Expon I is a venture capital firm based in Luxembourg, established in 2015. It focuses on investing in innovative companies across various sectors, including cybersecurity, fintech, big data, digital health, and next-generation media. The firm seeks opportunities that demonstrate the potential for significant growth and positive societal impact, specifically targeting businesses in Europe, North America, and Israel. By concentrating on sectors such as software, media, mobile technologies, and communication networks, Expon I aims to support and scale transformative ideas that align with its investment philosophy.

Allianz Global Investors, established in 1956, is a global investment management firm headquartered in Munich, Germany. With 23 offices across 18 countries, it offers a wide range of investment capabilities, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, alternatives, and research. The firm serves both individual and institutional clients, managing over $436 billion in assets. Allianz Global Investors employs over 500 investment professionals, providing consultative local delivery with global investment and research capabilities. It is a subsidiary of Allianz SE, a strong parent company, and is known for its culture of risk management.

MiddleGame Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2017, with offices in Washington, D.C. and Luxembourg City. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage and late seed companies, primarily in the fintech sector. It focuses on businesses that are transforming financial services from analog to digital and from centralized to decentralized models. MiddleGame Ventures emphasizes investment in areas such as middleware solutions, artificial intelligence, big data, blockchain, and crypto-enabled infrastructure. The firm aims to partner with entrepreneurial teams that are rearchitecting financial services infrastructure, with a particular interest in sectors like core banking, insurance risk management, and regulatory compliance. Its investment activities are primarily concentrated in the European Union and North America.

Saphir Capital Partners SA is a private equity firm established in 2009 and headquartered in Luxembourg, with additional offices in Hong Kong and London. The firm specializes in buyout and growth capital investments, primarily focusing on product design and manufacturing companies in the United Kingdom and Europe. Saphir typically invests between €1 million and €10 million, with the potential for larger investments in collaboration with co-investors. In addition to its investment activities, Saphir offers financial advisory services encompassing mergers and acquisitions, valuations, structured finance, and divestitures. The firm aims to partner with strong management teams and innovative business models in growth sectors, seeking to enhance returns through strategic and operational improvements.

Mangrove V, established in 2017, is a venture capital fund managed by Mangrove Capital Partners, headquartered in Luxembourg with offices in Berlin and Tel Aviv. The fund focuses on early-stage investments in the software sector, primarily in Europe and Israel. Its mission is to support and grow innovative technology companies by providing financing and strategic guidance.

The European Investment Fund (EIF) is a venture capital and private equity firm established in 1994 and headquartered in Luxembourg. Acting as an investment arm of the European Investment Bank, EIF specializes in enhancing access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Europe. The firm focuses on seed and early-stage investments, particularly in innovative sectors such as information technology, life sciences, and materials. EIF develops venture capital and guarantee instruments tailored to support SMEs, especially in Bulgaria, Slovakia, and Central Eastern Europe, while also targeting investments in Turkey. By making cornerstone investments in various funds, EIF aims to stimulate private investments and foster a dynamic venture capital ecosystem. The firm manages a significant equity investments portfolio and engages in various financing activities, including direct investments and fund of funds, as well as providing guarantees and financial engineering services. Through its efforts, EIF plays a crucial role in promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic growth within the European Union.

IDI Emerging Markets SA, established in 2008, is a Luxembourg-based private equity firm specializing in direct investments and fund of funds investments in emerging markets. The company focuses on growth capital, venture capital, and leveraged buyouts, targeting small and mid-sized companies with revenues between $20 million and $200 million, and enterprise value between $100 million and $1 billion. IDI Emerging Markets primarily invests in large, structured emerging markets such as China, India, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East, allocating approximately 25% of its funds to each region. The firm co-invests and seeks minority stakes, typically not exceeding 20%, and prefers to be the first investor in equity projects. IDI Emerging Markets operates as a subsidiary of Groupe IDI, a private equity firm founded in 1970 in France, focusing on small and mid-sized companies across various sectors.

