Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation is a Helsinki-based development-oriented investment firm established in 1980. It pursues direct and fund-of-fund investments in small and mid-sized enterprises in developing countries with Finnish links, aiming to deliver environmental and social impact. The firm focuses on sectors such as renewable energy, sustainable forestry and agriculture, financial institutions, digital infrastructure, manufacturing, health services, and related services, and it supports ventures that use Finnish technology. Typical commitments range from 1 to 10 million euros, with minority positions up to 30 percent and options for mezzanine financing or investment loans. It co-invests with other development finance institutions and can finance microfinance and infrastructure projects. The firm emphasizes projects aligned with Finnish development cooperation, including activity in Russia and various developing countries, and seeks to partner with entities that bring measurable development outcomes.
Business Oxygen (BO2) is a SME venture fund in partnership with International Finance Corporation (IFC) and White Lotus Centre Pvt. Ltd.
It was established to provide risk capital to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal through structured equity and quasi-equity investments. It specializes in providing finance to SMEs that cannot access finance from BFIs due to a lack of collateral. BO2 looks for businesses that are ready to scale up their operations.
Openspace Ventures is a Singapore-based venture capital firm founded in 2014 that backs technology companies in Southeast Asia, with a focus on early-stage Series A and B investments. It targets sectors including logistics, edtech, healthtech, fintech, cleantech, consumer internet and B2B SaaS, emphasizing cloud software, integrated hardware and other tech-enabled business models. The firm maintains a regional footprint across Southeast Asia with offices in multiple capitals and works closely with portfolio companies to support growth and scale. By selectively investing in transformative tech businesses, it aims to help founders build viable, responsible companies that drive regional digital transformation.
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Dubai, Venture Souq is a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments. It primarily targets technology-focused companies, with a current emphasis on FinTech and ClimateTech sectors.
Pegasus Tech Ventures is a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm that backs emerging technology companies worldwide and helps entrepreneurs expand into North America, Asia, and Europe. The firm employs over 100 professionals across seven countries who bring broad domain expertise. It invests in and supports companies across sectors including artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, robotics, big data, virtual and augmented reality, quantum computing, FinTech, health IT, and other next-generation technologies, and it also engages in consumer electronics, automotive, original design manufacturing, enterprise, gaming, healthcare, finance technology, and hardware. Founded in 2011, the company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
The Osiris Group is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Hong Kong, focusing on growth equity and infrastructure investments in frontier markets across Emerging Asia. The firm engages in seed and incubation investments, primarily targeting sectors such as climate security, food and agriculture security, data security, healthcare, and financial inclusion. Its investment activities are concentrated in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka, with the goal of fostering transformative impact in these regions.
Sunsino Venture Group is a venture capital firm based in Taipei, Taiwan, founded in 1994. The firm has invested in over 200 companies across Taiwan and the United States, focusing primarily on the healthcare, technology, and software sectors. With approximately US$150 million in assets under management, Sunsino Venture Group aims to support innovative companies that demonstrate growth potential in these industries.
Anchorless Bangladesh is a venture capital investment firm founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York. The firm focuses on early‑stage companies, supporting founders, investors, and the broader startup community to achieve their goals and contribute to economic growth. It operates globally, with a particular emphasis on opportunities in Bangladesh, and seeks to strengthen the regional ecosystem through strategic investment and partnership.
Tofino Capital is a venture capital firm based in Washington, DC, founded in 2018. The firm specializes in early-stage investments in technology companies within emerging markets. By focusing on this sector, Tofino Capital aims to support innovative startups that have the potential for significant growth and impact in their respective industries.
Accel is a venture capital firm founded in 1983 and based in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Bangalore. It focuses on early and growth-stage technology startups, investing across software, cloud, data analytics, mobile technology, consumer services, fintech, security, healthcare, and information technologies. Accel seeks to partner with entrepreneurs to build world-class companies that define new categories and drive growth. Its portfolio includes notable technology companies such as Atlassian, Dropbox, Slack, Spotify, Etsy, Cloudera, DJI, Braintree, and Lookout Security, among others.
OurCrowd, established in 2013, is a global venture investing platform headquartered in Israel. It specializes in connecting accredited investors with curated, high-quality early-stage companies across various sectors, including healthcare, technology, energy, and transportation. OurCrowd invests in and supports its portfolio companies throughout their lifecycle, providing mentorship, industry connections, and follow-on funding opportunities. It is the most active venture investor in Israel and has a strong presence in the United States and other global markets.
Founded in 2016, KSK Angel Fund is a venture capital firm based in San Diego, California. It focuses on investments in emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, internet of things, robotics, and aerospace.
Battery Road Digital is a venture capital and private equity firm based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, focused on frontier and emerging markets and investing across seed, early, and later stages.
Bangladesh Angels is an angel investing platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The organization aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship by connecting early-stage companies with both local and global investors. It focuses on a diverse range of sectors, including technology, healthcare, education, ag-tech, fintech, gaming, the internet, manufacturing, mobile, hospitality, and retail. Through its efforts, Bangladesh Angels seeks to support the growth of emerging businesses and contribute to the overall development of the entrepreneurial landscape in the country.
Yamaguchi Capital is the corporate venture arm of Yamaguchi Financial Group, established in 1996. Based in Shimonoseki, Japan, the firm invests in early-stage opportunities across Japan, focusing on business-to-consumer, healthcare, information technology, lohas and wellness sectors. It aims to partner with startups that align with the group's strategic interests and contribute to the development of innovative solutions in its home market.
Proximity Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2014 and located in Milan, Italy. The firm focuses on investing in business-to-business software startups at the pre-seed and seed stages, primarily targeting companies based in Italy and Europe. Proximity Capital aims to support visionary entrepreneurs who are committed to innovation and transformative change, fostering meaningful connections with exceptional founders. Through its investments, the firm seeks to empower these entrepreneurs to build impactful companies that can reshape industries and contribute positively to society.
Founded in 2013, Orios Venture Partners is an India-based investment firm that focuses on early-stage investments in software and technology-enabled startups.
OIF Ventures is an Australian venture capital firm that funds early-stage technology companies with high growth potential. The firm focuses on B2B software as a service, fintech, marketplaces, software and hardware, cybersecurity, construction tech, and Web3, as well as other digital-first sectors. Established in 2016 and based in the Sydney region, it backs purpose-driven founders who aim to create value for customers, markets, and communities. OIF Ventures partners with teams to help them scale and innovate, providing capital and hands-on support to succeed in competitive markets.
Startup Bangladesh is a Dhaka-based venture capital firm established in 2020 under the ICT Ministry to strengthen Bangladesh's startup ecosystem. It supports technology-driven ventures through investments and in-kind assistance across pre-seed to growth stages, including equity, convertible debt, and grants, often via co-investments. The firm aims to accelerate innovation, create jobs, and develop technical skills in line with Digital Bangladesh. It targets sectors such as fintech and financial services, health tech, software and AI, edtech, e-commerce, logistics, agriculture tech, IoT, and other technology-enabled areas.
Frontline Strategy Limited is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 2000, with its headquarters in Port-Louis, Mauritius, and additional offices in Mumbai, India, and Singapore. The firm specializes in providing growth capital and expertise to small and medium-sized enterprises, primarily in India and select international markets, including the United States, Singapore, and ASEAN countries. Frontline Strategy focuses on industry consolidation and growth investments, avoiding cyclical businesses. It targets early-stage, turnaround, and emerging growth opportunities in various sectors such as energy, manufacturing, healthcare, information technology, and consumer durables. The firm typically invests between $0.5 million and $15 million in companies with revenues ranging from approximately $5 million to $25 million and prefers to acquire a Board seat in its portfolio companies. With a strong emphasis on leveraging extensive industry experience, Frontline Strategy continues to build a diverse and successful investment portfolio.
Symphony International Holdings Limited is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 2004, based in the British Virgin Islands. The company specializes in investing in early-stage businesses, management buy-outs, and growth capital for later-stage development, with a focus on high-growth consumer sectors such as healthcare, luxury branded real estate, hospitality, and lifestyle. Symphony seeks to invest primarily in the Asia Pacific region, targeting markets in Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka. The firm aims to achieve control positions in partnership with management, often acting as the lead or sole investor. With a seasoned investment team, led by Anil Thadani, Symphony is well-positioned to capitalize on the rising disposable incomes and aspirations of the region's population.
Established in 2002 through the merger of three subsidiaries, Mizuho Capital is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm affiliated with Mizuho Bank. With approximately ¥50 billion JPY under management, it focuses on investments in information technology and biotechnology sectors.
