Insight Partners is a global private equity and venture capital firm established in 1995, specializing in growth-stage investments in software, internet, and data services companies. With over $20 billion in assets under management, the firm has invested in more than 300 companies worldwide. Insight Partners emphasizes a hands-on approach to collaboration, leveraging the expertise of its team to foster significant growth and success for its portfolio companies. The firm promotes a culture that views growth as a pathway to opportunity, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the software industry.

Techstars is a global startup accelerator founded in 2006, headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. It provides a supportive environment for entrepreneurs through various programs, including mentorship-driven accelerators, startup programs, and corporate innovation partnerships. Techstars connects founders with a vast network of mentors, investors, and industry experts to foster company growth. The organization operates multiple accelerator programs worldwide, focusing on diverse sectors such as mobility, retail, and social impact. It also manages a venture capital fund that invests in innovative technology companies at early stages. With over 1,000 companies in its accelerator portfolio, Techstars has developed a reputation for nurturing successful startups across various markets, helping them scale and achieve significant valuations.

Andreessen Horowitz LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz. The firm specializes in investing across various stages of company growth, including seed, start-ups, early, mid-stage, growth, and late-stage companies. It primarily focuses on the technology sector, particularly software businesses, and has a strong interest in areas such as cloud computing, enterprise software, consumer and business Internet, and mobile applications. Additionally, Andreessen Horowitz explores investments at the intersection of computer science and life sciences, with specific attention to digital therapeutics and computational medicine. The firm typically invests amounts ranging from $50,000 to $50 million, targeting innovative technology start-ups, especially those located in Silicon Valley.

Sequoia Capital is a prominent venture capital firm founded in 1972 and based in Menlo Park, California. The firm specializes in investing across various sectors, including energy, financial services, healthcare, internet, mobile, and technology. Sequoia targets startups at different stages, from seed to growth, providing investments ranging from $100,000 to $100 million, depending on the company's maturity and market potential. The firm has a global presence, with significant operations in regions such as China, India, and Israel, where it actively partners with innovative founders to support the development of transformative companies. Sequoia Capital is known for its long-term commitment to its portfolio companies, leveraging extensive experience and industry knowledge to guide entrepreneurs from initial concept to public offerings. The firm also emphasizes the importance of social impact, as a significant portion of its profits is directed towards philanthropic causes.

Battery Ventures is a technology-focused private equity and venture capital firm founded in 1983, with offices in Boston, Silicon Valley, and Israel. The firm specializes in investing in cutting-edge businesses across various sectors such as application software, IT infrastructure technologies, consumer-internet and mobile services, and industrial technologies. Battery Ventures seeks to invest in companies of all stages, from seed to late stage, and focuses on technology-driven companies globally. The firm typically invests between $5 million and $50 million over the life of the investment, with the ability to invest up to $100 million. Battery Ventures takes on board memberships in its portfolio companies and can act as a lead institutional investor, either taking a minority or majority stake in the companies.

Lightspeed Ventures, LLC is a global venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage and expansion-stage investments across a wide range of sectors, including consumer, enterprise technology, cleantech, digital media, and financial technology. Established in 1998 and based in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in China, India, and Israel, the firm focuses on seed and growth companies, offering both equity and debt financing solutions. It targets investments in various industries such as mobile, social media, e-commerce, and biotechnology, and has a particular interest in markets in the United States, Asia, and Israel. Lightspeed Ventures aims to support innovative startups and growth companies by providing not only capital but also incubation services to help them scale effectively.

Speedinvest is a European venture capital firm based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2011. It focuses on early-stage investments in technology-related companies, targeting sectors such as fintech, insurtech, deep tech, and consumer tech. The firm typically invests between €250,000 and €3 million, aiming for minority stakes of up to 20% in its portfolio companies. Speedinvest emphasizes operational support and seeks to collaborate closely with entrepreneurs, often taking on operational roles for six months to a year. With a network that extends to Silicon Valley, Speedinvest positions itself as a pivotal investment and development hub within Europe’s start-up ecosystem, actively investing in Central and Eastern European markets including Austria, Germany, and the UK.

New Enterprise Associates, Inc. (NEA) is a prominent global venture capital firm established in 1977, based in Menlo Park, California. The firm specializes in supporting entrepreneurs in building transformative businesses across various stages, sectors, and geographies, with a particular emphasis on technology and healthcare. NEA has raised over $19 billion in cumulative committed capital and invests in companies at all lifecycle stages, from seed funding to initial public offerings. Its extensive investment history includes over 210 IPOs and more than 360 acquisitions. The firm's investment focus encompasses a broad range of industries, including healthcare services, biotechnology, consumer technology, and energy technology, with geographic interests spanning the United States, Asia, and beyond. NEA aims to facilitate growth by providing financial support and strategic guidance to its portfolio companies.

Valor Equity Partners is a private equity firm based in Chicago, established in 1995, that specializes in operational growth investments across various sectors, including consumer, infrastructure, industrial services, and manufacturing. The firm focuses on high-growth companies at different stages of development and aims to partner with entrepreneurs who are dedicated to excellence and industry transformation. Valor Equity Partners typically invests between $10 million and $75 million in platform companies with revenues ranging from $30 million to $200 million and EBITDA between $5 million and $20 million. The firm also has a presence in North America and India, targeting investments in a wide array of industries, including healthcare, technology, clean energy, and financial services. With a commitment to solving the challenges of growth and scale, Valor Equity Partners seeks to be a lead investor, emphasizing both control and non-control equity investments.

Archetype is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in incubation and seed to early-stage investments. Founded in 2006, the firm focuses on web and mobile services, online business, software development, and other internet-related sectors. Archetype also invests from its own capital, targeting B2B technology ventures. The firm aims to support innovative startups by providing the necessary resources and expertise to help them grow.