Founded in 2009, East Ventures is a Tokyo-headquartered investment firm with an office in Singapore and Indonesia, targeting early-stage technology companies.
EV Growth is a joint venture between East Ventures, SMDV and YJ Capital that focuses on providing growth capital to startups in Indonesia and the rest of Southeast Asia with an industry agnostic focus. The joint venture was started in March 2018.
Advantage Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 1992, specializing in growth equity, lending, and mezzanine debt investments in companies at various stages of development, excluding seed stage. The firm focuses on small businesses and invests in low-income communities, both urban and rural, to support state and local economic development efforts. Advantage Capital seeks to invest in companies that develop or apply proprietary technologies primarily in industries such as communication, information technology, business services, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, life sciences, and energy. Additionally, the firm provides debt and equity capital to real estate development firms and projects. It primarily invests in underserved states and communities in the United States, with an initial investment range between $0.5 million and $10 million. Advantage Capital partners with other investment firms and government agencies to support bank lending and economic initiatives, aiming to bring businesses, technologies, and jobs to communities in need.
NexPhase Capital, established in 2016, is a New York-based private equity firm focusing on lower mid-market opportunities in healthcare, industrial services, software, and consumer sectors in the United States and Canada. The firm makes control investments in growth-oriented companies, with a strategic relationship with Moelis and Company and Moelis Asset Management. Led by former principals of Moelis Capital Partners, NexPhase Capital targets companies with potential for long-term growth and value creation in its investment portfolio.
Publicis Groupe, founded in 1926 and headquartered in Paris, France, is a leading multinational communications and digital advertising company. It ranks as one of the largest communications groups globally, specializing in marketing and communication services for both local and international clients. The firm is particularly noted for its expertise in digital and healthcare communications, and it holds a strong position in media counsel and buying. By integrating creativity and technology, Publicis Groupe aims to drive business transformation across the entire value chain, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of global communications.
WI Harper Group, founded in 1993, is a venture capital firm with a focus on early and early expansion investments in Mainland China, Taiwan, and Silicon Valley. Managing over $1B in capital through 9 funds and 19 dedicated investment professionals, the firm specializes in technology, clean technology, and healthcare sectors. With a track record that includes successful investments in companies like DivX, Focus Media, Vizio, SiRF, and Commerce One, WI Harper Group is known for its strategic investments in start-up companies. Operating from offices in Beijing, Taipei, and San Francisco, the firm continues to play a significant role in fostering innovation and growth in the startup ecosystem.
WPP is a communications service group that provides marketing and communications solutions.
Its portfolio of services include advertising, media investment management, public relations, public affairs, healthcare communications, specialist communications, branding and identity services, and much more.
The company is also engaged in purchasing goods and services from of suppliers around the world and spends around £6 billion a year on advertising production, research operations, facilities, IT and telecoms, travel and entertainment, and professional and recruitment services.
In addition, it operates WPP digital, the digital business arm of WPP.
WPP has received a number of awards such as the Holding Company of the Year at the 2014 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and other awards for its annual reports and its digital unit.
Stagwell is working to build an investment portfolio of marketing services companies. We are putting digital first in all investments without being weighed down by legacy assets. Our portfolio will only have one or two of each kind of agency from: digital media buying to market research to public relations and beyond to allow for true cooperation. Most importantly, we know great talent needs to be valued and nurtured to achieve best in class growth that will allow for generous incentives and financial rewards. To facilitate that growth, we will act as value added investors, not simply managers, through new business development, strategic counsel and add-on acquisitions that keep agencies on the cutting edge of marketing innovation.
Frontline, established in 2012, is a private equity firm headquartered in London with a presence in Dublin. Specializing in early-stage investments in technology-facing companies, Frontline leverages a combination of capital and experience to support ambitious founders in Europe, bridging the gap between technical expertise and human connections. Through their innovative platform, Frontline aims to harness collective intelligence and provide valuable resources to shorten founders' learning curves. Additionally, the firm invests in building relationships to facilitate expansion into the US market, offering insights and support to reduce friction for companies looking to grow internationally.
Halogen Ventures is a venture capital fund based in Los Angeles, California, dedicated to investing in early-stage consumer technology startups with female founders. The fund focuses on pre-seed, seed, and Series A companies that are developing innovative technologies and products within the consumer sector. Halogen Ventures provides hands-on support to its portfolio companies throughout their lifecycle, assisting them in building networks, gaining brand exposure, recruiting talent, securing follow-on funding, and navigating pathways to acquisition or IPO. Additionally, the fund leverages its expertise in entertainment, marketing, and public relations to enhance the visibility and impact of its brands within the broader venture community.