Seeder Fund is a venture capital firm based in Brussels, Belgium, focusing on early-stage investments in digital startups. The firm specializes in providing seed funding, offering up to EUR 200,000 to young companies that are beginning to establish commercial traction. For startups that are preparing for Series A financing, Seeder Fund can invest up to EUR 300,000 to help validate their growth potential and progress towards profitability. Additionally, the firm supports scaling companies by providing growth capital of up to EUR 1,000,000 in exchange for a capital stake. While it generally prefers to invest in companies it has previously financed, Seeder Fund remains open to exploring opportunities in other promising digital ventures.

Rise PropTech is a venture capital firm established in 2021 and headquartered in Liège, Belgium. The company specializes in investing in property technology startups, particularly those focused on artificial intelligence, big data, construction technology, the Internet of Things, and sustainability. Rise PropTech aims to support innovations that enhance property and building management, resource efficiency, and the development of smart buildings. By targeting late-seed and Series A funding rounds, Rise PropTech plays a crucial role in advancing the PropTech sector across various European markets, including Germany, Austria, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.

Certares Management LLC is a private equity firm founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, New York, with additional offices in Luxembourg City and Dubai. The firm specializes in making investments in the travel and tourism, hospitality, and consumer services sectors. Certares targets middle-market and later-stage companies, focusing on areas such as hotels, resorts, cruise lines, restaurants, and transportation services. The firm employs various investment strategies, including buyouts, joint ventures, and growth investments, and aims to leverage the extensive industry and management experience of its seasoned executives to drive value in its portfolio companies.

Batipart, founded in 1988 and based in Luxembourg, operates as a private equity firm specializing in real estate and the development of financial and industrial partnerships. The company focuses on investing across various sectors, including business-to-consumer, infrastructure, life sciences, manufacturing, health technology, industrials, and real estate technology. Batipart primarily targets opportunities in Europe, Africa, and North America, aiming to create value through strategic investments and partnerships within these diverse industries.

Astorg Partners, established in 1998, is a European private equity firm headquartered in Luxembourg with additional offices in Europe and the United States. The firm specializes in leveraged buyouts, growth capital, and family transmissions, focusing on mid-sized companies with enterprise values ranging from €20 million to €2 billion. Astorg invests globally, with a particular focus on France and the US, across various sectors including software, technology-based industrials, healthcare, manufacturing, and business services. The firm seeks to invest between €5 million and €500 million, typically holding a majority stake in its portfolio companies for a period of four to six years. Astorg partners with entrepreneurial management teams, providing strategic guidance and adequate capital to create value.

ArcelorMittal is a global steel and mining company, specializing in the production of steel and iron ore. It operates through segments such as North America, Brazil, Europe, and Mining, with the majority of its revenue generated from the Europe segment. The company's product portfolio includes hot-rolled and cold-rolled coil, coated products, tinplate, plate, slab, long products, tubular products, and wire rods, serving diverse industries like automotive, construction, packaging, and household appliances. ArcelorMittal is committed to developing technologies to reduce the carbon footprint of steel, aiming to be carbon neutral by 2050.

Ilavska Vuillermoz Capital is an alternative investment firm established in 2019, with operations in Luxembourg and the Czech Republic. The firm focuses on venture capital investments across various sectors, including financial services and technology, insurance, information technology, defense, construction, and hospitality. By targeting these diverse industries, Ilavska Vuillermoz Capital aims to identify and support innovative companies with growth potential.

Dedicated is a venture capital firm based in Luxembourg that focuses on investing in technology companies across various stages, including seed, early, and later stages. The firm offers investors the ability to select specific companies that align with their investment philosophy, allowing for a tailored investment experience. By concentrating on the technology sector, Dedicated aims to support innovative startups and established companies, fostering growth and development within the industry.

M80 is a Belgian private equity firm established in 2018, specializing in middle market investments. It focuses on later stage, mature companies in the consumer, healthcare, business services, and manufacturing sectors, primarily based in Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and France. M80 invests between €10 million and €60 million in companies with sales between €25 million and €300 million, and EBITDA between €5 million and €30 million. It provides growth capital and buyout financing, supporting companies with enterprise values ranging from €25 million to €250 million. M80 does not invest in real estate, R&D-based life sciences, or pre-commercial technology companies.

BIP Investment Partners, established in 2000, is a Luxembourg-based financial services provider specializing in private equity investments. The firm focuses on growth capital, buyouts, and venture capital, targeting companies in sectors such as technology, healthcare, and industry across Western Europe, with a particular emphasis on the Grande Region. BIP invests directly in companies and funds, typically committing between €10 million to €25 million per investment. The firm seeks minority or majority stakes and aims to exit investments within five to seven years through public offerings, trade sales, or management buyouts. BIP offers equity and debt financing options, including ordinary shares, convertible bonds, and senior mezzanine finance.

Tezos is an open-source platform headquartered in Luxembourg, established in 2014. It operates as a decentralized, peer-to-peer network without a single controlling entity, emphasizing community involvement among validators, researchers, and developers. The platform is distinguished by its self-amending cryptographic ledger, which enhances security and code correctness for assets and applications. Tezos supports formal verification, a method that ensures the reliability of smart contracts by mathematically proving their accuracy. This functionality allows users to participate in a decentralized governance system, fostering innovation and collaboration within its community. The Tezos Foundation, based in Switzerland, plays a supportive role in promoting the platform's development and is dedicated to advancing new technologies in decentralized software architecture. Through grants and resources, the Foundation assists community members, including developers and educational institutions, in furthering the Tezos project, which aims to drive global technological innovation.

Apex Group is a global financial services provider headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, founded in 2003. It offers a comprehensive range of services to asset managers, capital markets, private clients, and family offices. By continually evolving its capabilities, Apex has established itself as a single-source solution in the industry, providing services that include fund administration, digital onboarding, depositary and custody services, and business services such as human resources and payroll. The company also offers innovative ESG Ratings and Advisory services tailored for private companies. With a strong global presence, Apex Group is committed to meeting the diverse needs of its clients through a broad spectrum of products and services.

Triton Partners, established in 1997, is a Luxembourg-based private equity firm specializing in investments in medium-sized businesses across Western Europe. The company focuses on sectors such as business services, healthcare, and industrial technology, aiming to create sustainable, long-term value for its portfolio companies by working closely with their management teams.

Algebris Investments is an independent global asset management firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2006 by CEO Davide Serra, the firm specializes in investing in the capital structure of financial institutions, focusing on both equity and credit. Algebris is recognized for its expertise in the financial sector and has pioneered investments in hybrid capital issued by globally significant financial institutions. The firm has also expanded its investment strategies to include private debt in Italy, particularly targeting non-performing loans secured by real estate, as well as macro credit and quantitative approaches to enhance its value opportunities. With a highly experienced team of investment professionals, Algebris manages several billion Euros in assets through various funds and individual accounts, maintaining offices in key financial centers including Milan, Luxembourg, Boston, Singapore, and Tokyo.

Aermont Capital is an independent asset management firm based in Luxembourg City, established in 2007. The company specializes in real estate and real estate-related investment activities, taking a proactive, operator-oriented approach. Aermont focuses on large, complex investments that provide long-term value creation opportunities for the associated assets and businesses. Originally founded as Perella Weinberg Real Estate UK LLP, the firm evolved and became independent from Perella Weinberg Partners in 2015, subsequently adopting its current name in 2016. Aermont Capital operates as an investment advisor to several pan-European investment funds, with its assets managed by an experienced executive management team.

Citius is a venture capital firm founded in 2018, with offices located in Luxembourg and Dubai. The firm focuses on investing in technology-enabled businesses that are in their early and growth stages. Citius targets opportunities in various regions, including Latin America, Southeast Asia, and India, and has established itself as a player in the global investment landscape.

