Rockstart is a startup accelerator and venture capital firm founded in 2011, headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with additional offices in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Bogotá, Colombia. It specializes in incubating early-stage companies and investing in funding rounds up to Series B across four key sectors: energy, health, agrifood, and emerging technologies. Rockstart connects startups with investors, mentors, and partners, facilitating access to capital, market opportunities, and expertise. The firm has implemented tailored programs that foster collaboration between startups and corporates, enhancing co-creation and commercial partnerships. Since its inception, Rockstart has invested in over 230 startups, helping them raise more than €90 million and create over 700 jobs. Additionally, Rockstart manages a specific fund targeting emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing, with a focus on impact investments in health and emerging markets.

Lead Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Budapest, Hungary, that focuses on financing scale-ups and emerging growth companies in Central and Eastern Europe. Established in 2017, it specializes in investments across various sectors, including mobility, energy and sustainability, as well as B2B services, software, chemicals, IoT, and retail. The firm typically invests between €1 million and €10 million, targeting dynamic teams with strong growth potential and validated market solutions. With €100 million under management, Lead Ventures is backed by MOL, a leading energy company in the region, along with two financial institutions dedicated to supporting the startup ecosystem. The firm aims to empower promising ventures with not only capital but also experience and a robust professional network, fostering innovation to transform industries.

Carlyle Group, founded in 1987, is a global alternative asset manager primarily focused on private equity, real assets, and market strategies. With over $81 billion in equity capital under management, the firm operates across various investment sectors, including leveraged buyouts, venture capital, real estate, and leveraged finance. Carlyle employs more than 575 investment professionals across 21 countries, overseeing a diverse portfolio that includes companies employing over 286,000 individuals worldwide. The firm has established multiple specialized funds, targeting sectors such as information technology, healthcare, and consumer products in regions spanning North America, Europe, and Asia. Carlyle's investment approach emphasizes long-term value creation, aiming for substantial capital appreciation by partnering with businesses and management teams to maximize their potential. This extensive network and commitment to diverse asset classes enable Carlyle to attract a broad base of institutional and private investors globally.

500 Global, formerly known as 500 Startups, is a venture capital firm and incubator based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2010. The firm specializes in seed investments, primarily focusing on early-stage technology and financial services startups across various sectors, including biotech, e-commerce, fintech, and digital healthcare. 500 Global operates a four-month accelerator program, where it typically invests between $0.05 million and $1 million for a 5 to 10 percent equity stake in companies with at least $100,000 in monthly revenue. The firm targets a global market, with particular emphasis on regions such as the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Since its inception, it has invested in over 2,200 startups and supports the growth of innovation ecosystems through educational programs and partnerships. 500 Global also prioritizes investments in companies led by minority founders, reflecting its commitment to diverse entrepreneurial leadership.

Tera Ventures OÜ is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 and based in Tallinn, Estonia, with additional offices in Burbank, California, and Helsinki, Finland. The firm specializes in seed and startup stage investments, primarily focusing on the digital sector. Tera Ventures targets exceptional founders in the Baltic, Scandinavian, and Central and Eastern European regions, including countries such as Estonia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and the Czech Republic. The firm invests between €0.2 million and €1.5 million per company, with the potential for significant follow-on funding for select investments. Tera Ventures emphasizes providing hands-on support and access to a global advisory network, aiding portfolio companies in scaling and achieving successful exits, while ensuring that management retains a motivating shareholding in their firms.

Sequoia Capital is a prominent venture capital firm founded in 1972 and based in Menlo Park, California. The firm specializes in investing across various stages of startups, including seed, early, and growth stages, and focuses on sectors such as technology, healthcare, financial services, internet, and mobile. Sequoia typically invests between $100,000 and $1 million in seed companies, $1 million to $10 million in early-stage ventures, and $10 million to $100 million in growth investments. The firm operates globally, with significant activities in regions like Israel, China, and India, where it partners with dynamic founders to build successful companies. Sequoia's extensive portfolio includes notable firms and offers valuable insights and resources, benefiting from decades of experience in the venture capital landscape.

