Advantage Capital Partners is a United States‑based venture capital firm that provides growth equity, debt, and mezzanine financing to small and mid‑market companies, with a focus on underserved communities and state and local economic development. The firm invests across sectors including manufacturing, technology, business services, life sciences, and energy, and also supports real estate development projects with equity and debt. It typically makes initial investments ranging roughly from half a million to ten million in companies with modest sales, and may participate in larger follow‑on rounds or co‑invest with other firms. It uses senior debt, mezzanine debt, subordinated loans, and government‑guaranteed lending, and often pursues equity positions through preferred shares or convertible notes. Advantage Capital operates nationwide in the United States, with roots in New Orleans and offices in multiple states, and has backed thousands of jobs and housing projects as part of its mission to expand inclusive economic growth.

Founded in 2010, EIT InnoEnergy is a leading European innovation engine focused on Sustainable Energy. It invests in early-stage climate tech and energy companies across Europe and the US, providing equity minority investments and added value services to de-risk projects.

Established in 2020, the European Innovation Council supports innovative startups and researchers with promising ideas, focusing on early-stage companies with positive environmental, social, or governance impacts. It co-invests alongside private investors.

Fonds de solidarité FTQ is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Quebec. Established in 1983, the firm specializes in investing in small and medium-sized businesses across various sectors, including natural resources, aerospace, agri-food, life sciences, and culture. It primarily focuses on projects that require funding of $3 million or more and provides loans up to $2 million. The firm actively seeks investment opportunities in Quebec, particularly in regions such as Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Montérégie. Fonds de solidarité FTQ invests in a range of activities, including business succession, financial restructuring, and market development, while avoiding sectors like retail, real estate, and biotechnology. It typically engages in equity financing and unsecured debt with investment horizons ranging from five to ten years. The firm aims to support projects that positively impact the Quebec economy and often takes either minority or majority stakes in its portfolio companies.

Shenzhen Capital Group Co., Ltd (SCGC) is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 by the Shenzhen Government. The company is dedicated to fostering national industries, developing national brands, and promoting economic transformation through investments in emerging sectors. SCGC primarily targets small to medium enterprises and innovative high-tech companies, focusing on those in various stages of growth, including startups and those undergoing transformation. Its investment portfolio spans industries that align with national policy support, such as information technology, internet services, new media, biopharmaceuticals, new energy, environmental protection, chemical engineering, and high-end equipment manufacturing. With a registered capital of 5.42 billion RMB and significant assets under management, SCGC has established itself as a leader in the venture capital landscape, having invested in numerous companies, many of which have achieved public listings across global capital markets.

High-Tech Gründerfonds Management GmbH is a venture capital firm based in Bonn, Germany, specializing in early-stage investments in high-tech startups. Established in 2005, the firm focuses on technology-driven companies across various sectors, including information and communication technology, life sciences, healthcare, automation, and cleantech. HTGF typically invests in companies that have been operational for no more than one year, aiming to contribute up to €0.6 million in initial funding and up to €3 million in follow-on financing. The firm seeks a minority stake, generally around 15%, and provides a subordinated loan convertible into equity, with deferred interest for up to four years to support liquidity. With a total investment volume of approximately €895.5 million across three funds, HTGF has successfully supported over 500 startups and attracted more than €2 billion in follow-on investments from external sources. The firm's investors include notable public and private entities, underscoring its role as a key player in fostering innovation and growth within the German startup ecosystem.

KPIT Technologies is a global technology company specializing in embedded software, AI, and digital solutions for the automobile and mobility industries. With over 6000 employees worldwide, KPIT enables clients to accelerate next-generation mobility technologies, focusing on autonomous driving, connected vehicles, powertrain solutions, and vehicle engineering.

SOSV is a global venture capital firm that supports early-stage startups through active, founder-first development programs. Its flagship initiatives HAX and IndieBio provide facilities, engineering resources, services, and laboratory equipment to accelerate product development and prepare companies for subsequent funding rounds. SOSV focuses on deep technology across health, environmental, and cross-border software sectors, aiming to solve human and planetary health challenges. In addition to providing capital, the firm emphasizes intensive programmatic support to help portfolio companies move quickly from seed toward growth, including customer acquisition and scale. The firm operates globally with a bias toward startups targeting rapid international expansion, especially in Asia, and tends to back a small cohort of high-potential companies to accelerate their progress and attract leading investors.

Lenovo Capital and Incubator Group is a global investment entity that focuses on core technology and internet-related sectors, including cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence, and robotics. Based in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, the group manages venture capital funds, such as the Lenovo Smart Internet Innovation RMB Fund, which specifically targets the Internet innovation industry in China. The group's strategy emphasizes leveraging Lenovo's extensive global resources to promote research and development, facilitating new business avenues, and fostering innovation. Through targeted investments and incubation efforts, Lenovo Capital and Incubator Group seeks to align with Lenovo's strategic objectives and drive future advancements in technology.

SDIC Innovation Investment Management Co., Ltd. is a private equity and venture capital arm of State Development & Investment Corp., Ltd. The firm seeks to invest mobile internet, internet of things, cloud computing, big data and information technology services, intelligent robots focusing on intelligent manufacturing industry chain, industrial robotics, electric vehicles, new energy vehicles, intelligent vehicles, high-end medical equipments and medication, high value consumables, in vitro diagnostic devices, modern agricultural equipments, high-end ships, marine engineering, rail transport equipments, new materials, clean energy, energy conservation, environmental protection, financial services, advanced manufacturing technology, industrial internet, technology, media and technology and healthcare sectors. For new energy vehicles, the firm seeks to focus on intelligent upstream and downstream industry chain, power batteries and power systems, and advanced technology supply chain. For advanced manufacturing, it prefers to focus on medicine and health. SDIC Innovation Investment Management Co., Ltd. was founded in July 2009 and is based in Beijing, China with an additional office in Asia.

Established in 2019, IAN Fund is a venture capital firm based in New Delhi, India. It focuses on seed and early-stage investments across various sectors such as healthcare, software, fintech, big data, artificial intelligence, hardware, and more. The fund aims to provide not only financial backing but also mentoring, strategic inputs, and access to extensive networks.

Cowin Capital, established in 2000, is a Shenzhen-based private equity firm specializing in early-stage investments. With 18 years of experience, it focuses on supporting the growth of small and medium enterprises, primarily in the energy, communication, electronics, and environmental protection sectors. Cowin Capital takes a long-term approach, aiming to create value through strategic partnerships and operational support. It has successfully invested in over 300 companies, with 60 becoming publicly listed and 150 achieving successful exits. Notably, Cowin Capital was one of the first venture capital institutions to be listed on the New Third Board (NEEQ) in China.

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a technology-focused capital provider based in Philadelphia, founded in 1982 to advance the region's technology community. The organization funds and supports technology companies across Pennsylvania, especially in information technology, health, and physical sciences, investing substantial capital in early-stage and established ventures. It has invested over 170 million dollars in more than 1,750 regional technology companies and has launched university-industry partnerships to translate scientific discoveries into commercial products, while seeding regional initiatives that strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem and create jobs.

Established in 1999, Innovation Works is a prominent investor in Southwestern Pennsylvania's technology sector. It provides capital and resources to early-stage companies with high growth potential and significant regional impact, particularly focusing on robotics, AI, medical devices, retail technologies, and enterprise software.

Source Code Capital, established in 2014, is a prominent venture capital firm based in China, specializing in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) sectors. With approximately $1.5 billion USD and RMB 3.5 billion under management, the company invests in both early-stage startups and growth-stage companies, focusing on three key areas: Internet+, AI+, and Global+. Their portfolio spans across various sectors, including media and entertainment, consumer services, enterprise, finance, retail, transportation, housing, education, and healthcare. Since its inception, Source Code Capital has successfully partnered with nearly 150 leading Chinese technology founders, such as Bytedance and Meituan. The firm offers a comprehensive range of post-investment services, mentorship, resources, and global perspectives to support its portfolio companies and their founders.

