Startup Wise Guys is a prominent early-stage investor based in Tallinn, Estonia, recognized as one of the leading venture capital funds in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region and the Nordics. Since its inception in 2012, it has operated a renowned startup accelerator that has supported over 165 startups, primarily in sectors such as B2B SaaS, Fintech, and Cybersecurity. The intensive three-month program aims to validate, develop, and market products to business clients, benefiting from the guidance of more than 200 mentors. The accelerator culminates in Demo Days and attendance at major tech events, providing startups the opportunity to pitch to investors. With a startup survival and success rate exceeding 77%, the program has facilitated two major exits and fosters a robust alumni network of over 145 startups across more than 40 countries. Additionally, Startup Wise Guys manages specific funds targeting investments in various sectors, including technology and clean tech, with a focus on early-stage ventures.

Practica Capital UAB is a venture capital firm based in Vilnius, Lithuania, specializing in investments across various stages, including incubation, seed, early venture, and growth capital. Founded in 2011, the firm focuses on micro, small, and medium-sized businesses primarily in the Baltic region, including Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, as well as select opportunities in neighboring countries such as Finland, Sweden, Poland, Germany, and Denmark. Practica Capital typically invests between €0.2 million and €3 million, favoring equity stakes and convertible debt instruments. The firm aims to work collaboratively with portfolio companies, often taking board seats or advisory roles, and seeks to exit its investments within two to five years through methods such as trade sales, IPOs, or refinancing. With a management portfolio of approximately €50 million across multiple funds, Practica Capital is recognized as one of the most active venture capital syndicate partners in the region.

Our Investment Focus We are interested in technology companies in the fields of ICT, robotics and high-tech. We favor teams of professionals comprised or led by serial entrepreneurs with past growth, fundraising and/or exiting experience. We are looking for product building companies that would be high-potential, fast-growth, and ready to conquer foreign markets. Best time to talk us is just after first revenues in the company. Our investment approach 1. It all starts with a conversation where we learn about you and your ambition. 2. In the space of few meetings we are targeting to decide whether to look further. 3. We'll discuss particular terms, ask for more information, and analyse further. 4. The legal part - we know everyone loves it, and, finally, we join your venture.

BaltCap is a prominent independent private equity firm specializing in small and midmarket buyout and expansion capital investments across the Baltic States. Established in 1995, the firm manages various private equity and venture capital funds, totaling over EUR 260 million in capital and having made more than 60 investments. With a strong presence in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, BaltCap operates local offices staffed by an experienced team of professionals. The firm is committed to responsible investment practices, having been a signatory of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment since 2008. Additionally, BaltCap manages the BaltCap Infrastructure Fund, which focuses on greenfield projects in sectors such as energy and clean technology, and aims to invest in multiple projects within the Baltic region. The firm is also engaged in providing financing for established companies with growth potential, seeking to build a diverse portfolio of investments.

Contrarian Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2017 and based in Vilnius, Lithuania, with additional offices in London and Amsterdam. The firm specializes in pre-seed, seed, and growth capital investments, primarily targeting the energy sector and e-mobility. Its investment focus includes smart grid technologies, energy efficiency, big data analytics, energy storage solutions, e-car infrastructure, smart home innovations, customer support e-services, distributed generation, renewable energy solutions, and virtual power plants. While Contrarian Ventures prefers to invest globally, it places a particular emphasis on European-based companies.

LitCapital Asset Management is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Vilnius, Lithuania, founded in 2010. The firm specializes in investments in mid to late-stage ventures, expansion capital, buyouts, and growth capital, primarily targeting small and medium enterprises. LitCapital focuses on sectors such as information technology, business services, consumer goods, medicine, and bioenergy, while avoiding investments in agriculture and socially irresponsible industries. The firm typically invests between EUR 1 million and EUR 30 million and seeks a board seat in its portfolio companies. With a hands-on investment approach, LitCapital emphasizes its commitment by investing a significant portion of its own financial resources and aims for exits within three to six years. Currently, the firm manages a growth capital fund under the JEREMIE initiative, collaborating with the European Investment Fund to support the expansion of high value-added and export-driven B2B companies in the Baltic States.

