EIT Food is a European initiative and consortium supported by the EU, dedicated to transforming the food system toward sustainability and resilience by connecting industry, education, and research partners. It addresses challenges such as access to healthier food, resilient supply chains, a net-zero food system, protein diversification, and sustainable agriculture. The organization operates programs including the EIT Food Accelerator Network and related financing instruments to support early-stage companies and collaborative projects across Europe. Its goals for 2035 include mitigating 35 MtCO2e, equipping 35,000 farmers, mobilizing €1 billion in funding, bringing 350 innovations to market, and attracting €10 billion in investment for sustainable agrifood ventures. EIT Food emphasizes open calls and implementation programs to foster innovation, accelerate commercialization, and scale impact, rather than functioning as a fund itself.

Closed Loop Partners is a New York-based private equity and investment firm focused on accelerating the circular economy. It operates through three core segments: an investment firm managing venture capital, private equity, and catalytic capital; an innovation center addressing material challenges; and an operating group incubating and scaling circular economy infrastructure. Founded in 2014, it collaborates with a broad network of corporations and has deployed multi-million dollar loans to companies across the United States, Canada, and the Middle East to improve recycling, materials efficiency, and supply-chain resilience. The firm invests in sustainable consumer goods, packaging, and advanced recycling technologies, with the aim of reducing reliance on extraction and landfills and unlocking value from circular solutions.

SOSV is a global venture capital firm focused on early-stage deep-tech and cross-border software companies, investing primarily from pre-seed through growth stages. It accelerates product development, regulatory progress, fundraising, and commercial strategy by providing founders access to purpose-built labs, engineering spaces, and a broad physical and virtual infrastructure across multiple locations. The firm's program-driven approach combines selective funding with hands-on support, mentorship, and a wide network of co-investors and partners to help portfolio companies scale. SOSV operates a suite of specialized facilities for deep-tech founders, including incubation programs that connect startups with customers, researchers, and investors, and it emphasizes long-term relationships through ongoing operational and strategic assistance. While active globally, it maintains strong ties to Asia-focused cross-border markets and supports a diverse portfolio spanning bio-tech, hardware, robotics, software, and related fields.

Business Development Bank of Canada is a government-owned financial institution established in 1944 to support Canadian entrepreneurs. It provides financing, advisory services, and venture capital to small and medium-sized enterprises across Canada, helping them scale, diversify, and export. Headquartered in Montreal with a nationwide network of offices, the bank offers loans, asset-backed financing, and equity investments through its venture capital arm and related programs. BDC serves a broad range of sectors, including technology, manufacturing, resources, and services, and supports growth through strategic planning, human resources guidance, and international expansion assistance. It operates as a key instrument of economic growth and job creation, targeting Canadian businesses at various development stages and offering both direct financing and co-investment options in partnership with other investors.

Chalmers Ventures is a deep-tech investor and venture builder based in Gothenburg, Sweden, embedded in the Chalmers entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Nordics. It operates on an evergreen model, reinvesting returns to support ongoing research and innovation, and provides in-house expertise and strategic capital to researchers, entrepreneurs, and startups from idea to exit. The firm targets seed through growth stages across sectors such as information technology, new materials, environmental engineering, medical technology, healthcare, water treatment, and finance, with a portfolio rooted in Sweden and the Nordic region. It focuses on turning breakthrough research into market-ready companies and is actively involved in technology transfer and startup development within its ecosystem.

The European Innovation Council is a European Union institution that funds and accelerates deep-tech innovation across Europe. It provides substantial support to startups, researchers, and technology transfer activities through programs such as the EIC Accelerator, EIC Fund, and EIC Prizes, and offers business acceleration services to help scale and globally expand ventures. The council is described as a major investor, providing about €6.5 billion in funding, and it co-invests with private investors in early-stage startups with ESG impacts. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Brussels, it focuses on breakthrough innovations in deep technology, including dual-use and defence-relevant technologies, and engages with innovation ecosystems through events, reports, and information hubs. The organization is oriented toward advancing European competitiveness by nurturing high-potential tech ventures from inception through scaleup.

