Sapphire Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, founded in 1996. It manages approximately $4 billion in assets and focuses on investing in innovative technology companies, particularly in growth-stage and early-stage transactions. The firm operates through three distinct investment teams: Sapphire Ventures, which targets expansion-stage enterprise software companies; Sapphire Sport, an early-stage investment vehicle dedicated to the intersection of sports, media, and entertainment technology; and Sapphire Partners, which invests in early-stage venture funds. Sapphire Sport, with a dedicated $115 million investment platform, specifically addresses opportunities in the sports technology market. With team members located in Austin, London, Palo Alto, and San Francisco, Sapphire Ventures has invested in over 100 companies across various regions, contributing to more than 55 successful exits from its portfolio.
MeatEater is an outdoor lifestyle media and commerce company that provides content about the natural world. It brings together influencers in the categories of fishing, hunting, wild foods, and conservation to create premium content and experiences and provide unique apparel and equipment. The company is driven by a belief that a deeper understanding of the natural world enriches all of our lives. MeatEater was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Bozeman, Montana.
PRADCO Outdoor Brands manufactures and markets hunting and fishing brands and products under one parent organization. It is a leader in producing game calls, scents, attractants, game feeders, game cameras, tree stands and fishing lures.
Founded in 1999, Enhanced Capital Partners is a national investment firm with over $400 million under management specializing in investments in small and mid-size companies. Enhanced Capital provides a range of investment options to promote the growth and expansion of businesses. Our flexibility and practical investment approach can make the difference in maximizing the growth potential of a company poised for rapid growth.
For three decades, they have been doing things differently and in the process become firmly established as one of the most respected providers of bespoke air charter on the planet. We’re trusted by global VIPs, governments and the world’s leading corporations, so when you choose to charter an aircraft from Hunt & Palmer you are in extremely good company. Our approach is different. For us, it’s not just about aircraft charter but more about delivering an entire service experience to a set of values which put clients’ needs first. Our aim is then to go beyond what is expected, delivering integrity into every solution we provide for our clients, hence ‘Above All’. We’re proud to do more for our clients and take a different service approach into a market, where others don’t share our high standards, ethics or way of doing things.
J. Hunt Holdings is an investment holding company that provides funds for early stage ventures. It is specialized in both domestic and international projects and investments. The company invests between $100,000 and $1,100,000 in five key industry categories, including investment services, portfolio management, accounting, and financial solutions. Mainly focused on the technology and telecommunications sectors, it also invests in the video and sensing, data center management, social media, data security, and other sectors. J. Hunt Holdings is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.
The Avangrid Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization that are concerned with the development of sustainable, vital, and healthy communities, as well as the preservation of cultural and artistic heritage.
Angling Direct is the largest specialist fishing tackle retailer in the UK. The Company principally sells fishing tackle products and related products through a network of 15 Angling Direct retail stores located in the UK and also online via its own website (www.anglingdirect.co.uk) and other third party websites. The Company currently sells over 21,500 fishing tackle products, including capital items, consumables, luggage and clothing.
Obsession crashed the established bow industry party with designs by engineers obsessed with perfection for those who refuse to settle for yesterday’s technology. Hunters, competitors, and enthusiasts of every caliber have something to gain from an Obsession, from bragging rights in camp, a spot on the medal stand or winning the backyard bet. Based in a one-stoplight town in the state of Georgia, our small-town values center on family, friends, and a never-ending commitment to building the very best products for every caliber of archer. We understand bows are a significant investment for our customers and we value the trust you place in us when you purchase an Obsession. Our drive to excel, to Change Or Get Left Behind, enables us to continue to defy expectations and be the technological leader of the industry.
American Outdoor Brands Corporation is an American manufacturer of firearms and outdoor sports and recreation products. American Outdoor Brands dedicated to creating, growing, and preserving strong consumer brands that deliver innovative and high-quality products. Our efforts focus on meeting the needs of consumers who have a passion for the adventure, freedom, and personal inspiration offered by embracing the great outdoors.
Meritech Capital provides late-stage venture capital to technology companies. It specializes in the fields of finance, venture capital, and late-stage investment management. It was founded in 1999 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
Kleiner Perkins is a venture capital firm specializing in investing in early-stage, growth, and incubation companies. The firm continues that legacy, investing in founders with bold ideas that span industries and continents, partnering with them from inception to IPO and beyond to maximize the potential of their ideas. They also focus on early computer firms using their devices and programming and service companies. It also invests in the digital, life sciences, and healthcare industries.
YL Ventures funds and supports brilliant Israeli tech entrepreneurs from seed to lead. Based in Silicon Valley and Tel Aviv, YL Ventures manages over $300 million and exclusively invests in cybersecurity. YL Ventures accelerates the evolution of portfolio companies via strategic advice and U.S.-based operational execution, leveraging a powerful network of Chief Information Security Officers and global industry leaders. The firm's track record includes successful, high-profile portfolio company acquisitions by major corporations including Palo Alto Networks, Microsoft, CA, and Proofpoint.
Trinity Hunt is a private equity firm based in Dallas, Texas focused on partnering with owner-operator businesses to accelerate their growth and achieve their full potential. With over $500 million of committed investor capital, Trinity Hunt has a successful track record investing in more than 50 platform companies over the past 25 years. For each of its portfolio companies, the firm brings a world-class toolkit of operating resources in each functional area. Through both internal and external resources, Trinity Hunt provides the strategic, operational and financial expertise to help take entrepreneurial businesses to the next level. Trinity Hunt focuses on specific industry sectors within B2B business services, niche manufacturing, industrial services, non-cyclical consumer and health care services where the teams have developed a successful track record, industry-specific operating resources and a thorough understanding of industry best practices. When investing in companies, the team strives to become a value-added partner, not owners. The firm provides entrepreneurs with operating resources and expertise, while collaborating with management team to provide strategic guidance and support to further drive the success of the company. Current portfolio companies include: • America's Auto Auction • Castlewood Treatment Center • Deposition Solutions • Equivalent DATA • Family Help & Wellness • Lakeview Health • Lone Star Fasteners • Mid America Pet Food • Miller Environmental • Rotorcraft Services Group • Starplex Cinemas
Sea Harvest Group Ltd is engaged in the fishing of Cape Hake and Shark Bay Prawns along with Horse Mackerel, Pilchards, Anchovies, and a variety of farmed species, processing of the catch into frozen and chilled seafood, and the marketing of these products, locally and internationally. It operates in four segments: South African Fishing, Australian operation, Aquaculture, and Cape Harvest Foods segments." The majority of its revenue comes from the South African Fishing segment.
Hunter Street Partners is a Minneapolis-based alternative investment management firm that provides capital solutions to operating partner teams and lower middle market companies across corporate finance, real estate, and specialty finance. The firm is focused on fundamentals-driven, asset-oriented credit and equity opportunities.
Hargett Hunter Capital Partners they provide servicing to the restaurant industry, investment, and operating experience to partners with individual track records , connections, and credibility throughout the restaurant industry built on long-standing relationships.
Blumberg Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm that partners with visionary entrepreneurs to build successful technology companies that empower individuals, businesses and society through the innovative use of AI, big data and other transformative technologies. We are passionate about nurturing B2B technology companies from Seed stage through their growth journey, as active board members and hands-on advisors. We were among the first investors in industry leaders including Addepar, Braze, Credorax, DoubleVerify, Fundbox, HootSuite, Katapult, Nutanix, Trulioo and Yotpo. Find us in San Francisco, Tel Aviv, Miami and New York or at blumbergcapital.com.
Crosman Corporation, founded in 1923 and based in Bloomfield, New York, specializes in the design and manufacture of airguns and related products for hunting, recreation, and competitive shooting. The company’s product portfolio includes a variety of air rifles and pistols, airsoft guns, and a range of ammunition, along with optics such as scopes and binoculars. In addition, Crosman offers archery equipment, including crossbows and bows, along with necessary accessories. The company markets its products through sporting goods stores and retailers across the United States, as well as online channels, and distributes them internationally. Crosman Corporation also provides repair parts through a network of certified service centers, supporting a diverse customer base of both enthusiasts and organizations that promote shooting sports.