Superhero Capital is a venture capital firm based in Helsinki, Finland, established in 2015. It specializes in seed-stage investments, targeting startups and early-stage companies primarily in the business-to-business software sector. The firm focuses on technology-enabled companies in areas such as healthcare, financial services, and various business services. Superhero Capital aims to make investments ranging from €100,000 to €500,000, concentrating on opportunities within Finland and the Baltic region. The firm is committed to supporting insight-driven startups that demonstrate potential for growth and innovation.

Presto Ventures is a venture capital fund empowering talented CEE start-up founders. They invest in promising technology start-ups, supporting them via the provision of invaluable resources and guidance, enabling them to achieve local and global success. Presto Ventures was founded by Přemysl Rubeš in 2016 and is headquartered in Prague.

INVL Asset Management, based in Vilnius, Lithuania, is a principal investment firm and a subsidiary of Invalda INVL. The firm specializes in managing a diverse range of financial instruments, including pension and mutual funds, alternative investments, and private equity assets, as well as individual portfolios. Serving over 190,000 clients in Lithuania and Latvia, along with international investors, INVL Asset Management oversees total assets amounting to 650 million euros. The firm is committed to providing effective asset management solutions tailored to the needs of its clients.

StartupHighway is a Baltic startup accelerator and an early seed stage fund based in Vilnius, Lithuania. Since it’s establishment in 2011 it has developed a proven investment programme focusing all of its efforts on value maximization for innovative technology startups. It has been purely designed to provide individually tailored support for the most perspective participating entrepreneurs. StartupHighway acceleration program’s duration is very flexible and, though it usually lasts 3 months, it can be easily redefined for each participant separately. It is strongly focused on individual business needs of each selected startup. Aside from funding and other perks, we sit together with the teams, study the weak points, analyze growth and scalability perspectives and make tailored plans accordingly for success stories to happen. We don’t rely on entirely general mentorship sessions which bring limited value when it comes to individually applied startup development. However, we do organize meetings with our elite mentors with respect to a genuine relevancy for your startup to open endless networking opportunities.

bValue Fund is a venture capital firm based in Warsaw, Poland, focused on investing in pre-seed, seed, and early-stage companies across various sectors. Established in 2016, the firm primarily targets enterprises within the CEE region, particularly in Poland and Ukraine. Its investment strategy emphasizes industries undergoing digital transformation, including hi-tech, engineering, fintech, logistics, healthcare, and e-commerce. bValue Fund typically invests between €0.25 million and €1 million in companies that demonstrate potential for growth, preferably those with recurring revenues or a minimum viable product. The firm seeks minority stakes in its portfolio companies and leverages the extensive experience and networks of its management team and investors to help businesses scale and navigate challenges. With a diversified portfolio, bValue Fund aims to support innovative solutions that have the potential to become global leaders.

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.

Mid Europa Partners is a buyout investor specializing in growth markets within Central and Eastern Europe and Turkey. Founded in 1999, the firm has raised and managed approximately €4 billion in funds and has established offices in Budapest, Istanbul, London, and Warsaw. Mid Europa is notable for pioneering private equity in this region and has been independent since 2005, with ownership held entirely by its partners. The team, primarily composed of local professionals, combines regional expertise with best practices from Western Europe in due diligence, deal structuring, and value creation. Mid Europa adopts a pan-regional investment strategy, focusing on acquiring leading companies in domestic growth industries, particularly in the mid-market segment. To date, the firm has completed 30 investments across 18 countries, achieving significant transactions and financings in the region.

Lead Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Budapest, Hungary, that focuses on financing scale-ups and emerging growth companies in Central and Eastern Europe. Established in 2017, it specializes in investments across various sectors, including mobility, energy and sustainability, as well as B2B services, software, chemicals, IoT, and retail. The firm typically invests between €1 million and €10 million, targeting dynamic teams with strong growth potential and validated market solutions. With €100 million under management, Lead Ventures is backed by MOL, a leading energy company in the region, along with two financial institutions dedicated to supporting the startup ecosystem. The firm aims to empower promising ventures with not only capital but also experience and a robust professional network, fostering innovation to transform industries.

