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European Bank for Reconstruction & Development

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is an investment firm established in 1991 to support the development of market economies and democracies in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia. As the largest single investor in the region, the EBRD focuses on private enterprises, investing primarily in minority equity positions and participating in private equity funds that target medium-sized companies seeking expansion. The firm mobilizes significant foreign direct investment and provides project financing for a variety of sectors, including banking, industry, and municipal services. It collaborates with publicly owned companies to facilitate privatization and restructuring efforts. The EBRD operates in countries committed to democratic principles and emphasizes strong corporate governance and environmental respect in all its investments. With a portfolio exceeding €130 billion across over 5,200 projects, the EBRD has also extended its financing initiatives to the Middle East and Africa, leveraging its expertise to foster economic growth and transformation.
Made 36 investments in Banks

International Finance Corporation

International Finance Corporation (IFC), established in 1956 and headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, is the private equity and venture capital arm of The World Bank Group. It focuses on fostering sustainable economic growth in developing countries by financing private sector investments and mobilizing capital in international financial markets. IFC provides a wide range of financial products, including loans, equity, quasi-equity, and advisory services, targeting sectors such as agriculture, forestry, financial services, education, healthcare, infrastructure, manufacturing, retail, tourism, and technology. The organization aims to support businesses and financial institutions in emerging markets to create jobs, improve corporate governance, and enhance environmental performance. IFC typically invests between $1 million and $100 million, often taking minority stakes but preferring majority ownership in its portfolio companies. It does not engage directly in the management of its investments and usually exits through domestic stock markets or other arrangements after several years. By focusing on initiatives that benefit underserved communities, IFC contributes to local economic development and improves the quality of life for people in developing regions.
Made 62 investments in Banks

British International Investment

British International Investment is a development finance institution and impact investor based in London, established in 1948 and wholly owned by the UK Government. The organization aims to foster economic growth in Africa and South Asia by supporting the development of businesses and job creation. It provides various forms of financial assistance, including debt, equity capital, and mezzanine financing, both directly and through intermediaries. The firm targets multiple sectors, including distribution, education, consulting, logistics, electronics, and healthcare, to promote sustainable development and economic resilience in the regions it serves.
Made 2 investments in Banks

Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital, founded in 1972 and based in Menlo Park, California, is a prominent venture capital firm that invests in early to growth stage companies across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, financial services, and consumer services. The firm specializes in supporting startups and emerging growth companies, typically investing between $100,000 and $1 million in seed companies, $1 million to $10 million in early ventures, and $10 million to $100 million in growth investments. Sequoia Capital operates globally, with a presence in regions such as Israel, China, and Southeast Asia, and has built a diverse portfolio that includes notable companies like Airbnb, Alibaba, and JD.com. The firm emphasizes a partnership approach with entrepreneurs, leveraging decades of experience to guide them from initial concept through to public offering and beyond.
Made 97 investments in Banks

Global Founders Capital

Global Founders Capital (GFC) is a venture capital firm established in 2013 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The firm is stage agnostic, meaning it invests in companies at various stages of development, from early-stage ventures to those preparing for an initial public offering. GFC focuses on empowering talented entrepreneurs and seeks investment opportunities in sectors such as internet, retail, financial software, media, communication, and information technology. With a global perspective, GFC aims to support innovative companies across all continents.
Made 64 investments in Banks

Accel

Accel is a venture capital firm founded in 1983 and based in Palo Alto, California. It specializes in early and growth-stage investments, focusing primarily on technology startups in sectors such as cloud computing, software, digital media, and fintech. With additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Bangalore, Accel employs localized strategies to identify and support entrepreneurs capable of building category-defining businesses. The firm has a notable portfolio featuring companies like Facebook, Spotify, and Slack, reflecting its commitment to fostering innovation across various industries. Accel manages several funds, targeting investments ranging from $5 million to $15 million, and has a robust global presence that includes partnerships in India and China.
Made 61 investments in Banks

The Goldman Sachs Group

Goldman Sachs is a prominent global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm, established in 1869 and headquartered in New York City. The firm provides a range of services to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high-net-worth individuals. Its Investment Banking segment offers advisory services for mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring, as well as underwriting for public offerings and private placements of various securities. The Institutional Client Services segment focuses on client execution across fixed income, currencies, commodities, and equities, while also offering financing and securities lending to institutional clients. The Investing & Lending segment engages in originating long-term loans and investing in debt securities and real estate. Additionally, Goldman Sachs Asset Management serves both institutional and individual investors with comprehensive investment and advisory solutions across diverse asset classes. The firm also operates several specialized investment groups, including private equity and infrastructure funds, targeting a variety of sectors and investment strategies worldwide.
Made 46 investments in Banks

Valar Ventures

Valar Fund V is an early-stage venture capital fund managed by Valar Ventures, a firm founded in 2010 and based in New York City. The fund focuses on investing in technology companies, particularly within the financial technology sector, and aims to partner with entrepreneurs across the globe. Valar Ventures, backed by Peter Thiel, recognizes the growing potential of transformative technology companies emerging outside of Silicon Valley and aims to provide these founders with support tailored to their specific challenges and opportunities. Valar Fund V, established in 2019, reflects the firm's commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship on a global scale.
Made 51 investments in Banks

Lightspeed Europe

Lightspeed Europe is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage and growth investments across various sectors, including consumer, health, and fintech. With its headquarters in Menlo Park, California, and regional offices in Europe, Israel, India, and China, Lightspeed aims to identify and support innovative companies that can disrupt traditional markets. The firm invests in a wide range of industries, such as enterprise technology, e-commerce, software, and biotechnology, providing both equity and debt financing. Lightspeed has a particular interest in technology-led businesses, as well as opportunities in advertising, media, healthcare, education, and retail. Its investment strategy emphasizes the provision of capital along with ongoing consulting and advisory services to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses effectively.
Made 40 investments in Banks

FJ Labs

FJ Labs is a venture capital firm based in New York, founded in 2015 by Fabrice Grinda. The firm is stage-agnostic, focusing on marketplaces and consumer-facing startups, with a particular emphasis on sectors such as B2B, B2C, financial services, mobile technology, advertisement technology, e-commerce, food technology, gaming, health technology, real estate technology, restaurant technology, ridesharing, SaaS, and virtual reality. FJ Labs invests primarily in seed and Series A rounds, with an investment range between $50,000 and $5,000,000. The firm has backed notable companies including Alibaba Group, Beepi, BrightRoll, Betterment, ADORE ME, and Earnest.
Made 30 investments in Banks

Andreessen Horowitz

Andreessen Horowitz is a venture capital firm established in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, based in Menlo Park, California. The firm specializes in investing across various stages of startups, from seed to late stage, with a strong emphasis on technology sectors. Its investment focus includes software, cloud computing, enterprise solutions, and consumer Internet, as well as areas intersecting computer science and life sciences, such as digital therapeutics and computational medicine. The firm aims to fund innovative companies that contribute to American dynamism, with investments typically ranging from $50,000 to $50 million. While primarily targeting technology startups, Andreessen Horowitz has a selective approach, avoiding investments in sectors like clean energy and traditional consumer retail.
Made 48 investments in Banks

Hard Yaka

Hard Yaka, Inc. is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 2010 and located in Crystal Bay, Nevada. The firm focuses on making early-stage investments in startups within the exchange space, particularly those that operate in specific market verticals or provide essential services across various exchange sectors, such as messaging and payments. Hard Yaka specializes in buyout and distressed investments, aiming to acquire majority stakes in companies involved in portable identity, payments, marketplaces for digital transformation, and regulatory technology. Through its investment strategy, Hard Yaka seeks to support the growth and development of innovative technologies and businesses.
Made 23 investments in Banks

QED Investors

QED Fund V, managed by QED Investors, is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Alexandria, Virginia. Established in 2008, it focuses on investing in high-growth companies primarily within the fintech sector, including mortgage technology, real estate technology, software, and financial services. The firm targets its investments across various regions, including Latin America, the United States, and the United Kingdom. QED Investors is dedicated to supporting its portfolio companies by providing both capital and operational expertise, fostering a close partnership that emphasizes the importance of information in driving business success. The fund aims to nurture innovative startups that leverage technology to enhance competitive advantage in the financial services landscape.
Made 49 investments in Banks

Speedinvest

SpeedInvest GmbH is a venture capital firm based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2011. It specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on technology-related startups across Europe, particularly in sectors such as deep tech, fintech, insurtech, consumer tech, and marketplaces. The firm typically invests between €0.25 million and €3 million in pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, while preferring to acquire minority stakes of up to 20% in its portfolio companies. SpeedInvest aims to be actively involved in the companies it invests in, often taking on operational roles for six months to one year. With additional offices in cities like San Francisco, Berlin, Paris, and London, SpeedInvest leverages a global network to support entrepreneurs in building successful businesses, thus contributing to the development of Europe’s startup ecosystem.
Made 36 investments in Banks

Tiger Global Management

Tiger Global Management, founded in 2001 by Charles Coleman, is an investment firm headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangalore, and Melbourne. The firm focuses on generating superior risk-adjusted returns for its investors by investing in both public and private markets globally, with particular emphasis on the United States, China, India, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. Tiger Global's investment strategy encompasses a wide range of sectors, including technology, telecom, media, consumer, and industrials. Its approach to private equity involves a ten-year investment horizon, targeting growth-oriented private companies, while its public equity strategy relies on thorough due diligence and identification of long-term secular trends. The firm is committed to principles such as integrity, intellectual honesty, and teamwork, underscoring its focus on long-term value creation.
Made 53 investments in Banks

Goodwater Capital

Goodwater is a venture capital firm based in Burlingame, California, founded in 2014. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, primarily targeting consumer technology startups. Goodwater aims to support exceptional entrepreneurs by providing the necessary capital and resources to help them solve significant problems and develop their businesses. The firm invests in a variety of sectors, including housing, financial services, healthcare, food, transportation, education, and entertainment, with the intention of empowering innovative companies that are reshaping consumer experiences. Goodwater Capital manages its investments through funds that can allocate substantial amounts to individual companies, reflecting its commitment to fostering growth in the consumer technology landscape.
Made 30 investments in Banks

Citi

Citigroup Inc. is a global diversified financial services holding company headquartered in New York. It offers a wide range of financial products and services to consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions across various regions, including North America, Latin America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company operates through two main segments: Global Consumer Banking (GCB) and Institutional Clients Group (ICG). The GCB segment provides traditional banking services such as retail banking, commercial banking, credit cards, and retail services to individual customers. In contrast, the ICG segment focuses on wholesale banking products and services, including investment banking, corporate lending, foreign exchange, cash management, and wealth management for corporate, institutional, and high-net-worth clients. Founded in 1812, Citigroup has a significant global presence and is committed to facilitating growth and economic progress for its diverse clientele.
Made 22 investments in Banks

Tencent Holdings

Tencent Holdings Limited, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, is a leading internet service provider that offers a wide range of value-added services and online advertising. The company's diverse portfolio includes popular platforms such as WeChat and QQ, which facilitate communication, entertainment, and e-commerce for millions of users. Tencent is recognized as the world's largest video game publisher, with flagship titles like Honor of Kings contributing significantly to its revenue. In addition to gaming and social networking, Tencent provides financial technology and cloud services, as well as invests in and produces films and television programs. The firm also engages in various technology-related services, including software development and information system integration. Tencent plays a vital role in the global venture capital landscape, holding substantial stakes in several prominent tech companies. Its user-centric approach and comprehensive service offerings position Tencent as a key player in the internet ecosystem both in China and internationally.
Made 39 investments in Banks

Ribbit Capital

Ribbit Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage companies within the financial services and technology sectors. Ribbit Capital aims to support businesses that seek to innovate and disrupt traditional financial services, including areas such as information technology, mobile, insurance technology, and cryptocurrency. The firm's investment strategy encompasses a global perspective, targeting opportunities in the United States, East Asia, the United Kingdom, Brazil, and India. As a registered investment adviser, Ribbit Capital actively manages several venture capital funds to facilitate its investment activities.
Made 54 investments in Banks

Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries

The Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries (BIO) is an economic development agency located in Brussels, Belgium, founded in 2001. Its primary goal is to foster a robust private sector in developing and emerging countries, facilitating access to sustainable growth and development. BIO directly invests in private sector projects, contributing significantly to the socio-economic development of the host countries. The agency's mandate emphasizes specific geographical targets, diverse financing tools, and a strong focus on the impact of its investments on development, aligning with international development goals. The management of BIO's assets is overseen by its executive management team, ensuring that its initiatives effectively support sustainable economic progress in the regions it serves.
Made 12 investments in Banks

Tenity

Tenity is a non-profit organization focused on supporting startups in the FinTech, RegTech, and InsurTech sectors. It offers a comprehensive accelerator program designed to help entrepreneurs transform their innovative ideas into successful businesses. The program spans six months and is structured into various workshops and lessons covering essential areas such as business strategy, product development, marketing, and legal considerations. Participants also benefit from mentorship by experienced professionals and access to a global network of financial institutions, investors, and regulatory bodies. Tenity provides co-working space in Zurich, facilitating collaboration within a vibrant business environment. The program is free of charge and does not require equity from participating startups, making it an attractive option for emerging companies seeking to bring their products to market.
Made 13 investments in Banks

Alumni Ventures

Alumni Ventures Group, LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 and based in Manchester, New Hampshire, with additional offices in major cities across North America. The firm specializes in seed, early-stage, and late-stage pre-IPO investments, focusing on companies with an alumni connection and supported by established institutional lead investors. Alumni Ventures aims to provide accredited investors, particularly alumni from top entrepreneurial schools, with access to diversified venture portfolios that span various sectors and geographic regions. The firm typically invests between $0.01 million and $3 million and does not require board or observer seats in its portfolio companies. Through its managed fund families, Alumni Ventures enables investors to participate in a collaborative investment approach, fostering connections among alumni while facilitating investment opportunities in innovative ventures.
Made 31 investments in Banks

Barclays

Barclays PLC is a global financial services company headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with a history dating back to 1690. The firm operates through two main divisions: Barclays UK and Barclays International, providing a wide range of financial products and services across retail and corporate sectors. Barclays offers retail banking services, including deposit accounts, credit cards, and consumer lending, while its corporate and investment banking services encompass mergers and acquisitions advisory, capital raising, and risk management solutions. The company also provides wealth management services for high-net-worth individuals and institutions, alongside securities trading and comprehensive cash management solutions. With a presence in over 50 countries, Barclays serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, corporations, governments, and institutional investors, managing the financial needs of more than 48 million customers globally.
Made 23 investments in Banks

Insight Partners

Insight Partners is a global private equity and venture capital firm founded in 1995 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in London, Tel Aviv, and Palo Alto. The firm specializes in investing in growth-stage technology, software, and internet companies, focusing on sectors such as B2B, B2C, cybersecurity, cloud technology, and financial technology. With over $75 billion in assets under management, Insight Partners has invested in more than 750 companies worldwide, helping many achieve significant milestones, including over 55 initial public offerings. The firm’s approach emphasizes hands-on collaboration with visionary executives, providing practical expertise to support companies throughout their growth journey. Insight Partners is committed to fostering a culture that views growth as an opportunity, driving transformative change across various industries.
Made 25 investments in Banks

Quona Capital

Quona Capital Management Ltd. is a venture capital firm based in Washington, D.C., with additional offices in Bengaluru, Lima, Cape Town, and Mexico City. Founded in 2014, the firm specializes in investing in growth-stage financial technology companies in emerging markets, particularly in Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Quona Capital focuses on disruptive innovations that enhance financial inclusion for underserved consumers and businesses. Its investment strategy targets companies that provide a range of financial services beyond microcredit, such as alternative lending, remittances, and insurance, as well as technology solutions that improve the efficiency of financial service delivery. The firm typically invests between $1 million and $10 million in startups that are dedicated to creating financial innovations that improve the lives of consumers and small to medium-sized enterprises. By backing entrepreneurs in fintech and adjacent sectors like agriculture, health, and education, Quona Capital aims to foster a more inclusive financial ecosystem.
Made 24 investments in Banks

