East Ventures is an early-stage, sector-agnostic venture capital firm founded in 2009, with offices in Tokyo, Singapore, and Jakarta. The firm has invested in over 170 companies across Southeast Asia, with a strong emphasis on Indonesia, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is recognized as a pioneer in the Indonesian startup ecosystem, being the first investor in notable unicorns such as Tokopedia and Traveloka. East Ventures' diverse portfolio includes prominent companies like Mercari, Ruangguru, and Fore Coffee. In 2018, the firm established a growth-stage fund called EV Growth to provide further support to startups in the region. East Ventures has garnered accolades for its consistent performance, being named the most active investor in Southeast Asia and Indonesia, as well as a top-performing VC fund globally by various industry observers. The firm primarily targets investments in technology, consumer web, fintech, and mobile sectors, typically investing between $0.1 million and $0.5 million in early-stage ventures.

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a non-profit organization established in 1982 that promotes the development and adoption of new technologies in the region. Over the past 30 years, it has emerged as a prominent provider of seed stage capital, investing more than $170 million in over 1,750 technology companies, many of which have achieved significant industry success. In addition to financial support, Ben Franklin fosters university and industry collaborations to expedite the commercialization of scientific innovations. The organization is dedicated to enhancing the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem, creating jobs, and transforming lives through its initiatives.

Founded in 2009, Founder Collective is a venture capital firm headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in seed-stage and early-stage investments, primarily targeting technology-related companies across various sectors, including e-commerce, healthcare, advertising, mobile, and the Internet of Things. With approximately $50 million under management, Founder Collective focuses on East Coast investments while maintaining a global reach. The firm is built by a network of successful entrepreneurs and is industry agnostic, though it prefers companies with a strong information technology component.

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.

Vertex US is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in San Francisco. It specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on startups, particularly in the enterprise and infrastructure sectors. Vertex US adopts a selective investment strategy, choosing to partner with a limited number of startups each year to provide dedicated support from their inception through growth stages. As part of a global network of operator-investors, Vertex US manages portfolios across the U.S., China, Israel, India, and Southeast Asia. This firm is committed to being a trusted partner to innovative entrepreneurs, leveraging its operational expertise and extensive access to capital, talent, and strategic partners to help build successful global businesses.

Educapital is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 and headquartered in Paris, France. The firm specializes in seed to late-stage investments, focusing primarily on the education and learning sectors, including Edtech, talent management, recruitment, and innovative educational platforms and technologies. Educapital invests in innovative European companies with significant growth potential, aiming to help them scale into leaders in both European and global markets. Investment amounts typically range from €0.5 million to €2.5 million in equity per portfolio company. Additionally, Educapital provides its portfolio companies with access to a broad edtech community, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing to support their growth.

Dream Incubator is a Tokyo-based strategic consulting and business development firm established in 2000, focusing on early-stage investments across the Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, and the United States. The firm primarily serves Japanese corporate clients and governmental institutions, offering both capital and professional services to support the growth and expansion of next-generation companies. In addition to its consulting services, Dream Incubator actively invests in various business stages and operates its own ventures. The firm also provides assistance in developing capital policies and business plans, particularly for companies in high-tech and IT sectors. With additional offices in China, Singapore, and Vietnam, Dream Incubator aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.

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.

YFM Equity Partners is an independent private equity firm based in Leeds, with additional offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Sheffield. Established in 1982, the firm specializes in providing equity finance to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across various sectors, including energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. YFM Equity Partners focuses on growth capital, recapitalization, expansion, management buyouts, and buy-ins, investing between £0.1 million and £10 million in companies that have annual revenues ranging from £1 million to £50 million. The firm targets firms outside primary industries and holds a preference for majority stakes in its portfolio companies. YFM aims to take board memberships and typically seeks to exit its investments within five years through sales or public listings. The firm has a particular focus on regions in the United Kingdom, including Yorkshire and the North West, and has also expanded its investment activities to the United States.

Brighteye Ventures is a Paris-based education technology venture capital firm founded in 2017. Specializing in seed and Series A stage investments, they focus on startups at the intersection of learning, entertainment, and creativity to empower human potential. As the leading EdTech venture capital fund in Europe, Brighteye Ventures leverages their experience and relationships in tech, education, media, and VC to help portfolio companies refine products, build partnerships, and scale globally. They seek entrepreneurs who use technology and industry knowledge to create competitive businesses with the potential to become global leaders in the education technology sector.