Open Circle Capital is a venture capital investment firm established in 2017 and based in Vilnius, Lithuania. The firm focuses on investing in technology companies within the fields of information and communications technology, robotics, and high-tech, particularly in Northern Europe. Open Circle Capital seeks to collaborate with teams led by experienced entrepreneurs who have a track record of growth, fundraising, and successful exits. The firm is interested in early-stage companies that have recently generated revenue and demonstrate potential for rapid growth and expansion into international markets. Its investment approach begins with discussions to understand the ambitions of the entrepreneurs, followed by a structured evaluation process that culminates in a legal agreement to support the venture.

Practica Capital, established in 2011, is a Lithuanian private equity firm focused on early-stage investments in technology-enabled companies. It primarily targets seed and selected pre-seed and A-stage investments, backing Baltic founders with high growth potential. With over €52 million in assets under management across three funds, Practica Capital has invested in over 60 companies, including notable successes like TransferGo and PVcase. The firm actively collaborates with local and international investors, accelerators, and public agencies to support its portfolio.

Startup Wise Guys, established in 2012 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, is a leading early-stage investor and accelerator in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region and the Nordics. It offers a world-class, up to five-month accelerator program focused on validating, developing, and selling products to business customers, with a particular interest in Sustainability, B2B SaaS, Fintech, Cybersecurity, and XR sectors. The program, supported by over 200 international and local mentors, has accelerated more than 300 startups, with an 80% success and survival rate, and 11 major exits. Post-program, startups join an alumni community of over 300 startups across 40 countries, gaining access to invite-only events for business development and fundraising support.

CoInvest Capital, founded in 2017 and based in Vilnius, Lithuania, is the corporate venture capital arm of INVEGA. The firm focuses on investing in start-ups and companies that are in the stages of business development and growth, particularly within the consumer durables, mobile, and manufacturing sectors. By collaborating with groups of business angels, CoInvest Capital aims to foster innovation and support emerging businesses in their expansion efforts.

The European Investment Bank (EIB), established in 1958, is a long-term lending institution owned by the EU Member States. Headquartered in Luxembourg, it offers a wide range of financing solutions, including project loans, loans to banks and intermediaries, venture capital funds, and equity investments. EIB also provides structured finance products, guarantees, and securitization instruments, along with advisory services for infrastructure projects, urban development, and small to medium-sized enterprises. Its portfolio is predominantly composed of loans (93.08%), with a small portion allocated to debt and fixed income, shares, and other assets. EIB's mission is to support European integration and social cohesion, primarily within the European Union and internationally.

LitCapital is an independent private equity firm based in Vilnius, Lithuania, founded in 2010. The firm specializes in managing growth capital investments, particularly targeting minority growth investments in high value-added and export-driven B2B companies. With a focus on sectors such as information technology, electronics, industrial products, services, and cleantech, LitCapital aims to support the expansion of private companies. The firm operates a hands-on investment approach, treating its investments with the care and diligence of a business owner. By investing a significant portion of its own financial resources, LitCapital is committed to ensuring that the capital it invests generates adequate returns for both the fund and the business founders.

Practica Capital UAB is a venture capital firm specializing in incubation, seed, early venture, growth capital , pre-seed & startup. It seeks to invest in established micro, small and medium size businesses. The firm is open to invest in companies from any industry. The firm seeks to invest in companies based in the Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Sweden, Poland, Germany, Denmark & Baltic region and Baltic-origin ventures in Europe. For seed and startup investments, the firm invests between €0.003 million ($0.00371 million) and €0.2 million ($0.25 million) per project. For later stage investments, the firm invests between €0.05 million ($0.06 million) and €3 million ($3.72 million). The firm prefers to invest in equity via common and preferred stock, and quasi-equity via convertible debt and similar instruments. The firm prefers to have minority stake in companies. It seeks to act as council or take board seat in its portfolio companies. It seeks to exit it’s investments between two and five years. The firm seeks to exit its investments through Trade sale to strategic or financial buyer, management, IPO or refinancing of quasi-equity instruments by banks. Practica Capital UAB was founded in 2011 and is based in Vilnius, Luthuania.

Contrarian Ventures, established in 2017, is a global early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania, with additional offices in London and Amsterdam. The firm specializes in pre-seed, seed, and series A & B investments, focusing on the energy sector and e-mobility. Their portfolio spans smart grid, energy efficiency, big data, energy storage, e-car infrastructure, smart homes, and renewable energy solutions. Contrarian Ventures invests globally, with a particular focus on European and Israeli companies. They are known for their collaborative, hands-on approach, supporting founders and mobilizing resources for climate action through initiatives like Energy Tech Summit and Climate50.