Speedinvest is a European venture capital firm founded in 2011 and based in Vienna, Austria. It backs high-growth startups from seed to growth across sectors including deep tech, fintech and DeFi, health and bio, climate tech, industrial tech, marketplaces, consumer tech, SaaS and infrastructure. The firm uses sector-focused investment teams and pursues long-term partnerships, providing portfolio companies with capital and access to a global network of corporate customers, experts, industry leaders, and follow-on investors to help scale. With offices across Europe, Speedinvest maintains a hands-on approach to support founders through early growth toward scalable, sustainable companies.

Innovation Works is a Pittsburgh-based early-stage investor and resource provider that supports startups in Southwestern Pennsylvania. It offers seed funding, mentorship, and tailored programs for entrepreneurs at all growth stages, with focus on robotics, hardware, software, life sciences, and manufacturing. The organization runs the AlphaLab accelerator and collaborates with regional manufacturers to adopt new technologies, aiming to catalyze startup growth and regional innovation. It has a track record of supporting over 830 companies that have raised more than $3.74 billion in follow-on funding, reflecting its role in the regional startup ecosystem.

JamJar Investments is a London-based venture capital firm that backs early-stage consumer-focused startups across Europe. Founded by the creators of innocent Drinks, the firm emphasizes consumer-first products with demonstrated early traction and the potential for sizable exits. It invests primarily in consumer services and products, including food and drink, often at seed to Series A stages, with initial commitments roughly in the low hundreds of thousands to a few million pounds and follow-on capability. The firm targets teams with clear prioritization, strong market resonance, and scalable business models, supporting brands as they grow across the UK and Europe.

360 Capital is a venture capital firm with a Paris- and Milan-based team that backs early-stage startups across Europe in deep tech, climate tech, and digital sectors. Founded in 1997, the firm has a track record spanning about 25 years and manages roughly €700 million in assets, supporting an active portfolio of more than 70 companies. It targets seed to Series B rounds and seeks ambitious, disruptive technologies, helping entrepreneurs develop scalable solutions across sectors such as energy storage, robotics and data systems for maritime and logistics. The firm emphasizes sustainable tech progress and maintains a broad, cross-border presence to back founders throughout Europe.

Hiventures is a Budapest-based venture capital firm and one of the largest and most active fund partners in Central and Eastern Europe. Founded in 1999, the company provides equity funding and strategic support to innovative startups and growth-oriented small and medium-sized enterprises in Hungary and the region. It focuses on helping portfolio companies progress from prototyping and market validation to subsequent funding rounds, with an emphasis on AI-driven, deeptech, medtech and greentech sectors. Hiventures pursues patient, constructive backing and collaborates with co-investors to shape fundraising strategies and exit plans. The firm supports hundreds of startups and participates actively in the local ecosystem, contributing to a sustainable and competitive SME landscape in Hungary and nearby markets.

Amcor Corporate Venturing and Open Innovation is a corporate venture arm of Amcor that invests in companies developing new packaging technologies. It focuses on solutions that improve sustainability and performance, such as recycling systems, alternative barrier materials, paper‑based packaging, smart and connected packaging, biomaterials, and innovative business models for the packaging industry.

Shenzhen Capital Group is a government-backed venture capital firm based in Shenzhen that funds SMEs and high-tech companies across IT, internet, biotech, energy, materials and advanced manufacturing. It builds a nationwide innovation ecosystem by linking government, industry and academia to support early-stage to growth-stage ventures and facilitate cross-regional capital flows from the Greater Bay Area to the Western Silk Road. Guided by innovation, pragmatism and ESG, it prioritizes hard-tech and has backed a broad portfolio including semiconductors, robotics and medical technologies, with a history of helping companies scale and reach public markets.

Hua Capital is a Beijing-based venture capital and private equity firm established in 2014, focused on semiconductors and related hard-tech sectors. It pursues investments in integrated circuits, artificial intelligence, new materials, robotics, photonics and quantum technologies, smart manufacturing and brain-computer interfaces. The firm emphasizes professional, international, and industry-chain oriented investing, drawing on a team with extensive entrepreneurship and investment experience. It is associated with prominent investors such as Tsinghua Holdings and China Fortune-Tech Capital, which support its strategy of helping portfolio companies scale and compete as leaders in the semiconductor ecosystem.

