sectors, focusing on classified ad models, marketing models, and digital publishing companies.

EQT is a global private equity and infrastructure firm founded in 1994, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. It specializes in buyouts, expansion capital, and infrastructure investments, focusing on mid-market companies with strong growth potential. EQT invests across various sectors, including healthcare, technology, services, industrials, and real estate, with a particular emphasis on Northern and Eastern Europe, Asia, and the US. The firm seeks to unlock growth potential in its portfolio companies, positioning them as sustainable market leaders, and typically holds investments for four to eight years. EQT also prioritizes ESG and impact investments in its infrastructure portfolio.

IFB Innovationsstarter GmbH is a venture capital firm based in Hamburg, Germany, focusing on seed financing and supporting early-stage innovative companies. As a subsidiary of Hamburgische Investitions- und Förderbank, it aims to stimulate local entrepreneurship by investing in young companies with fewer than 50 employees and annual sales or balance sheets under €10 million. The firm typically invests up to €0.6 million per financing round, with a total possible investment of up to €1 million across multiple rounds. IFB Innovationsstarter primarily targets startups that are less than two years old, with plans to exit investments within three to eight years. The organization not only provides financial support but also plays a role in fostering innovation within the Hamburg region.

Northzone is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 and based in London, with offices in New York, Oslo, and Stockholm. It invests in technology-enabled companies across healthcare, software, hardware, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, blockchain, and gaming, spanning early-stage and multi-stage opportunities. The firm emphasizes connections by helping portfolio companies access customers, partners, and talent on an international scale. Northzone has backed notable founders of Spotify, Avito, iZettle, Klarna, and Hopin, reflecting a history of building category-defining businesses. The firm maintains a Nordic and European footprint while operating globally, and has raised substantial capital, including over €1.5 billion in funds.

NRW.Bank, headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, is a development bank serving the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It offers a wide range of financial products and services, including low-interest loans, equity financing, and advisory support, primarily for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as initiatives in fields like housing, infrastructure, and innovation. The bank also provides funding for start-ups, social housing, urban development, and environmental projects. It operates competitively neutral, partnering with banks and savings institutions, and combines state, federal, and EU promotion programs with its own products.

BlackRock is a global investment management company based in New York City. It serves institutions, intermediaries, foundations, and individual investors, operating as a leading global asset manager that oversees and advises on a wide range of investment portfolios across multiple asset classes, strategies, sectors, and regions. The firm is noted for its emphasis on technology and financial solutions that support the broader financial industry, including risk management, advisory services, and integrated investment platforms. Through its diversified offerings, BlackRock aims to help clients pursue long-term goals across equities, fixed income, alternatives, and multi-asset strategies, while leveraging data and analytics to inform investment decisions and risk controls.

42CAP, established in 2014 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, is a seed-stage venture capital firm. It invests €0.5 to 1.5 million in early-stage, tech- and data-driven B2B software companies across Europe, targeting businesses with global ambitions. The firm has a proven track record, having previously grown and sold eCircle, one of Europe's largest SaaS companies, to Teradata in 2012.

Matterwave Ventures, established in Munich, Germany in 2021, is a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments. It specializes in industrial hardware and software companies, supporting them to become global leaders. The firm's portfolio spans innovative solutions across materials, components, systems, and software, aiming to shape the future of industrial value creation. Matterwave Ventures offers its investees extensive market knowledge, industry connections, and unmatched investment expertise.

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., established in 1869, is a global leader in investment banking, securities, and investment management. It operates in four primary segments: Investment Banking, Institutional Client Services, Investing & Lending, and Investment Management. The company provides a wide range of services, including financial advisory services for mergers and acquisitions, underwriting services for various securities, client execution services for fixed income, currencies, commodities, and equities, securities services, and wealth advisory services. It serves a diverse client base comprising corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high-net-worth individuals. Additionally, Goldman Sachs invests in a broad array of asset classes, including debt securities, equity securities, real estate, and private equity, demonstrating its commitment to driving growth and innovation across industries.

Next47 is an independent, global venture capital firm backed by Siemens AG. Established in 2016 with offices across Europe and North America, it focuses on investing in early-stage enterprise-focused businesses, particularly in software-as-a-service, information technology, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies.