Antler is a global venture capital firm based in Singapore that backs early-stage technology companies. It runs incubation programs and provides a global community of co-founders, access to talent, expert advisors, expansion support, and capital to help startups grow. The firm targets a broad range of sectors, including healthcare, finance, software, energy, consumer and B2B technologies, and operates through regional programs across Europe, the United States, the United Kingdom, Southeast Asia, India, Africa, and beyond.

Citigroup is a diversified financial services company providing a broad range of financial products and services to consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions worldwide. It operates through two main segments: Global Consumer Banking, which includes retail banking, Citi-branded cards, and consumer finance, and Institutional Clients Group, which covers wholesale banking, investment banking, fixed income and equity sales and trading, foreign exchange, prime brokerage, research, corporate lending, cash management, trade finance, and securities services. The company maintains a global footprint across regions including Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North and Latin America, and emphasizes sustainability and social responsibility initiatives.

West is a venture studio based in San Francisco, California, established in 2011. Specializing in designing, building, and launching purpose-driven brands, West enables companies to define and defend their market opportunity with a brand that resonates with consumers. Through their brand studio, they work with startups to deliver results for a combination of fees and equity, while their venture fund selectively invests in their studio clients.

Proxy Ventures is a London-based venture capital firm founded in 2013 that backs early-stage startups in the United States and Europe, distinguishing itself through an in-house design studio that rebrands the portfolio companies it invests in and operates as a private company built by entrepreneurs investing their own funds, described as not being a traditional venture fund.

Public Media Solution focuses on delivering scalable, high-performance public relations, mobile and web applications, software solutions, blockchain, and SPN services to diverse industries in Pune, Maharashtra and worldwide. The company creates, manages, and supports software products, social networks, marketplaces, real‑time business analytics, eCommerce portals, composite sync, and associations. Its services offer high adaptability, visibility, and personalized training to achieve effective outcomes.

Mizuho Capital is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm affiliated with Mizuho Bank, Japan’s second-largest bank by assets. It manages about ¥49.6 billion and focuses on information technology and biotechnology investments, while also backing internet-related services, healthcare, medical, manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors. The firm traces its origins to a 2002 merger of Fujigin Capital, Tokyo Venture Capital and IBJ Investment, and its predecessors were subsidiaries of Fuji Bank, Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank and the Industrial Bank of Japan. It is regarded as one of Japan’s leading venture capital firms, with more than 600 Mizuho companies having gone public.

Bossa Invest is a venture capital firm based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2011, that manages investment portfolios and provides asset management services to clients across sectors, with a focus on software as a service companies, and analyzes market trends to inform its investment decisions while operating in finance, technology, and real estate.

Ripple Ventures is a venture capital and private equity firm that backs early-stage technology companies in North America. The firm concentrates on pre-seed and seed investments in software-enabled businesses, with emphasis on enterprise software, B2B SaaS, creator tools, and developer tools for Web 2.0 and Web3. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Ripple Ventures pursues opportunities across the United States and Canada, supporting entrepreneurs to scale their solutions and address complex industry problems with scalable software.

Garage Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Waterloo, Canada, founded in 2013 and focused on investing in Canadian companies.

East Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 and based in Singapore, investing in technology startups across Southeast Asia, including Singapore and Indonesia. It provides early-stage investments and, as described by sources, supports a multi-stage approach from seed to growth across sectors such as e-commerce, software, fintech, health tech, edtech, crypto, logistics, and AI. The firm has backed notable Southeast Asian tech companies, illustrating an active role in developing the regional startup ecosystem and supporting portfolio companies through growth in dynamic markets.

Iron Wolf Capital is a venture capital firm headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania, founded in 2018. It is an EU-based seed and early-stage investor with a global outlook, focusing on information technology, fintech, marketplaces, IoT, SaaS, artificial intelligence, machine learning and other deep-tech sectors, particularly in the Baltic region while maintaining international reach. The firm blends entrepreneurial and financial experience to support building international businesses, leveraging networks in the Baltics and London. It seeks ESG-aligned investments.

Founded in 2017, Coinvest Capital is a venture capital firm based in Vilnius, Lithuania. It invests in startups and companies across various stages and sectors, with a current focus on DefenceTech, DeepTech, BigData, SaaS, ClimateTech, Life Sciences, Biotech, MedTech, Impact Investing, and supporting women founders.