Turkey Development Fund is an economic development agency in Istanbul established in 2019 that aims to strengthen Turkey’s enterprise ecosystem by investing in new-generation startups and in investment vehicles that support sustainable development. It focuses on strategically important economic sectors and on growing the nascent venture capital ecosystem by directing capital to innovative companies that drive long-term growth.

Founded in Estonia in 2016, Change Ventures is a venture capital firm focusing on pre-seed stage investments. They support ambitious founders from the Baltics and Baltic diaspora building businesses globally, with investments ranging from €100k to €500k. Their streamlined investment process aims to provide fast decisions, while their network of follow-on investors helps portfolio companies raise additional funds.

Easo Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2018 and based in Donostia, Spain, aimed at fostering the growth of startups and SMEs in the Basque Country. Recognizing the lack of a supportive investment ecosystem in the region, Easo Ventures brings together nearly 100 local companies and entrepreneurs to provide not only financial backing but also valuable expertise and mentorship. The firm targets innovative projects with clear growth potential, offering a structured investment program tailored to different phases of development. Startups in their initial stages can access an acceleration program with an initial investment, while more established companies with proven business models can secure larger investments, supplemented by specialized support. Easo Ventures aspires to be a pivotal player in the Basque investment landscape, addressing the financing needs of emerging businesses and contributing to the region's economic development.

Shenzhen Guozhong Venture Capital Management Co., Ltd. was established on December 21, 2015, and is based in Shenzhen, China. The firm manages the first entity fund of the Small Medium Enterprises Development Fund, which has a total size of 6 billion Yuan. With a registered capital of 100 million Yuan, its ownership is split between the Shenzhen Venture Capital Group (49%) and the management team of the Small Medium Enterprises Development Fund (51%). Guozhong Venture Capital focuses on investing in innovative technology, biomedical, healthcare, and TMT (technology, media, and telecommunications) sectors, aiming to support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises in these dynamic fields.

S2G Ventures is a Chicago-based, multi-stage investment firm focused on fostering innovation across food and agriculture, oceans, and energy. Founded in 2014, it targets late-stage venture and growth investments and maintains a portfolio spanning seed, venture, and growth rounds. The firm backs entrepreneurs delivering market-driven solutions that transform food systems and related sectors, including ingredients, infrastructure and logistics, food safety technology, retail and consumer brands, as well as opportunities in ocean and energy domains. Its objective is to catalyze healthier, sustainable, and locally sourced food systems through investments that cover agricultural products, logistics, and consumer offerings.

Founded in 2012, Momenta is a leading venture capital firm based in Meggen, Switzerland. It focuses on investing in digital solutions within the energy, manufacturing, smart spaces, and supply chain sectors.

MassVentures is a venture capital firm based in Waltham, Massachusetts, established in 1978 as a quasi-public corporation by the Massachusetts Legislature. The firm focuses on providing seed and early-stage funding to high-growth startups, facilitating their transition from concept to commercialization. MassVentures invests primarily in sectors such as information technology, healthcare, cybersecurity, e-commerce, mobile, manufacturing, and robotics. With a governance structure that includes an independent Board of Directors and management by experienced venture capitalists, MassVentures leverages the state's entrepreneurial spirit and innovation centers to support the Massachusetts innovation economy. The firm also offers accelerator programs to further assist emerging companies in their growth journey.

Unless is a venture capital firm headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, that funds companies operating in industrial systems and related technologies, pursuing impact-oriented investments that combine financial returns with positive systemic change, partnering with entrepreneurial teams across private and public markets and drawing on a network of experts to provide strategic guidance and resources, and supporting companies at the frontiers of artificial intelligence, robotics, information technology, manufacturing and automation to scale as industry reforms drive climate adaptation and the evolving nature of work, blending venture capital and private equity approaches to identify inflection points in the industrial revolution and accelerate growth while fostering responsible innovation.