Big Idea Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm specializing in food technology and the bioeconomy. It backs early-stage and growth startups developing alternative proteins, plant-based foods and ingredients, cell-based meats, fermentation technologies, and related sustainable food innovations. The firm operates integrated programs, including accelerator formats and a global fund network, to support portfolio companies and facilitate corporate and government partnerships across multiple countries. It collaborates with universities to translate cutting-edge research into commercial ventures and runs specialized initiatives such as rural development funds and pet food innovation programs in collaboration with industry leaders. The firm emphasizes founder support, inclusive ecosystems, and scalable solutions that advance food systems, agriculture, health and sustainability.

Horizons Ventures is a Hong Kong–based venture capital firm established in 2002 that pursues seed, early-stage, and late-stage investments in technology-driven startups. It backs companies across AI and machine learning, fintech, healthcare technology, SaaS, digital services, software platforms, consumer applications, and related areas, with a focus on those delivering innovative products and scalable business models. The firm supports portfolio companies with funding as well as strategic guidance to help shape business direction, scale operations, and accelerate growth. By evaluating emerging technologies and market trends, Horizons Ventures aims to identify opportunities at the intersection of technology and real-world applications.

EUREKA! Venture SGR is an independent venture capital firm based in Milan, Italy, authorized by the Bank of Italy, that focuses on deep tech science-based and digital technology investments. It operates multiple funds, including a technology transfer focused vehicle, a late-stage MadTech fund leveraging AI and big data, and an ETA fund for search funds, investing across Europe with emphasis on Italy. The firm backs early to growth stage companies that translate Italian scientific research into commercial products, funding proof-of-concepts, spin-offs, startups and scale-ups in materials technology and related fields. ESG principles guide its approach, aligning investments with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. EUREKA! Venture SGR maintains experienced teams to evaluate opportunities and support portfolio companies through specialized investment strategies and active management.

FJ Labs is a New York-based venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Fabrice Grinda. It is stage-agnostic and focuses on marketplaces and consumer-facing startups, investing primarily in seed and Series A rounds with typical checks ranging from 50,000 to 5,000,000. The firm backs visionary founders pursuing global transformations and aims to support growth toward market leadership. Its portfolio includes Alibaba and other marketplace and consumer offerings, with notable investments such as Coupang, Flexport, Delivery Hero, Beepi, BrightRoll, Betterment, Adore Me, and Earnest.

Alumni Ventures is a venture capital firm that provides accredited investors access to venture-stage and late-stage private market investments. It offers funds, syndicates, investing clubs, and co-investment opportunities with established venture capital firms, and it provides venture investing education through AV Academy along with resources for startup founders.

Hiway Capital is a venture capital firm based in Guangzhou, China. Established in 2007, it focuses on investing in manufacturing, healthcare, new materials and energy, agriculture, and enterprise services.

Grit Ventures is a China–US cross-border venture capital firm founded in 2015 that focuses on technology innovation. Led by a founding team with extensive semiconductor industry experience and deep international exposure in Silicon Valley and China, the firm concentrates on advanced equipment, semiconductor sectors, core components, as well as medical instruments, new materials, artificial intelligence, computing power, high-speed interconnects, and advanced packaging. The leadership includes Zhao Meng, He Jingxiang, Xu Chen, and Wu Haihua, who guide deal sourcing, post-investment management, and portfolio scaling. The firm leverages technical and industry expertise, a broad tech network, and incubation capabilities to help portfolio companies scale globally across China, the U.S., and Europe. Notable investments include XGIMI Technology, Yin Guan Semiconductor, MuChuang IC, JiFeng Electronics, and ShengLian Ke, reflecting an active engagement in the technology landscape.

