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Ben Franklin Technology Partners combines the best practices of early stage investing with a higher purpose – to lead the region’s technology community to new heights, creating jobs and transforming lives.
For over 30 years, Ben has been the leading seed stage capital provider for the region’s technology sectors, investing over $170 million in more than 1,750 regional technology companies, many of which have gone on to become industry leaders. Ben Franklin has also launched university/industry partnerships that accelerate scientific discoveries to commercialization, and has seeded regional initiatives that strengthen our entrepreneurial community.
Bridgepoint is a international private equity firm. For over 25 years they have been ambitious for the companies they have acquired, working with talented management teams across a range of industries to focus on long-term growth and success.
Saarländische Wagnisfinanzierungsgesellschaft (SWG), established in 1997, is a Germany-based financial services firm dedicated to supporting emerging technology companies and innovative businesses. The organization aims to facilitate the growth and development of these enterprises by providing equity and quasi-equity financing. SWG focuses on assisting companies in their early stages as well as established firms looking to develop new products and enhance their marketing efforts. By offering tailored financial support, SWG plays a significant role in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within the European venture capital landscape.
BOOST&Co is a European-based company that specializes in providing debt solutions to innovative SMEs. Their tailored financing solutions are designed to support the development of small and medium-sized enterprises. Unlike traditional lenders, BOOST&Co does not follow a fixed lending model, instead, they create unique loan packages that cater to the specific needs of each SME. With a focus on precision lending, BOOST&Co values autonomy and independence, ensuring that they do not interfere with the operations of the businesses they support. By managing their own capital and making independent decisions, BOOST&Co distinguishes itself as a flexible and reliable partner for SMEs seeking financial assistance to drive growth and innovation.
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.
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.
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.
Millpond Equity Partners is a private equity firm that specializes in investing in lower middle market, growth-oriented business services companies. The firm adopts a partnership approach, leveraging extensive operational and investment management expertise. Its investment professionals collaborate closely with the leaders of healthy, expanding businesses, offering strategic guidance, resources, and support to facilitate their next phase of growth. Millpond Equity Partners is committed to fostering strong relationships and driving value creation in its portfolio companies.
ArchiMed is an independent private equity firm founded in 2014, with a focus on investing in small to mid-sized European healthcare companies. Based in Lyon, France, the firm specializes in buyouts and growth capital for businesses in sectors such as care and wellness, medtech, biopharma, and public health. ArchiMed typically invests between €5 million and €15 million per transaction, but can go up to €50 million or higher, alone or with co-investors. The firm targets companies with revenues ranging from €5 million to €100 million, taking both minority and majority stakes. With an additional office in Paris, France, ArchiMed's investments are aimed at driving innovation and growth in the healthcare industry across Western Europe, including regions like France, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland.