Foresight Group is an independent alternative asset manager with over 30 years of experience, specializing in environmental and solar infrastructure as well as private equity. With more than £2.2 billion in assets under management, the firm serves a diverse client base that includes private and high-net-worth individuals, family offices, pension funds, and other institutional investors from the UK and internationally. Foresight aims to generate sustainable dividends and capital appreciation for its investors by developing compelling long-term investment strategies. The firm is committed to supporting sustainable economic and social development through its investments. Foresight Group operates offices in the UK, USA, Italy, and Australia.
A Plus Finance, which is headquartered in Paris (France), is an independent trust company specialising in the management of Common Investment Funds for Innovation (FCPI) and Proximity Investment Funds (FIP). A Plus Finance is involved in all innovative sectors, particularly in the IT, media and security fields. The A Plus Finance team includes financiers and entrepreneurs, thus providing companies with both an awareness of the daily constraints of management and a long-term perspective on the development of their business. Managing funds amounting to nearly €220m, A Plus Finance invests between €1 million and €4 million per project.per
Rockstart is an accelerator and venture capital firm founded in 2011 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with additional offices in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Bogotá, Colombia. The firm specializes in supporting early-stage startups across four primary sectors: Energy, Health, AgriFood, and Emerging Technologies. Rockstart offers intensive programs that provide startups with access to capital, office space, and a network of mentors, partners, and investors. Its initiatives include customized programs that foster collaboration between startups and established companies, driving opportunities for co-creation and investment. Since its inception, Rockstart has invested in over 230 startups, helping them raise more than €90 million and create over 700 jobs. The firm emphasizes a structured six-month program that includes workshops on various business topics, culminating in a Demo Day where entrepreneurs present their ventures to potential investors and partners. Additionally, Rockstart has developed specialized programs such as Rockstart AI and Rockstart Impact Nepal to cater to specific markets and entrepreneurial needs.
Parcom Capital is a private equity firm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in midmarket investments across various sectors including technology, trade and services, production, oil and gas, industrials, and distribution. Founded in 1982, the firm focuses on management buyouts, succession situations, public to private transactions, and complex carve-outs. Parcom typically invests in mid-sized companies headquartered in Europe, particularly in the Benelux region, France, England, Italy, Germany, and Switzerland. Its investment strategy targets transactions with enterprise values between €20 million and €200 million and revenues ranging from €20 million to €500 million. The firm generally seeks to acquire a majority stake in its portfolio companies but is open to minority investments when pursuing growth capital or buy-and-build strategies. Parcom Capital is supported by over €1.5 billion in capital, allowing for a longer-term investment approach aimed at assisting management teams in achieving their growth objectives.
Speedinvest is a European venture capital firm based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2011. It focuses on early-stage investments in technology-related companies, targeting sectors such as fintech, insurtech, deep tech, and consumer tech. The firm typically invests between €250,000 and €3 million, aiming for minority stakes of up to 20% in its portfolio companies. Speedinvest emphasizes operational support and seeks to collaborate closely with entrepreneurs, often taking on operational roles for six months to a year. With a network that extends to Silicon Valley, Speedinvest positions itself as a pivotal investment and development hub within Europe’s start-up ecosystem, actively investing in Central and Eastern European markets including Austria, Germany, and the UK.
Global Founders Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 and based in Berlin, Germany, with a focus on empowering entrepreneurs globally. The firm is stage agnostic, investing in companies across various sectors, including internet, software, fintech, e-commerce, and telecommunications. Global Founders Capital typically invests in the equity of young technology companies, with a preference for startups located in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, Vietnam, Colombia, Europe, the United States, and China. Investment amounts range from €0.01 million to €10 million, with specific allocations varying by stage: seed investments typically between €0.1 million and €1 million, early-stage investments between €1 million and €3 million, and growth-stage investments between €3 million and €8 million. The firm often seeks to be the lead investor and aims to secure board representation in its portfolio companies.
YFM Equity Partners is an independent private equity firm based in Leeds, with additional offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Sheffield. Established in 1982, the firm specializes in providing equity finance to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across various sectors, including energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. YFM Equity Partners focuses on growth capital, recapitalization, expansion, management buyouts, and buy-ins, investing between £0.1 million and £10 million in companies that have annual revenues ranging from £1 million to £50 million. The firm targets firms outside primary industries and holds a preference for majority stakes in its portfolio companies. YFM aims to take board memberships and typically seeks to exit its investments within five years through sales or public listings. The firm has a particular focus on regions in the United Kingdom, including Yorkshire and the North West, and has also expanded its investment activities to the United States.
IP Group, established in 2001 and based in London, focuses on creating value through the commercialization of intellectual property from research-intensive institutions. The firm excels in identifying suitable intellectual property for commercialization and is adept at developing businesses or forming strategic partnerships to maximize value. With a strong foundation of industry and financial expertise, IP Group has built a solid reputation for delivering consistent results for its companies, partners, and shareholders. By leveraging its extensive knowledge of the commercialization process, IP Group effectively bridges the gap between innovative research and market application, fostering growth and sustainability in its business endeavors.
Bridgepoint is an international private equity firm headquartered in London, specializing in medium to large buyouts, growth capital, and public-to-private transactions across various sectors. With over 25 years of experience, Bridgepoint focuses on long-term growth by partnering with management teams in industries such as business services, consumer goods, digital media, technology, financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing. The firm operates in key European markets and has additional offices in New York and Shanghai. It typically invests in middle-market companies, with equity investments ranging from €150 million to €1 billion, while also considering early-stage opportunities. Bridgepoint emphasizes acquiring a controlling stake in its portfolio companies and prefers to take board seats to actively support their development. The firm’s investment strategy targets companies with enterprise values between €200 million and €1.5 billion, aiming to drive growth and enhance value over a multi-year period.