British Business Bank

British Business Bank, established in 2014 and headquartered in Sheffield, is a government-owned development bank focused on enhancing financial support for smaller businesses in the United Kingdom. It operates through its commercial subsidiary, British Business Investments, which aims to generate commercial returns while investing alongside private sector partners. The bank provides a range of financial services, including asset-backed lending, leasing facilities, and start-up loans, and works to improve the effectiveness of finance markets by understanding the needs of small businesses. Additionally, British Business Bank manages various programs, such as the Regional Angels and Managed Funds, to support venture and growth capital investments. By facilitating collaboration between public and private sector funds, it aims to foster economic growth and ensure that smaller businesses have access to the necessary financial resources.
Made 14 investments in Banks

MasterCard

MasterCard is a leading global payment processing company that offers a wide range of payment solutions, including credit, debit, prepaid, and contactless cards. Established in 1966 and headquartered in Purchase, New York, MasterCard serves consumers and businesses in more than 200 countries, processing transactions in over 150 currencies. The company provides various services, such as payment security, fraud management, and consulting for financial institutions and merchants. Its professional services arm, MasterCard Advisors, delivers real-time transaction data and data-driven consulting to help clients enhance their operations. Additionally, MasterCard Labs focuses on research and development to bring innovative payment solutions to market more efficiently. With a processing volume exceeding $9 trillion in 2023, MasterCard operates the world's fastest payment processing network, reinforcing its position as a key player in the global payments industry.
Made 36 investments in Banks

Digital Currency Group

Digital Currency Group (DCG) is a corporate venture capital investment firm founded in 2015 and based in New York City. The firm focuses on building and supporting companies in the bitcoin and blockchain sectors, making over 150 investments across more than 30 countries. DCG invests in a range of areas, including financial technology, web3 infrastructure, decentralized finance, and the metaverse. In addition to its investment activities, DCG owns CoinDesk, a leading media and events platform in the blockchain industry, Genesis Trading, a prominent bitcoin brokerage firm, and Grayscale Investments, the largest digital currency asset management firm. Through its extensive network and access to capital, DCG aims to foster innovation and growth in the digital currency space.
Made 63 investments in Banks

Wellington Management

Wellington Management Company LLP, founded in 1928 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, is a prominent investment management firm providing comprehensive solutions to institutional clients worldwide. The firm specializes in a diverse range of investment strategies, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative investments, tailored to meet the unique return and risk objectives of its clients. Wellington Management employs a collaborative approach, leveraging proprietary research and analytical tools to identify opportunities and manage risks across global capital markets. The firm caters to a wide array of clients, including sovereign institutions, endowments, foundations, wealth managers, and insurance companies, spanning more than 50 countries. With a focus on long-term investment principles, Wellington Management fosters independent thought and debate within its teams, ensuring that resources are effectively utilized to deliver consistent results. The firm also emphasizes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations in its research and investment processes, engaging with companies on key ESG topics.
Made 16 investments in Banks

Accion

Accion is a global nonprofit organization founded in 1961 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dedicated to promoting financial inclusion. The organization works to provide underserved individuals and small businesses with access to essential financial tools that can enhance their lives and foster community growth. Accion engages with financial service providers to deliver affordable, high-quality solutions at scale, challenging industry norms and advocating for regulatory changes to support financial accessibility. Through its Venture Lab initiative, Accion invests in innovative fintech startups that utilize technology and new business models to improve the quality and reduce the cost of financial services for those traditionally excluded from the formal economy. The organization offers both financial investments and strategic support, including governance and operational assistance, to help these startups grow and succeed. Accion's commitment to enhancing financial health and capabilities aims to create a more inclusive financial landscape globally.
Made 25 investments in Banks