Speedinvest GmbH is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 and based in Vienna, Austria, specializing in early-stage investments in technology-related startups across Europe. The firm focuses on sectors such as deep tech, fintech, health, industrial tech, consumer marketplaces, software as a service, and climate tech. Speedinvest typically invests between €0.25 million and €3 million in pre-seed to Series A stages, aiming to take minority stakes of up to 20% in its portfolio companies. The firm emphasizes operational support, often taking on active roles within the companies it invests in for periods ranging from six months to a year. With additional offices in cities including San Francisco, Berlin, Paris, London, and Munich, Speedinvest seeks to leverage a global network to enhance its contributions to Europe’s startup ecosystem.

Livonia Partners is a private equity firm established in 2013, focused on buyout and growth capital investments in small to mid-sized companies within the Baltic region, particularly Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia. The firm specializes in various sectors, including manufacturing, services, consumer goods, technology, energy, healthcare, and financial services. Livonia Partners typically invests between €3 million and €15 million per company, targeting firms with an enterprise value of €10 million to €100 million, and often seeks majority ownership, although minority stakes are also considered. The firm prefers to engage with companies that have fewer than 500 employees and is open to co-investing in transactions up to €70 million. With a strong operational team experienced in business development across Europe and the United States, Livonia Partners aims to foster growth and enhance the potential of its portfolio companies. The firm maintains offices in Rīga, Tallinn, and Vilnius.

UP Invest OÜ is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in investments in healthcare, media, cleantech and real estate sectors. It seeks to invest in the Baltic states which includes Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and Finland. UP Invest OÜ was founded in 2012 and is based in Tallinn, Estonia with an additional office in Lithuania.

Moneta is a venture capital firm that invests in Data Science Technology startups and operates 2 parallel funds: Seed and Growth. Moneta specializes in Fintech, Insuretech and Financial-related AI and is supporing its ventures across all stages of their capital development. Moneta is backed by world leading financial institutions in USA, Africa and Asia. www.monetavc.com

KJK Management is an independent asset manager headquartered in Luxembourg, established in 2010. The firm specializes in private equity, focusing on mid-market investments across Europe. By catering to the needs of institutional investors, KJK Management aims to deliver tailored investment solutions while maintaining a commitment to long-term value creation.

byFounders VC Management ApS is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in early-stage startups, particularly in the technology sector with an emphasis on Artificial Intelligence. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with an additional office in San Francisco, California, the firm primarily targets investment opportunities in the Nordics, Baltics, and Silicon Valley. byFounders aims to support ambitious founders by providing not only financial backing but also expertise and mentorship, leveraging the experience of its accomplished entrepreneurial team. The firm invests at various stages, including pre-seed, seed, and occasionally Series A, and it also engages in follow-on investments within its portfolio.

European Investment Bank (EIB) provides lending, borrowing, and treasury services primarily in the European Union. The company offers project loans for the public and private sectors; loans to banks and other intermediaries; structured finance products; guarantees and securitization instruments for senior and subordinated debts; project bonds; equity and fund investment products such as infrastructure equity and debt funds, and environmental funds; and venture capital funds and security packages for funds. The company also offers microfinance; risk sharing finance for research, development, and innovation projects; finance and technical expertise for sustainable energy projects; infrastructure project advisory services; support for urban development projects; guarantees for transport infrastructure; and funding for public-private partnerships and small- and medium-sized enterprises. EIB serves the transportation, global loans, energy, industry, health, education, water, sewerage, infrastructure, services, telecommunications, agriculture, and fisheries sectors. European Investment Bank was founded in 1958 and is based in Luxembourg.

Girteka Logistics is a Lithuanian transportation company that specializes in digital trucking and freight services. Founded in 1996 by Mindaugas Raila in Vilnius, the company has grown significantly, expanding its fleet from 600 trucks in 2010 to over 8,000 trucks and 8,400 trailers today. Girteka Logistics operates across Europe, Scandinavia, and the CIS, delivering a wide range of goods, including food products, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. With a focus on safety and reliability, the company transports more than 820,000 full loads annually, serving both clients and partners in the logistics sector.

