GlobalLink1 Capital is a private equity investment firm based in Phoenix, Arizona, founded in 2015, that engages in long-term investments across asset classes including private equity, venture capital, strategic financing, and private REITs, as well as lending and leveraged investments, and provides real estate financing for commercial and residential properties.

Desjardins Group is a cooperative financial group based in Montreal, Canada. It provides a broad range of financial services to individuals and businesses, including consumer banking, mortgages, lending, deposit products, insurance, and wealth management. For business clients, it offers financing, cash management, trade finance, payroll and HR support, and advisory services. The group also operates through affiliated investment and capital markets entities, delivering asset management, venture capital, securities brokerage, and corporate financing services. Desjardins supports regional development and cooperative networks across Quebec and beyond, with a focus on sustainable growth and social responsibility. Its ecosystem includes Desjardins Capital, Desjardins Securities, and Desjardins Asset Management among others, enabling capital formation, investment management, and financial services across multiple sectors, from small- and medium-sized enterprises to large institutions. The company combines cooperative principles with diversified financial offerings to serve individuals, businesses, and communities.

Primary Venture Partners is a seed and early-stage venture capital firm based in New York that invests in technology companies from pre-seed through Series A, with a global reach. It backs companies across B2B SaaS, fintech, healthcare, infrastructure, and supply chain, including notable portfolio companies such as Alloy, Chief, Electric, K Health, Slice, and Vestwell. The firm employs a low-volume, high-conviction approach and dedicates substantial resources to operational support through an Impact team that helps with hiring, customer acquisition, and fundraising to accelerate growth. A broad Expert Network of over 200 seasoned operators, a Talent Program, and advisory services in finance, market development, and content marketing equip founders to build world-class teams and scale. Primary partners with portfolio companies to position them for Series A and beyond, leveraging hands-on guidance and strategic networks.

Susa Ventures is a San Francisco-based early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2013. It invests in technology companies across sectors such as enterprise software, fintech, healthcare, logistics, infrastructure, developer tools, and data-focused platforms, with an emphasis on seed and early rounds. The firm targets software, data analytics, SaaS, and tools companies that can generate network effects and become market makers in data-rich industries. Through its portfolio activity, Susa frequently supports companies in health, banking, commerce, and education, and maintains a U.S. presence with offices in San Francisco and additional outposts in Los Angeles and New York. Susa seeks to partner with founders aiming to scale rapidly, offering early backing and strategic guidance to accelerate product development, go-to-market, and growth.

Andreessen Horowitz is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California. Founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, it funds software and technology companies across seed to growth stages, with emphasis on web and mobile applications, cloud infrastructure, enterprise software, fintech, consumer Internet, artificial intelligence, and biotech-adjacent ventures. The firm focuses on technology-enabled businesses and provides strategic support and networks to portfolio companies.

1Sharpe Ventures is a lender and investment firm based in Piedmont, California, specializing in real estate debt and equity and early-stage investments at the intersection of technology and the built environment. The firm provides venture financing, capital markets advisory, and helps structure strategic partnerships to grow operating businesses through property investments and funds. It focuses on real estate-related opportunities across the United States and Europe, leveraging decades of experience in real estate, lending, and fixed-income investing to support category-defining ventures that reshape how people experience, own, and invest in real estate.

Citigroup is a diversified financial services company that provides a broad range of products and services to consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions worldwide. It operates through two main segments: Global Consumer Banking, which offers traditional retail banking, Citi-branded cards, and related services to retail customers; and Institutional Clients Group, which delivers wholesale banking, fixed income and equity sales and trading, foreign exchange, prime brokerage, derivatives, equity and fixed income research, corporate lending, investment banking and advisory services, private banking, cash management, trade finance, and securities services to corporate, institutional, public sector, and high-net-worth clients. The firm maintains a global footprint and emphasizes sustainability and social responsibility as part of its business strategy.

