Advantage Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 1992, specializing in growth equity, lending, and mezzanine debt investments in companies at various stages of development, excluding seed stage. The firm focuses on small businesses and invests in low-income communities, both urban and rural, to support state and local economic development efforts. Advantage Capital seeks to invest in companies that develop or apply proprietary technologies primarily in industries such as communication, information technology, business services, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, life sciences, and energy. Additionally, the firm provides debt and equity capital to real estate development firms and projects. It primarily invests in underserved states and communities in the United States, with an initial investment range between $0.5 million and $10 million. Advantage Capital partners with other investment firms and government agencies to support bank lending and economic initiatives, aiming to bring businesses, technologies, and jobs to communities in need.

Global Founders Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 and based in Berlin, Germany, with a focus on empowering entrepreneurs globally. The firm is stage agnostic, investing in companies across various sectors, including internet, software, fintech, e-commerce, and telecommunications. Global Founders Capital typically invests in the equity of young technology companies, with a preference for startups located in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, Vietnam, Colombia, Europe, the United States, and China. Investment amounts range from €0.01 million to €10 million, with specific allocations varying by stage: seed investments typically between €0.1 million and €1 million, early-stage investments between €1 million and €3 million, and growth-stage investments between €3 million and €8 million. The firm often seeks to be the lead investor and aims to secure board representation in its portfolio companies.

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.

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.

August Equity is a London-based private equity firm founded in 2001, specializing in mid-market investments in service-oriented businesses in the UK. They focus on sectors such as healthcare, education, business services, and technology that offer opportunities for long-term growth due to changing demographics, regulations, and technological developments. August Equity builds strong relationships with family-owned and founder-managed businesses, backing individuals with innovative ideas and a drive to succeed. Their investment process involves in-depth analysis of industries and markets to deliver well-informed proposals. With a long-term investment horizon, August Equity aims to support companies in high-growth sectors to sustain and expand their businesses successfully.

Quad-C Management, headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia, is a private equity firm founded in 1989. Specializing in management buyouts, growth capital, and industry consolidation in middle market companies, Quad-C focuses on investing in well-established business services, consumer, general industrial, healthcare, specialty distribution, and transportation/logistics companies. With a preference for North American-based companies, Quad-C typically invests between $25 million and $125 million in companies with an enterprise value ranging from $50 million to $500 million. The firm aims to provide liquidity for owners, capital for growth, and significant equity opportunities for key management while maintaining control rights in its portfolio companies. Exiting investments within four to six years, Quad-C aims to support the growth and success of its investments through a combination of debt and equity.

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.

Collaborative Fund, founded in 2010 by Craig Shapiro in New York, is an investment firm that focuses on supporting creative entrepreneurs in technology and media. The fund emphasizes two primary themes: the rise of the creative class and the shift toward collaborative consumption. These themes highlight the growing importance of values in consumer and employment decisions, as well as the transition from a hyper-consumption economy to one centered on collaboration. Collaborative Fund seeks to be a key source of capital and strategic support for businesses that aim to innovate and positively impact society. The fund has attracted investments from notable figures, including individuals with backgrounds in media and entrepreneurship, further enhancing its potential to influence the future of business and daily life.

Charlesbank Capital Partners is a prominent private equity firm with approximately $2 billion in assets, headquartered in Boston with an additional office in New York City. The firm specializes in investments in mature middle-market companies across various industries, primarily in the United States. Charlesbank focuses on supporting skilled management teams through management-led buyouts, growth capital financings, and turnarounds. It typically invests between $20 million and $150 million in companies with enterprise values ranging from $50 million to $1.5 billion and EBITDA between $15 million and $75 million. The firm prefers to take both majority and minority stakes, generally holding investments for five to seven years before exiting through initial public offerings or strategic sales. Established in 1998, Charlesbank aims to build fundamentally strong businesses while exploring opportunities in Europe and emerging markets in Asia and Africa.

GAWA Capital is impact investment company that promotes social and economic development by leveraging private capital markets. It raises and manages investment funds to support the growth of social enterprises in under-served markets, while seeking financial returns for investors and a positive impact for society.