Sequoia Capital Israel is a venture capital firm that backs startups and growth companies across seed to late-stage rounds, with a focus on Israel. It invests across sectors including fintech, financial services, internet, mobile, technology, and healthcare, spanning banking, payments, advertising, ecommerce, data, security, software, and related enabling tech. Typical commitments range from 100,000 to 1 million in seed, 1 to 10 million in early venture, and 10 to 100 million in growth rounds. The firm is based in Tel Aviv and operates as part of Sequoia Capital's global network.

Capricorn Partners is an independent venture capital firm based in Leuven, Belgium. Founded in 1993, it manages venture capital funds and makes technology-driven investments in innovative European growth companies, emphasizing technology as a competitive advantage across sectors such as consumer, healthcare, information technology, software as a service, manufacturing, life sciences, oncology, big data, clean technology and digital health.

Imperial Innovations is a technology commercialization and venture capital investor that focuses on technology. Imperial Innovations no longer invests in startups and now functions as the technology-transfer office of Imperial College. Imperial Innovations is focused on commercialising leading UK academic research sourced from the 'golden triangle' formed between Cambridge, Oxford and London. We are a technology commercialisation company that combines the activities of technology transfer, intellectual property protection and licensing, company incubation and investment. Innovations is focused on commercialising the most promising UK academic research across a broad range of technology sectors, and has developed particular expertise in: therapeutics, medtech, engineering and materials and information communication technology.

Founded in Munich, Germany in 2004, MIG Capital is a leading venture capital firm focusing on European Deep Tech and Life Sciences investments from seed to late-stage. With over €1.2 billion committed by private investors across Germany and Austria, the firm manages 17 public venture capital funds regulated by BaFin.

Hangzhou Dongfang Jiafu Asset Management is a venture capital firm established in 2016, with its headquarters located in Hangzhou, China, and additional offices in Beijing and Shanghai. The firm specializes in equity fund management and focuses its investment efforts on the technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT), advanced manufacturing, and healthcare sectors. By targeting these areas, Dongfang Jiafu aims to support innovative companies and drive growth within these dynamic industries.

Breakthrough Energy Ventures is an investor-led venture capital firm based in Kirkland, Washington, focused on climate and energy technology. It makes minority investments across seed, early, and later stages in companies delivering environmental services, climate technology, and cleantech solutions. The firm seeks scalable technologies that provide reliable, affordable power while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supports innovations that address energy access, infrastructure, and transportation needs. Its mission emphasizes patient, impact-oriented investing to accelerate the transition to low-emission energy systems.

The Mahindra Group is an Indian multinational conglomerate with a diversified portfolio spanning automotive vehicles, farm equipment, financial services, real estate, and technology. It operates globally, generating significant revenue from its automotive segment, which includes the manufacture and sale of automobiles, spares, mobility solutions, construction equipment, and related services.

QB Capital is a venture capital investment firm based in Fukuoka, Japan, founded in 2015. It makes equity investments in technology-focused venture companies, targeting sectors including business products and services, consumer products and services, healthcare, and information technology across the Kyushu region.

Founded in 2016, SDIC Venture Capital Co., Ltd. manages funds totaling RMB 14 billion, focusing on transforming scientific and technological achievements into market-driven innovations. It serves as a trusted partner for investors and entrepreneurs alike.

Innovation Industries, established in 2017, is a Dutch venture capital firm that invests in early-stage, high-tech, med-tech, and agri-foodtech companies. Based in Amsterdam, the firm manages multiple funds, including Innovation Industries Fund I, II, and III, with a focus on the Netherlands market. They provide capital up to EUR 25 million, typically taking minority stakes. Innovation Industries is known for its hands-on approach, actively supporting portfolio companies to strengthen their value proposition, accelerate time-to-market, and forge global strategic partnerships. The firm aims to be more than just a financial investor, acting as a partner to entrepreneurs and other stakeholders, helping to create and grow ventures.