Canaan Partners is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm founded in 1987 that operates globally with offices in Israel and India. It focuses on early-stage investments in technology and healthcare, including software, fintech, enterprise/cloud, marketplaces, digital health, biopharma, and medtech, and it has a history of backing startups that achieve exits.

Founder Collective is a seed- and early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2009 by entrepreneurs who have built and exited technology companies. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an office in New York, the firm makes early investments across the United States and globally. It is industry-agnostic but prefers ventures with an information technology component, including software and TMT-enabled businesses. The firm focuses on supporting founders at the seed and early stages, drawing on the experience of its partners who have firsthand startup experience.

Gumi Ventures is a venture capital firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2012 and owned by Gumi, it invests in Asian start-ups and early-stage companies to help them grow internationally, with typical allocations of ¥10 million to ¥30 million per portfolio company. The firm also supports entrepreneurs pursuing smartphone-related innovations, aiming to build a global company that represents Japan’s technological future.

Archangel Ventures is a Melbourne-based venture capital firm that backs early-stage Australian technology startups, with a focus on information technology and software as a service. It partners with technology founders to build scalable, high-growth companies within Australia, offering capital and strategic guidance to help startups commercialize innovations and expand in the Australian market.

Founded in 2010, New Media Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in seed and early-stage funding for media and tech startups focused on progressive political change. It invests in areas such as mobile/software development, advocacy platforms, online organizing, civic engagement tools, elections systems, and new media content.

Gold House Ventures is a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm established in 2017 that invests in startups led by Asian Pacific founders and co-founders, supporting diverse entrepreneurship by providing capital and resources. The firm targets a broad range of sectors including technology, software, financial services, consumer, and related industries.

Nissay Capital is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm founded in 1991 that provides funding across seed, start-up, growth, middle, and later-stage investments, focusing on information technology, manufacturing, medical, distribution, and retail sectors.

Playfair Capital is a London-based venture capital firm specializing in pre-seed technology investments. It is a sector-agnostic, generalist investor operating across the UK and Europe, employing a contrarian, high-conviction, low-volume approach that typically makes around six to eight investments per year and provides ongoing support to portfolio companies post-investment. Founded in 2013, the firm has backed more than 70 companies, including Thought Machine, Andela, Mapillary, Recycleye and Omnipresent, across multiple funds.

WI Harper Group is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm with a China-focused footprint, including offices in Beijing and Taipei. Founded in 1993, it invests in startup companies across the United States, Greater China, and the Asia Pacific in sectors such as healthcare, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, robotics, fintech, sustainability, and new media. The firm targets early and expansion-stage opportunities, supporting companies from seed to later rounds and helping bridge U.S. and Greater China markets through cross-border expertise.

Established in 2015 and headquartered in Istanbul, Boğaziçi Ventures is a prominent investment firm specializing in the technology sector. With a track record of over a hundred investments across diverse verticals and geographies, they actively support their portfolio companies through mentorship and knowledge transfer, fostering international success.

Based in Paris, A Plus Finance is an independent investment firm specializing in venture capital and the management of funds dedicated to innovation. It focuses on information technology, environment and e-business in France, and also pursues opportunities in real estate and private equity. The team combines financiers and entrepreneurs, providing practical management insight and a long-term development perspective for portfolio companies. The firm manages about €220 million in assets and typically invests between €1 million and €4 million per project, reflecting a goal of supporting growth-stage and promising early-stage ventures in the French market.

Ignition Point Venture Partners, established in 2021, is a corporate venture capital arm based in Tokyo, Japan. The firm focuses on investing in technology and social impact sectors.

Twelve Below is a New York-based venture capital firm founded in 2021 that invests in software-enabled technology companies and is registered as an investment adviser.

SparkLabs Group is a venture capital firm and global accelerator network based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2013. It funds and mentors early-stage startups through its own investments and accelerator programs, aiming to help entrepreneurs develop, grow, and scale internationally. The group operates a global ecosystem that supports startups across multiple continents, providing mentorship, networking, and access to resources to navigate global markets.

Higher Ground Labs is an accelerator and venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2017, it supports seed-stage software startups focused on progressive political technology and related civic tools. The firm provides capital, mentorship, programming, and hands-on assistance to individuals and early-stage companies aiming to win campaigns and advance civic tech. Its investment scope includes cybersecurity, data analytics, fintech, and the future of work, with a focus on tech-enabled sectors and software that powers political campaigns. Higher Ground Labs combines funding with structured programs to help founders scale, leveraging a network of partners to accelerate growth and impact in the United States.

DB1 Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Deutsche Börse Group, based in Frankfurt, Germany. It invests in early-stage to growth-stage fintech and technology companies, seeking to be a strategic partner of choice for ventures aligned with Deutsche Börse Group's strategy, with the aim of generating attractive returns and adding strategic value to both portfolio companies and Deutsche Börse Group's growth plans.

Leader Ventures is a private investment firm that provides debt and equity financing to venture-backed private companies across information technology, life sciences, and clean tech. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with offices in Palo Alto and San Francisco, it invests primarily in the United States and supports early to late-stage companies through venture loans and equity investments tailored to development stage. The firm finances equipment or assets and growth capital for companies that lack assets or cash flow to obtain traditional debt financing, drawing on experience in lending, investing, and building startups.

Big Basin Partners is a venture capital firm based in Sammamish, Washington, focusing on early-stage technology investments across sectors including computer hardware, cybersecurity, the Internet of Things, semiconductors, internet software services, application software, medical devices, healthcare, alternative energy, and education. The firm works with entrepreneurs who have not yet raised traditional venture capital funds, helping them identify viable initial target markets and supporting early product and market validation to accelerate growth.

Sunsino Venture Group is a Taipei-based venture capital firm established in the early 1990s that invests in healthcare, technology and software companies. It has backed more than 200 companies in Taiwan and the United States, and reports assets under management of about US$150 million.

Asahi Media Lab Ventures serves as the corporate venture capital arm of the Asahi Media Group, a leading media conglomerate with operations in Tokyo and Silicon Valley. It invests in early-stage technology startups that are changing digital media, entertainment, and everyday life.

Dogan is a professional investment group based in Fukuoka, Japan, providing corporate investment and advisory services to revitalize the local economy. It engages in venture capital and growth equity, including seed-stage investments and growth capital, across B2B, B2C, healthcare, and technology sectors. The group operates through entities such as Dogan Beta and Dogan Advisors, funding innovative startups and growth-stage companies to strengthen regional markets in Kyushu.

NOW Japan is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2017, focused on impact investments and technology sectors.

Bonsai Partners is a venture capital firm based in Madrid, Spain. It invests in European technology startups, pursuing both primary and secondary opportunities across pre-series A to series C rounds.

Swanlaab Venture Factory is a Madrid-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage and expansion-stage technology companies, primarily in Spain but with international reach. It targets B2B software, cloud, cybersecurity, information technology, internet, hardware, and telecom sectors, and favors companies with scalable business models ready to scale globally. The firm typically commits equity ranging from €1 million to €5 million and supports follow-on rounds, often taking a minority stake for a 4- to 6-year investment horizon. It combines financial backing with operational resources, including market acceleration, technology, operations, administration, talent development and networking, to help entrepreneurs manage risk and accelerate growth. The organization emphasizes helping Spanish ventures reach multiple international markets—3 to 4 within 18 to 24 months—through its international teams and network. Its Madrid base is complemented by a presence in Tel Aviv, reflecting a cross-border approach designed to support internationalization and scalable expansion for portfolio companies.

Pinama Investment is an investment club based in Madrid, Spain, comprising entrepreneurs committed to investing in projects that offer returns beyond mere financial gain. This angel group focuses on supporting innovative ventures and fostering entrepreneurial initiatives, emphasizing the importance of social impact and long-term sustainability in their investment strategies. By leveraging the collective expertise and resources of its members, Pinama aims to contribute to the growth of promising projects while promoting a collaborative approach to investment.

MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE Venture Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in Japanese and global startups aiming for IPO. It focuses on companies in fintech, SaaS, healthcare, artificial intelligence, e‑commerce, foodtech, and environmental technology.

Portfolio Ventures is a London-based angel investment group founded in 2014 by Will Martin and Will Brooks. It focuses on finance technology, insurance technology, software as a service, and enterprise software, and supports high-quality UK startups that have early traction and are ready to scale by providing access to a network of sophisticated private and professional investors. The firm has been involved in raising funding for more than 120 early-stage companies.