Visa

Visa is an American multinational financial services company that facilitates electronic payment systems globally, operating the world’s largest retail electronic payments network. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in San Francisco, Visa processes transactions across more than 200 countries and supports over 160 currencies. In fiscal 2023, the company processed nearly $15 trillion in payment volume, handling over 65,000 transactions per second. Visa provides a range of electronic payment services, including debit, credit, prepaid, virtual, and business cards, enabling financial institutions to offer various payment options to consumers. Additionally, VisaNet, the company’s global network, delivers value-added services such as fraud and risk management, dispute resolution, and rewards programs. The Visa Foundation, a registered nonprofit entity, aims to foster inclusive economies by supporting gender-diverse and inclusive small businesses, addressing community needs, and responding to crises through grant making and investments.
Made 33 investments in Banks

Monashees

Monashees is a venture capital firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2005. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage companies across various sectors, including technology, e-commerce, financial services, and consumer products, primarily in South America and Mexico. Monashees supports entrepreneurs who are dedicated to creating innovative solutions that enhance lives and transform markets. Notable investments include companies such as ContaAzul, Jusbrasil, Loggi, and Rappi, which are recognized for their contributions to technological advancement and market disruption. Monashees aims to partner closely with these businesses to drive growth and value creation.
Made 20 investments in Banks

Launch Africa Ventures

Launch Africa is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 and based in Ebene, Mauritius. The firm focuses on addressing the capital constraints faced by seed stage tech startups across the African continent. By investing in companies at the seed and pre-series A stages, Launch Africa aims to support the growth and development of innovative businesses in the region, fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Made 11 investments in Banks

Silicon Valley Bank

Silicon Valley Bank is a commercial bank headquartered in Santa Clara, California, specializing in providing diversified financial services to companies in technology, life sciences, cleantech, venture capital, private equity, and premium wine sectors. Established in 1983, it offers a range of services including debt financing, treasury management, corporate investment, and international banking. The bank operates through 27 offices in the United States and has an international presence with seven operations worldwide. By leveraging its industry expertise and global connections, Silicon Valley Bank aims to enhance the success potential of its clients, which include both emerging growth and established businesses. Additionally, its UK branch, founded in 2010, facilitates cross-border transactions and supports clients in meeting their strategic needs. The bank is recognized for its commitment to service excellence and innovation within the financial sector.
Made 31 investments in Banks

Bossa Invest

Bossa Nova Investimentos e Administração S.A. is a venture capital firm based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in pre-seed, seed, startup, and early-stage investments. Founded in 2010, Bossa Nova is recognized as Brazil's first micro venture capital firm and has become the most active investor in the pre-seed stage within the country. The firm focuses on technology sectors, particularly software, service development, mobile applications, SaaS, and B2B solutions, and has expanded its investment activities to include companies in the United States. Bossa Nova typically makes minority investments, with funding ranging from R$0.1 million to R$0.8 million per project. Additionally, the firm manages the Bossa Nova Sports Tech Fund, which targets investments in consumer and business products, information technology, wellness, and gaming sectors, with preferred investment amounts between R$0.1 million and R$0.3 million across multiple companies.
Made 32 investments in Banks

Clocktower Ventures

Clocktower Ventures is a venture capital investment firm founded in 2015 and based in Santa Monica, California. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on fintech companies across various sectors, including lending, payments, insurance, asset management, personal finance, and capital markets. Clocktower Ventures partners with entrepreneurs who possess the vision and drive to transform financial services, supporting businesses from their inception through to scaling for growth. In addition to fintech, the firm has recently expanded its investment strategy to include seed-stage climate startups and managers. Clocktower Ventures operates through a curated network of global macroeconomic thinkers and investors, enabling it to leverage insights for successful investments worldwide.
Made 22 investments in Banks

Soma Capital

Soma Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It focuses on investing in seed-stage startups primarily in the software sector, with a particular interest in areas such as B2B SaaS, artificial intelligence, fintech, clean-tech, frontier-tech, prop-tech, cryptocurrency, health tech, and consumer industries. Soma Capital aims to support founders by leveraging insights from its own founding experience. The firm has successfully invested in several high-profile startups, which collectively are valued at over $60 billion, including notable companies such as Cruise, Rappi, Ironclad, Human Interest, Razorpay, Rippling, and Lambda School. Soma Capital operates as a Registered Investment Adviser and targets opportunities across diverse regions, including Africa, the Middle East, South America, and Asia.
Made 22 investments in Banks