Swedbank AB is a Nordic-Baltic banking group headquartered in Sundbyberg, Sweden, with a history dating back to 1820. It offers a wide array of banking products and services to private individuals, corporate entities, and organizations. The bank operates through several segments, including Swedish Banking, Baltic Banking, and Large Corporates & Institutions. Its services encompass savings and current accounts, various types of lending, leasing, and financing solutions. Additionally, Swedbank provides investment and trading services, asset management, life insurance, and pension services. Customers can access transaction banking services, including cash management and trade finance, as well as payment products and card services. With a branch network that includes locations in Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, Swedbank also has a presence in several other countries, including Norway, Finland, and the United States. The institution is known for its commitment to modern banking while remaining rooted in its Swedish savings bank heritage.

Altair LLC is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in early and growth stage startup companies across various sectors. The firm seeks out businesses with disruptive ideas and significant return potential, aiming to support promising teams and key players in the startup ecosystem. Altair's portfolio includes notable companies that have emerged from top incubators, highlighting its commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. Through its strategic investments, Altair LLC plays a vital role in nurturing the next generation of industry leaders.

MCI Capital TFI SA is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in seed and startup, early venture, mid venture, late venture, growth capital, incubation, emerging growth, expansion, turnaround, PIPES, management buyouts, mature, and mezzanine investments in middle market companies. The firm seeks to invest in telecom, media, and technology, financial and business services, medical services, information technology, financial technology, digital, Internet, digital media and entertainment, big data and cloud computing, software, information technology services, mobile internet, value added services, e-commerce and distribution, real estate, clean technologies, wireless-mobile, healthcare and biotechnology, and life science sectors. It prefers to invest in companies based in Europe with a focus on Central and Eastern European Countries (CEE) including Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia, and the three Baltic States: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania; DACH region specifically Germany as well as Israel and Turkey. The firm prefers to make equity investment between $ 0.29 million and $ 59.74 million, with minimum enterprise value $ 29.87 million and EBITDA between $ 2.35 million and $ 29.43 million. It prefers to exit its investment within a period of three years and seven years through a trade sale or IPO. The firm prefers to make control, majority and minority investments. MCI Capital TFI SA was founded in 2006 and is based in Poland. It operates as a subsidiary of Private Equity Managers SA.

Avallon Sp. z o.o. is a private equity firm based in Lodz, Poland, established in 2001. It specializes in small to mid-sized management buyouts and other investment strategies, focusing on high-growth companies across various sectors, including orthopedics, rehabilitation, fast-moving consumer goods, and manufacturing. The firm typically invests between €4 million and €15 million, with the potential for transaction values to reach €30 million through debt or co-investment. Avallon prefers to acquire a majority stake, aiming for a minimum share of 30% in the companies it invests in. It targets businesses with annual sales between PLN 50 million and PLN 250 million, primarily in Central and Eastern Europe, with a strong emphasis on Poland. The firm does not engage in investments related to industries such as gambling, alcohol, tobacco, or defense and seeks to exit its investments within three to seven years. Through over 100 capital investments, Avallon collaborates closely with management teams, providing them with expertise and resources to drive growth.

They specialise in complex transactions: they have expertise in and can assist in helping businesses that are hampered by shareholder issues or facing temporary challenges. They are fast, flexible and ready to provide customized solutions tailored to the needs of a business and its current owners.

The firm primarily provides its services to institutions, companies, and organizations. The firm manages equity and fixed income portfolios. It also manages mutual funds for its clients. The firm provides investment advisory services to its clients. It invests in the public equity and fixed income markets in Eastern Europe and the Black Sea region. The firm also manages a private equity fund. It operates as a subsidiary of Danske Capital. Danske Capital Finland Oy was founded in 1988 and is based in Helsinki, Finland with an additional office in Helsinki, Finland. Danske Capital Finland Oy operates as a subsidiary of Danske Bank A/S.