Maurice Sporting Goods, founded in 1923, is a prominent distributor and importer of outdoor sporting goods, serving large retail customers across North America. The company specializes in a diverse range of product categories, including fishing, hunting, marine supplies, camping, outdoor recreation, athletics, and licensed sports merchandise. Maurice Sporting Goods caters to both mass retail chains and over 1,000 independent retailers in the United States and Canada. With a robust Asian import supply chain, the company boasts a team of skilled professionals in marketing, product management, and development. It operates seven distribution centers and employs approximately 900 staff, utilizing advanced technology for merchandising, supply chain management, and retail sales analysis. Maurice Sporting Goods emphasizes exceptional retail performance through effective category management and comprehensive distribution solutions.
Right Side Capital Management is a venture capital firm that helps startups build their company. It invests exclusively in the pre-seed round of technology startups and makes 75-100 investment per year. The firms prefers to invest in diversified technology sectors such as the internet and cloud companies. RSCM was established in 2010 and is based in San Francisco, California.
M12, the venture capital arm of Microsoft, focuses on investing in early-stage and growth-stage technology companies, primarily in North America and Israel. Established in 2012 and based in Seattle, with additional offices in other regions, M12 targets investments in sectors such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and enterprise software. The firm typically invests between $50,000 and $300,000 in companies across Series A to C. M12 also operates an accelerator program tailored for later-stage startups, offering a four to six-month curriculum and co-working space in Seattle. The firm aims to support startups that are innovating in technology and seeks to invest in accelerators as well.
Gopher Angels is a group of accredited investors who are passionate about creating businesses in Minnesota. GA looks for outstanding entrepreneurs who can turn their vision into a successful business. In addition to finanical support, GA members will provide the users with strategic guidance, valuable connections, and business support to take your company to the next level.
You don't need to leave for the coasts to build your company. You can do it right here in the Midwest. But finding capital can be a challenge. You would rather raise a small round, quickly. Then, get back to showing everyone that you can execute. That is the reason we exist. Comeback Capital has assembled an all-star group of coastal and local LP's who share our passion and belief that great companies have been and will continue to be built in the Midwest. In addition to capital, Comeback Capital portfolio companies benefit from connections to advisors from more established startup markets.
Great North Ventures invests in entrepreneurs who are using the latest breakthrough technologies to innovate industries still dominated by analog processes. From Seed to Series B, the team provides guidance, capital, and connections. The fund looks for the best startups wherever they are located, because the next generation of great companies are growing outside of Silicon Valley. Built by successful founders, Great North Ventures values the ability to execute above all else.
St. Cloud is a leading private investment firm focused on providing growth capital to lower middle market companies. We have over $200 million of committed capital under active management. St. Cloud typically invests between $5 million - $15 million per transaction in private and public companies with revenues of $10 million - $100 million across a wide range of industries. St. Cloud makes investments in a combination of debt and equity securities to participate in acquisitions, recapitalizations, buyouts and organic growth. St. Cloud targets well-managed, undervalued companies with either successful products or services, proven technologies, or market niches.
Forgepoint is an early-stage venture capital firm that partners with transformative cybersecurity and infrastructure software companies. With the largest sector-focused investment team, over $1 billion in AUM, and an active portfolio of nearly 40 companies, the firm brings over 100 years of collective company-building expertise and an Advisory Council of nearly 100 industry leaders to support exceptional entrepreneurs. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Forgepoint is proud to cultivate a diverse, global community dedicated to backing builders of the digital future. Learn more at https://www.forgepointcap.com and https://www.linkedin.com/company/forgepoint-capital/.
Hunter Douglas is a manufacturer of window covering and architectural products. The company develops proprietary products that can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings around the globe. It operates as a decentralized, global federation of small and medium-sized companies that manufacture and market similar products. It also manufactures sustainable sun-control solutions, suspended ceilings, ventilated facade systems, and translucent materials.