Alumni Ventures Group is a venture capital firm based in Manchester, New Hampshire, with offices across North America. It provides access to venture investing for individual accredited investors, particularly alumni networks, by offering diversified portfolios of venture opportunities and allowing members to invest alongside fellow alumni in ventures led by peers. The firm backs early-stage and later-stage opportunities across technology, consumer, healthcare, financial services, and other sectors, with a sector- and geography-agnostic approach. It typically invests between $10,000 and $3 million per deal and emphasizes the involvement of alumni connections and an institutional lead investor in opportunities. Alumni Ventures also offers focused funds to broaden participation, enabling accredited investors to access venture portfolios diversified by type, sector, stage, and geography. The model aims to democratize access to venture capital while maintaining rigorous selection standards through alumni networks.

Stellum Capital is a private equity firm established in 2021 and headquartered in Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain. The firm specializes in investing in small and medium-sized enterprises across various sectors, including industrial, food, services, consumer, technology, and beverages. Stellum Capital operates two venture capital funds and two private equity funds, focusing on opportunities in Spain's Basque Country. Through its investment strategy, the firm aims to support the growth and development of businesses within these key industries.

Yinxinggu Capital is a venture capital firm based in Hangzhou, China, that specializes in early-stage investments in emerging industries. Founded in 2013, the firm focuses on sectors such as advanced manufacturing, cloud computing, big data, retail, and digital upgrades. The company was initiated by a consortium of firms, including Slan Holdings, Huali Group, Huari Industrial, Jinggong Group, and Wanfeng Auto. Yinxinggu Capital aims to support innovative companies that are poised to transform their respective industries.

Evok Innovations is a Vancouver-based venture capital firm founded in 2015 that focuses on cleantech and accelerating the energy transition. It invests across North America in early-stage decarbonization technologies, including carbon management, clean fuels, electrification, and critical minerals.

Chevron Technology Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Chevron Corporation, focused on scouting, funding, testing, validating, and integrating emerging technologies into Chevron's core businesses. Founded in 1999 and based in Houston, with a presence in California, it identifies early-stage companies across the United States and pursues opportunities in areas such as industrial decarbonization, emerging mobility, energy decentralization, circular economy, water management, advanced materials, hydrogen infrastructure, sensors, and related digital technologies. The team collaborates with startups to develop and commercialize technologies that can enhance Chevron's operations, reduce costs, and improve performance, acting as an innovation partner that helps Chevron adopt new capabilities while aligning with the company's strategy.

Clean Energy Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on seed and early-stage investments in climate technology and advanced energy innovations. The firm targets technologies and business model innovations that address climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, with emphasis on energy storage, grid connectivity, renewable energy production, clean transportation, and the water-energy nexus. It seeks scalable solutions ready for commercial deployment and supports them with capital and guidance to accelerate growth. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Clean Energy Ventures is the venture capital arm of Clean Energy Venture Group and concentrates its activity in the United States and Canada, drawing on the group’s network and operational experience to help portfolio companies scale.

UNIIQ is an investment fund based in The Hague, Netherlands, with a focus on the proof-of-concept phase. Established in 2016, it manages a fund of €22 million aimed at supporting entrepreneurs in South Holland in bringing their unique innovations to market. UNIIQ provides essential start-up capital to help bridge the most critical phase of transforming ideas into promising businesses. By collaborating closely with knowledge institutions and incubators, UNIIQ actively aids entrepreneurs in their strategic development. The investments made by UNIIQ are utilized for validating innovations and business concepts, with the ultimate goal of facilitating the transition to further financing. The fund emphasizes a straightforward process with favorable conditions for entrepreneurs, ensuring they can effectively move forward with their projects.