European Investment Fund (EIF) is a public institution established in 1994 to improve access to finance for Europe's small and medium-sized businesses. It designs and develops venture capital and guarantee instruments to support SMEs and to catalyse private investment, aiming to build a robust European equity ecosystem. EIF engages in venture capital, growth capital, and guarantee operations, backing innovative entrepreneurs primarily in technology and life sciences, as well as across other sectors. Through cornerstone investments and fund participation, EIF seeks to crowd in private investors and stimulate venture activity across Europe. Its equity portfolio has grown substantially, with assets under management exceeding EUR 14 billion, reflecting its broad role in strengthening SME finance and supporting entrepreneurship and growth.

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.

Gaingels is a venture investment organization focused on LGBTQ+-founded and led companies and their allies, investing across stages from pre-seed to pre-IPO and maintaining a global portfolio. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, it operates as a syndicate with more than 130 portfolio companies and around $70 million deployed. The organization supports inclusive leadership by backing ventures that promote diverse C-suite and board representation and actively assists portfolio companies in recruiting diverse executive talent. It also fosters a global community of industry leaders, investors, operators, and entrepreneurs who pursue positive social change through business and successful investments.

Renegade Partners is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. It invests in early-stage startups and supports founders through pivotal development milestones, helping determine the appropriate scale and potential impact of their companies.

Newfund is a venture capital firm founded in 2008 and based in Paris, France. It invests in Europe and North America, focusing on early-stage opportunities in technology and life sciences, including areas such as precision medicine, personalized treatment, and brain tech. The firm emphasizes pre-seed and seed investments and seeks to back founders with ambitious visions that could drive global impact.

Hiventures is a venture capital investment firm headquartered in Budapest, Hungary. It backs startups across multiple sectors and supports high-growth small and medium-sized enterprises, with the aim of fostering a sustainable and competitive SME and enterprise ecosystem in Hungary and the broader Central and Eastern Europe region. The firm is described as one of the largest and most active venture capital partners in Central and Eastern Europe.

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is a large Canadian financial services company with North American operations. Headquartered in Toronto, it offers a broad range of financial solutions for individuals and businesses, including commercial banking, wealth management, personal banking, small business services, and cross-border banking. The organization also provides investment banking services through its subsidiaries, handling debt and equity financing, mergers and acquisitions advisory, and capital markets activities. Its asset management units manage portfolios for high net worth individuals, pension plans, foundations, and institutions, and they launch mutual funds and hedge funds. The venture capital and private equity arm, CIBC Capital Partners, makes direct, fund and mezzanine investments to support growth, restructurings, and acquisitions across sectors in North America and abroad. The company emphasizes client-focused service, long-term investment in its people and communities, and strong cross-border capabilities.

13books Capital is a London-based venture capital investment firm founded in 2019 that focuses on financial technology companies. It provides financial assistance and strategic support to its portfolio companies and oversees investment processes and related financial services for the businesses it backs.

Fidelity International Strategic Ventures, established in 2018 and based in London, is the venture capital investment arm of Fidelity International. The firm focuses on investing in fintech and technology companies, particularly those in the Series A-B funding stages, on a global scale. FISV aims to partner with innovative entrepreneurs who are transforming the Wealth and Asset Management landscape. By targeting category leaders that have the potential to create new markets, enhance portfolio returns, or disrupt traditional financial processes, Fidelity International Strategic Ventures plays a strategic role in advancing the fintech sector.

BoxGroup is a New York-based venture capital firm that backs early-stage technology startups, typically investing in pre-seed to Series A rounds. It supports companies across consumer, enterprise, fintech, healthcare, life sciences, marketplaces, and related sectors, prioritizing teams with strong vision and momentum. The firm seeks entrepreneurs launching movements in existing markets or creating new ones and aims to help category-defining businesses at the outset. While geographically active in major innovation hubs, BoxGroup evaluates opportunities across the United States and beyond, with a preference for early involvement and smaller initial checks.

MAVAN Capital Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 and based in Kelowna, Canada. It invests in technology companies and pursues a global footprint, supporting innovative ventures across Canada and internationally.