Catcha Group, founded in 1999 and based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is a venture capital investment firm that focuses on investing in small- to medium-sized businesses, particularly those in the disruptive technology sector. The firm aims to achieve rapid growth and profitability for its portfolio companies by taking significant stakes and providing mentorship to help unlock their full potential. Catcha Group emphasizes collaboration with its companies, working alongside them to navigate challenges and celebrate successes, with the goal of positioning them as leaders in their respective markets.
Evolution Media is a principal investment firm established in 2016 and based in Beijing, China. It specializes in a wide range of sectors including media, entertainment, sports, technology, advertising, and lifestyle. Focusing primarily on investments in Pan-Asia with an emphasis on China, Evolution Media partners with entrepreneurs who are developing innovative businesses in technology, content, and cultural entertainment. The firm aims to accelerate the growth of its portfolio companies by leveraging its global platform and relationships, thereby enabling them to reshape and disrupt their respective industries.
NB Ventures is a Dubai-based venture capital firm founded in 2016. It focuses on investing in early-stage companies across various sectors such as information technology, social impact, e-commerce, healthcare, hospitality, education, logistics, lifestyle, and retail within the GCC region.
Founded in 2014, Keen Venture Partners is a venture capital firm based in London with an additional office in Amsterdam. It specializes in investing in fast-growing European technology companies at the Series A and B stages, focusing on information technology, software services, digital models, and fintech sectors.
INKEF Capital is a venture capital firm specializing in incubation, mid venture, seed, series A, start-up, growth, and early-stage and later stage investments. The firm typically invests in technology-based companies in a wide range of sectors including, new media, healthcare, life sciences, nanotechnology, clean energy, enterprise SaaS, biotechnology, information and communications technology, medical Devices, diagnostics, digital Health, enterprise Software, Internet and fintech. It seeks to invest worldwide with a focus on the Netherlands. The firm seeks to invest between €1 million ($1.18 million) and €40 million ($47.34 million) in companies. It prefers to co-invest. The firm invests in follow-on funding when key milestones in a business plan are met or exceeded. The firm has a long term investment horizon ranging from seven to 10 years. The firm also provides advisory services to its portfolio companies. INKEF Capital was founded in 2010 and is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands with an additional office in Toronto, Canada.
Founded in 2020, Rebalance Capital is a venture capital firm based in New York. It invests primarily in Series A and B FinTech and WorkforceTech companies, aiming to drive upward mobility for everyday Americans.
Founder Collective is a seed and early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2009 with roots in Cambridge, Massachusetts and offices in New York. The firm is built by entrepreneurs who have founded and exited technology companies, and it aims to back founders by providing practical capital and guidance to navigate the risks of venture funding. It concentrates on early investments in technology companies, with an emphasis on software and information technology, and it makes bets across the United States and beyond, though its roots are on the East Coast. The team partners with portfolio companies to help them scale, often supporting startups that seek modest initial financings. Through its network and hands-on approach, Founder Collective seeks to partner with ambitious teams to grow durable, technology-driven businesses.
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Princeton, Fitz Gate Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focusing on the New York and Texas ecosystems. It leverages its extensive network, 'Friends of Fitz,' to strategically support portfolio companies. The firm invests $500K - $2M initially, reserving for follow-on rounds, with a particular interest in deep tech, hard tech, and climate tech sectors.
Founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 2010, NextView Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. It focuses on seed and start-up companies, particularly those in the fintech sector. The firm invests in various industries including health, food and beverage, apparel, transportation, media and entertainment, ecommerce, B2B, software, consumer technology, and internet businesses. NextView Ventures prefers to make initial investments between $0.25 million and $0.5 million, with a focus on companies based in the United States East coast, particularly Boston and New York.
Founded in 1996, Vivo Capital is a global investment firm focused on healthcare. With approximately $5.8 billion in assets under management and investments in over 290 public and private companies worldwide, the firm operates from Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Asia. Its team comprises 50 multidisciplinary professionals, including physicians, scientists, entrepreneurs, operating executives, and industry experts. Vivo Capital invests across various healthcare sectors such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare services.
Founded in 2015, Alter Global is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage tech startups within emerging markets such as Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.