Hiro Capital, established in 2019 and headquartered in London, is a venture capital firm focusing on the European and UK technology sectors. It invests in gaming, esports, and digital sports, supporting both front-end content creators and back-end technology innovators. Hiro Capital typically invests at the post-seed Series A and B stages, with a ticket size ranging from EUR 1 million to EUR 15 million per company. The firm aims to back around 20 companies per fund, with a preference for emerging markets.

Financial Services Capital Partners, established in 2019, is a London-based private equity firm with additional offices in Prague, Madrid, Vienna, and Luxembourg. The company specializes in investing in mid-market financial services companies across Europe.

Paladin Capital Group, established in 2001, is a global investment firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in New York, Silicon Valley, London, and Luxembourg. The firm specializes in venture capital and growth equity investments, focusing on innovative companies operating in the technology, products, and services sectors. Paladin is known for its expertise in dual-use technologies, serving both commercial and governmental markets. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes active involvement, leveraging its team's financial acumen, national security, and technical expertise to support portfolio companies across various stages and sectors. Paladin's recent funds, such as Paladin Cyber Fund and Paladin Cyber Fund II, focus on digital infrastructure resilience and cybersecurity, investing globally in advanced technologies that enable, monitor, manage, and defend critical infrastructure dependent on cyberspace.

EOS Investment Management Group is a private equity firm founded in 2014 and based in London, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Milan and Luxembourg. The firm specializes in managing alternative investment funds and focuses on sectors such as clean energy, renewable energy, and SME manufacturing across various industries, including healthcare, chemicals, automotive, and information technology. EOS Investment Management targets emerging growth, growth capital, succession, and buyout investments, primarily in European markets, with a significant emphasis on Italy. It offers a range of investment strategies, allowing for variable-sized tranches and combinations of majority and co-investment stakes. The firm is authorized by the Financial Conduct Authority and provides institutional-quality asset management services tailored to meet the diverse needs of its investor base.

Gilde Equity Management Benelux B.V. is a private equity firm specializing in management buy-outs, expansion capital and growth capital investments in large and medium-sized mid-market companies. The firm considers investing in all industries, with particular experience in the food, services, and manufacturing sectors. It primarily invests in companies based in the Benelux region, which includes Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, and considers investments in the United States. The firm invests between €20 million ($24.85 million) and €200 million ($248.54 million) per transaction in companies with operating results greater than €2 million ($2.16 million) and with enterprise values between €15 million ($16.20 million) and €150 million ($162.02 million). Besides equity investments, the firm also specializes in debt financing. It seeks to take a supervisory board position in its portfolio companies. Gilde Equity Management Benelux B.V. was founded in 1996 and is based in Utrecht, the Netherlands, with additional offices in Antwerp, Belgium and Lohmar, Germany.

ABRY Partners, established in 1989 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, is a private equity firm specializing in buyouts and growth capital investments. It focuses on media, communications, business services, and information services sectors, with a particular interest in television and radio broadcasting, cable television, and digital media. The firm typically invests between $25 million to $150 million of equity per transaction, seeking to hold investments for three to seven years. ABRY Partners is a registered investment adviser and manages multiple funds, including ABRY Partners VI, V, IV, and VII, as well as ABRY Mezzanine Partners.

Value4Capital, established in 2011, is a Luxembourg-based private equity firm that focuses on mid-market investments in Central and Eastern Europe. It spun out from Amundi Private Equity Funds and is now independently owned by its three partners, who have extensive regional experience gained from working with international firms. The company targets buy-out opportunities in established businesses across Poland and other Central European EU member states, aiming to create sector leaders through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. It is a member of several prominent European and global private equity associations.