Change Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2016 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia. The firm specializes in pre-seed stage investments, primarily targeting ambitious technology startups, with a focus on B2B and SaaS businesses in Eastern Europe, particularly in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Change Ventures aims to support founders by providing investments ranging from €100,000 to €500,000, along with a straightforward and efficient investment process that facilitates quick decision-making. Beyond financial backing, the firm assists entrepreneurs in achieving product-market fit, securing additional funding, and scaling their businesses by leveraging an extensive network of follow-on investors and partners.

The European Innovation Council (EIC), established in 2020 and headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, is dedicated to supporting high-potential innovators, entrepreneurs, small enterprises, and researchers. Its primary focus is on fostering early-stage startups that demonstrate significant environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts. The EIC collaborates with private investors to co-invest in ventures, particularly within the deep technology sector, aiming to drive innovation and sustainable development across Europe. By providing financial backing and resources, the EIC seeks to enhance the growth potential of promising startups and contribute to a more innovative and competitive European economy.

NGL, established in 2023 in Vilnius, Lithuania, is an angel investment group focusing on early-stage startups. It offers extensive business angel education, facilitates syndicate investments, and provides advisory board members to support its portfolio companies.

Invalda INVL is an asset management company based in the Baltics, established in 1991. The company manages a diverse range of financial instruments, including pension and mutual funds, alternative investments such as private equity and private debt, and individual portfolios. With over 200,000 clients in Lithuania and Latvia, as well as international investors, Invalda INVL oversees assets exceeding 850 million euros. Its operations are divided into two main segments: investment management and investment activities. The investment management segment focuses on managing various funds and providing services like financial brokerage and land administration. The investment activity segment encompasses the group's investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries, associates, and financial assets, covering sectors such as agriculture, life insurance, facility management, real estate, and banking.

Presto I is an early-stage venture capital fund, managed by Presto Ventures, based in Prague, Czech Republic. Established in 2016, the fund invests in promising technology startups, focusing on business-to-business products and services, with a portfolio comprising 15 companies. It provides not only capital but also invaluable resources and guidance to support these startups in achieving both local and global success.

INVL Asset Management, part of the Invalda INVL group, is a Lithuanian-based asset management company that serves over 190,000 clients in Lithuania, Latvia, and internationally. It manages a diverse range of financial instruments, including pension and mutual funds, alternative investments, private equity, and individual portfolios, with a total of 650 million euros in assets under management.

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ.) is a prominent financial institution based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 1856. The bank provides a diverse range of services, including corporate, retail, investment, and private banking. Its Large Corporates & Financial Institutions division caters to significant corporate and institutional clients in the Nordic region, Germany, and the United Kingdom, offering services such as equity and debt capital market transactions, financing, and macroeconomic analysis. The Corporate & Private Customers division serves individual clients and smaller businesses, providing everyday banking and private banking services. Additionally, the Baltic division focuses on banking services for private individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. The bank also offers life insurance solutions and asset management services tailored for institutional and retail clients across the Nordic and Baltic countries. SEB emphasizes customized products for small and medium-sized enterprises, developed in collaboration with larger corporate clients, reinforcing its position as a leading corporate and investment bank in the region.

Livonia Partners, established in 2013, is a private equity firm headquartered in Riga, Latvia, with offices in Tallinn, Estonia, and Vilnius, Lithuania. The firm specializes in buyout and growth capital investments, focusing on small to mid-sized companies in the Baltic region, particularly Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia. Livonia Partners invests between €3 million and €15 million per company, targeting enterprises valued between €10 million and €100 million, and employs a co-investment strategy for larger transactions up to €70 million. The firm prefers majority ownership but also considers minority investments, and typically invests in companies with fewer than 500 employees. Livonia Partners' investment focus spans various sectors, including manufacturing, services, consumer, financial, technology, media, and healthcare. The firm is managed by an experienced, multi-disciplinary team with extensive business-building expertise in the Baltic countries and beyond.

Baltic Sandbox, established in 2018 and headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania, is a startup accelerator focused on nurturing early-stage FinTech, SaaS, and Deep Tech companies. It offers an 8-week acceleration program, providing pre-seed and seed stage startups with mentorship, investment opportunities, and networking support to help them grow in the EU and USA markets. The company leverages Lithuania's thriving FinTech ecosystem, supported by the government's startup visa program and the Bank of Lithuania's fintech licenses.