Pelion Venture Partners is a Utah-based venture capital firm founded in 1986 that focuses on early-stage technology companies, particularly B2B software, across the United States. The firm emphasizes a hands-on, collaborative approach with portfolio companies and seeks to help entrepreneurs turn concepts into scalable businesses. Its investments cover sectors such as cybersecurity, financial technology, AI-powered solutions, open finance APIs, and e-commerce enablement, reflecting a broad technology focus and a commitment to supporting growth-stage entrepreneurs with experienced counsel and strategic guidance.

Evergreen Climate Innovations is a Midwest-based nonprofit organization that accelerates climate innovation by providing seed investments and hands-on support to startups developing impactful climate technologies. Formerly Clean Energy Trust, it builds an ecosystem that connects innovators with funding, donors, and collaborators to deliver environmental, economic, and social impact. Over the past decade, Evergreen Climate Innovations has supported 49 portfolio companies, with 57% founded by women or minorities, catalyzed $561 million in follow-on funding, and created 947 jobs, addressing challenges from battery technology and energy storage to renewable materials and sustainable hydration solutions.

InnoEnergy is an organization established in 2010 by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology to industrialize clean technology innovation and accelerate the global transition to a net-zero economy. It invests in seed- and early-stage companies across Europe in climate technology, energy, clean tech, mobility, IoT, robotics, and related sectors, with the aim of de-risking and scaling viable solutions. Beyond funding, it builds resilient clean tech value chains through collaboration among industry, finance, public policy, and academia, and it works to upskill workers to lead the energy transition. Its ecosystem includes more than 1,400 partners across 21 EU countries and the United States, enabling collaboration, market access, and investment opportunities. Since its inception, InnoEnergy has supported over 540 companies, with about 160 active portfolio companies, and has facilitated more than €35 billion in investment and the potential to reduce CO2e emissions by 2.3 gigatonnes by 2030, while pursuing job creation and skills development, including efforts to prepare masters graduates for leadership roles in clean tech.

SnackFutures is the corporate venture capital arm of Mondelez International, focused on accelerating innovation in snacking. It invests in early-stage disruptors and high-growth scale-ups across Mondelez's core categories, including chocolate, biscuits, and baked snacks, as well as in new business models and emerging technologies in sustainable ingredients, packaging, and consumer experiences. The organization pursues opportunities in well-being, sustainability, and personalization, seeking strategic partnerships that combine financial support with Mondelez's global resources, distribution network, and operational expertise. Based in East Hanover, New Jersey, SnackFutures mobilizes entrepreneurial talent and technology to build brands with global growth potential and to enable portfolio companies to scale through product development, supply chain, and go-to-market capabilities. The venture arm positions itself as a strategic partner, unlocking opportunities worldwide through collaboration and scale.

Clarendon Fund Managers is a Belfast-based venture capital firm and fund manager that provides equity investment and co-investment opportunities to small and medium-sized enterprises in Northern Ireland. The firm specializes in private investor-led deals and co-investments, manages regional VC funds including co-investment funds and IFNI, and has supported hundreds of companies since its founding in 2001. It targets sectors such as consumer products and services, healthcare, information technology, cybersecurity, telecommunications and other technology-driven industries, with cheque sizes ranging from small £20,000–£250,000 to multi-million rounds of £0.25–£3 million, and typically aims for a five- to seven-year exit horizon. The firm pursues investments across manufacturing and tradable services within Northern Ireland, and has demonstrated a commitment to fostering innovation and economic development through its investments and partnerships.

Investible is an Australian venture capital firm focused on seed and early-stage technology investments. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Sydney, with offices in Singapore, it backs founders across climate tech, smart cities, food and agriculture, transport, industrial and clean tech sectors in Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia. The firm takes a proactive, hands-on approach, providing capital, strategic guidance and access to a global network to help portfolio companies scale. Its funding model combines Investible Funds with Club Investible, a global investor syndicate that enables members to co-invest and access opportunities alongside the funds. Through this model, Investible has backed more than 100 early-stage companies across multiple countries and sectors, reflecting a track record of supporting founders to reach global markets.

