HV Capital is a venture capital firm based in Munich and Berlin, established in 2000. Formerly known as HV Holtzbrinck Ventures, the firm is recognized as one of Europe's leading early-stage and growth investors, specializing in internet and technology sectors. With a total fund size of €1.7 billion, HV Capital has invested in approximately 200 companies, including notable names like Zalando, Delivery Hero, FlixMobility, and SumUp. The firm supports startups with capital ranging from €500,000 to €50 million, enabling it to finance companies across all growth phases. HV Capital focuses on various industries, including fintech, e-commerce, healthcare, mobility, and education, reflecting its commitment to fostering innovation in diverse sectors.

IBB Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 1997 and based in Berlin, Germany. The firm specializes in seed, early, and mid-stage investments, focusing on technology-oriented companies and those from the creative industries. Its investment portfolio primarily includes sectors such as information and communication technology, life sciences, and industrial technologies, with particular interest in hardware, software, biotechnology, and automation. Additionally, IBB Ventures invests in sectors related to media and entertainment, including film, television, music, and design. The firm typically invests between €0.25 million and €3 million per transaction and prefers to take an active role by securing board seats in its portfolio companies.

Speedinvest GmbH is a venture capital firm based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2011. It specializes in early-stage investments, primarily focusing on pre-seed, seed, and Series A funding for startup companies across various sectors, including fintech, insurtech, deep tech, consumer technology, and marketplaces. Speedinvest typically invests between €0.25 million and €3 million, aiming for minority stakes of up to 20% in its portfolio companies. The firm is particularly active in Central and Eastern Europe, with a focus on countries such as Austria, Germany, and the UK. Beyond financial support, Speedinvest emphasizes a hands-on approach, often taking on operational roles within its portfolio companies for six months to a year, to provide strategic guidance and expertise. With additional offices in Berlin, London, Paris, Munich, and San Francisco, Speedinvest leverages its diverse team and extensive networks to empower entrepreneurs through all stages of their business journey.

The seed investor High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) finances tech start-ups with growth potential and has supported more than 700 start-ups since 2005. With the launch of its fourth fund, HTGF now has about 1.4 billion euros under management. Its team of experienced investment managers and start-up experts support young companies with expertise, entrepreneurial spirit and passion. HTGF’s focus is on high-tech start-ups in the fields of digital tech, industrial tech, life sciences, chemistry and related business areas. To date, external investors have injected about 5 billion euros of capital into the HTGF portfolio via more than 2,000 follow-on financing rounds. In addition, HTGF has already successfully sold shares in more than 170 companies. Fund investors in this public-private partnership include the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, KfW Capital and 45 companies from a wide range of industries. Fund investors in this public-private partnership include the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, KfW Capital and 45 companies from a wide range of industries.

Atlantic Labs is an early-stage venture capital investment firm located in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2013. The firm focuses on supporting ambitious entrepreneurs by providing first-round investments to help them build innovative and impactful companies. Atlantic Labs has invested in over 150 startups, including notable names such as Soundcloud and GetYourGuide. The firm is particularly enthusiastic about emerging technologies and social challenges, with recent investments emphasizing decarbonization, artificial intelligence, and industrial automation. Atlantic Labs actively seeks to back mission-driven founders across various sectors, including digital health, future of work, mobility, fintech, and proptech, underscoring its commitment to fostering the growth of world-leading companies.

Project A Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2012. The firm specializes in investing in technology companies across various sectors, including ad tech, e-commerce, fintech, digital health, and more. Project A combines financial backing with extensive operational support, leveraging a team of over 100 experts in areas such as software engineering, business intelligence, marketing, and recruiting. This comprehensive approach enables its portfolio companies to enhance their growth potential and operational efficiency. Notable investments include companies like Trade Republic, sennder, KRY, Catawiki, WorldRemit, Spryker, and Voi. With significant assets under management, Project A Ventures is committed to fostering innovation and success in the European technology landscape.

