Rockstart is an accelerator and venture capital firm founded in 2011 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with additional offices in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Bogotá, Colombia. The firm specializes in supporting early-stage startups across four primary sectors: Energy, Health, AgriFood, and Emerging Technologies. Rockstart offers intensive programs that provide startups with access to capital, office space, and a network of mentors, partners, and investors. Its initiatives include customized programs that foster collaboration between startups and established companies, driving opportunities for co-creation and investment. Since its inception, Rockstart has invested in over 230 startups, helping them raise more than €90 million and create over 700 jobs. The firm emphasizes a structured six-month program that includes workshops on various business topics, culminating in a Demo Day where entrepreneurs present their ventures to potential investors and partners. Additionally, Rockstart has developed specialized programs such as Rockstart AI and Rockstart Impact Nepal to cater to specific markets and entrepreneurial needs.

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.

SOSV is a venture capital firm headquartered in New Jersey, focused on seed-to-growth stage investments in sectors such as biotechnology, hardware, robotics, and cross-border software, particularly in Asia. Established in 1995, SOSV operates several global accelerator programs, including HAX for hardware, IndieBio and RebelBio for life sciences, Chinaccelerator and MOX for cross-border internet, Food-X for disruptive food technologies, and dlab for blockchain innovations. The firm invests in approximately 150 companies annually and emphasizes a strategy that combines early-stage funding with extensive support, facilitating product development, customer acquisition, and scaling. SOSV's commitment to nurturing revolutionary deep technologies and its proven track record position it among the top 10% of venture capital funds worldwide.

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.

SoftBank is a multinational telecommunications and internet corporation based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 1981 by Masayoshi Son. It offers a wide range of services, including mobile and fixed-line communication, broadband, digital television, and internet services. The company operates through several segments, encompassing mobile communications, fixed-line telecommunications, and internet services, including the operation of the Yahoo! JAPAN portal and e-commerce platforms. SoftBank has also expanded into robotics, artificial intelligence, and clean energy technology, with notable acquisitions like Arm Holdings. Its investment arm, the SoftBank Vision Fund, focuses on growth-stage technology companies across various sectors such as IoT, fintech, and cloud computing, aiming to drive innovation and technological advancement. Additionally, SoftBank is involved in renewable energy, payment processing, and media distribution, maintaining a diverse portfolio that supports its overarching goal of fostering the Information Revolution and enhancing global connectivity.

Elemental Excelerator helps startups change the world, one community at a time. Each year, it finds 15-20 companies that best fit its mission and funds each company up to $1 million to improve systems that impact people's lives: energy, mobility, water, agriculture, and beyond. To date, it has awarded over $30 million to 82 companies.

Spiral Capital is a venture capital firm with multiple entities focusing on seed, early, middle, and late-stage investments in mobile, internet, software, healthcare, industrials, transportation, emerging technologies, and various other sectors in Southeast Asia, Japan, and the United States. Founded in 2012 as IMJ Investment Partners, it later transformed into Spiral Ventures to operate independently. With offices in Singapore, Jakarta, and Tokyo, Spiral Capital aims to support startups and innovative companies in their growth journey across different markets in East Asia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Momenta, the investment arm of Momenta Partners, is a digital industry growth partner firm based in Zurich, Switzerland. Since 2012, they have been advising, placing executive talent for, and investing in early-stage digital industry companies primarily in the energy, manufacturing, smart-spaces, and supply chain/logistics sectors globally. With a team of over 25 industry and technology experts, Momenta has played a key role in advising on significant Industrial IoT transactions, placing over 200 leaders, and investing in 30 disruptors, leading to successful exits to major companies like SAP and PTC.

Bpifrance is a French public investment bank that plays a crucial role in supporting the financing of the economy. It was formed in July 2013 through the merger of several entities, including OSEO, CDC Entreprises, and various regional investment funds. Bpifrance provides a wide range of financial solutions tailored to businesses at every stage of their development, from startups to mid-sized companies. Its services include project financing, operational cycle financing in collaboration with banking institutions, bank guarantees, and consulting for executives. Additionally, Bpifrance offers loans, export insurance, leasing solutions, and funding for working capital and intangible investments. The institution also engages in direct investments and fund management activities to support innovation and growth in the French market. Based in Maisons-Alfort, France, Bpifrance Financement S.A. is a subsidiary of Bpifrance SA and continues to enhance its role in fostering economic development.

Brinc is a venture capital and accelerator firm based in Central Hong Kong, with additional offices in multiple countries, including Poland, China, Spain, Australia, India, and Bahrain. The firm focuses on investing in a diverse range of sectors, including Blockchain, Alternative Protein, Healtech, Agritech, Smart Cities, MedTech, CleanTech, Food Technology, Circular Economy, Logistics, Hardware, Mobility, PropTech, FinTech, Cloud Solutions, Climate Resilience, and InsurTech. Brinc aims to support and mentor entrepreneurs, whom they refer to as "game changers," by providing investment and resources to help them address significant global challenges. Additionally, Brinc operates the Accelerator of Accelerators program, which develops training programs for incubators and accelerators, particularly in China. This initiative seeks to enhance the quality of startups and generate more opportunities for follow-on investments in the rapidly growing Chinese venture capital ecosystem.