Almi Invest is a Swedish venture capital firm that backs early-stage startups across technology, sustainability, industry, and life sciences. It typically invests from pre-seed to Series A and co-invests with independent private investors to accelerate innovation and long-term growth. Beyond capital, Almi Invest provides engaged ownership through strategic guidance and active board participation, along with access to an extensive investor network to support portfolio companies. The firm is part of the Almi Group, a Swedish state-supported financing and advisory organization that encourages SME growth through regional programs, loans, and risk capital. With nationwide coverage and regional partnerships, Almi Invest supports startups across Sweden, helping them scale responsibly and sustainably.

AddVentures is the corporate venture capital arm of SCG, a leading Southeast Asian industrial conglomerate, that partners with innovative startups to drive digital transformation within SCG and accelerate startup growth. It focuses on Industrial B2B sectors such as sustainable packaging, renewable energy, AI, smart manufacturing, and healthcare, leveraging SCG’s regional network to provide both capital and strategic, long-term support. The firm seeks direct and cross-synergies among portfolio companies, aiming to accelerate scaling in domains like IoT, deep tech, and digital business models and to strengthen SCG’s digital footprint across the region.

Vertex Ventures is a global venture capital network of operator-investors that backs startups across the United States, China, Israel, India and Southeast Asia. It supports entrepreneurs with hands-on operating experience and broad access to capital, talent, partners and customers to help build globally scalable businesses. The Southeast Asia & India arm focuses on high-growth startups seeking institutional funding in Singapore, India, Indonesia, Thailand and other regional hubs, collaborating with a network of funds under Vertex Holdings to combine local knowledge with a global perspective. The firm concentrates on early stages, including Series A and seed rounds, with sector emphasis across mobile internet, enterprise technology, fintech, consumer internet, healthcare and other technology areas. Based in Singapore with additional offices in Bengaluru and Jakarta and part of the Vertex Venture Holdings network, Vertex Ventures aims to accelerate the digital economy in the region, empower MSMEs and contribute to sustainable and inclusive growth.

Inven Capital is a venture capital firm focused on climate tech and sustainable infrastructure, investing in European and Israeli growth-stage startups with proven traction. Backed by energy utility ČEZ and the European Investment Bank, it manages substantial capital to back founders pursuing energy efficiency, clean energy, storage, smart grids, and related sectors. The firm provides active support to portfolio companies and facilitates pilots with customers and asset bases, as well as access to energy trading networks. Typical investments range in the tens of millions of euros and span infrastructure, energy, and building materials, with a portfolio that emphasizes diverse climate tech companies and a track record of exits. The approach prioritizes ESG considerations, long-term value creation, and scalable, sustainable impact across Europe and Israel.

Inflection Point Ventures is an Indian early-stage angel investment platform and network based in Gurgaon. Founded in 2018, it connects startups with a community of professionals, CXOs, HNIs and family offices, providing capital as well as mentorship, market access and strategic guidance through its extensive investor network. The firm emphasizes democratizing angel investing with low membership fees, small investment ticket sizes, a transparent process and rigorous upfront due diligence led by industry experts. It operates across sectors including healthcare, software, clean technology, deep tech, e-commerce, edtech, fintech, gaming and social platforms, focusing on committed and capable founders rather than a specific industry.

Yinxinggu Capital is a venture capital firm based in Hangzhou, China, focused on early-stage investments in emerging industries. It seeks opportunities in internet, big data, cloud computing, advanced manufacturing, and other technology-driven sectors, with an emphasis on promoting the digital upgrade of traditional industries.

IDG Capital is a global venture capital and private equity firm established in 1993 and headquartered in Hong Kong, with operations across three continents and more than 300 investment professionals. It provides funding across stages including venture capital, growth, buyout and secondary markets, and backs companies in technology, consumer, media, healthcare, energy and information technology sectors. The firm guides a large portfolio of companies and has supported hundreds of exits, leveraging a global ecosystem to offer strategic resources and partnerships. Its investor roster includes sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other institutional investors, enabling diverse capital and long-term collaboration with founders.