Redalpine is a venture capital firm based in Zurich, Switzerland, with an additional office in Berlin. Founded in 2006, it specializes in seed and early-stage investments, primarily in the information and communications technology and health technology sectors. The firm combines financial investment with operational expertise and a broad international network to support ambitious entrepreneurs in realizing their visions. With over €1 billion in assets under management, Redalpine has a diverse portfolio that includes some of Europe's most innovative software and science companies, such as N26, Taxfix, and Inkitt. The firm is committed to fostering disruptive innovations across Europe, leveraging its experience and resources to nurture over 95 companies in various industries.

Earlybird Venture Capital, established in 1997 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, is a prominent venture capital investment firm that focuses on all development and growth phases of technology companies, particularly in Europe. With a strong emphasis on growth-stage investments, Earlybird targets a diverse range of sectors, including consumer services, information technology, SaaS, health tech, life sciences, mobile services, blockchain, fintech, real estate, legal tech, edtech, devtech, e-commerce, big data, and healthcare. The firm manages approximately EUR 2 billion in assets and is recognized for its extensive experience in the venture capital landscape, having facilitated eight initial public offerings and 30 trade sales. Beyond financial investment, Earlybird provides its portfolio companies with strategic support and access to a broad international network and capital markets.

FJ Labs is a venture capital firm based in New York, founded in 2015 by Fabrice Grinda. The firm is stage-agnostic, primarily focusing on marketplaces and consumer-facing startups across various sectors, including B2B, B2C, financial services, mobile technology, advertisement technology, e-commerce, food technology, gaming, health technology, real estate technology, restaurant technology, ridesharing, software as a service, and virtual reality. FJ Labs typically invests in seed and Series A rounds, with investment amounts ranging from $50,000 to $5,000,000.

Global Founders Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2013 and based in Berlin, Germany. The firm focuses on investing in innovative companies at various stages of development, from early-stage ventures to those preparing for an initial public offering. With a global outlook, Global Founders Capital seeks to empower entrepreneurs across all continents, particularly in the software and technology, media, and telecommunications sectors. The firm evaluates investment opportunities based on their potential impact and feasibility, aiming to support individuals with transformative ideas.

Cherry Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany. The firm specializes in backing pre-seed and seed-stage startups across various sectors, including climate tech, consumer, fintech, health-tech, industrials, interactive entertainment, lifestyle, mobility, and software as a service. Led by a team of seasoned entrepreneurs with experience in rapidly scaling companies like Zalando and Spotify, Cherry Ventures aims to support Europe's most ambitious founders, often serving as their first institutional investor. The firm has a notable track record, having invested in over 50 companies across Europe, including FlixBus, Auto1 Group, Infarm, Rows, Forto, and TourRadar. In addition to its Berlin headquarters, Cherry Ventures operates in major European cities such as London, Paris, and Stockholm.

Picus Capital is an early-stage technology investment firm based in Munich, Germany, established in 2015. The firm focuses on making pre-seed, seed, and Series A investments in various sectors, including financial services, human resources, energy and climate, healthcare, logistics and mobility, real estate and construction, crypto and web3, deeptech, and e-commerce. Picus Capital adopts a long-term investment philosophy, seeking exceptional founders committed to building category leaders over a period of 5 to 10 years or more. The firm emphasizes close collaboration with its portfolio companies, offering strategic advice, marketing expertise, and access to a broad B2B and investor network. With a disciplined yet creative approach, Picus Capital has invested in over 50 companies, focusing on identifying ambitious investment opportunities and supporting entrepreneurs throughout their growth journey.

WestTech Ventures is a Berlin-based venture capital firm established in 2013, specializing in pre-seed and seed investments in B2B software startups across Germany. The firm concentrates on sectors such as enterprise SaaS, automation, climate solutions, the future of work, and health, aiming to support companies that strive for a positive global impact through technology. With extensive experience from over 80 direct and indirect investments, WestTech Ventures positions itself as a knowledgeable partner in the startup ecosystem, fostering growth and innovation in emerging ventures.