Innovation Capital is a venture capital firm based in Sofia, Bulgaria, founded in 2019. It provides equity and quasi-equity funding to Bulgarian startup companies and focuses on high-potential sectors including enterprise software, e-commerce, financial services, education, automotive and transport, logistics, healthcare, entertainment, media, food and consumer goods, cybersecurity, travel, and related areas. The firm aims to support the growth and scaling of startups by applying professional innovation management and by helping them connect with international partners and innovation leaders to facilitate integration and expansion abroad.

Nuveen Green Capital provides environmentally friendly financing for commercial real estate projects. Headquartered in Darien, Connecticut, the company was founded in 2015.

Second Century Ventures is a Chicago-based venture capital firm focused on real estate technology and related software and data-enabled services. Established in 2009, the firm backs early to mid-stage companies across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, with investments spanning real estate tech, software-as-a-service, big data, digital media, fintech, and business services. It operates as a fund backed by the National Association of Realtors, providing portfolio companies with strategic resources and a broad industry network through NAR’s extensive membership and industry expertise.

Alliance of Angels is a Seattle-based angel group founded in 1997 with a network of more than 140 active investors that backs seed to early-stage startups. It has funded more than 200 companies and achieved 40+ exits, with investments spanning software-as-a-service, artificial intelligence, life sciences, technology, hardware, consumer, manufacturing, retail, and food industries across the United States and Canada, and a focus on the Pacific Northwest.

Ascend Venture Group is a New York-based venture capital firm founded in 2000 that targets early-stage technology companies across North America. It partners with entrepreneurs to provide financial and strategic support to accelerate growth in software and related tech sectors.

Pareto Holdings is a venture capital firm and venture studio founded in 2020 and headquartered in New York. It focuses on early-stage and pre-seed investments across industries and geographies, often backing entrepreneurs at the outset. The company invests its own capital rather than raising external funds and operates with a lean, globally distributed team. It has completed hundreds of investments to date, and provides hands-on support to startups through its venture studio activities.

Founded in 2019, Mandalore Partners specializes in Venture Capital-as-a-Service (VCaaS), focusing on strategic and impact investments in innovative technology companies. They work with corporations, insurance companies, and institutional investors to source startups disrupting traditional players in Fintech, Insurtech, Proptech, Wealthtech, and Impact Finance.

Human Capital is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that backs builders—founders, teams, and startups that turn ideas into companies. In six years, it has supported a number of unicorns, including Snowflake, Anduril, Livongo, and Brex, and has built a community of more than 5,000 builders. The firm has committed over $1.3 billion in total capital and pursues opportunities across multiple industries, with a focus on early- to growth-stage ventures.

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.

Harbert Growth Partners is a growth equity investment firm and the U.S. growth equity affiliate of Harbert Management Corporation. It partners with entrepreneurs to finance high-growth companies, focusing on information technology, software, cybersecurity, fintech, digital media, and healthcare IT and services in markets underserved by traditional venture capital; it has over a decade of experience and invests across early to growth stages, often taking an active governance role and leveraging Harbert Management’s broader platform to support portfolio companies.

Amadeus IT Group is a global transaction processor for the travel and tourism industry, connecting airlines, hotels, rail, car rental and other providers with travel agencies through a distributed processing platform. It operates a portfolio of IT solutions that automate mission-critical processes such as reservations, inventory management and operations for providers, alongside a distribution network that enables real-time search, pricing, booking and ticketing for travel buyers. The company conducts its business through two segments, Distribution and IT Solutions, serving airlines, airports, hotels, tour operators, ground handlers and travel sellers worldwide. Founded in 1987 by major European carriers and headquartered in Madrid, Spain, it has developed into a leading player in the global distribution system space, with the GDS segment making up about 48% of revenue in 2024 and the IT Solutions segment about 52%, reflecting a balanced mix of software and transaction processing.

Pear is a California-based venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Pejman Nozad and Mar Hershenson. It focuses on early-stage technology investments in North America, with an emphasis on pre-seed and seed rounds, across sectors including artificial intelligence, software as a service, enterprise technology, healthcare, biotechnology, fintech, climate technology, deep tech and consumer markets. Based in San Francisco, Pear provides capital and hands-on support to exceptional founders to help build scalable companies.

TTV Capital is an Atlanta-based venture capital firm founded in 2000, and it operates as the investment arm of Synovus Financial Corp. It focuses on early- to expansion-stage investments in financial technology and related software that serves the financial services industry, including banking, payments, capital markets, data analytics, and security. The firm provides equity investments in private companies, typically ranging from $0.5 million to $3 million, targeting firms with annual revenues around $1 million to $10 million. By leveraging deep industry knowledge and connections within the financial services ecosystem, TTV Capital supports its portfolio companies with strategic guidance and resources to scale.

Costanoa Ventures is a Palo Alto-based venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Greg Sands. It focuses on early-stage technology companies, investing primarily in seed and Series A rounds across B2B sectors, including enterprise software, data and analytics, developer infrastructure, fintech, cybersecurity, and national security. The firm positions itself as a long-term partner to entrepreneurs, helping portfolio companies with go-to-market strategy, product-market fit, and growth. It supports startups aiming to build durable, data-driven businesses and strives to back companies that transform how enterprises operate.

Hummer Winblad Venture Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 1989 by John Hummer and Ann Winblad that focuses on early-stage software companies. It pioneered software-only venture investing and has guided portfolio companies through product launches, sales development, payroll, capital raises, and, where appropriate, transitions to public markets. With founders and team drawn from engineering and programming backgrounds, HWVP combines technical depth with practical operating experience to support companies at the forefront of software and related technology. The firm is based in San Francisco, California, and uses its long history in the technology sector to identify opportunities and assist entrepreneurs in scaling software businesses.

SignalFire is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that invests in seed- and growth-stage technology companies across North America. It provides data-driven insights and tailored advisory programs across sectors such as health, fintech, and cybersecurity, and supports founders with a centralized infrastructure for recruiting, business development, and customer acquisition through a distributed network of entrepreneurs, product and engineering leaders, and investors. The firm seeks to back leaders leveraging data and technology to disrupt large markets, combining hands-on support with broad connectivity to help portfolio companies scale.

Third Seven Capital is a privately owned boutique investment bank and advisory firm based in New York City that provides equity capital and advisory services to early-stage companies. It offers strategic and operational guidance and supports clients across industries including oil and gas, consumer discretionary, technology, healthcare, and real estate. The firm targets companies not yet ready for institutional capital and benefits from a management team with extensive financial markets experience.

Wittington Ventures is a Toronto-based venture capital firm that backs startups across North America at all stages. The firm focuses on technology-oriented sectors including e-commerce and retail, commerce, healthcare, food, consumer products and services, and mobile commerce, as well as business products and services. It maintains strategic affiliations with notable Canadian brands such as Loblaw, Shoppers Drug Mart, Choice Properties, PC Financial, Joe Fresh and Selfridges Group, which can help portfolio companies access customers and distribution channels.

Reuben Brothers is a Geneva, Switzerland-based family office founded in 2002, pursuing private equity and venture capital investments while excluding real estate development from its portfolio and engaging in debt financing.

12/12 Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 and based in Sausalito, California. The firm focuses on investing in the cannabis industry, with a preference for cannabis companies operating in the technology sector, and was co-founded by Parker Berling and Matt Barron.

Founded in 2006 and based in Austin, Texas, S3 Ventures is a venture capital and private equity firm that backs early-stage to growth companies. The firm targets seed, Series A and Series B/C rounds in technology-driven sectors, with a focus on business technology, digital experiences and healthcare technology, and it also invests in software, information technology, medical devices and life sciences. It operates primarily in the Southwestern United States, notably Texas and Austin, and provides patient capital and resources to entrepreneurs to help build high-impact companies.

Brick & Mortar Ventures is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that focuses on technology for the built environment. It invests in software and hardware solutions across architecture, engineering, construction, facilities management, as well as related industries such as real estate and hospitality. The firm differentiates itself by taking a hands-on, active role as a partner to its portfolio companies, leveraging deep industry knowledge and relationships to help them scale. Founded in 2015, Brick & Mortar pursues early-stage opportunities across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia.