Convent Capital is a private equity firm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, established in 2011. The firm specializes in buy-outs, buy-ins, and growth capital investments in small to medium-sized companies predominantly located in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Convent Capital targets companies with an enterprise value between €10 million and €50 million and an EBITDA ranging from €2 million to €8 million. The firm aims to acquire majority stakes in businesses that demonstrate a strong track record and present strategic and operational opportunities for sustainable value creation, with a particular focus on the agriculture and food sectors.

Techstars Central LLC, founded in 2006 and based in Boulder, Colorado, operates as a startup accelerator and venture capital firm focused on supporting early-stage technology-oriented companies. It specializes in a mentorship-driven accelerator program, selecting ten startups each summer to participate in a three-month incubation period, offering funding of $120,000 in exchange for equity. Techstars invests primarily in sectors such as fintech, artificial intelligence, blockchain, augmented reality, and IoT, while avoiding investments in medical devices, healthcare technology, and local service-oriented businesses. In addition to its primary accelerator, Techstars has various specialized programs, including those focused on music, retail, mobility, and social impact, with global reach extending to regions such as Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The firm prefers taking minority stakes, typically between six and ten percent, without seeking board representation or investor rights. Techstars has built a robust network of entrepreneurs, mentors, and corporate partners to foster innovation and growth within its portfolio, which includes over 1,000 companies with a significant collective market capitalization.

Matrix Partners India Advisors LLP is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Mumbai, with additional offices in Bengaluru and Port Louis. Established in January 2006, the firm specializes in seed to early growth stage investments across a wide range of sectors, including financial technology, healthcare technology, eCommerce, software as a service, and consumer products, among others. It typically invests between INR 1 crore and INR 75 crore, and up to USD 30 million depending on the company's stage of development. Matrix Partners India focuses on fostering long-term relationships with entrepreneurs, helping them build industry-leading companies. The firm has a track record of successful investments, contributing to numerous initial public offerings and profitable mergers and acquisitions.

Alumni Ventures Group, LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 and based in Manchester, New Hampshire, with additional offices in North America. The firm specializes in seed, early-stage, and late-stage pre-IPO investments, focusing on companies that have an alumni connection and an institutional lead investor with relevant expertise. It offers high-quality, diversified venture portfolios to individual investors, particularly accredited alumni from top entrepreneurial schools, who previously lacked access to venture capital opportunities. Alumni Ventures Group invests between $0.01 million and $3 million in various sectors and geographies, without seeking board or observer seats. Additionally, the firm provides focused funds that enable any accredited investor to access a diverse venture portfolio, allowing for investment across different types, sectors, stages, and geographical locations.

Butterfly Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Oulu, Finland, with additional offices in Helsinki and Stockholm. Established in 2012, it specializes in seed-stage investments, primarily in the Nordic region. The firm focuses on a diverse range of sectors, including technology, entertainment, health, marketing, education, cleantech, telecom, mobile, deep tech, and hardware interfacing software. Butterfly Ventures is known for its early-stage approach, often investing in companies that have yet to generate revenue, with approximately 80% of its portfolio companies falling into this category. Its active involvement in the early-stage investment landscape has established Butterfly Ventures as a prominent player in the region.

Karista is an early-stage venture capital firm created in 2001. We funded 90+ companies over the past two decades and support tomorrow’s game changers in the field of Health, Digital, Tech, and NewSpace. We have always worked to provide more than cash and partnered with entrepreneurs whom we share a common vision with.

Maverick Ventures Israel, established in 2013 and based in Tel Aviv, is a private equity firm that specializes in early-stage investments in Israeli technology startups. The firm connects high-value global investors with innovative entrepreneurs, aiming to support the growth of promising companies. Maverick Ventures Israel focuses primarily on the software sector, making investments typically ranging from 1 million to 3 million USD. The firm seeks out exceptional ideas and talented entrepreneurs, reflecting its commitment to fostering the success of the Israeli tech ecosystem.

Nestadio Capital SAS, formerly known as Fonds d’Investissement de Bretagne, S.A.S., is a venture capital and private equity firm specializing in direct and fund of funds investments. Within the fund of funds investments, the firm seeks to invest in private equity funds. Within the direct investments, the firm specializes in startup, leveraged buy-out and growth capital investments in expansion and mature stages. It invests through common shares, preference shares, convertible bonds and participative loans. The firm invests in unlisted small and medium-sized companies from all sectors focusing on the following sectors: information technology and communication, mainly in internet and mobile internet, high technology industry, software, social networking, interactive contents, electronics, cloud computing, e-services, energy transition and in industrial technologies. It also invests in logistics, food processing and agri-food industry, cosmetics, products, services and distribution, health and wellness, remote support, multimedia and fiber optics, clean tech, sustainable development, medical waste treatment, natural phytosanitary products, car sharing and electric cars. It does not invest in real estate, steel industry, coal mines and shipbuilding. It typically invests in companies based in the United States and Europe mainly in the French Northwest and West regions, with a particular focus in the following former French regions: Brittany, Pays de la Loire, Basse-Normandie, Haute-Normandie, Aquitaine, Poitou-Charentes, Centre and Ile-de-France. The firm takes minority and majority stake up to 50% and makes investments between €0.05 million ($0.065 million) and €2 million ($2.86 million), in companies with revenues up to €50 million ($69.01 million) and annual balance sheet up to €43 million ($49.41 million). The firm also seeks to co-invest and to take a seat in the Board of Directors or in the Executive Committee or in the Strategic Committee of its portfolio companies. It seeks to exit its investments after four to eight years. Nestadio Capital SAS was founded in 2005 and is based in Plouhinec, France with an additional office in Versailles, France.

Halogen Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, California, established in 2017. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage consumer technology startups that have a female founder. Halogen Ventures primarily targets pre-seed, seed, and series A funding rounds, supporting companies that are developing innovative technologies and products in the consumer sector. The firm is committed to providing hands-on support to its portfolio companies throughout their growth journey, assisting founders in building networks, gaining brand exposure, hiring talent, securing follow-on funding, and navigating paths to acquisition or initial public offerings.

Bpifrance Financement S.A. is a French financial institution that provides a range of financing solutions and support services aimed at fostering the growth of startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and mid-cap companies. It offers various financial products, including medium to long-term loans, export insurance, and leasing options for both tangible and intangible assets. Additionally, Bpifrance supports companies through consulting services, guarantees for bank financing, and training for executives. The organization also engages in direct investments and manages funds aimed at enhancing the financial landscape for businesses at different stages of their development. Established in 1980 and based in Maisons-Alfort, France, Bpifrance was formerly known as OSEO S.A. and rebranded in July 2013. It operates as a subsidiary of Bpifrance SA, reinforcing its commitment to bolstering the French economy through diversified financial solutions.

EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG is one of Germany's largest energy supply companies, with a significant presence in Europe. Established over a century ago, the company has evolved from providing electricity to playing a vital role in the energy sector, serving approximately 5.5 million customers with electricity, gas, water, and energy-related services. With a workforce of around 21,000 employees, EnBW operates across all stages of the energy supply chain, emphasizing a commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company also invests in startups through its corporate venture capital initiative, supporting the development of new solutions for a sustainable future. EnBW International Finance B.V., a subsidiary based in Amsterdam, focuses on financing activities, issuing various securities to support the parent company's financial strategies.

SG Hiscock and Company provides exceptional investment strategies, service, and unrivaled insights to their clients. They specialize in high conviction, actively managed strategies across australian equities and property securities. They also provide a comprehensive discretionary portfolio management service that allows investors to tailor an investment portfolio to their individual needs. They offer quality investment solutions to institutions, financial advisers, and high net worth investors.

New Alliance Capital is a venture capital and private equity firm founded in 2008 and headquartered in Shanghai, China. The firm specializes in early-stage, growth-stage, and pre-IPO investments across a diverse range of sectors, including high-end manufacturing, technology, advanced agriculture, consumer goods, information, media, energy, recycling, environmental protection, and modern services. New Alliance typically invests amounts ranging from approximately $4.71 million to $31.41 million. In addition to its investments in China, the firm also focuses on private equity opportunities in the United States, particularly in the technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT), cultural media, healthcare, and energy sectors.

Boston University, founded in 1839, is a private, non-profit research university located in the United States. It offers a diverse array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. The institution is dedicated to accessibility in higher education and the generation of new knowledge aimed at benefiting society. Boston University emphasizes the importance of diversity and excellence, engaging dynamically with both the local community and the global landscape. Its faculty continuously innovates in education and research to adapt to the needs of students and a changing world. Additionally, the Boston University Technology Development Fund operates as a venture capital firm to support the university's mission of advancing knowledge and innovation.

Grosvenor Capital Management Customized Fund Investment Group is an investment firm specializing in direct and fund of fund investments. It seeks to invest in primary fund investments, secondary fund investments, and co-investments across the private equity, infrastructure, and real estate sub-asset classes. For direct investments, it prefers to invest in seed/start-up, early venture, mid venture, late venture, middle market, growth capital, recapitalization, mature, and PIPES transactions. For fund of funds investments, the firm seeks to invest in venture capital and private equity funds including buyout, mezzanine, real estate, secondary and distressed debt funds. The firm’s areas of focus include buyouts, venture capital, growth equity, regionally-focused investments, small and emerging managers, emerging domestic managers, and co-investments. The firm invests in energy, materials, environmental and facilities services, commercial security and safety services, security and alarm systems, residential security and personal safety services, media, consumer staples, biotechnology, life sciences tools and services, computer components, semiconductors, telecommunication services, waste water treatment, water purification, alternative energy resources, and electric power by solar energy sectors. It invests in United Arab Emirates, Europe, Michigan, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. The firm makes equity investment between $2 million and $15 million in companies with minimum sales value of $20 million and Enterprise value of upto $200 million. It focuses on creation of private equity investment programs for clients which includes institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals, families, financial institutions, and advisors across the United States. The firm was formerly known as Credit Suisse Customized Fund Investment Group. Grosvenor Capital Management Customized Fund Investment Group was founded in 1999 and is based in Chicago, Illinois with additional offices in the Birmingham, Michigan; London, United Kingdom; Hong Kong, Hong Kong; and Singapore, Singapore. As of January 2, 2014, Grosvenor Capital Management Customized Fund Investment Group operates as a subsidiary of Grosvenor Capital Management L.P.

CLI Ventures is a global venture capital and private equity investment firm founded in 2010 and based in Mountain View, California. The firm focuses on supporting exceptional entrepreneurs in building innovative healthcare and data analytics companies. With $1 billion under management, CLI Ventures invests across various stages of company development, particularly in the areas of diagnostics, therapeutics, and data applications. The firm operates offices in major cities including Palo Alto, New York, Boston, San Diego, Los Angeles, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Wuhan. CLI Ventures has established a robust team with extensive investment, operational, and scientific expertise, enabling a proactive approach to company development. It has been instrumental in forming over 200 portfolio companies that have contributed to advancements in human health, including products approved in the U.S. and China. The firm has also pioneered successful investment strategies, such as U.S.-China cross-border licensing, and is actively collaborating with health ministries and local governments in China to foster new opportunities.

OCA Ventures is a Chicago-based venture capital firm established in 1999, specializing in early-stage investments, including Seed, Series A, and Series B funding rounds. The firm focuses on equity investments in companies with significant growth potential, primarily within the technology and high-scalability services sectors. OCA Ventures has a diverse investment portfolio that spans various industries, with a particular emphasis on technology, financial services, education, and healthcare technology. Currently investing from its fourth fund, OCA Ventures is dedicated to supporting innovative companies across the United States.