SoftBank Investment Advisers is a venture capital firm established in 2017 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It operates as a subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp. and specializes in growth capital and late-stage investments predominantly within the technology sector. The firm focuses on a diverse array of industries, including internet-of-things, artificial intelligence, robotics, telecommunications, computational biology, fintech, and digital financial services. With a preference for global investments, particularly in the United States, SoftBank Investment Advisers typically commits a minimum of $100 million to both minority and majority stakes in private and public companies. The firm is known for offering operational expertise and leveraging a vast global network, aiming to support innovative companies that have the potential to revolutionize their respective fields. It maintains additional offices in key locations such as Tokyo, San Francisco, and Singapore.

FoodLabs is a venture studio and investor for startups with solutions to feed ten billion people by 2050 in a sustainable and healthy way. Founded in 2016, the Berlin-based investor is one of Europe's leading venture firms for food & ag. It has supported over 20 mission-driven teams to launch their ideas and put great concepts into practice. The portfolio covers the entire value chain - from agtech, alternative protein sources, water supply, food security, vertical farming, to food waste and carbon reduction.

NAP is a Berlin-based pre-seed and seed venture capital investor, investing in European technology companies. NAP backs founders who turn non-obvious ideas into realities. The team includes former operators and builders with extensive experience in scaling companies. NAP supports its portfolio companies through capital, guidance, and connections. NAP’s key portfolio highlights include Aleph Alpha, Ampeco, Flip, PlanRadar, Spread, and Usercentrics.

BITKRAFT Ventures, founded in 2015 by German entrepreneur Jens Hilgers, is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, with a global presence in key cities such as Berlin, Los Angeles, New York, London, Madrid, and Lisbon. The firm specializes in investments across various sectors of digital entertainment, focusing on video games and esports. BITKRAFT targets game developers, gaming platforms, and gaming-related technologies, as well as emerging areas like web3, virtual reality, augmented reality, and blockchain applications. With a team that spans significant hubs of digital innovation, BITKRAFT Ventures aims to support the growth and development of interactive media and gaming industries.

B2venture is a venture capital firm established in 2000 and based in Saint Gallen, Switzerland. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on high-growth companies within various sectors, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, advanced materials, biotech, climate technology, fintech, healthcare, logistics, and more. B2venture invests over EUR 100 million annually, with individual investment sizes ranging from EUR 0.25 million to EUR 3.5 million. Through its targeted approach, the firm aims to support innovative companies across Europe, fostering advancements in technology and business solutions.

Rheingau Founders GmbH is a venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany, established in 2011. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on incubation, pre-seed, and Series A and B rounds, primarily in the internet, mobile, and media sectors. Rheingau Founders targets business-to-business technology companies that aim to disrupt existing processes and value chains, particularly in areas such as digital health, insurance technology, and software as a service. The firm prioritizes investments in companies located in Germany and generally requires a minimum investment of €0.25 million. Rheingau Founders typically takes a minority stake in its portfolio companies, ensuring that at least 50 percent of shares are retained by the management team. The firm emphasizes physical proximity for its portfolio companies during the initial 12 months to foster collaboration and growth.

FinLeap GmbH is a venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2014. The company specializes in investments in early-stage fintech startups, particularly those offering software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions and digital services within the financial services market. FinLeap typically invests between €0.5 million and €5 million in its portfolio companies. Over its operational years, the firm has built or invested in numerous ventures and developed several corporate joint ventures, collectively valued at over €3 billion at one point. In addition to its Berlin headquarters, FinLeap has established offices in San Francisco, Milan, Madrid, and Paris, reflecting its commitment to fostering innovation in the global fintech landscape.