Huntington Avenue Ventures is a fund empowering early-stage Northeastern University-affiliated ventures. We take a proactive approach that leverages NU's entrepreneurial ecosystem and the immense alumni network. At HAV, we partner with companies led by NU professors, alumni, and students building unique and defensible businesses that can gain traction by utilizing our vast network.
Loch Duart primarily engages in rearing Scottish salmon. Its staff is pioneers who combine their expertise with innovation to develop our unique farming approach which continues to influence fish farming methods. These approaches include low-density farming, a unique rotational fallowing system, swim-throughs, and a high marine content feed, to ensure the best quality, care for salmon, asked for by name and enjoyed around the world.
Rapala VMC Corporation is one of four global players in recreational fishing. We have the biggest distribution network, global manufacturing resources and the most desired brands. The Rapala Group has an outstanding record of expanding to new territories and business areas. We have helped millions of fishermen to catch more fish.
Antler is a British company that has been making well designed and high quality luggage for over 100 years. We have remained at the forefront of the industry thanks to our passion for craftsmanship and dedication to be innovative. Ultimately we aim to ensure everything we do is underpinned by the key pillars of the brand.
Our mission is to conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America’s waterfowl. These habitats benefit other wildlife, people and our environment. We partner with government, industry, non-profit organizations and landowners to get our work done so we can connect people to nature and make a healthier world for future generations.
FJ Labs is a stage-agnostic investment firm that focuses on marketplaces and consumer-facing startups. Their investments are seed and series A. The investment range of the company is $50,000 to $5,000,000. It invests in Alibaba Group, Beepi, BrightRoll, Betterment, Adore Me, and Earnest.
Nysnø is a governmental climate investment fund investing in companies that solve climate challenges. The investment fund is set up as a commercial company that invests in technologies that contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It was established in 2017 in Stavanger, Rogalan by the Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Industry.
Castle Crow & Company, LLC is a private equity and merchant banking firm that specializes in equity and debt investments in privately held companies, as well as subsidiaries and divisions of public companies. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Atlanta, Georgia, and Reno, Nevada, the firm focuses on transactions such as leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, recapitalizations, minority equity investments, and mezzanine capital investments. In addition to its investment activities, Castle Crow & Company provides advisory services to business owners and management teams, helping them develop growth and exit strategies to enhance shareholder value. The firm primarily operates within the United States and Canada.
JMI Equity is a growth equity firm focused on investing in software companies. Founded in 1992, JMI has invested in over 145 businesses in its target markets, successfully completed over 95 exits, and raised more than $4 billion of committed capital. JMI partners with exceptional management teams to help build their companies into industry leaders.
Bessemer Venture Partners helps entrepreneurs lay strong foundations to build and forge long-standing companies. Their portfolio includes pinterest, shopify, twilio, yelp, linkedin, pagerduty, docusign, wix, fiverr, and toast, and has $19 billion of assets under management.
Elaia is an independent venture capital firm, focused on the digital economy and deep tech. With over €700m under management, Elaia invests in high-potential disruptive startups from the first financing rounds to the emergence of global leaders. With more than 75 years of cumulated experience in both venture capital and digital industries, the investment team offers close, proactive, and relevant support to its entrepreneurs. Elaia was founded in 2002 by Philippe Gire and Xavier Lazarus and is based in Paris, Ile-de-France, France.
Antler is a global early-stage venture capital firm founded in Singapore in 2017, focused on identifying and investing in exceptional individuals and early-stage technology companies with the potential to become defining businesses of tomorrow. With a presence in major entrepreneurial hubs across six continents, Antler supports startups from inception through to growth, providing assistance in team formation, business model validation, and capital investment at the pre-seed stage and beyond. Since its inception, Antler has invested in over 200 companies, with a notable emphasis on diversity; 40% of these companies have at least one female co-founder and founders represent 70 different nationalities. The firm has established multiple funds targeting various regions, including Southeast Asia and East Africa, and aims to build long-term relationships with its portfolio companies as a committed investor and supporter.
