Vertex US is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California, with a focus on early-stage investments, particularly in enterprise and deep technology companies. Founded in 2015, the firm adopts a unique approach by making a limited number of selective investments each year, allowing it to partner closely with startups from their inception through various growth stages. As part of a global network of operator-investors, Vertex US manages portfolios across multiple regions, including the U.S., China, Israel, India, and Southeast Asia. This extensive reach enables the firm to provide entrepreneurs with valuable operating experience and access to essential resources such as capital, talent, and strategic partnerships.

Y Combinator is a startup accelerator based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2005. It has pioneered a new funding model for early-stage startups by investing a modest amount of capital, typically around $150,000, in a large number of companies twice a year. Over a three-month program, Y Combinator collaborates closely with these startups to prepare them for investor pitches and enhance their business strategies. Each funding cycle concludes with Demo Day, where startups present to an exclusive audience of investors. Y Combinator focuses on various sectors, including business software, education, healthcare, and financial technology, among others. In addition to initial funding, it offers ongoing support through its extensive alumni network. Since its inception, Y Combinator has funded over 630 startups, contributing significantly to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Silicon Valley and beyond.

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.

Israel Growth Partners is a private equity firm established in 2014 and headquartered in Ramat-Hasharon, Israel. The firm specializes in providing growth capital and making investments in mature and later-stage technology companies related to Israel, with a focus on those generating revenues exceeding $10 million. Israel Growth Partners aims to partner with exceptional management teams to help accelerate their growth and enhance their market positions. The firm has approximately $500 million in assets under management and primarily targets the information technology and telecommunications sectors. Through strategic guidance and support, Israel Growth Partners seeks to facilitate the development of its portfolio companies into market leaders.

Glilot Capital Partners is a venture capital firm based in Herzliya Pituach, Israel, founded in 2011. The firm specializes in seed, early-stage, and late-stage investments, focusing predominantly on B2B high-tech sectors, including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, SaaS, and various software applications. Glilot Capital Partners primarily invests in Israeli companies, targeting investments ranging from $5 million to $20 million. The firm aims to support innovative startups, particularly in areas such as big data, DevOps, and fintech, leveraging its founders' entrepreneurial experience to accelerate growth and success in the technology landscape.

Startup Wise Guys is a prominent early-stage investor based in Tallinn, Estonia, recognized as one of the leading venture capital funds in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region and the Nordics. Since its inception in 2012, it has operated a renowned startup accelerator that has supported over 165 startups, primarily in sectors such as B2B SaaS, Fintech, and Cybersecurity. The intensive three-month program aims to validate, develop, and market products to business clients, benefiting from the guidance of more than 200 mentors. The accelerator culminates in Demo Days and attendance at major tech events, providing startups the opportunity to pitch to investors. With a startup survival and success rate exceeding 77%, the program has facilitated two major exits and fosters a robust alumni network of over 145 startups across more than 40 countries. Additionally, Startup Wise Guys manages specific funds targeting investments in various sectors, including technology and clean tech, with a focus on early-stage ventures.

Cota Capital is a San Francisco-based investment firm that specializes in multi-stage investments in private and public enterprise technology companies. Since its inception, Cota has invested in over 100 technology firms, focusing on delivering impactful outcomes through principled investment strategies. The firm manages Cota Fintech Ventures II, an early-stage venture capital fund that specifically targets the fintech sector. Cota Capital is dedicated to fostering innovation in modern enterprise technologies, positioning itself as a key player in the technology investment landscape.

Shasta Ventures, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, is a private equity firm that specializes in early-stage investments, primarily focusing on seed to series B-stage software companies in the United States. Over the past 15 years, the firm has supported more than 30 startups in achieving significant milestones, including going public or being acquired, by providing essential capital and expertise. In addition to its general investment activities, Shasta Ventures manages the Shasta Camera Fund, which focuses on pre-seed and seed investments in innovative technologies such as Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and camera-first Computer Vision applications. This dedicated fund aims to support visionaries by investing up to $0.1 million per entrepreneur, with plans for 20 to 30 investments in groundbreaking ideas.

Vintage Investment Partners is an Israel-based investment firm that employs a global strategy focusing on venture capital and private equity. Established in 2002 and headquartered in Herzeliya, the firm specializes in direct investments, fund-of-funds, and secondary transactions. It acquires limited partnership interests in Israeli, European, and select U.S. venture capital funds, as well as shares in technology startups. Vintage also invests directly in growth-stage companies, typically contributing between $3 million and $10 million in firms with annual revenues of $10 million to $45 million. The firm emphasizes investing in technology-related sectors, including semiconductors, software, and medical devices. In addition to its investment activities, Vintage provides advisory services to Israeli institutions on international private equity and venture fund investments. The firm leverages its extensive network of startups, funds, and corporations to create value-added opportunities across its diverse portfolio.

Founded in 2016, Red Dot Capital Partners is a venture capital firm based in Savyo, Israel. The firm is an early-growth venture fund investing in Israeli breakout technology companies. The firm supports its portfolio companies in identifying and navigating expansion opportunities in a fast-developing market and within its LP's networks and businesses, focusing on Southeast Asia and Japan.