Ambient Sound Investments OÜ is a private investment firm based in Tallinn, Estonia, established in 2003 by four founding engineers of Skype. Initially created to hold a minority stake in Skype, the firm has since evolved into a family office specializing in direct and fund of fund investments. It focuses on private equity and venture capital across various stages, including incubation, seed/startup, and growth capital, while also investing in private equity and real estate funds. Ambient Sound Investments targets technology-driven companies in sectors such as information technology, software, and social media, primarily in the United States, Europe, and Asia, with a particular interest in Eastern European markets like Russia and the Nordic countries. The firm typically invests between €0.5 million and €2 million, preferring to maintain a minority stake of around 25 percent in its portfolio companies, although it may pursue a majority stake in incubators. Additionally, Ambient Sound Investments engages in co-investments and has begun investing in public equity.

ZGI Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Riga, Latvia, established in 2005. The firm specializes in investments across various stages, including seed/startup, early venture, and growth capital, with a particular focus on the Fintech sector. It primarily targets opportunities within the Baltics and CIS countries, investing amounts ranging from €0.5 million to €1 million, and potentially up to €5.7 million with additional financing. ZGI Capital typically takes minority stakes, holding up to 49% equity, and may also provide loans under certain circumstances. The firm's investment horizon spans three to six years, with exits achieved through the sale of stakes to other investors. ZGI Capital manages the "ZGI fund," which supports entrepreneurs in need of start-up capital and has a total asset pool of €7.4 million, allowing it to finance projects up to €30 million when combined with bank financing. The firm does not engage in sectors such as synthetic fiber manufacturing, transportation, agriculture, or retail trade.

Enterprise Investors is a prominent private equity firm established in 1990, recognized as one of the oldest and largest in Central and Eastern Europe. The firm specializes in mid-market buyout transactions driven by succession planning and provides expansion financing to high-growth enterprises across various sectors. Over its operational history, Enterprise Investors has raised eight funds, accumulating total capital exceeding EUR 2 billion. To date, these funds have made investments totaling EUR 1.7 billion in 137 companies, demonstrating the firm's commitment to fostering growth and development in the region's business landscape.

3TS Capital Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 1999. The firm specializes in providing growth capital and buyout funding to small and medium-sized businesses, with a strong emphasis on technology and related sectors, including media, communications, and technology-enabled services. It primarily focuses on investment opportunities in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in European Union accession countries, but may also consider exceptional cases in Ukraine and Turkey. The firm typically invests between €1 million and €30 million in companies with enterprise values ranging from €1.5 million to €300 million, often seeking significant minority or majority stakes. 3TS aims to enhance the value of its portfolio companies through active partnership and strategic support, while planning to exit investments within three to five years through sales or initial public offerings. The firm has garnered over €300 million from various investors, including prominent financial institutions and corporations.

UAB NDX Energija private investment firm specializing in small to mid-cap size investments in fast moving consumer goods. It prefers to invest in pet foods sector. It seeks to invest in companies based in Central and Eastern Europe, United States and Canada. The firm typically invests between €10 million ($11.3 million) and €50 million ($56.51 million) in companies with enterprise values between €20 million ($22.6 million) and €150 million ($169.52 million); sales values between €25 million ($28.25 million) and €150 million ($169.52 million); and EBITDA between €2 million ($2.26 million) and €15 million ($16.95 million). It generally invests through its balance sheet investments. UAB NDX energija was founded on April 29, 2003 and is based in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Basinghall Partners Ltd. is a venture capital firm based in London, with additional offices in Munich and Munsbach. It specializes in investments in startups and early-stage companies across various sectors, including B2B, SaaS, digital platforms, IoT, AI, RetaiTech, and DeepTech. The firm primarily targets startups located in the UK and the European Union, investing amounts ranging from EUR250,000 to EUR5 million. Basinghall focuses on funding digital enablers that facilitate industry transformation and is particularly interested in cross-industry solutions that enhance efficiency, increase market share, and establish new business models within traditional industries.

Nordic Capital is a private equity firm based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializing in buyouts and growth investments primarily in the healthcare, technology, financial services, industrial goods, consumer retail, life sciences, and business services sectors. Since its founding in 1989, the firm has established a strong reputation in Nordic private equity, focusing on medium to large companies, particularly within Europe, including Germany, Scandinavia, and the DACH region. Nordic Capital typically invests between $53 million and $3668.97 million in companies with annual sales ranging from $165.78 million to $796 million, aiming for majority ownership but also considering minority stakes. The firm engages in responsible investing, emphasizing long-term collaboration and operational excellence to create value in its portfolio companies. Investments are held for three to seven years, with an average duration of 4.6 years, and exits are executed through various strategies, including strategic sales and public offerings. Nordic Capital's team combines extensive experience in private equity with a network of industry specialists to support its investment strategy.

NFQ is an investment firm founded in 2002 and based in Lithuania, with additional offices in Europe and San Francisco. The firm focuses on investing in later-stage growth phases but also engages in seed and incubation stages for internet companies on a global scale. NFQ emphasizes a hands-on approach to investing, believing that successful investing involves not just identifying promising brands but actively contributing to their development. To support entrepreneurs, NFQ has assembled a team of over 400 development specialists who provide a range of company-building services, including strategy, engineering, operational scaling, recruiting, business development, product delivery, and product marketing. This multifaceted support enables NFQ to foster the success of the companies in which it invests, promoting growth through technology across various industries.

Tera Ventures OÜ is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 and based in Tallinn, Estonia, with additional offices in Burbank, California, and Helsinki, Finland. The firm specializes in seed and startup stage investments, primarily focusing on the digital sector. Tera Ventures targets exceptional founders in the Baltic, Scandinavian, and Central and Eastern European regions, including countries such as Estonia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and the Czech Republic. The firm invests between €0.2 million and €1.5 million per company, with the potential for significant follow-on funding for select investments. Tera Ventures emphasizes providing hands-on support and access to a global advisory network, aiding portfolio companies in scaling and achieving successful exits, while ensuring that management retains a motivating shareholding in their firms.

Pontos is a family-owned private equity and real estate investment company based in Helsinki, Finland. Established in 2001, it operates in Finland, the Baltic States, and Portugal. The firm focuses on a diverse range of investments, including commercial real estate, property development projects, and real estate development companies. Additionally, Pontos invests in property technology, listed shares, fixed-income investments, and private equity funds, reflecting a broad investment strategy aimed at various sectors within the real estate and financial markets.

Caphaven Partners is a private equity firm based in London, specializing in turnaround investments primarily in the United Kingdom and Northern Europe. The firm focuses on companies with enterprise values of up to £50 million, typically taking majority control of its investments. Caphaven Partners aims to enhance the value of these companies by actively supporting management in identifying and capitalizing on new growth opportunities while improving profitability.

Loudspring is a cleantech accelerator in the Nordic region, boasting several fast growing and high impact companies that solve global challenges. The portfolio companies are active in energy- and resource efficiency as well as decentralized renewable energy and are based in Finland, Sweden and Germany. The company management consists of company builders and investors who have been active within the cleantech space for over a decade.The company is listed on First North Finland under the ticker LOUD and on First North Stockholm under the ticker LOUDS.

Fidelio Capital is a private equity firm based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2010. The firm focuses on investing in small and medium-sized non-public companies in the middle market, primarily in Northern Europe. Fidelio Capital targets businesses with an enterprise value between $10 million and $150 million and annual sales ranging from EUR 10 million to EUR 200 million. It typically makes equity investments between EUR 10 million and EUR 200 million, preferring to retain a majority stake but remaining open to minority investments. The firm aims to partner with previous owners, management, and other industrial companies to foster growth and development, utilizing its own capital for investments.

Katalysator AS is a family-owned (Møller/Schage Førde) investment company. Katalysator prefers to invest in sports and leisure, healthcare products, media, and retail. The firm seeks to invest in companies based in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Scandanavia however does consider investments in other parts of the world.

White Cloud Capital is a growth investment firm based in Luxembourg, founded in 2018. The firm focuses on investing in companies within the healthcare and industrial services sectors, emphasizing technologies that drive innovation in these fields. White Cloud Capital manages a private equity growth expansion fund, which targets various areas including software, healthcare services, healthcare technology systems, big data, and telecommunications. By concentrating on these sectors, White Cloud aims to support businesses that are poised to create significant advancements and improve outcomes in healthcare and related industries.

GRO Capital provides capital and knowledge to high quality mature technology companies with growth ambitions. Through active ownership our objective is to develop and grow the companies we invest in. GRO Capital targets mature technology companies and looks to identify companies with leading positions, high growth potential and strong management.