Coatue CT 75

Coatue Management is a private equity firm founded in 1999 and headquartered in New York City. The firm specializes in making early-stage investments, primarily focusing on technology, media, telecommunications, financial technology, and climate technology sectors. Coatue employs a long/short investment strategy in public equity markets globally and also engages in buyout and growth capital investments. The firm is recognized for its involvement in various funds, including venture capital and buyout funds, which further support its diverse investment approach. As a registered investment adviser, Coatue Management continues to influence the investment landscape through its strategic focus on high-growth industries.
Made 23 investments in Banks

Seedcamp

Seedcamp is a London-based venture capital investment firm founded in 2007, focusing on early-stage investments in technology sectors, including fintech and healthcare. The firm identifies and invests in exceptional founders tackling significant global challenges through innovative solutions. Over its decade-long history, Seedcamp has invested in more than 260 startups, including notable companies like TransferWise, Revolut, and UiPath. With a strategy designed to fast-track founders' visions, Seedcamp provides access to essential capital, a supportive community, and a vast global network built on extensive experience in nurturing talent. The companies backed by Seedcamp have collectively raised over $1 billion in further funding, demonstrating the firm's impact on the startup ecosystem in Europe and beyond.
Made 36 investments in Banks

Fin Capital

Fin Capital is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm founded in 2018, specializing in business-to-business fintech investments, particularly in enterprise SaaS. The firm concentrates on seven sub-sectors: Alternative Lending, Asset Management, Real Estate Tech, InsureTech, Health Care solutions, Blockchain Enterprise Applications, and Enabling Tech. Fin Capital invests globally, targeting markets in the United States, Europe, MENA, Israel, and Asia. With a team of former corporate and startup operators, the firm adopts a hands-on approach, providing its portfolio companies with essential support in areas such as capital access, talent sourcing, and business development. Additionally, Fin Capital is developing a Global Financial Platform designed to offer limited partners unique fund strategies and co-investment opportunities, particularly in Special Situation Growth and late-stage companies.
Made 11 investments in Banks

EIB

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.
Made 17 investments in Banks

Anthemis

Anthemis is a venture capital investment firm founded in 2010, with headquarters in London and a presence in New York. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, targeting pre-seed to growth-stage companies primarily in the financial technology and insurtech sectors across North America and Europe. Anthemis aims to drive change and innovation in financial services by cultivating diverse startups and fostering collaboration among entrepreneurs, investors, and academics. The firm operates with guiding principles of authentic collaboration, virtuous cycle outcomes, and a commitment to diversity and inclusivity. Over the years, Anthemis has managed several investment funds, completing a total of 179 investments and exiting from 16 of these, all while striving to address the pressing challenges within the financial services industry.
Made 45 investments in Banks

Index Ventures

Index Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 1996, with offices in London, San Francisco, and Geneva. It specializes in investing in high technology and life sciences, focusing on sectors such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, fintech, healthcare, and media. The firm aims to support entrepreneurs in transforming innovative ideas into successful global businesses. Notable companies in which Index Ventures has invested include Adyen, Deliveroo, Dropbox, Farfetch, King, Slack, and Supercell. Through its various funds, Index Ventures targets early-stage and later-stage investments, primarily in the software and technology sectors across Europe and North America.
Made 50 investments in Banks

African Development Bank

The African Development Bank (AfDB), founded in 1964 and headquartered in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, is a multilateral development finance institution dedicated to promoting economic and social progress in African countries. It provides a range of financial products, including concessional loans, guarantees, lines of credit, and risk management tools, aimed at supporting development projects and programs. The bank collaborates with national and international development institutions to foster investments from both public and private sectors, focusing on initiatives that reduce poverty and enhance living conditions. The AfDB comprises three entities: the African Development Bank, the African Development Fund, which offers concessional financing to low-income countries, and the Nigeria Trust Fund. Additionally, the institution offers technical assistance to enhance project selection, preparation, and capacity-building efforts across the region.
Made 10 investments in Banks

