IFU is a venture capital and private equity firm based in Copenhagen, Denmark, that specializes in providing equity, mezzanine financing, loans, and guarantees to projects in developing countries. Established in 1967, IFU focuses on creating and financing new businesses, joint ventures between Danish companies and local partners, and acquiring existing ventures. The firm primarily invests in sectors such as commercial services, biofuels, renewable energy, and irrigation systems, with a particular emphasis on climate and agribusiness. Investments are targeted at countries with a low gross national income per capita, as defined by specific criteria, and include regions across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. IFU typically invests between DKK 0.5 million and DKK 100 million and often seeks co-investment opportunities with Danish firms. The firm also supports small and medium-sized enterprises and provides advisory services for business investments in developing markets. With a preference for board membership, IFU aims to exit investments within five to seven years, ensuring a positive return for its stakeholders.

Artesian Capital Management is an Australian-based alternative investment management firm with a global footprint. Founded in 2004, it began with credit arbitrage and relative-value strategies and later expanded into principal investments in seed and early-stage ventures. The firm operates from Sydney and Melbourne and has extended to international locations, launching early-stage venture funds including a China-focused vehicle and outlining plans for Southeast Asia. It partners with accelerators, incubators, angel groups and university programs to back high-potential ventures and manages funds across equity and debt investments, currently overseeing over AUD 255 million.

Omidyar Network is an impact investing firm founded in 2004 by Pierre and Pam Omidyar. It supports social entrepreneurs through both investments and grants, aiming to improve lives and communities by funding organizations that harness technology and innovation. The firm operates as a philanthropic investment organization, focusing on catalyzing social impact across areas such as access to capital, media, markets and transparency, governance, citizen engagement, and information access. It backs both for profit and non-profit ventures, spanning seed to growth stages, and emphasizes responsible tech, digital inclusion, and strengthening institutions and democratic processes. The organization seeks to empower individuals and communities through investments that promote better governance, informed citizenship, and thriving communities worldwide.