70 Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2018 and located in Vilnius, Lithuania. The firm specializes in supporting promising B2B entrepreneurs by assisting them in building effective, data-driven sales teams that can generate predictable revenue. It focuses on investment opportunities within the B2B, software, and commercial products and services sectors. 70 Ventures provides funding across various stages of development, from pre-seed to Series A, contingent upon achieving specific revenue milestones.

Superhero Capital, established in 2015, is a Helsinki-based venture capital firm focusing on seed-stage investments in technology-driven startups. It primarily invests in business-to-business software and services, with a particular interest in health tech, fintech, and IoT sectors, across Finland and the Baltics. The firm typically invests between €100,000 and €1,000,000, supporting founders and early-stage companies with both capital and expertise.

StartupHighway is a Baltic startup accelerator and early seed stage fund located in Vilnius, Lithuania, established in 2011. The organization specializes in providing tailored support to innovative technology startups, emphasizing value maximization. Its acceleration program typically lasts three months but can be adjusted based on the individual needs of each participating startup. StartupHighway focuses on addressing the specific challenges faced by startups, analyzing their growth potential, and developing customized plans to foster success. Instead of general mentorship, it offers targeted guidance through meetings with elite mentors relevant to each startup's unique circumstances, thereby enhancing networking opportunities and facilitating meaningful connections in the industry.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is a multilateral development finance institution established in 1990. Headquartered in London, it operates primarily in Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean. The EBRD provides a range of financial products and services, including loans, equity investments, and guarantees, to support private sector development and promote sustainable growth. It serves various sectors such as agribusiness, energy, finance, and infrastructure, and also offers policy dialogue and advisory services. The EBRD has invested over €130 billion in more than 5,200 projects since its inception, playing a significant role in fostering change and economic development in its regions of operation.

Olympic Entertainment Group AS is a prominent provider of gaming services, operating casinos primarily in the Baltic States, including Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, as well as in Slovakia, Italy, and Malta. The company manages a substantial network of gaming establishments, with a total of 115 casinos and 27 betting points, which together offer a diverse range of entertainment options. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, Olympic Entertainment Group emphasizes customer service and innovative design to enhance the gaming experience. Additionally, the company provides software services, internet solutions, and also operates hotels and bars, contributing to a comprehensive leisure and entertainment portfolio. As of 2018, it functions as a subsidiary of Odyssey Europe AS, which oversees its strategic management and financing.

CEED Tech is a consortium of five startup accelerators located in Central and Eastern Europe, specifically in Prague, Budapest, Bratislava, Tallinn, and Vilnius. Founded in 2011, CEED Tech focuses on fostering technology companies by providing tailored acceleration programs that last between three to six months. Over the years, it has successfully launched 94 technology startups, helping them secure over €5 million in seed and venture capital. Each selected startup receives initial seed financing of up to €30,000, with the potential for follow-up funding ranging from €30,000 to €250,000 based on their business viability and market potential. CEED Tech's programs are designed around the specific needs of participants, employing best practices from leading global accelerators. The project is co-funded by the European Commission and supported by private investors, who acquire 5% to 15% equity stakes in exchange for their investments.

Orkla is a prominent supplier of branded consumer goods and concept solutions, primarily serving the grocery sector, out-of-home sector, and bakeries, with a strong presence in the Nordic and Baltic regions, as well as selected markets in Central Europe and India. The company operates through four main business areas: Orkla Foods, Orkla Confectionery & Snacks, Orkla Home & Personal, and Orkla Food Ingredients. Orkla Foods encompasses various food businesses across the Nordics, Baltics, Austria, the Czech Republic, and India, including brands such as Orkla Foods Norge and MTR Foods. In addition to its consumer goods operations, Orkla engages in investments related to hydro power, real estate, and financial assets. Founded in 1918 and headquartered in Oslo, Orkla employs approximately 13,000 people and had a turnover of NOK 30 billion in 2014. The company has been focused on optimizing its manufacturing structure and sales functions to enhance efficiency and strengthen its partnerships within the retail sector.