Trimountain Partners, LLP is a private equity firm, specializing in Growth equity, management buyouts, and growth buyouts. The firm typically invest in middle market businesses. It seeks to invest in consumer facing and business service companies particularly in Consumer packaged goods, restaurants, sports and fitness, for-profit education, food, personal care, facility management, travel, home furnishings. The firm seeks to invest in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada. The firm seeks to invest in the broader consumer, education and business services sectors. The flexibility to take either majority or active minority stakes or to invest over a longer term investment horizon. The firm typically invests between £5 million ($6.54 million) and £50 million ($65.40 million) into companies. Trimountain Partners is based in Boston, Massachusetts with an additional office in London, United Kingdom.

Demeter Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Paris, France, specializing in investments that support the ecological transition. Founded in 2005, the firm focuses on seed, start-up, early-stage, growth, and infrastructure capital, investing between €0.5 million and €30 million in companies at various stages of development, including innovative startups and high-growth small to medium enterprises. Demeter primarily targets sectors such as eco-industries, green technology, renewable energy, and environmental services, with particular interest in energy efficiency and waste treatment. The firm predominantly operates in Europe, especially in France, but also invests in North America and other regions. Demeter Partners manages multiple private equity funds and prefers to take minority stakes, often seeking a board seat in its portfolio companies to assist in their development. In 2016, Demeter Partners merged with Emertec Gestion, enhancing its position as a leading player in the energy transition and environmental sectors.

Scotiabank, founded in 1832 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, is a leading financial institution that provides a comprehensive range of banking products and services. The bank serves approximately 21 million customers across more than 55 countries, offering personal, commercial, corporate, and investment banking solutions. Its services include wealth management, corporate lending, equity underwriting, and advisory services for mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, Scotiabank has a private equity arm that focuses on middle-market investments, specializing in sectors such as healthcare, technology, and consumer products. The firm typically invests between $5 million and $25 million in companies, seeking both minority and majority ownership. With a commitment to understanding customer needs and managing risk, Scotiabank has established itself as a global financial services leader, supported by a workforce of over 86,000 employees dedicated to helping clients thrive.

The Westly Group is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, specializing in clean technology investments. The firm targets seed, early, and mid-stage start-ups across sectors such as energy, transportation, water, and smart buildings. By leveraging extensive operating experience in both the private and public sectors, The Westly Group aims to support innovative companies in their quest for sustainable solutions. Its investment strategy encompasses various funds, including the Westly Capital Partners Fund and the Westly Seed Fund, which focus on business products and services, energy, and information technology. Through these initiatives, The Westly Group seeks to foster the growth of companies that contribute to a sustainable future.

HPS Investment Partners is a global investment firm established in 2007, specializing in non-investment grade credit. Headquartered in New York, the firm operates with a team of 93 investment professionals and has over 200 employees across ten offices worldwide. Initially formed as a unit of Highbridge Capital Management, a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan Asset Management, HPS was previously known as Highbridge Principal Strategies, LLC. In March 2016, HPS became an independent entity when its principals acquired the firm from J.P. Morgan, which retained the hedge fund strategies. As of mid-2016, HPS managed approximately $30 billion in assets. The firm also operates specialized funds, such as the European Liquid Loan Opportunities Master Fund, which focuses on direct lending opportunities in Europe.

Signet is a global investment that embodies creativity and forward-thinking to achieve long-term success. With a diverse portfolio of operating companies, the company continually seeks new opportunities in diversified manufacturing, IT, health and wellness, energy, and emerging technologies. Founded by Anthony Manna in 1995, Signet is headquartered in Akron, Ohio.

henQ is a venture capital firm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 2004. The firm specializes in investing in European B2B software startups at the pre-seed, seed, and series A stages. Over the past 15 years, henQ has built a strong portfolio, having invested in notable companies such as Mendix, SEOshop, Mews, and ZIVVER. The firm aims to elevate local startups to an international level, focusing on fostering growth in the European technology landscape.