Tano Capital is an alternative asset management firm established in 2004 and headquartered in San Mateo, California. The firm specializes in global hard assets and innovative investment opportunities, primarily focusing on rapidly growing companies that benefit from domestic consumption growth in India and China. Tano Capital also has an Indian subsidiary, Tano India Advisors, which operates as an early-stage venture capital firm targeting investment in Indian companies. Additionally, Tano Capital manages the Tano India Private Equity Fund III, a buyout fund that is based in Mumbai and dedicated to investing in the Indian market.
U-Start is a professional advisory firm founded in 2012 and headquartered in Milan, Italy. It specializes in structuring club deals for private investors, aggregating high-net-worth Italian and Swiss families into a comprehensive venture capital investment group known as the U-Start Club. This elite group of investors is dedicated to scouting and investing in digital and tech companies across Europe, Israel, and the United States. U-Start collaborates with top-tier venture capital funds and corporate entities to facilitate startup scouting and innovation projects. Through its services, U-Start provides family offices and private investors with strategic access to the digital and tech sectors, enabling them to make informed investment decisions and optimize their asset allocation.
Premji Invest is a growth-focused investment firm and family office led by Azim Premji. Founded in 2006 and based in Bangalore, India, it engages in private equity and venture capital with a focus on growth and expansion opportunities in technology, consumer, fintech, enterprise, and healthcare sectors. The firm manages the founder’s personal portfolios and operates as a multi-family office, with a presence in the United States, including Menlo Park.
Established in 2015, True North Associates is a private equity and venture capital firm headquartered in Kathmandu, Nepal. It specializes in investing in growth-stage companies with disruptive business models, primarily focusing on sectors such as finance, information technology, energy, health, education, and tourism within Nepal.
Established in 1990, JAFCO Asia is a prominent venture capital firm with offices across Singapore, Hong Kong, Taipei, Seoul, and Beijing. With over US$1.2 billion under management, they have invested in 368 companies across 13 countries, divesting 260, including 86 publicly listed ones. Since 2000, JAFCO Asia has focused on technology-related investments, becoming a leading venture capital firm for tech startups in the region.
Established in 2005, SMBC Venture Capital is a Tokyo-based corporate venture capital arm of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. It invests primarily in early-stage companies operating within the information technology, life sciences, services, and manufacturing sectors.
Horizon Ventures, founded in 1999 and based in Los Altos, California, was a venture capital firm specializing in investments in startups and early-stage technology companies. The firm focused on sectors such as communications, systems, healthcare information technology, semiconductors, and enterprise software applications. It primarily targeted companies generating annual revenues between $1 million and $5 million, seeking initial investments of $2 million to $4 million, with a total investment goal of $7 million or more over time. Horizon Ventures emphasized seed, first, and second round financing, often collaborating with other venture capitalists. However, it is important to note that Horizon Ventures is no longer making new investments and has closed all of its venture capital funds.
Founded in 2004, Horizen Ventures is a venture capital firm based in New York. It focuses on early-stage investments in India-based technology and internet companies.
SeedStartup operates as an international startup accelerator and seed investor focused on diversity and global reach. It selects early-stage technology startups for investment and provides a three-month, mentorship-driven accelerator in exchange for up to 25,000 US dollars and 10% equity. The program pairs founders with experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and domain experts, offering personalized deep dives and weekly mentorship from a cadre of high-caliber mentors. Originating in Dubai in 2011, SeedStartup pursues seed-stage opportunities across sectors such as healthcare, travel, media, big data, enterprise, fintech, and automotive, with activity across multiple regions including the UAE, Malaysia, Tanzania, India, Italy, Bahrain, Jordan, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
Boost Heroes is an Italy-based holding company founded in 2015, specializing in seed and early-stage investments. Located in Milan, the firm is dedicated to identifying and supporting innovative startups with high growth potential. By leveraging its expertise and resources, Boost Heroes aims to foster the development of emerging companies, contributing to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Italy and beyond.
Founded in 2006, Argonaut Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Sausalito, California. It provides strategic consulting, funding, and business development for the development and monetization of internet businesses, with a focus on early-stage companies specializing in online health.
Founded in 2006, Kalaari Capital is a venture capital firm based in Bengaluru, India. It invests primarily in early-stage, technology-oriented companies across various sectors such as information technology, mobile, healthcare, software products and services, e-commerce, media, climate technology, consumer, and clean technology.