EEC Ventures is a venture capital firm headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, that invests in technology-driven sectors such as utilities, energy, environment, sustainable development, and advanced materials. It backs early-stage and growth-stage companies and supports them with capital and strategic guidance. The firm targets opportunities in power engineering, Industry 4.0, the Internet of Things, information and communication technology, cybersecurity, process efficiency, smart utilities, energy infrastructure, artificial intelligence, big data, circular economy, and material engineering. EEC Ventures aims to create value by promoting resource efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and advancing infrastructure and utility systems. By funding companies that address trends like resource optimization, CO2 emissions reduction, and waste minimization, the firm positions itself at the intersection of technology and sustainability.

Future Industry Ventures, headquartered in Senningerberg, Luxembourg, is a growth equity firm that invests in technology and Industry 4.0 sectors across Europe. It supports companies that aim to advance future industrial systems by enabling connected, automated, and data-driven processes, helping businesses in manufacturing, supply chains, and related services leverage innovative digital technologies.

Benchmark Electronics provides product design, engineering services, technology solutions, and advanced manufacturing services globally. It serves original equipment manufacturers in industries such as aerospace & defense, medical technologies, complex industrials, test and instrumentation, telecommunications, and high-end computing.

IL Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Tel Aviv, Israel, that invests in tangible technology solutions delivering actionable insights to support business decisions, with a focus on industry 4.0, ag-tech, and food-tech sectors.

Jet Investment is a Czech Republic-based investment firm founded in 1997 that targets mid-market, late-stage and distressed opportunities in manufacturing, industrial and technology sectors across Central Europe. The firm focuses on acquiring majority stakes in companies operating in engineering, railways, automotive, petrochemicals and chemicals, natural gas, wood processing, and technical textiles, seeking operational improvements and value creation. Based in Brno, it partners with regional businesses to support growth and turnaround initiatives within the Central European manufacturing and related sectors.

e-Novia is a Milan-based enterprise builder and technology investor focused on mobility, robotics and related fields. Known as the Enterprises Factory, it turns ideas into products and guides researchers to become entrepreneurs, shaping startups into solid businesses. It promotes and grows companies by leveraging intellectual property developed in collaboration with research institutes and international corporates, and operates a platform that combines talent development, project incubation and portfolio companies. The company concentrates its activity in automotive, motorsport, vehicle fleets, transport, marine and urban mobility sectors, aiming to translate innovations into scalable products and businesses.

Shell Ventures is the strategic investment arm of Shell, focusing on identifying and adopting innovative technologies to enhance commercial advantage. It invests in promising tech companies, joint ventures, and venture capital funds across sectors such as power, mobility, emission management, digital, and resources.

IBG is a venture capital firm based in Magdeburg, Germany. Established in 2000, it specializes in seed to growth stage investments, focusing on technology-oriented companies within the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. IBG invests across various sectors including software, industrials, energy, healthcare, and biotechnology, typically allocating up to €10 million per company and aiming for minority stakes up to 24.9%.

5Y Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Xuhui, Shanghai, China, founded in 2008 by Ken Shi and Richard Liu. The firm specializes in early-stage venture investments and is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs in building their companies. With over USD 5 billion in capital under management, 5Y Capital attracts global investors, including sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, family offices, and funds of funds. Formerly known as Morningside Venture Capital, 5Y Capital aims to foster innovation and growth in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Chalmers Ventures is a Swedish venture capital firm based in Gothenburg that supports technology-driven companies through coaching, financing and business development. The firm invests across seed, early, and growth stages in Sweden, with programs that include incubation, startup camps and accelerator activities as well as a technology transfer program. It focuses on companies connected to the Gothenburg region and Sweden operating in information technology, communications, new materials, green tech, health tech and biotechnology, and seeks innovative ventures with growth potential. The firm typically makes minority investments and uses a staged funding approach, providing capital through various program phases and through balance sheet investments. It partners with ventures that participate in its programs, helping them advance from explore to scalable stages and achieve commercial success.