Astanor Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs entrepreneurs regenerating the food, blue economy, and agriculture sectors through technology-enabled solutions across the agri-food value chain. It focuses on technology-enabled companies across the agri-food value chain, leveraging disruptive technologies to create a future of food that is nourishing, regenerative, trusted, and ultra-fresh. The firm combines capital with deep sector knowledge and a broad network of entrepreneurs, scientists, farmers, technologists, and policymakers to support innovations across ingredients, production, distribution, and sustainability, with the aim of scaling sustainable, resilient food systems.

TDF Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with offices in Washington, DC and Silicon Valley. It backs enterprise-focused startups operating in infrastructure, software and services, including IaaS, SaaS and XaaS, at seed and early-stage rounds. The firm manages a $200 million permanent investment fund and is currently deploying capital from Fund V. Founded in 2004, TDF Ventures aims to support entrepreneurs delivering technology-driven solutions for enterprise markets.

Bossa Invest is a São Paulo-based venture capital firm that provides equity funding and strategic support to startups across Latin America. It focuses on software as a service (SaaS) and leverages a wide network of more than 4,000 partners and co-investors to connect portfolio companies with strategic guidance, potential customers, and funding opportunities. Beyond capital, the firm offers mentorship, market insights, and access to corporate partners to help startups scale and pursue exits. It also engages in corporate venture activities, assisting large companies to accelerate innovation through collaboration with startups under flexible investment structures. Since its founding, the firm has invested in more than 1,500 startups and achieved over 100 exits.

VStar Capital is an investment firm based in China that focuses on the medical and health sector, prioritizing startups with strong research and development capabilities and clearly defensible advantages, and supports high-potential entrepreneurial teams.

Barrel Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm based in the Midwest, with roots in Evanston, Illinois. It focuses on early‑stage companies operating in the food ecosystem, including consumer brands, food and ingredient technology, supply chain innovation, and related health and wellness sectors. The firm combines operating experience with investment expertise to help portfolio companies scale, leveraging strategic relationships and hands‑on guidance to accelerate growth beyond capital. Barrel Ventures prioritizes disruptive, better‑for‑you brands and technologies that improve the way food and beverages are produced, delivered, and consumed, supporting sustainable practices and regional innovation. Its investments span notable food and beverage ventures and related startups across the Midwest and beyond, reflecting a commitment to practical, scalable solutions that advance the food system.

East Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 and based in Singapore that provides multi-stage investments, from seed to growth, in technology companies across Southeast Asia. It has a portfolio of more than 300 tech startups and maintains activities across Singapore, Indonesia and the broader region. The firm also operates EV Growth, a joint venture with SMDV and YJ Capital that provides growth capital to startups in Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

Venture Catalysts is an India-based early-stage investment platform and venture capital firm that supports startups from pre-seed to Series B. It provides fundraising assistance, mentorship, and access to an extensive investor network, helping founders navigate capital raises and growth. The firm conducts institutional-grade due diligence and engages across technology, consumer, fintech, and healthtech sectors, offering ongoing capital and development support to its portfolio. Over ten years it has backed more than 400 startups, with more than 200 exits and uprounds. It operates an exclusive community for investors to participate in the early-stage ecosystem and delivers curated deals, events, and educational programs focused on founder empowerment and active investment participation.

Goodwell Investments is an impact investment firm based in Amsterdam that provides early to growth-stage equity and hands-on support to inclusive, locally led businesses across Africa and India. The firm targets sectors such as financial services, agriculture, mobility, education, health, energy, and basic goods, aiming to deliver solid financial returns alongside social impact. It emphasizes long-term partnerships, local entrepreneurship, and sustainable development, with a presence in Africa and staff in Nairobi, Cape Town, and Amsterdam. Since its founding in the mid-2000s, Goodwell has built a portfolio of companies that expand access to essential services, including microfinance and mobile payments, and fosters job creation and economic inclusion across its markets.

Guotai Junan Innovation Investment, founded in 2009, operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Guotai Junan Securities Co., Ltd. The firm focuses on investing in various sectors, including financial services, consumer goods, modern services, clean technology, healthcare, information technology, and advanced manufacturing. Through these investments, Guotai Junan Innovation Investment aims to support and foster growth within these industries, contributing to their development and innovation.