Foundation Capital

Foundation Capital, founded in 1995 and based in Menlo Park, California, is a venture capital firm that invests primarily in early-stage and growth-stage technology companies. The firm focuses on various sectors, including enterprise software, fintech, digital energy, consumer technology, and clean tech. It typically invests between $1 million and $10 million, with a total budget of $13 million to $14 million over the life of each company. Foundation Capital aims to act as a lead investor and often takes a board seat in its portfolio companies. The firm has a strong track record, having supported over 60 high-growth ventures, including notable companies like Lending Club and Netflix, and has participated in 26 initial public offerings. With a commitment to fostering innovative ideas, Foundation Capital emphasizes the potential of entrepreneurs to create transformative businesses.
Made 42 investments in Banks

Pantera Capital

Pantera Capital is an investment firm based in Menlo Park, California, specializing in Bitcoin and other digital currencies, as well as companies operating within the blockchain space. Founded in 2003 by Dan Morehead, who previously served as chief financial officer and head of Macro Trading at Tiger Management, the firm transitioned from a focus on global macro hedge fund investments to exclusively target the burgeoning digital currency market by 2014. Pantera Capital believes that Bitcoin can revolutionize the way people conduct transactions, akin to the transformative impact of the Internet on communications and commerce. The firm engages in various stages of investment, including seed, early, and later-stage opportunities, while maintaining a particular interest in technology sectors such as financial technology, cybersecurity, and big data. Its investors include notable entities such as Benchmark and Fortress Investment Group.
Made 40 investments in Banks

Tribe Capital

Tribe Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 and based in Menlo Park, California. Established by former partners from Social Capital, the firm is comprised of data scientists and finance professionals, including Arjun Sethi, Jonathan Hsu, and Ted Maidenberg. Tribe Capital focuses on investing in technology companies at various stages, from seed to growth. The firm operates as a Registered Investment Adviser, managing its investments with a strategic approach that leverages data-driven insights to identify promising opportunities.
Made 21 investments in Banks

SoftBank Investment Advisers

SoftBank Investment Advisers is a venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in growth equity and late-stage investments. It is a subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp. The firm focuses primarily on the technology sector, targeting areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, internet-of-things, telecommunications, computational biology, cloud technologies, fintech, consumer internet, and healthcare. SoftBank Investment Advisers typically invests a minimum of $100 million in both minority and majority stakes in private or public companies, with a strong emphasis on opportunities in the United States and globally. Established in 2017, the firm aims to leverage its operational expertise and extensive global network to foster innovation and drive growth in its portfolio companies.
Made 32 investments in Banks

Pioneer Fund

Pioneer Fund is a venture capital firm founded in 2017, with a base in Toronto, Canada, and an additional presence in San Francisco, California. As a 2018 vintage early-stage fund, it primarily invests in startups that are alumni of Y Combinator, leveraging a network of over 200 such companies. The firm focuses on a diverse range of sectors including consumer products and services, financial services, information technology, advanced manufacturing, blockchain, life sciences, gaming, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, among others. By concentrating on these areas, Pioneer Fund aims to support innovative ventures that have the potential for significant growth and impact.
Made 8 investments in Banks

Bain Capital Ventures

Bain Capital Ventures is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing across all stages of a company's growth, from seed to growth equity. Founded in 1984 and based in Boston, with additional offices in New York, San Francisco, and Palo Alto, the firm focuses on high-growth opportunities in sectors such as fintech, enterprise software, and infrastructure. Bain Capital Ventures has invested in over 200 companies, including well-known names like DocuSign and LinkedIn, and manages around $3 billion in assets. The firm typically invests between $1 million and $100 million, with specific allocations for early-stage and growth capital investments ranging from $3 million to $50 million. It aims to support innovative startups that leverage technology to disrupt existing markets or create new ones, emphasizing industries transformed by data.
Made 17 investments in Banks