Vorwerk Ventures is the venture capital and private equity arm of Vorwerk & Co. KG, based in Berlin, Germany. Established in 2008, the firm specializes in providing growth capital to mid and late-stage venture companies, with a strong focus on consumer technology and direct-to-consumer business models. Vorwerk Ventures primarily targets investments in European developed markets, as well as regions in North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and the United States. The firm typically invests between €1 million and €10 million in its portfolio companies, favoring minority equity stakes for a limited duration. Its investment strategy centers on sectors such as consumer products, food, health, and climate, and the firm is particularly interested in startups that demonstrate a potential for positive impact on society and the environment. Vorwerk Ventures aims to support promising opportunities from seed stages through Series A rounds, reserving additional funds for subsequent financing needs.

Signals Venture Capital, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, is a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments in global enterprise software and technology companies. The firm aims to partner with founders to support the development of innovative B2B solutions. By concentrating on these sectors, Signals Venture Capital seeks to identify and nurture promising startups that have the potential to make a significant impact in the tech landscape.

Rocket Internet is a venture builder founded in 2007 and based in Berlin, Germany. The company is dedicated to incubating, building, and operationally developing internet-based business models across various sectors, including information technology, consumer products, financial services, and e-commerce. It provides essential operational support to its portfolio companies, enabling them to scale internationally. Rocket Internet's selected companies operate in numerous countries worldwide, reflecting the firm's expansive reach and commitment to fostering growth in the internet and technology sectors. Through its strategic investments, Rocket Internet aims to create and develop successful businesses that thrive in diverse markets.

DN Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm established in 2000, with offices in London and Silicon Valley. The firm focuses on investing in software, financial technology, marketplaces, and consumer internet sectors, primarily targeting companies that aim to operate in both Europe and North America. By fostering international growth, DN Capital seeks to assist its portfolio companies in becoming global businesses. The firm has a track record of successful investments, having been a lead investor in notable companies such as Endeca, Shazam, Auto1, Purplebricks, and Quandoo.

Founded in 2010 and based in Eindhoven, Netherlands, EIT InnoEnergy is a leading innovation engine focused on sustainable energy. The company operates with a mission to support the growth of early-stage companies in sectors such as climate technology, clean technology, mobility, and the Internet of Things. EIT InnoEnergy invests primarily in seed and early-stage businesses, aiming to enhance their potential through value-added services that mitigate risks and accelerate development. With offices across Europe and the United States, the firm is committed to fostering innovation in the energy sector to drive sustainable solutions.

Coparion is a venture capital firm established in 2016 and headquartered in Cologne and Berlin, Germany. The firm specializes in providing financial support to early-stage companies, particularly in the technology sector, across Germany. With an active fund of EUR 275 million, Coparion aims to accelerate growth and momentum for its portfolio companies. The firm invests in collaboration with co-investors, typically committing up to EUR 15 million per company through multiple financing rounds ranging from EUR 0.5 to 8 million each. Coparion focuses on empowering entrepreneurs by offering expertise and insights while refraining from interfering in daily business operations. The team leverages its extensive experience in venture capital and company building to identify potential opportunities and navigate challenges effectively.

Northzone Ventures is a London-based venture capital investment firm founded in 1996. It operates across Europe and the United States, focusing on a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, semiconductors, software, hardware, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and gaming. With a strong emphasis on partnering with entrepreneurs, Northzone has raised over €1.5 billion and has a notable track record of collaborating with the founders of successful companies such as Spotify and Klarna. The firm maintains a presence in the Nordics, London, and New York, allowing it to connect its portfolio companies with customers, business partners, and talent on a global scale.

APX is Europe’s leading very-early-stage VC. Based in Berlin and backed by Axel Springer and Porsche, we support and partner with the most ambitious founding teams from Europe and beyond - often as their first investor. We invest up to EUR 500K in startups until a series A starting with a quick EUR 50K investment, and within a few months, depending on traction and speed, we can invest further. Each month we invest in new teams who become part of the APX community, counting hundreds of other founders. Since 2018, we have invested in 100+ startups across 20+ industries with founders from 20+ countries together with 100+ co-investors.