Vitruvian Partners LLP is an independent private equity firm based in London, specializing in management buyouts, growth buyouts, and growth capital investments in middle-market companies. Established in 2006, the firm invests across a range of sectors, with a preference for life sciences, technology, media, healthcare, and consumer services, among others. Vitruvian Partners targets high-growth opportunities, particularly in "Dynamic Situations," where significant strategic value can be realized through changes in business models or competitive advantages. The firm typically invests between €15 million and €250 million in companies with enterprise values from €75 million to over €1 billion, seeking majority ownership and board representation in its portfolio. With additional offices in locations such as Munich, Stockholm, and San Francisco, Vitruvian Partners operates across various regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia.

InnovationQuarter is the regional development agency for the Dutch province of South Holland. InnovationQuarter funds innovative and fast growing companies, assists foreign companies to settle in South Holland and organizes cooperation between innovative entrepreneurs, knowledge institutes and government. InnovationQuarter Capital provides all types of financing including equity investments, subordinated and convertible loans for seed, early stage and growth companies.

L Catterton is a private equity firm established in 1989 and headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. The firm focuses on providing capital for acquisitions, management buyouts, recapitalizations, and turnarounds, while also supporting ongoing growth and development of companies. L Catterton primarily targets investments in the consumer sector, including food and beverage, retail, restaurants, consumer products and services, and media and marketing services. The firm emerged in 2016 from the merger of Catterton Partners and L Capital Management, specializing in buyout investments in mid-market consumer businesses throughout North America and Europe. L Catterton manages several growth and buyout funds that invest in a range of sectors and geographies, including a focus on impact investments related to education, health, waste, and climate. It typically invests between USD 10 million to USD 500 million, depending on the fund and the specific opportunity.

SoftBank Group Corp. is a multinational telecommunications and internet corporation based in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1981, it provides a wide range of services including mobile and fixed-line communications, broadband, and digital television. The company operates through several segments, including the SoftBank Vision Fund, which focuses on investing in technology sectors such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and fintech. Additionally, SoftBank manufactures and distributes mobile devices and offers services in e-commerce, internet advertising, and IT solutions. The firm also engages in renewable energy by generating and supplying electricity. Beyond telecommunications, SoftBank has interests in various sectors, including media, professional sports, and fashion through platforms like ZOZOTOWN. With a global presence, SoftBank actively invests in growth-stage companies, aiming to foster innovation and technological advancement across diverse industries.

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

Second Century Ventures (SCV) is a venture capital fund focused on promoting innovation in the real estate industry and helping to enable the entrepreneurial spirit of real estate thrive. SCV has been fully capitalized by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR). With over 1.4 million members, NAR is the largest trade association in the country. NAR can provide immediate strategic value to SCV portfolio companies by allowing them access to the vast resources of a 300-person organization with expertise, influence and power that comes only by being ingrained in an industry for over 100 years.

Enterprise Ireland is a government agency established in 1998, dedicated to fostering the growth and funding of indigenous businesses in Ireland. Its primary mission is to support the development of world-class companies that can compete effectively in global markets, thereby enhancing national and regional prosperity. Enterprise Ireland manages a substantial Equity Fund, which includes over 2,500 investments, with a significant focus on technology, followed by life sciences and general sectors. The agency's portfolio managers conduct more than 350 investments each year across various stages, from pre-seed to series E. In addition to its Equity Fund, Enterprise Ireland participates in a Fund of Funds program and engages in numerous co-investments with both global and domestic venture capital and private equity funds. The agency is proactive in seeking partnerships with new funds to continue its mission of supporting Irish enterprises.

Mucker B is a venture capital fund managed by Mucker Capital, which is based in Santa Monica, California. The firm focuses on making pre-seed and seed-stage investments, primarily in technology companies throughout the United States and Canada. Mucker Capital specializes in early-stage ventures, targeting sectors such as Internet software, services, media, enterprise solutions, fintech, B2B, and consumer products. The firm typically invests between $0.25 million and $1 million per deal and maintains a preference for opportunities within Los Angeles and the broader Southern California region. Mucker Capital also operates an accelerator program that can last from three to twenty-four months, providing financial backing and support in exchange for equity stakes ranging from 7% to 12%.

