A Plus Finance, which is headquartered in Paris (France), is an independent trust company specialising in the management of Common Investment Funds for Innovation (FCPI) and Proximity Investment Funds (FIP). A Plus Finance is involved in all innovative sectors, particularly in the IT, media and security fields. The A Plus Finance team includes financiers and entrepreneurs, thus providing companies with both an awareness of the daily constraints of management and a long-term perspective on the development of their business. Managing funds amounting to nearly €220m, A Plus Finance invests between €1 million and €4 million per project.per

Founded in 1999, Enhanced Capital Partners is a national investment firm with over $400 million under management specializing in investments in small and mid-size companies. Enhanced Capital provides a range of investment options to promote the growth and expansion of businesses. Our flexibility and practical investment approach can make the difference in maximizing the growth potential for a company poised for rapid growth.

The SoftBank Group is a global technology player that aspires to drive the Information Revolution. The SoftBank Group is comprised of the holding company SoftBank Group Corp. and its global portfolio of companies, which includes advanced telecommunications, internet services, AI, smart robotics, IoT and clean energy technology providers. In September 2016, Arm Holdings plc, the world's leading semiconductor IP company, joined the SoftBank Group. In May 2017, the SoftBank Vision Fund, which invests globally in the businesses and technologies that will enable the next stage of the Information Revolution, had its first major close with over USD 93 billion in committed capital.

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.

Maniv Mobility is helping to expedite the new age of advanced transportation technology, including safety, business model innovation, and vehicle autonomy ("driverless cars"). They believe that in the 21st century, the public should not have to endure the daily tragedy of automotive fatalities, the frustration and productivity loss of traffic congestion, and the polluted air and public space that slow-moving and parked cars bring to their urban centers. In the last 20 years technology has made information and communication ubiquitous and close to free. In the next 20 it will do the same for mobility. They work with start-up companies, entrepreneurs, financiers and others to overcome the hurdles that will herald a grand new age.

Transportation Resource Partners (“TRP”) seeks to make investments in growth oriented businesses in the transportation sector. The Firm capitalizes on strategic relationships, commercial synergies, and the transportation expertise of all of its partners, including Penske Corporation and its subsidiaries, partners, and affiliates.

The Techstars Dubai Accelerator in partnership with GINCO is expanding Techstars’ presence in the Middle East. GINCO is a full service general contracting firm, covering the full lifecycle of the construction process from concept to execution and supervision. Dubai is known for their leadership in technology innovation. Pioneering entrepreneurs leading innovative companies solving challenges in transportation, construction, wellness, IoT, robotics, & beyond should apply, no matter your location.

Xianghe Capital, founded by Mr. Hesong Tang and Ms. Maggie Yang, is a venture capital fund focusing on early and growth stage investments in the TMT industry in China. With a team comprised of individuals with backgrounds in Corporate Development at Baidu and other leading internet companies, Xianghe Capital excels in strategic analysis and has deep connections within the industry. Their investments are guided by strategic analysis and collective wisdom, leading to landscape-changing deals such as iQiyi, Qunar, PPS, and 91 wireless, which have significantly impacted China's TMT sector. Additionally, Xianghe Capital also targets early to growth-stage investments across the United States and China, solidifying their presence as a key player in the venture capital landscape.

Sequoia Capital Global Equities extends Sequoia Capital’s technology investing efforts into the public markets. SCGE currently manages over $7 billion and invests in companies across the global technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) sectors, primarily focusing on software, internet, financial technology, and technology-enabled consumer businesses. The firm’s portfolio consists of concentrated, long-term investments in leading companies across the world. While the majority of the portfolio is comprised of public companies, SCGE also partners with entrepreneurs through late-stage private crossover investments, often investing alongside Sequoia Growth funds. The firm’s private portfolio includes emerging leaders in the United States, China, India, Brazil, Korea, and Israel. As these private companies become public, SCGE grows the partnership with additional investments at the IPO and beyond.

Renault Group, an automobile manufacturer founded in 1898 in France, operates globally, selling vehicles under five brands: Renault, Dacia, Renault Samsung Motors, Alpine, and LADA. With a presence in 134 countries, the company sold 3.9 million vehicles in 2018. Renault focuses on international expansion to address future technological challenges while maintaining a profitable growth strategy.