Axel Springer Digital Ventures is the early-stage investment arm of Axel Springer Group, one of Europe’s largest media companies, based in Berlin. Established in 2013, it focuses on investing in classified ad models, marketplaces, marketing solutions, and digital publishing companies in both Europe and the United States. By leveraging the extensive network and resources of Axel Springer, the venture arm aims to partner with businesses that complement or disrupt its core operations. Axel Springer Group, founded in 1946, has evolved into a leading force in digital media, with a significant presence in over 40 countries. The company's digital revenues now constitute nearly 70 percent of total revenues, a marked increase from just 2 percent in 2006. With a commitment to innovation and growth, Axel Springer Digital Ventures plays a crucial role in the group's strategy to enhance its digital portfolio and foster connections with emerging digital start-ups.

Atomico is an international investment firm established in 2006 and headquartered in London, England. The firm specializes in partnering with disruptive technology companies, primarily in Europe, to facilitate their global scaling. Atomico focuses on investing at various stages, including seed, startup, Series A, and beyond, drawing on the extensive operational experience of its team, which includes founders and leaders from notable companies like Skype, Google, and Twitter. The firm invests across various sectors, including business products, consumer services, energy, financial services, and information technology. With offices in Paris, Berlin, and Stockholm, Atomico aims to leverage its expertise to enhance the growth and market reach of its portfolio companies.

RTP Global is a venture capital firm established in 2000, headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Bengaluru, Dubai, London, and Paris. The firm specializes in early-stage technology investments, focusing on sectors such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, health technology, fintech, and e-commerce, among others. RTP Global supports young companies by providing strategic guidance and leveraging a vast global network. The firm has made investments in startups across more than ten countries in Europe, Asia, and North America, and has a track record of several successful exits, with six of its early-stage investments evolving into multi-billion-dollar public companies. As a Registered Investment Adviser, RTP Global is committed to fostering innovation and growth in the technology landscape.

Axel Springer Plug and Play is a Berlin-based pre-seed startup accelerator. They do not just invest money. They know that the real value is in the people. The founders, the people in their team but most importantly the people they know. They connect their companies to mentors, clients and investors. They are a joint venture between the Plug and Play Tech Centre and Axel Springer. They support them in every way possible. It also means they are not bound to one region, one topic, one opinion. They offer a global network and international opportunities.

Partech is a global technology investment firm headquartered in Paris, with additional offices in Berlin, Dakar, Dubai, Nairobi, and San Francisco. Established 40 years ago in San Francisco, the firm focuses on providing capital, operational experience, and strategic support to entrepreneurs from seed to growth stage. Partech manages a portfolio of 220 companies across 40 countries and four continents, emphasizing collaboration and partnership with the founders it backs. With assets under management totaling €2.5 billion, Partech is dedicated to fostering innovation and success in the technology sector.

Headline is a venture capital firm established in 1998 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It operates in seven cities around the world and invests in a diverse range of sectors including fintech, e-commerce, software, digital health, developer tools, open-source, media, digital innovation, and consumer services. The firm manages Early Stage Funds across the US, Europe, Asia, and Brazil, allowing for localized investments, while its Growth Fund targets global investments from Series B and beyond. By being closely connected to local markets, Headline can identify emerging trends and promising entrepreneurs. The firm has a notable portfolio featuring companies such as Sonos, The RealReal, Creditas, and Bumble, reflecting its commitment to supporting innovative and high-potential businesses.

Creandum is a European early-stage venture capital firm established in 2003 and based in Stockholm, Sweden. The firm specializes in investing in innovative technology companies across various sectors, including information technology, climate tech, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cybersecurity. Creandum supports founders by offering not only financial capital but also operational expertise and access to a strong network developed over years in the industry.