Liquid 2 Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in seed-stage investments, targeting technology startups across various sectors, including communications, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and more. With a focus on pre-seed and seed-stage companies, Liquid 2 Ventures aims to support early-stage entrepreneurs in the United States as they develop innovative solutions and grow their businesses. The firm was established by Joe Montana, Mike Miller, and Michael Ma, bringing together their expertise to foster technological advancements and drive economic growth in the tech industry.

Insight Partners is a global private equity and venture capital firm established in 1995, specializing in growth-stage investments in the software, internet, and data services sectors. Headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in London, Tel Aviv, and Palo Alto, the firm manages over $75 billion in assets and has invested in more than 750 companies worldwide. Insight Partners focuses on partnering with high-growth technology and software companies that are driving significant change in their industries. The firm aims to support visionary executives by providing practical, hands-on expertise throughout their growth journey, from initial investment to public offering. With a strong commitment to fostering a culture of growth and opportunity, Insight Partners has seen over 55 portfolio companies achieve IPO status.

Fontinalis Partners, LLC is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2009, with offices in Detroit and Boston. The firm specializes in stage-agnostic investments ranging from seed stage to pre-IPO, focusing on technology companies within the next-generation mobility, transportation, software and services, and communications equipment sectors. Its investment strategy emphasizes mobility solutions, including connected vehicles, data analytics, intelligent infrastructure, and new mobility models such as car sharing and smart logistics. Additionally, Fontinalis invests in consumer and enterprise technology, particularly in software-as-a-service, big data, mobile, and cloud-based solutions. The firm typically invests between $3 million and $10 million in early-stage startups, with smaller amounts for seed investments and larger sums for select later-stage opportunities. Fontinalis aims to partner strategically across the entire mobility ecosystem, promoting innovation across various transportation modes.

Elevate Ventures nurtures and develops emerging and existing high-potential businesses into high-performing, Indiana-based companies. They accomplish this by providing rigorous business analysis and robust advisory serivces that connect companies with the resources they need to succeed long-term. As a not-for-profit organization, they are able to offer unbiased, in-depth perspective and recommendations. Emerging, high-potential businesses Elevate Ventures seeks out business endeavors that identify a need in the marketplace and are well-positioned to successfully transition from research to product development to market. High-performing, Indiana-based Companies These companies grow local economies and employment throughout Indiana, in addition to attracting and retaining top-level talent for the Hoosier state. Rigorous business analysis Comprehensive due diligence is critical to determining the long-term financial viability of these companies. Robust advisory services Elevate Ventures provides more than just capital, they partner with entrepreneurs, investors and other local and state organizations to ensure the best return on investment. Resources to succeed long-term In addition to financial resources, Elevate addressees other market barriers, which may include management, business development, talent identification and retention, and specific technology development challenges. They don't just write a check and walk away - they help sustain business success and growth over time. Unbiased, in-depth perspective and recommendations With a seasoned staff and a host of proven outside partners, they provide objectivity and insights that are among the best in their profession.

Takara Capital is a venture capital firm based in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, founded in 2015. The firm specializes in investing in startups and disruptive technologies, primarily within the B2B sector, focusing on areas such as Fintech, social media, and cybersecurity. Takara Capital aims to make equity investments ranging from EUR 0.2 million to EUR 1 million in companies with sales between EUR 1 million and EUR 5 million. The firm maintains a global investment strategy and has a strong connection to the French startup ecosystem, engaging closely with incubators and startup competitions.

Gaorong Capital is a Beijing-based investment firm founded in 2013, specializing in early-stage investments primarily within the technology sector in the Asia-Pacific region. The firm targets various industries, including telecommunications, media, life sciences, cosmetics, and technology. Gaorong Capital manages multiple funds, such as the Gaorong RMB Fund I, which focuses on seed-stage startups and those preparing for initial public offerings on the Chinese A-share market. The investment firm is backed by a diverse group of prominent investors, including sovereign wealth funds, university endowments, family foundations, pension funds, and successful entrepreneurs from major companies like Tencent, Alibaba, Baidu, JD, and Xiaomi. This network provides Gaorong Capital with valuable industry resources, entrepreneurial expertise, and global insights, enhancing its capacity to support emerging ventures in the region.