LetterOne is a privately owned investment vehicle established in 2013 and based in Luxembourg. It focuses on making value-driven investments primarily in the Energy and Technology sectors through its business units, L1 Energy and LetterOne Technology. The company manages a substantial portfolio of assets, which includes significant investments in telecoms, credit, and equity securities. LetterOne aims for large-scale investments exceeding $1 billion and seeks to enhance value through operational excellence, strategic input, and capital provision, particularly in turnaround situations involving distressed assets. The firm actively participates in management and board-level roles to influence performance, strategy, and business development. Its investment approach does not adhere to fixed time horizons, with returns generated through dividend income and capital gains from asset disposals.

Eastspring Investments, a subsidiary of Prudential Corporation Asia, is a leading asset management firm in Asia. With a presence in 14 markets, including offices in the United States, Luxembourg, and the United Kingdom, the company employs nearly 2,000 staff members across the region. Eastspring Investments specializes in providing asset management services tailored for both retail and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of investment solutions, including equity and fixed income funds, designed to meet diverse client needs. As of mid-2013, Eastspring managed approximately US$94 billion in assets, making it one of the largest asset managers in Asia.

Sienna Investment Managers is a fund of funds based in Strassen, Luxembourg, established in 2013 as the alternative investments platform of Groupe Bruxelles Lambert. The firm focuses on generating attractive risk-adjusted returns by creating a diversified portfolio of investment managers specializing in areas such as private equity, debt, and thematic funds. Sienna Investment Managers actively partners with these managers, offering support in fundraising, talent acquisition, and investment sourcing, while also providing insights on governance and best practices. The firm's executive management team oversees the asset management, ensuring a strategic approach to investment that emphasizes collaboration and performance.

MoreThan Capital is a global investment and advisory firm founded in 2021 and based in Luxembourg. Backed by a community of over 100 business leaders and professional investors, the firm focuses on selecting and investing in companies that are committed to creating impactful change. MoreThan Capital aims to generate significant returns for its members and investors by providing portfolio companies with capital, expertise, and access to its extensive network. The firm takes a hands-on approach, acting as a dedicated partner to help founders succeed. While it primarily invests in the innovation technology sector, its strategy is industry-agnostic, targeting companies poised for expansion and market entry.

Holland Capital, established in 1981 and based in Amsterdam, is a private equity and venture capital firm that specializes in direct investments and fund of fund investments. The firm focuses on early and later-stage investments in small and medium-sized enterprises, primarily within sectors such as healthcare, technology, consumer discretionary, and industrials. Holland Capital typically invests between €0.25 million and €10 million in companies with an enterprise value ranging from €5 million to €50 million. It aims to secure a minimum 20 percent equity stake in its portfolio companies and seeks exits through trade sales or initial public offerings. With a history of over 115 successful investments, Holland Capital operates two active funds: one targeting growing Dutch SMEs and another focused on innovative healthcare enterprises. The firm primarily invests in companies based in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg.

Five Arrows Principal Investments, established in 2008, is the private equity arm of Rothschild & Co, headquartered in London with offices in Paris and Luxembourg. The firm specializes in mid-market investments, focusing on buyouts, corporate divestitures, and growth capital across Europe. It targets healthcare, business services, education, consumer, data, software, and technology-enabled business sectors. For direct investments, Five Arrows typically invests between €10 million and €60 million in companies valued between €65.76 million and €750 million. The firm also engages in secondary investments, acquiring fund shares and direct investments in a minimum of three enterprises, with a focus on small-sized deals in the European small and midcap market. Five Arrows' investment decisions are made independently by its managing directors, leveraging Rothschild's intellectual capital and global network.

Duke Street LLP, established in 1988, is a London-based private equity firm specializing in acquiring majority stakes in established, mid-market companies across Western Europe, with a focus on the United Kingdom and France. The firm invests in companies with enterprise values ranging from £10 million to €300 million, typically committing between $10 million and $211.24 million per transaction. Duke Street concentrates its investment strategy on four sectors: Consumer, Healthcare, Industrials & Engineering, and Services. It seeks to add value to each business it acquires through strategic transformation, often taking a board seat and underwriting over €250 million of equity per transaction. The firm does not invest in start-ups, early-stage companies, turnaround situations, or oil and gas exploration and property development businesses.