Berliner Volksbank eG is a banking institution based in Berlin, Germany, providing a wide range of financial services including current accounts, loans, home financing, savings, mortgages, private banking, and real estate services. The bank caters to both corporate and individual clients, offering personalized banking solutions and advisory services. In addition to traditional banking, Berliner Volksbank also has a venture capital arm, Berliner Volksbank Ventures, which focuses on early-stage investments in technology, digital businesses, and financial technology sectors, primarily targeting small and medium enterprises in Germany. Established in 2015, Berliner Volksbank Ventures seeks to support innovative companies by investing between €250,000 and €1 million, acquiring minority stakes, and promoting growth through partnership and collaboration. The institution emphasizes stability, reliability, and community in its operations.

Point Nine Capital is a venture capital firm based in Berlin that specializes in early-stage investments in the Internet sector. The firm focuses on areas such as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), online marketplaces, and mobile technologies. Founded by Pawel Chudzinski and Christoph Janz, Point Nine Capital has supported a variety of successful Internet companies from their inception, including Delivery Hero, Clio, Shiftplanning, Vend, Typeform, and Zendesk. Through its targeted investment strategy, Point Nine Capital aims to identify and nurture promising startups within the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Cadence Growth Capital is a private equity firm based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in growth equity investments. The firm focuses on technology-enabled, asset-light B2B service companies that demonstrate scalability and high growth potential. Cadence Growth Capital primarily targets businesses within the DACH region, aiming to support and accelerate their development through strategic investments.

SquareOne Venture Capital is a Berlin-based venture capital firm that specializes in pre-seed and seed investments in B2B technology. Founded in 2010, the firm typically serves as the first institutional investor on the cap table, offering a distinctive first-customers-guarantee to its portfolio companies. This approach positions SquareOne as an entrepreneurial partner, providing hands-on support and guidance from the outset. Leveraging a robust network of leading executives, tech entrepreneurs, and investors, SquareOne aims to establish the groundwork for large and profitable category leaders in B2B software and deep tech across Europe. The firm's portfolio includes notable companies such as Stripe, Pipedrive, Carbon One, and Wandelbots.

Lakestar is a venture capital firm based in Zurich, Switzerland, focused on investing in technology companies led by exceptional entrepreneurs. Established in 2012, the firm has made early investments in notable companies such as Skype, Spotify, Facebook, and Airbnb, and has a diverse portfolio that includes investments in Opendoor, Oscar, GetYourGuide, Glovo, and Revolut, among others. Lakestar manages over EUR 1 billion across multiple funds, including early-stage and growth-stage investments, and has a presence in Berlin and London. The firm specializes in sectors such as deep technology, digitalization, financial technology, and healthcare. Lakestar actively supports its portfolio companies by providing guidance in business development, recruitment, technology, and marketing, with a particular emphasis on expanding into new markets in the US and Europe.

Verdane is a specialist growth equity investment firm that partners with sustainable, tech-enabled Northern European businesses to help them reach the next stage of international growth. Verdane can invest as a minority or majority investor, either in single companies or through portfolios of companies, and looks to deploy behind three core themes; the Digital Consumer, Software Everywhere and Sustainable Society. Verdane funds hold more than €3bn in total commitments and have made over 120 investments in fast-growing businesses since 2003. Verdane’s team of over 80 investment professionals and operating experts, based out of Berlin, Copenhagen, Helsinki, London, Oslo and Stockholm, is dedicated to being the preferred growth partner to tech-enabled businesses in Northern Europe.

Heartcore Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2007 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark, with additional offices in Berlin and Paris. The firm focuses on investing in seed-stage and early-stage companies, primarily in the information technology, healthcare, and technology-based sectors across Europe. Heartcore Capital has raised approximately €770 million in committed capital through multiple funds, including early-stage, growth-opportunity, and web3 funds. With a diverse team that encompasses nine nationalities and speaks ten languages, Heartcore aims to support exceptional founders in building category-defining consumer internet brands. The firm has invested in over 100 founding teams from 13 countries, backing notable companies such as Tink, Neo4j, and TravelPerk.