Founded in 1984, Summit Partners is a global alternative investment firm based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in growth equity, fixed income, and public equity investments. With over $9 billion currently invested, the firm targets sectors such as technology, healthcare, life sciences, and business services. Summit Partners has invested in more than 460 companies, supporting them through infrastructure development, executive recruitment, and strategic advice, which facilitates successful public offerings and mergers. The firm typically invests between $10 million and $500 million, and it has helped its portfolio companies achieve over 140 public equity offerings and more than 180 strategic mergers and sales. Summit operates offices in Boston, Menlo Park, and London, employing a team of over 90 investment professionals dedicated to identifying and nurturing high-growth opportunities.
U.S. Venture Partners (USVP) is a venture capital partnership, helping entrepreneurs transform their ideas and efforts into world-changing companies. The firm focuses on early-stage ventures in information technology and health care, where innovation is unbridled and has led to the creation of economic wealth and millions of jobs over the past thirty-plus years of the firm's existence. Areas of particular interest to our investment professionals include enterprise software, IT security, consumer internet, mobile, and e-commerce, healthcare, and IT-enabled healthcare services. The USVP team consists of former entrepreneurs, technologists, corporate executives, financial professionals, and industry domain experts.
Looking Glass seeks to invest in and support mission-driven founders during the earliest days of company building. We are most inspired by entrepreneurs solving today's biggest challenges across the themes of healthier living, human capital, and sustainability and the environment. The firm was founded in 2019 by Adam Besvinick and is headquartered in New York City.
Snowflake Inc. is a cloud-based data platform that provides a data warehouse-as-a-service, enabling organizations to consolidate their data into a single source for meaningful insights and data-driven applications. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Snowflake's platform is designed to handle various data workloads and offers secure, governed access to extensive datasets. It combines data warehousing capabilities with the flexibility of big data platforms and the scalability of cloud infrastructure, making it significantly more efficient and cost-effective than traditional solutions. The platform supports simultaneous access to petabytes of data, enhancing performance and concurrency. With over 3,000 customers, including many Fortune 500 companies, Snowflake facilitates rapid data sharing and ingestion, streamlining processes that traditionally took months. Its architecture allows organizations to leverage unstructured and semi-structured data for analytics, positioning Snowflake as a leader in the data management sector.
AppWorks provides essential services for tech startups, including seed funding through its Accelerator and growth financing via AppWorks Funds. The organization also offers educational programs through AppWorks School, preparing aspiring engineers for careers in the tech industry.
American Water Works Company, Inc. (American Water) is a water and wastewater utility company. American Water provides drinking water, wastewater and other water related services to an estimated 15 million people in more than 30 states and in two Canadian provinces. The Company operates in two segments: the Regulated Businesses and the Market-Based Operations. In December 2013, the Company announced that it has completed the acquisition of the water system assets from the city of Whitwell in southeast Tennessee. In April 2014, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary Missouri American Water acquired water and wastewater system assets serving customers living in Emerald Pointe development near Branson in southwest Missouri. In April 2014, American Water Works Company Inc acquired Yankeetown Water, a member-owned water utility located in southwestern Indiana.
Praesidian Capital was established to manage dedicated funds on behalf of leading global financial institutions and ultra high net worth individuals. Founded in 2002, the company also provides senior and subordinated debt along with other junior capital to private lower middle market companies. With investments ranging in size from $5 million to $20 million, the company has a successful track record of helping proven businesses that require capital for buyouts, recapitalisations, refinancing and growth.
Stadia Ventures is a sports- and esports-focused venture firm with a sports business accelerator. We’re based out of St. Louis, and we expanded our operations to Frisco/Dallas last year. Twice a year, we search for 4-6 of the best sports/esports startups in the world; invest $100K into each; drop the founders into a 7-session/14-week business development bootcamp; surround the founders with rockstar business mentors; and introduce them to as many potential clients in our network as physically possible. In four years, we're entering our 10th cohort; we have 40 companies in our portfolio; and we already have 5 exits (INFCLR from Fall 2018 to Teamworks; Rival.ai from Fall 2018 to Wondr Gaming; Upgraded from Spring 2017 to Ticketmaster; Fishidy from Fall 2015 to FLIR Systems; Winning Identity from Fall 2015 to Blast Motion). And, our portfolio companies have gone on to raise over $53M.