Swedbank AB is a prominent Nordic-Baltic banking group that provides a wide range of services, including retail banking and asset management. Established through the merger of savings and union banks in Sweden during the early 1990s, Swedbank has deep roots in the Swedish savings bank tradition. The bank primarily generates its income from its operations in Sweden, where it remains one of the oldest financial institutions. Additionally, Swedbank holds a significant market presence in the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, boasting a market share in retail banking that ranges from 20% to 55%. The bank collaborates closely with independent savings banks in Sweden, utilizing shared IT systems and development costs to enhance its product distribution channels.

Established in 2011, payabl. is a leading payments institution with regional offices in Cyprus, Germany Netherlands, Italy, Poland, Lithuania, and the UK. Through its holistic payments offering payabl. can facilitate transactions from 300+ payment methods. Through its extensive expertise, payabl. enables businesses to grow, positively transforming the communities they engage in. payabl. offers its customers a high tech, high touch approach, providing future-ready payment solutions for merchants from a wide range of sectors around the world. With unrivalled experience in helping clients navigate the complexity of an evolving payments environment - payabl. is the trusted partner for the world’s largest merchants to unlock growth.

Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) is an international financial institution founded in 1975 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. It primarily provides sustainable, long-term financing to public and private sector clients across its member countries, which include Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden, as well as non-member nations. NIB offers a range of financial products such as corporate loans, sovereign loans, and loans to municipalities, as well as project and structured finance. The bank also invests in green bonds and provides liquidity, collateral, and portfolio management services. NIB's mission is to enhance competitiveness and environmental sustainability in the Nordic and Baltic regions by financing projects in sectors like energy, transport, and infrastructure. By acquiring funds through international capital markets, NIB ensures competitive market terms for its clients, making it a reliable source of long-term financing. All projects undergo sustainability assessments, reinforcing NIB's commitment to financing initiatives that contribute positively to the region's future.

Polski Koncern Naftowy Orlen is a prominent energy conglomerate operating primarily in the oil and gas sector. The company refines and distributes oil in Poland, the Czech Republic, Germany, and Lithuania, processing crude oil into various products such as gasoline, diesel, fuel oil, and aviation fuel through its network of refineries. In addition to refining, Orlen produces petrochemicals and chemical feedstock. The company is also involved in exploration and production activities in Poland and Canada. Orlen's extensive logistics infrastructure supports its operations, featuring both surface and underground storage depots, as well as a long-distance pipeline network, which facilitates the distribution of oil products through a widespread network of service stations.

FIRSTPICK is a venture capital firm based in Vilnius, Lithuania, founded in 2022. The firm focuses on investing in pre-seed, seed, and early-stage technology startups across the Baltic region, with particular interest in sectors such as fintech, SaaS, deep tech, and consumer marketplaces. FIRSTPICK offers initial investments ranging from €50,000 to €250,000, with the potential for follow-on investments of up to €1 million per company. To support idea-stage startups, FIRSTPICK provides equity-free grants, facilitating their development from inception to growth. In addition to financial backing, the firm offers a combination of acceleration programs, mentorship, and market access to help startups forge impactful partnerships and leverage deep industry expertise.

Katapult is an accelerator and venture capital firm based in Oslo, Norway, founded in 2016. It specializes in early-stage technology startups that aim to address environmental and societal challenges through exponential technologies. The firm focuses on areas such as clean energy, resource efficiency, food and water, education, health, and diversity, among others. Katapult offers a structured program lasting three months, with the possibility of a one-month follow-up, providing up to $100,000 in funding while taking an 8% equity stake in each startup. The firm actively invests in various regions, seeking to support innovative solutions that foster sustainability and societal progress.

Inwido AB is a prominent European supplier of windows and doors, headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, and founded in 1811. The company develops, manufactures, and sells a diverse range of products, including wood, aluminum, glass, and PVC windows, as well as doors and associated accessories. Inwido operates primarily through direct sales, retailers, and construction companies, and it also utilizes e-commerce channels to reach consumers. The company has a strong presence in Scandinavia and several other European countries, including Denmark, Finland, Norway, Estonia, Germany, Lithuania, Ireland, Poland, the UK, and Austria. Inwido markets a portfolio of approximately 20 local brands, such as Elitfönster and Tiivi, and offers innovative products like smart windows equipped with antibacterial glass and mobile app-controlled locks. A significant portion of Inwido's revenue is generated from the Swedish market.