Creative Dock is a venture studio established in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany. The company specializes in creating, running, transforming, and growing businesses for large organizations, helping them remain relevant in rapidly evolving markets. By leveraging untapped assets and overlooked opportunities, Creative Dock develops scalable ventures across various sectors, including finance technology, insurance technology, retail, fast-moving consumer goods, construction, manufacturing, and research and development. Through its innovative approach, Creative Dock empowers major companies to adapt and thrive in a dynamic business landscape.

Abry Partners is a private equity firm founded in 1989 and based in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm specializes in late-stage investments, including leveraged buyouts, acquisition roll-ups, and growth capital across various sectors. Abry Partners focuses primarily on industries such as media, communications, business services, healthcare services, and information services. Its investment strategy includes targeting television and radio broadcasting, cable television, magazine publishing, and managed IT services, among others. The firm typically invests between $25 million and $150 million in equity or $15 million to $50 million in mezzanine capital in its portfolio companies, with an investment horizon ranging from three to seven years. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Abry Partners operates primarily in North America and Europe.

Auxxo is an angel group established in 2019 and based in Berlin, Germany. The organization focuses on investing in pre-seed and seed-stage startups that are founded and led by women. Auxxo aims to enhance equitable participation of women in the entrepreneurial and investment landscapes in Europe, leveraging its network and experience to support female entrepreneurs. By prioritizing female-led companies, Auxxo contributes to fostering a more inclusive venture capital ecosystem.

468 Capital is a venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2020. The company specializes in identifying and managing investment opportunities across various markets, with a focus on sectors such as information technology, energy, big data, software, artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, and renewable energy. 468 Capital employs a systematic approach to investment analysis and portfolio management, collaborating with a diverse range of partners to enhance its investment strategies. The firm is dedicated to supporting innovation in industries that drive technological advancement and address pressing global challenges.

Insight Partners is a global software investor that partners with growth-stage technology and software companies. Insight has a deep focus in Fintech, Cybersecurity, AI/ML, DevOps, and Healthcare sectors. Across their people and their portfolio, they encourage a culture around a core belief growth equals opportunity. As of December 31, 2022, the firm has over $75B in regulatory assets under management. Insight Partners has invested in more than 750 companies worldwide and has seen over 55 portfolio companies achieve an IPO.

Founded in 1972 and based in Menlo Park, California, Sequoia Capital is a leading venture capital firm that specializes in investing in early to growth stage companies across various sectors, including energy, financial services, healthcare, internet, mobile, and technology. The firm aims to collaborate with a select number of ambitious founders to help them build transformative companies. Sequoia Capital typically invests between $100,000 and $1 million in startups at the seed stage, $1 million to $10 million in early-stage companies, and $10 million to $100 million in growth-stage firms. With a strong preference for being the first investor in profitable and rapidly growing companies, Sequoia seeks to partner with teams that have demonstrated successful products or services. The firm's investment strategy encompasses a global perspective, with significant allocations in markets such as China, India, and Israel.

VR Ventures Management GmbH is a Berlin-based venture capital firm founded in 2020, focusing on early-stage startups primarily in the FinTech and PropTech sectors. The firm targets investments in companies at the late seed, Series A, and Series B stages, with a typical initial investment ranging from €0.5 million to €2 million. VR Ventures is committed to supporting innovative startups by leveraging its extensive network, expertise, and market knowledge, particularly within the European markets of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Angel Invest is a venture capital investment firm founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, primarily targeting technology startups at the pre-seed and seed stages, typically providing checks of €100,000. With a commitment to supporting entrepreneurs, Angel Invest not only invests in over 50 startups annually but also actively coaches founders and facilitates access to its extensive network. This approach aims to foster growth and innovation within the European technology sector.