Firstminute Capital is a London-based venture capital firm that backs early-stage technology companies across Europe, the United States, and Israel. Founded in 2017 by Brent Hoberman and Spencer Crawley, the firm focuses on fintech, health tech, SaaS, climate tech, blockchain, and consumer marketplaces, providing capital and strategic support to help founders scale their businesses.

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, making seed and Series A investments. Typical checks range from 50,000 to 5,000,000 dollars. The firm supports early-stage companies across sectors such as e-commerce, fintech, ad tech, mobile, and software-as-a-service, seeking opportunities with high growth potential in the United States and internationally. Its portfolio includes a mix of consumer brands and marketplace platforms, reflecting an emphasis on business models that connect buyers and sellers or enable direct consumer experiences. FJ Labs aims to back entrepreneurs building scalable, disruptively positioned products and services, often partnering with founders early in their development to help accelerate growth.

Flying Fox Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Melbourne, Australia. Established in 2021, it invests across industries and focuses on pre-seed and seed opportunities in Australia and New Zealand, supporting a diverse range of startups at the initial stages of development.

1in100 Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Sydney, Australia, founded in 2023. It targets pre-seed and seed-stage startups.

OIF Ventures is an Australian venture capital firm founded in 2016 and based in Double Bay, Sydney. It backs early-stage companies developing innovative, high-growth technologies across sectors such as B2B SaaS, fintech, marketplaces, software and hardware, cybersecurity, construction tech, and Web3, including D2C digital-first cremation business sectors. The firm emphasizes supporting technology founders with purpose-driven missions to create value for customers, markets, and communities, and it seeks to help portfolio companies scale through strategic guidance and disciplined execution. OIF Ventures positions itself as a partner to founders, aiming to accelerate growth and generate meaningful impact in Australia and beyond.

UB Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2018, it seeks to invest in B2B, hardware-enabled, product-led, marketplace, metaverse, software as a service, digital media, and Internet of Things sectors.

Everywhere Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm founded in 2017. It operates as a community-powered, early-stage investor that combines capital, mentorship, and operational experience from founders and operators across ten micro funds. The firm funds pre-seed startups globally, with emphasis on purpose-driven teams in the money, health, and work verticals, and typically participates in the first financing round. Its limited partners include more than 500 founders and operators who provide hands-on guidance and contribute to the fund's capital. The model centers on founders helping founders, aiming to accelerate the next generation of entrepreneurs through a collaborative platform rather than a traditional fund structure.

Itochu is a leading Japanese general trading company established in 1858 by Chubei Itoh. As a sogo shosha, it conducts domestic and international trading across sectors including textiles, machinery, chemicals, metals, energy, food, and general merchandise, and engages in related services such as insurance, finance, construction, real estate, and warehousing. The group maintains a broad global footprint with offices in more than 80 countries and operates across investment and business ventures to support its trading activities. Through its information technology and other business units, Itochu also sponsors strategic ventures and partnerships, leveraging its extensive network to create value across industries. The company emphasizes diversified operations, long-term relationships with suppliers and customers, and growth across traditional trade, consumer products, and energy-related sectors.

Mitsubishi UFJ Capital is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm established in 1974 with additional offices in Osaka and Nagoya. It focuses on seed, development stage, and startup investments across healthcare, life sciences, biotechnology, information technology, electronics, artificial intelligence, fintech, SaaS, and other high-technology sectors, with an emphasis on the Japanese market and relevance to Japan. The firm also engages in investment syndication for Japanese opportunities.

DBJ Capital is the corporate venture capital arm of the Development Bank of Japan, based in Tokyo. Established in 2010 from the integration of two DBJ venture firms, it mobilizes the DBJ Group to provide growth equity and financing solutions for technology-driven firms, spanning information technology services, biotechnology, healthcare, frontier technologies, and other industrial sectors. It invests in venture firms and startups that use new technologies and business models to compete globally, while offering hands-on value enhancement to help commercialize intellectual property and technologies developed by companies, research labs, and universities. Through its activity, DBJ Capital supports Japan's economic revival by fostering growth and helping innovative firms establish a market presence.

Toba Capital is a venture capital investment firm based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2012. It focuses on technology-related investments across information technology, software as a service, infrastructure, business applications, internet infrastructure, and climate technology sectors, seeking to support early- to growth-stage companies with strong technology capabilities. The firm operates as a registered investment adviser and aims to help technology companies scale by providing strategic guidance and capital.