Inovo Venture Partners is a venture capital firm focused on the CEE region with over €50m in AUM. We are proud to be recognized as the best VC investor in Poland by both the entrepreneurs (Golden Book of Venture Capital in Poland 2018 published by Startup Poland Foundation, and the investment industry (House of the Year - Venture Capital by Polish PE/VC Association. We are a group of investment and entrepreneurial professionals who so far invested and helped over 20 companies (both through the fund and as business angels). Our experience encompasses Rocket Internet, Booksy, Google, McKinsey, Rothschild, Penta, and Coca-Cola. Among our investments from the first fund, you will find Booksy, Brand24 (IPOed), Restaumatic, ECC Games (IPOed), and others. In the second one, we've been fortunate enough to support companies like Allset, Tidio, Infermedica, Spacelift, and Intiaro. We invest in high-growth tech companies at Seed & Series A stages, that are transforming their industries and support the ones who dare to fight to dominate their markets. Our expertise (and investment sweet spot) is in SaaS, marketplaces, ideally working together

ForeVest Capital Partners is an independent alternative investment firm focusing on growth equity investments. It manages private equity investments in other emerging markets as well as emerging market non-performing loan portfolios.

Verso Capital, founded in 2012 and based in Helsinki, Finland, is a private equity and venture capital firm that focuses on growth investments in technology-enabled companies. The firm primarily targets startups and emerging growth companies, particularly those that have been spun off from larger corporations that are underperforming. Verso Capital emphasizes investments in the Information Communication Technology (ICT) sector while selectively exploring opportunities in the forest, metal, energy, and chemical industries, especially where ICT can be applied. The firm typically seeks to invest in businesses with annual sales values ranging from €1 million to €30 million. Verso Capital predominantly focuses on investments in Europe, with a particular interest in companies headquartered or with significant R&D operations in Finland, the Nordics, Israel, and selectively in Germany.

Telia Company AB is a leading telecommunications provider in Northern Europe, operating primarily in Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Lithuania, and Estonia. The company offers a comprehensive range of communication services, including mobile, broadband, television, and fixed-line telephony, catering to individuals, families, and businesses. With a strong customer base, Telia has approximately 16.7 million mobile subscriptions, 2.9 million broadband subscriptions, 3.1 million TV subscriptions, and additional fixed voice and M2M subscriptions. Beyond traditional telecommunications, Telia is also engaged in broadcasting, content production, and international carrier operations. The company markets its services under various brands, including Telia, halebop, and C More. Founded in 1853 and headquartered in Solna, Sweden, Telia Company has evolved over the years, previously known as TeliaSonera AB until its rebranding in 2016. Additionally, Telia Ventures, the company's venture capital arm, invests in innovative companies within the consumer and enterprise markets, primarily focusing on cloud, mobile, and security solutions.

Avedon Capital Partners is an independent private equity firm based in Amsterdam, with an additional office in Düsseldorf. Established in 2003, the firm focuses on mid-market investments, providing growth capital to small and medium-sized companies in sectors such as technology, industrial, consumer goods, leisure, and business services, particularly in the Benelux and Germany. The team consists of nine investment professionals, a CFO, a legal counsel, and three professional assistants, with the five partners having collaborated since 2004. Avedon Capital Partners has successfully invested in 36 companies across Europe and manages three investment vehicles.

Highlander Partners, L.P. is an investment firm founded in 2004 by Laurence E. Hirsch, former CEO and Chairman of Centex Corporation, and Michael R. Nicolais, former Co-head of the Dallas Corporate Finance office and Managing Director for Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. Highlander Partners has investments in a wide range of asset categories, with a principal focus on making direct private equity and mezzanine investments in light manufacturing, basic materials, food products, business and industrial services and value-added distribution companies. Highlander Partners is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, USA, and its U.S. office, headed by Jeff L. Hull, makes private equity and mezzanine investments throughout North America. In 2008, the company opened an office in Warsaw, Poland, led by Dawid Walendowski, in order to make private equity investments throughout Central Europe. Highlander Partners has more than $600 million in capital under management, over $500 million of which is allocated to direct private equity and mezzanine investments in the United States and Central Europe.