Devexperts is a software development company specializing in technological solutions for the capital markets, established in 2002. The company focuses on creating advanced trading platforms, including DXtrade XT for listed securities and derivatives, DXtrade CFD for OTC asset classes, and DXtrade Crypto for cryptocurrencies. Additionally, Devexperts offers tools such as DXmatch for exchange solutions and dxFeed for market data. Recognized as a leading software vendor in the financial industry, Devexperts has received over 25 global fintech awards and is supported by a team of more than 700 engineers. With a commitment to technical excellence and a customized approach, Devexperts assists financial firms in enhancing their operations and gaining a competitive technological edge. The company maintains a global presence with offices in various countries, including the USA, Germany, Bulgaria, Singapore, Japan, Portugal, Turkey, Georgia, Ireland, and Lithuania.

Integer.pl Group is one of the most successful private postal groups in Europe. In only 3 years, the InPost parcel lockers technology can be found in the following countries: Australia, Chile, Great Britain, Italy, Ireland, Iceland, Lithuania, Latvia, Ukraine, Estonia, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador and Guatemala. By offering a unique customer experience to its users, as illustrated by an NPS (NET PROMOTER SCORE, as for February 19th) of 89%, Integer.pl Group aims to build a strong global footprint in the global logistics sector. The innovative nature of the InPost parcel locker solution was confirmed by a number of awards that the Group has won, including World Mail Awards 2013, Retail Innovation of the year (2013), Delivery Innovation Excellence UK (2014).

Maspex is a prominent food product manufacturer based in Wadowice, Poland, and holds a leading position in Central and Eastern Europe. The company specializes in a diverse range of products, including juices, nectars, soft drinks, water, pasta, jams, sauces, ketchup, ready meals, vegetable preserves, and instant products such as cappuccino and cocoa. Maspex is recognized as the market leader in juices and soft drinks in Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia, while also being a top producer in Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, and Lithuania. Additionally, the company leads the pasta market in Poland and Romania and excels in the production of jams, sauces, and ready meals in Poland. Maspex's extensive portfolio also includes vodka and foreign spirits, catering to a wide array of consumer preferences.

Fitek Group is a financial process automation solutions provider based in Tallinn, Estonia, with operations in Latvia, Lithuania, and Slovakia. Established in 1995, the company specializes in optimizing and automating a wide range of financial processes, including purchase invoice management, document workflow, and complex sales invoice solutions. Fitek serves over 1,000 clients across the Baltic states, Nordic countries, and Central Europe, including leading banks, telecoms, public sector institutions, and various other industries. The company employs more than 130 qualified professionals dedicated to delivering efficient financial solutions that can significantly reduce resource allocation by up to five times. Through its innovative services, Fitek aims to enhance operational efficiency for its customers while lowering their costs.

GrayBella Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2019, with its headquarters in Bilbao, Spain, and additional offices in London, Boston, Lisbon, Madrid, and Vilnius. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage companies within the life sciences and complex technology sectors, focusing on areas such as healthcare technology, diagnostics, artificial intelligence, data analytics, patient monitoring, and various deep tech applications like IoT, cloud platforms, machine learning, and fintech. GrayBella Capital targets investments ranging from €3 million to €8 million and aims to invest primarily in companies located in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, and select regions in Northern and Central Europe. The firm actively participates in its portfolio companies through board positions and seeks early exits by prioritizing investments with clear liquidity options.

Simpact Fund Sp. z o.o. is a venture capital firm based in Warsaw, Poland, that focuses on growth capital and early-stage investments in technology-driven startups. As the first impact investment venture capital fund in the country, Simpact aims to support ventures that demonstrate high business potential while also delivering positive social or environmental outcomes. The firm primarily invests in the information technology sector across Central and Eastern Europe, with funding ranging from EUR 0.1 million to EUR 2 million. Simpact is dedicated to empowering founders to create companies that align profitability with purpose, contributing to meaningful change in society.

Lemonade Stand is a venture capital firm based in Estonia that specializes in early-stage investments. The firm concentrates on the technology sector, particularly targeting B2B ventures led by founders from the Baltic and East European regions, regardless of their headquarters' location. Lemonade Stand typically invests between €25,000 and €300,000 in promising teams, innovative technologies, or businesses demonstrating traction. The firm aims to support and nurture emerging companies in the technology landscape, fostering growth and development in the region.

BaltCap, established in 1995, is a leading independent private equity firm specializing in small and mid-market buyout and expansion capital investments across the Baltic States. With a team of 16 professionals and offices in all three Baltic countries, BaltCap manages multiple funds totaling over EUR 260 million. Since inception, it has completed over 60 investments, focusing on sectors such as business services, healthcare, industrials, technology, and consumer goods. BaltCap is a signatory of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment and a member of key European and Baltic private equity and venture capital associations.