Redline Capital (UK) Ltd is a venture capital firm specializing in growth equity investments. It invests in security and data, enterprise software, internet and cloud, finTech and eCommerce, AI and Robotics, and Life Science Technologies. The firm prefers to invest in North America, Europe and Israel. Redline Capital (UK) Ltd was founded in 2014 and is based in London, United Kingdom with an additional office in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.

Degroof Petercam is an independent financial institution with a history dating back to 1871 and is headquartered in Brussels. The firm employs around 1,400 professionals across various offices in Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, and Hong Kong. It provides a comprehensive range of services to private and institutional clients, including private banking, asset management, investment banking, and asset services. With over 50 billion euros in assets under management, Degroof Petercam serves a diverse clientele that includes private investors, corporates, pension funds, insurance companies, and non-profit organizations. Its investment banking division specializes in corporate finance, offering services such as mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, debt advisory, and valuations. The firm's commitment to integrated wealth management and generational transfer services further enhances its client offerings.

Alpha Group is a private equity firm founded in 1983 and based in Luxembourg. The firm specializes in leveraged buyouts of mid-sized and growth-stage companies, focusing on investments in family-owned businesses, corporate spinouts, and companies poised for delisting. Its investment strategy encompasses a variety of sectors, including business products and services, consumer products and services, healthcare, information technology, software as a service, technology, media, and telecommunications, as well as industrials and manufacturing. Alpha Group primarily targets opportunities in Italy, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Monaco, and Switzerland, aiming to enhance the value of its portfolio through strategic growth initiatives.

Redalpine is one of the leading European Venture Capital investors with a focus on highly scalable start-ups. The firm's mission is to help talented entrepreneurs turn an ambitious vision into reality by providing money, experience, coaching, and a strong network. The firm is focused on seed and early-stage investments in disruptivetechnologies in tech and health tech. Redalpine launched its first fund (Redalpine Capital I) in 2007, following the founding partners’ track record of some excellent trade sales and IPOs as serial entrepreneurs and professional angel investors. In 2021 Redalpine closed its sixth fund (Redalpine Capital VI) and currently has approx. USD 1 Billion in AUM. The highly interdisciplinary Redalpine team supports more than 70 portfolio companies with operational and sector-specific expertise and with a rich international network. Redalpine started with its first fund (Redalpine Capital I) in 2007 based on the track-record of some excellent trade-sales and IPOs as serial entrepreneurs and professional angel investors. Redalpine sucessfully launched Redalpine Capital II in 2012 and Redalpine Capital III in 2016. The funds are registered in Luxemburg and backed by dozens of experienced entrepreneurs and investors representing various countries, and a broad range of industries.

Incofin Investment Management, established in 2001, is a Belgium-based impact investment firm specializing in financial inclusion for rural and agricultural sectors in developing countries. It invests in microfinance institutions (MFIs) and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), providing debt, equity, and guarantee financing. Incofin typically invests in MFIs with a credit portfolio of at least €1 million and a portfolio quality of PAR30 below 10%. It seeks investments in the range of €100,000 to €1 million, with equity investments held for seven years and debt investments with maturities of one to five years. The firm operates globally, with a significant focus on Sub-Saharan Africa, and has offices in Belgium, Colombia, India, Kenya, Luxembourg, and Cambodia.

ScaleFund is a venture capital firm that not only funds entrepreneurs, but also assists them in successfully positioning themselves for key later rounds (series B, C, etc.).

B&S Group, established in 2007 and headquartered in Betzdorf, Luxembourg, is a global distributor of consumer goods. It operates through three segments: HTG, B&S, and Retail. The HTG segment distributes branded liquor and private label health and beauty products to value retailers, secondary channels, and duty-free markets, as well as e-commerce platforms. The B&S segment supplies food, beverages, liquor, and health and beauty products to ship suppliers, cruise lines, caterers at remote sites, and other specialized markets. The Retail segment offers electronic consumer lifestyle products and operates consumer goods formats at regional airports and other away-from-home locations. B&S Group serves its clients by providing best-in-class service and developing practical solutions along the supply chain, acting as a trustworthy partner to help clients achieve their ambitions.