Main Sequence Ventures is an Australian deep-tech venture capital firm based in Eveleigh, investing in founders developing frontier technologies across space, artificial intelligence, healthcare, biotech, decarbonization, and industrial productivity. It emphasizes leveraging world-leading research from CSIRO and Australian universities and collaborates with government and private investors to support ambitious, transformative companies. The firm sources expertise from public research agencies and partners with researchers to accelerate commercialization of science and engineering breakthroughs.

Chiratae Ventures is a Bengaluru-based venture capital firm that backs early-stage technology startups in India. It focuses on deep tech and invests across mobility, software-as-a-service, education technology, consumer technology, health technology, climate technology, fintech, agriculture, B2B, and other sectors. The firm runs programs to support entrepreneurs and connect portfolio companies with investors, including the Sonic DeepTech Program, which offers rapid investment decisions and investments up to $2 million. Chiratae has a strong track record, having backed unicorns and deployed about $1.4 billion across seven funds, with exits and IPOs that demonstrate its growth support. The company leverages a global network and resources to help portfolio companies scale and access international markets.

Inventages Venture Capital Investment Inc. is the investment arm of Nestlé S.A., focusing on venture investments across health care, life sciences, cosmeceuticals, pharmaceuticals, enabling technologies and services, and diagnostic and medical devices. It targets middle-market and mature companies and provides mezzanine and bridge financing. The firm pursues opportunities in small molecules, proteins, antibodies, vaccines, phytopharmaceuticals, natural compounds and botanicals within pharma, and in genetic materials, biomarkers, pharmacogenomics, diagnostic tools and quality control within diagnostics. Enabling technologies and services emphasize novel packaging, production technologies, supply chain management, materials and delivery systems for active compounds, encapsulation and prevention, food services, and green biotechnology. It also backs areas such as nutrition, functional foods, dietary supplements, oral and skin care, immune modulation and disease management, all aligned with Nestlé's health and consumer focus.

Strong Ventures is a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm that funds seed-stage startups across the United States and South Korea. Founded in 2011, it supports a broad mix of sectors including software as a service, content, mobility, food technology, e-commerce, healthcare, fashion, fintech, blockchain, and gaming, and provides hands-on guidance through experienced operators and entrepreneurs, leveraging a global network to help founders scale. The firm focuses on Korean, Asian, and global entrepreneurs, helping them access markets and strategic opportunities through mentorship, network reach, and execution support.

Jelix Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Australia and New Zealand. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Darlinghurst, the firm focuses on deep technology, automation and artificial intelligence, climate tech, developer tools, SaaS, and complex coordination sectors across Australia and New Zealand, with ambition for globally scalable ventures. It emphasizes providing strategic insights, access to strategic partners, and a collaborative, founder-friendly relationship with its portfolio. The management includes sector insiders with experience as investors and entrepreneurs, and the firm operates under an Australian Financial Licence. Jelix backs ambitious founders and aims to accelerate growth through pragmatic advice and empathetic support, helping companies bring innovative technologies to traditional markets.

Green Angel Ventures is a London-based early-stage impact investment firm focused on climate technology and related sectors. It identifies and supports early-stage companies developing solutions in energy, carbon removal, nature-based solutions, food and agriculture, transport, industry and recycling, and other climate-related areas. The firm conducts sourcing and due diligence to select promising opportunities and provides investment to help these companies grow, aiming to deliver environmental impact alongside financial returns. It targets a diversified climate tech portfolio and works with companies aiming to scale innovative technologies that address climate challenges in the UK and beyond. The company positions itself as a developer and financier of early-stage climate ventures, seeking to back ventures with scalable, measurable climate benefits.

Yunqi Partners is a Shanghai-based growth and expansion investment firm focused on technology-enabled industries. Established in 2014, the firm targets the digital transformation of industries and the industrialization of technologies, with investments spanning cutting-edge technology, advanced manufacturing, IoT, SaaS and B2B supply chains. It backs early-stage companies across deep tech, artificial intelligence, energy, robotics, commercial aerospace, nuclear energy and quantum computing, supporting the deployment of AI-enabled applications and related infrastructure.