Global Founders Capital Management GmbH is a venture capital firm specializing in seed, early, growth, emerging growth, mid venture and late ventures. The firm focuses on investing in the equity of young technology companies. It prefers to invest in internet, software, Fintech, e-commerce and wireless projects. The firm invests globally with a focus on Southeast Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Vietnam, Colombia, Europe, the United States, and China. The firm prefers to invest between €0.01 million ($0.01 million) and €10 million ($12.9 million). The firm invests between €0.1 million ($0.137 million) and €1 million ($1.38 million) during the seed stage, €1 million ($1.38 million) and €3 million ($4.14 million) during the early stage, and €3 million ($4.14 million) and €8 million ($11.03 million) during the growth stage. It prefers to be the lead investor and have a board seat in its portfolio companies. Global Founders Capital Management GmbH was founded in 2006 and is based in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. It operates as a subsidiary of Rocket Internet AG.

Mediterra Capital is an independent private equity fund management company that provides investments in Turkey. It is actively invests in mid-market companies with enterprise values ranging from €25 million to €250 million, geographically focusing on broader Turkey particularly to Anatolian businesses and targeting export driven industrial companies as well as domestic consumer demand driven sectors. Mediterra Capital also manages Mediterra Capital Partners. It is in strategic partnership with international institutional investors such as Alpinvest Partners, DEG – Deutsche Investitions, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development,International Finance Corporation, Istanbul Venture Capital Initiative,Siguler Guff & Company, and many other companies and individuals.

Arbor Ventures is a visionary VC focused on shaping the way the world transacts by investing in early stage companies at the intersection of financial services, data and digital commerce, through partnering with extraordinary founders and accelerating the growth of next gen FinTech, facilitated by unparalleled strategic networks. Our partners bring extensive venture and entrepreneurial knowledge, together with established strategic networks, creating a unique platform to recruit world-class board members, advisors and investors from across the globe, ensuring collaboration with the right strategic partners. Arbor’s team focuses on bridging the Asian opportunity with a Western approach to accelerate impact and reach globally.

Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) is a prominent venture capital firm focused on the Middle East, specifically targeting early and growth-stage investments in innovative companies led by skilled entrepreneurs. Headquartered in Beirut, with additional offices in Dubai, Bahrain, and Riyadh, MEVP has established itself as a key player in the region, managing over USD 260 million in assets. The firm prioritizes investments in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Levant countries and has a strong interest in cross-border opportunities. Since its inception in 2010, MEVP has invested in more than 25 high-tech companies, underscoring its commitment to fostering innovation within the MENA region.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) was established to help build a new, post-Cold War era in Central and Eastern Europe. It has since played a historic role and gained unique expertise in fostering change in the region - and beyond -, investing more than €130 billion in a total of over 5,200 projects. The EBRD is also heavily involved in providing project financing in the Middle East and Africa.

Wamda Capital, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Dubai with an office in Jordan, is a prominent venture capital firm in the MENA region. Specializing in seed and growth-stage investments, the firm focuses on financial services, consumer goods, and technology sectors. With a strategic approach, Wamda Capital supports exceptional entrepreneurs in developing high-growth technology businesses, providing funding from the early stages through successive rounds of financing to eventual exit opportunities.

A Rockstart Accelerator is an intensive startup program that helps entrepreneurs take their companies from early traction to the global market in 6 months. It provides investment, office space, highly specialized knowledge, and access to a broad network of international mentors, partners and investors. During this program, the startups enroll in 30+ workshops on Lean Startup, Growth Strategies, Fundraising, Sales, PR & Marketing, Team & Personal development, Legal & Finance and more. After 100 days the entrepreneurs present their companies to investors, partners, entrepreneurs and industry journalists in Demo Day. Finally, in a month-long program in Silicon Valley startups expand their international network and learn from the world’s leading tech scene.

BECO Capital is a venture capital firm based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, that specializes in providing growth capital and operational support to early-stage technology companies. Founded in 2012 by Dany Farha and Amir Farha, the firm focuses on investing in sectors such as business and consumer internet services, mobile services, SaaS, technology infrastructure, and digital media. BECO Capital primarily targets small to medium-sized enterprises in the MENA region, particularly in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Levant, Egypt, and other GCC countries. The firm typically invests between $0.25 million and $3 million per round, aiming to take on the role of a lead investor while also co-investing. In addition to financial backing, BECO Capital offers hands-on operational mentorship to its portfolio companies, emphasizing support for socially responsible businesses with early adopter users and some revenue.

Aslanoba Capital is an early-stage investment firm based in Istanbul, Turkey, focusing on technology startups in Turkey and the United States. Founded in 2013, the firm seeks to support innovative companies pursuing disruptive ideas across various sectors, including marketplaces, e-commerce, mobile applications, classifieds, content, and software as a service (SaaS). Aslanoba Capital typically invests between $0.25 million and $2 million in its portfolio companies, emphasizing a hands-on approach to nurturing their growth and development.

Betatron Limited is a venture capital firm and accelerator that focuses on investing in start-up and early-stage technology companies, primarily those looking to expand in Asia. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, the firm aims to invest up to US$ 0.5 million in approximately 15-20 startups each year. Initial investments are made as soon as startups join the program, with subsequent funding based on company valuations. Betatron fosters a network that includes investors, entrepreneurs, startups, mentors, and alumni, providing not only financial support but also hands-on guidance and access to a valuable network to help drive business success.