Almi Invest is a Swedish venture capital firm established in 2009, focusing on investing in promising start-ups with scalable business models and committed entrepreneurs. The firm operates through seven regionally based funds, each managed by experienced local investment professionals. With a total capital of SEK 1 billion, Almi Invest typically makes initial investments ranging from SEK 2 to 4 million, with the potential to extend up to SEK 10 million during the investment's lifecycle. The firm emphasizes collaboration by syndicating investments with other venture capitalists or angel investors, allowing it to acquire a maximum of 50 percent of shares in any given funding round. Almi Invest sources its capital from European Union structural funds and regional investors, with half of its funding derived from each. The firm's structure as an Evergreen Fund allows it to reinvest generated returns, contributing to its ongoing investment capacity. Additionally, the Almi Invest GreenTech Fund targets early-stage investments in clean tech, climate tech, and life sciences, aiming for a diverse portfolio through at least 50 investments.

Collaborative V is an early-stage venture capital fund managed by Collaborative Fund, which was founded in New York in 2010. The fund focuses on investing in technology and media within creative fields, emphasizing two key themes: the growing significance of values in consumer and employment choices, and the transition from a hyper-consumption economy to one based on collaborative consumption. These themes highlight opportunities for new technologies, products, and services that can reshape business practices and enhance everyday life. Collaborative V seeks to be a primary source of capital and strategic support for creative entrepreneurs aiming to make a positive impact in the world. Its investors include notable figures from various industries, underscoring the fund's commitment to fostering innovation and creativity.

Startupbootcamp is a global network of industry-focused startup accelerators founded in 2010, headquartered in London with additional locations in cities such as Amsterdam, Berlin, and Miami. The organization specializes in providing mentorship and investment to early-stage startups across various sectors, including digital health, fintech, smart transportation, food technology, and more. Each accelerator program lasts three months and offers startups funding, office space, and access to a network of over 400 investors and industry experts. By focusing on specific industries, Startupbootcamp connects startups with relevant partners and resources to facilitate growth and innovation. The organization has launched more than 20 programs worldwide, enabling selected startups to refine their business models and secure funding opportunities while benefiting from tailored support and guidance throughout the acceleration process.

Statkraft Ventures is a European venture capital firm providing early stage and growth financing to companies. Statkraft Ventures is a trustful long-term partner for founders by providing venture capital and expertise. The company is backed by the Statkraft Group, Europe’s largest generator of renewable energy. Statkraft Ventures is happy to help you leverage Statkraft's network and resources.

AccessTurkey Fund LLC is a subsidiary of AccessTurkey Capital Group, an investment holding company based in Istanbul, Turkey. The fund focuses on private equity and venture capital investments, particularly in growth equity, recapitalizations, and leveraged buy-outs of closely-held middle-market companies. AccessTurkey Fund LLC targets businesses with revenues between $25 million and $400 million and operating income exceeding $2 million, primarily in the Republic of Turkey. The firm invests in owner-operated businesses, family-owned companies in transition, and public entities seeking privatization, often pursuing control-oriented investments in partnership with management and existing owners. Founded in 2005, AccessTurkey Fund LLC aims to actively participate in its portfolio companies by acquiring board seats and may consider co-investment opportunities in larger transactions.

Enhanced Capital Partners, founded in 1999 and headquartered in New York, is a national investment firm that specializes in equity and debt investments in small and mid-sized companies across the United States. With over $400 million under management, the firm employs a flexible investment strategy aimed at promoting the growth and expansion of businesses. Enhanced Capital focuses on various sectors, including healthcare technology and technology, media, and telecommunications. As a subsidiary of P10 Holdings, it seeks to maximize the growth potential of companies poised for rapid development through its practical investment approach.