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.

Harmonix is a venture capital firm based in La Quinta, California, that backs startups in healthcare, life sciences and deep tech. The firm pursues early-stage investment opportunities, including seed and Series A rounds, with a particular focus on HealthTech, healthcare, auto and manufacturing technology, robotics, IoT and related sectors. It aims to support companies that can achieve impact at scale for humanity and the planet, emphasizing human optimization and sustainable innovation. Harmonix seeks to connect companies across information technology, manufacturing and healthcare to accelerate growth and drive meaningful, durable outcomes. The firm maintains a portfolio approach centered on building exponential organizations that leverage emerging technologies to address complex challenges in healthcare, manufacturing, and mobility.

Trinity Private Equity Group is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Southlake, Texas, founded in 2006. The company specializes in ownership transitions, recapitalizations, strategic acquisitions, and providing mezzanine and equity capital to small and mid-sized businesses across various sectors, including light manufacturing, consumer products, and energy. It focuses on companies with annual revenues of at least $10 million and EBITDA ranging from $2 million to $10 million. Trinity typically invests between $1 million and $5 million in equity and structured debt, aiming for controlling positions and board representation in its portfolio companies. The firm primarily targets businesses with operations in the United States, emphasizing sustainable growth potential through direct investments in real estate and operating companies.

UnitedHealth Group is a diversified health care company in the United States, offering consumer-oriented health benefit plans and a range of health services through its UnitedHealthcare and Optum divisions. UnitedHealthcare administers medical benefits and related services for individuals and employers, while Optum provides care delivery networks, health management, analytics, software and information services, and pharmacy care through OptumRx. Together, these units span health insurance, care delivery, data analytics, and health technology, serving government programs, employers, and individuals. The group is among the largest providers in the sector, with a broad global footprint and a focus on leveraging clinical data and technology to streamline administrative processes, support decision-making, and improve care access and affordability. Through its analytics and technology platforms, UnitedHealth Group aims to advance preventive care, chronic disease management, and cost transparency across the health system.

SeaChange Fund is a Seattle-based venture capital firm that backs early-stage startups in the Pacific Northwest and Canada. It focuses on software, healthcare devices, and related sectors, investing in regional founders to accelerate growth and create jobs. Through its portfolio, the firm has supported multiple startups in the Pacific Northwest and across the Canada and United States corridor, contributing to regional innovation and economic activity.

World Trade Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm founded in 2016 that focuses on early-stage technology companies operating in the New York area. It invests in enterprise software, fintech, artificial intelligence and machine learning, marketing technology, and digital health, helping startups in the region grow and reach scale.

FinSight Ventures is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm focused on fintech and enterprise software. The firm typically invests in fintech startups spanning banking, finance, insurance and payments, as well as B2B SaaS and digital transformation software across the United States, India and Europe. With a track record and broad financial services partnerships, FinSight Ventures supports portfolio companies beyond capital, assisting with equity and debt fundraising, go-to-market strategies, technology development and operational growth through its networks and advisory resources.

Ant Capital Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2000, the firm concentrates on private equity investments in small and middle-market Japanese companies and supports growth through equity investments and strategic guidance. It provides liquidity to existing shareholders and focuses on opportunities in Japan's mid-market segment.

Maveron is a consumer-focused venture capital firm founded in 1998 by Dan Levitan and Howard Schultz and based in Seattle, with offices in San Francisco. It backs seed and early-stage consumer technology and services companies in the United States, aiming to empower consumers to live on their terms. The firm partners with a small number of portfolio companies each year and emphasizes building differentiated brands across the consumer continuum, including sectors such as consumer technology, e-commerce, health and wellness, education, and lifestyle.

Centennial Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 1982 and headquartered in Littleton, Colorado, with additional offices in Houston and Austin. It pursues seed, early, and later stage investments in technology companies across North America, focusing on network-oriented enterprises and related enabling software and technology. The firm typically makes equity investments in the range of four to ten million dollars and may take board seats in portfolio companies. Its interests span IT services, software, commercial services, 3D printing, and other technology-enabled sectors.