FORM Life Ventures, founded in 2022 and headquartered in Luxembourg, is a venture capital firm focused on transforming the healthcare landscape. The firm aims to shift the paradigm from conventional sick care to proactive and modern healthcare, emphasizing that aging does not have to equate to illness. By investing in technology companies within the healthcare sector, FORM Life Ventures supports initiatives that promote longevity and wellness, aligning with its belief in enhancing the quality of life for individuals and fostering a healthier environment.

Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) is a crown corporation based in Edmonton, Canada, established in March 2007. It serves as an institutional investment manager, focusing on the management of assets for Alberta-based pension plans, endowment funds, insurance, and government funds, including the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund. AIMCo invests across a broad spectrum of asset classes, including public equity, fixed income, private equity, real estate, and alternative investments, both domestically and internationally. The firm actively engages in mortgage financing for high-quality commercial properties in Canada and seeks opportunities in various industries through direct investments and co-investments. In infrastructure, AIMCo primarily targets OECD-based assets, including utilities and transportation networks. Additionally, it invests in timberland and related assets, as well as providing debt financing to North American and European firms. The company employs a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis, along with in-house research, to inform its investment strategies. AIMCo also maintains offices in Toronto, Luxembourg, and the United Kingdom to facilitate its global operations.

Howzat Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2006, with headquarters in Luxembourg and a presence in London. The firm specializes in various investment stages, including incubation, seed, startup, growth capital, early stage, and mid-venture investments. It focuses on digital businesses, particularly in the internet, digital media, and e-commerce sectors, while also exploring opportunities in electronics, transportation, and gaming. Howzat Partners invests globally and acts as a sounding board for its portfolio companies, providing valuable insights and support. Additionally, the firm engages in co-investments to enhance its investment strategy.

Strategic Value Partners, LLC, established in 2001, is a global investment management firm headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, with additional offices in London, Frankfurt, and Tokyo. The company specializes in distressed and deep-value investment strategies, focusing on turnaround opportunities across public equity, alternative investment, and private equity markets. It also invests in real estate markets. Strategic Value Partners manages hedge funds and private equity funds for its clients, employing a combination of distressed and deep value strategies to create its portfolio.

Targa Capital S.A. is a private equity firm established in 2011 and headquartered in Luxembourg, with an additional office in Puteaux, France. The firm specializes in growth capital and buyout investments in small and medium-sized enterprises, primarily focusing on the industrial and business services sectors. Targa Capital does not engage in seed or turnaround investments and typically looks for opportunities in Europe, particularly in companies based in France. The firm generally invests between €1.5 million and €4.5 million in businesses with an enterprise value ranging from €5 million to €30 million and sales from €6 million to €40 million. Targa Capital is flexible in its investment approach, taking either majority or minority stakes in the companies it supports.

GII Tech Ventures, a subsidiary of GII, is a Luxembourg based venture fund focusing on mid-stage disruptive technology companies in North America. The fund seeks emerging enterprise-facing companies with proven products, strong customer validation, unique competitive positioning, and experienced investors, aiming to minimize risk and provide clear exit strategies. Backed by industry veterans from Silicon Valley, the team brings deep technology expertise, entrepreneurial experience, and successful exits to support portfolio companies. Leveraging GII's offshore business development experience, GII Tech Ventures facilitates international market penetration and provides access to a network of UNHWIs and institutional investors. Committed to shari'ah compliance, GII Tech Ventures aims to capitalize on the data-driven future of the technology industry by investing in companies solving critical problems in large markets. Visit www.gii.ae and www.giitech.ae or contact info@giitech.ae for more information.