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.

Innovestor, established in 2014, is a Finnish venture capital firm headquartered in Helsinki. It invests in early-stage technology, life science, and health startups, as well as commercial real estate. The company offers investors access to carefully selected growth opportunities and provides growth companies with funding at competitive terms and valuable insights from its experienced team and industry experts. Innovestor is supervised by the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority.

EASME is a European Union executive agency that supports small and medium-sized enterprises and promotes innovation in Europe. It manages projects in the areas of small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as the environment, energy, and maritime sectors, funded by COSME, LIFE, and EMFF. EASME organizes the European Sustainable Energy Week and serves industries such as environmental management, energy production, and maritime activities.

WisdomTree Investments, Inc. is a financial services company based in New York, specializing in the sponsorship and management of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Founded in 1985, it has established itself as one of the largest ETF providers globally, offering a diverse range of products across asset classes, including equities, currency, fixed income, and alternatives. WisdomTree employs a fundamentally weighted index methodology to develop its indexes, which are also licensed to third parties. The company is focused on innovation, actively developing next-generation digital products such as digital funds, tokenized assets, and its blockchain-native digital wallet, WisdomTree Prime. Additionally, WisdomTree provides investment advisory services and promotes the integration of its ETFs into retirement plans, thereby enhancing access and transparency for investors and financial professionals alike.

Iron Wolf Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 and located in Vilnius, Lithuania. It focuses on early-stage investments in sectors such as information technology, fintech, marketplaces, the internet of things, SaaS, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep tech. The firm seeks to invest between EUR 0.2 million and 2.0 million and emphasizes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria in its investment decisions. With a team that combines entrepreneurial and financial expertise, Iron Wolf Capital aims to support innovative individuals with global aspirations, leveraging its extensive networks and hands-on experience to address the challenges of building international businesses. The firm has a strong presence in the Baltics and London, reflecting its commitment to fostering growth in the region.

HBM Healthcare Investments, established in 2001 and headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, is a venture capital firm specializing in the healthcare sector. It invests globally in mature, emerging companies in human medicine, biotechnology, medical technology, and diagnostics. The firm's portfolio comprises approximately 40 companies, with two-thirds being private, offering high value creation potential. HBM focuses on companies with advanced or market-available products, aiming to generate returns for its broad shareholder base.

MedTech Innovator is a nonprofit global competition and accelerator based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2013. It focuses on supporting companies in the medical device, digital health, and diagnostic sectors. The organization aims to enhance patient outcomes by fostering the growth of businesses that contribute to the transformation of the healthcare system. Each year, MedTech Innovator showcases 100 companies that align with key themes identified through surveys of industry leaders. The accelerator's diverse portfolio includes firms involved in consumer healthcare, imaging, remote patient monitoring, clinical studies, and workflow optimization, emphasizing its commitment to advancing innovative healthcare solutions.

Inven Capital is a venture capital fund founded in 2014 and headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. Backed by a prominent European energy utility and the European Investment Bank, the fund has EUR 240 million available for investment. Inven Capital focuses on the European new energy sector, targeting innovative cleantech and smart energy startups in late-stage growth. Its investment areas include energy efficiency, distributed generation, flexibility and storage, clean transportation, and the Internet of Things. The firm aims to create long-term value by actively supporting portfolio companies and their founders, leveraging its energy industry expertise to provide unique advantages, such as access to a customer base and energy trading capabilities.

Impellent Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2018 and based in Rochester, New York. The firm specializes in providing pre-seed and seed funding to early-stage companies, predominantly within the technology sector. Targeting opportunities across the United States, Impellent Ventures aims to support innovative startups that are poised for growth and development.

Firestartr is a London-based venture capital investment firm founded in 2012, specializing in supporting promising digital entrepreneurs as they progress from seed stage to Series A and beyond. The firm invests primarily in technology sector companies and goes beyond providing capital by leveraging its founders' entrepreneurial successes and extensive operational experience in leading tech firms. Firestartr offers hands-on support to foster sustainable growth within its portfolio, utilizing its deep domain expertise and a robust network of advisors to facilitate meaningful connections that can propel companies forward.

Allied Venture Partners is an angel network based in Calgary, Canada, established in 2020. It is recognized as Western Canada’s largest angel syndicate, focusing on early-stage technology startups. The firm aims to support the growth of software and technology companies throughout Canada and the United States by providing investment and resources to promising ventures.