The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is an international financial institution established in 1991 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Its primary mission is to foster economic development in Central and Eastern Europe, as well as in the Middle East and Africa, by providing project financing to banks, industries, and businesses. The EBRD focuses on supporting new ventures and facilitating investments in existing companies, while also assisting publicly owned entities in privatizing and restructuring municipal services. The bank engages in equity investments and provides various forms of debt financing, including senior, subordinated, mezzanine, and convertible debt. By collaborating with commercial partners and financial intermediaries, such as local banks and equity funds, the EBRD aims to enhance private sector growth and development across multiple sectors. Through its extensive experience, the EBRD has invested more than €130 billion in over 5,200 projects, playing a significant role in advancing economic transformation in the regions it serves.

Fil Rouge Capital (FRC) invests in early stage businesses from angel investment, seed, VC and Series A rounds through a combination of equity and debt structures. FRC’s approach is to target investments that complement the skills and experience of its Founders so that they can bring more than just capital to help a business grow. Both FRC’s Founders have a core knowledge of technology, services, and an entrepreneurial history that they can bring to the benefit of an investment. FRC is Europe-centric, and with a base in Ljubljana, Slovenia, there is an additional focus on Central and Eastern Europe, Austria and Southern Germany. On an opportunistic basis FRC will look at deals throughout Europe and also the United States. The Founders are well-connected to accelerators in Central Europe and in Silicon Valley.

South Central Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on direct and indirect investments, primarily targeting small and medium enterprises in the technology sector. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Belgrade, Serbia, the firm has additional offices in Ljubljana, Slovenia; Delft, Netherlands; Zagreb, Croatia; and Skopje, Macedonia. It specializes in investments across various sub-sectors, including Information and Communications Technology (ICT), SaaS, mobile, IoT, HealthTech, FinTech, and digital media. South Central Ventures typically invests up to €0.5 million in its portfolio companies, with seed stage investments capped at €0.1 million and early-stage to growth-stage investments reaching up to €3 million. The firm aims to acquire equity stakes ranging from 25 percent to 49 percent in its investments. With a strong presence in the Adriatic region, South Central Ventures has invested in approximately 40 early-stage tech companies, positioning itself as a key player in the local start-up ecosystem and a preferred partner for regional tech companies aspiring to compete in global markets.

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.

Lunar Ventures is a deep-tech, seed-stage venture fund with a team of 3 deep-tech expert partners in Berlin that come from science, and business in deep tech companies. The firm particularly invests across Europe into founders building high potential startups that specialize in artificial intelligence or machine learning, blockchain, cybersecurity, big data, analytics, or other industries.

Abstraction Capital is a venture capital firm based in Kansas City, Missouri, that specializes in providing early-stage funding, specifically pre-seed and seed round capital, to companies focused on developing technical tools and software infrastructure. The firm targets businesses that create developer tools, workflow automation solutions, and technologies that enhance software development processes. Abstraction Capital emphasizes investments in areas such as API-first architectures, low-code platforms, open-source initiatives, and observability tools. By supporting companies that enable a more modular and integrated approach to software development, Abstraction Capital aims to foster innovation in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital is a private equity platform based in New York, focusing on late-stage growth investments across various high-growth sectors, including technology, healthcare, consumer products, and digital media. Established in 1986, the firm has nearly three decades of experience in identifying and pursuing growth investment opportunities. Its investment team combines deep expertise in growth equity with a strategic approach aimed at enhancing operational and financial performance in its portfolio companies. By collaborating closely with entrepreneurs and business professionals, Expansion Capital seeks to create proprietary advantages for its investments. The firm also benefits from the extensive brand recognition and global network of Morgan Stanley, which aids in sourcing investment intelligence and opportunities.

Invests in first and second lien debt; unitranche loans, mezzanine debt, equity and to support middle-market companies.

R12 Kapital is a private equity firm based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2009. The company specializes in pursuing new investments and providing strategic advice to its portfolio companies. R12 Kapital focuses on sectors such as the internet of things, manufacturing, and commercial products, aiming to support the development of innovative businesses within these industries. Through its investment strategy, the firm seeks to foster growth and enhance the operational capabilities of its investments.

BMO Global Asset Management is a global investment firm based in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Sydney, Australia. As a subsidiary of the Bank of Montreal, it offers a comprehensive range of financial services tailored to institutions, wealth managers, advisers, and private investors. Established in 1925, the firm focuses on providing outcome-oriented solutions that include asset management, retail mutual funds, pension funds, endowments, trusts, and investment planning. BMO Global Asset Management is dedicated to building diversified portfolios that aim to generate capital growth and deliver predictable income for its clients.

The European Investment Bank (EIB), established in 1958 and headquartered in Luxembourg, serves as the lending arm of the European Union, primarily focusing on supporting European integration and social cohesion. It offers a range of financial services, including project loans for both public and private sectors, loans to banks and intermediaries, and structured finance products. EIB also provides guarantees, securitization instruments, and equity investments, particularly in infrastructure and environmental projects. The bank plays a crucial role in financing microfinance and risk-sharing initiatives for research and innovation, alongside offering technical expertise for sustainable energy projects. Its advisory services encompass urban development and infrastructure, and it actively supports public-private partnerships and small to medium-sized enterprises across various sectors, including transportation, energy, health, education, and agriculture.

Convent Capital is a private equity firm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, established in 2011. The firm specializes in buy-outs, buy-ins, and growth capital investments in small and medium-sized enterprises, primarily focusing on companies headquartered in the Netherlands and those based in Belgium and Luxembourg. Convent Capital targets investments in businesses with an enterprise value ranging from €10 million to €50 million and an EBITDA between €2 million and €8 million. The firm emphasizes sustainability and seeks to create value through strategic and operational improvements. Convent Capital generally aims to acquire majority stakes in its portfolio companies, with a particular interest in the agriculture and food sectors.

Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV is an international manufacturer of baking products, operating in over 22 countries across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The company specializes in a wide array of products, including packed bread, sweet baked goods, salty snacks, cookies, tortillas, pitas, and confectionery items. Key brands under Grupo Bimbo include Bimbo, Ideal, Ricolino, Oroweat, Arnold, Thomas, and Sara Lee. The company maintains a robust direct distribution network, ensuring that products are efficiently delivered from its manufacturing facilities located in regions such as Uruguay, Rio de Janeiro, China, Santiago de Chile, and Argentina to various sales centers and warehouses. Grupo Bimbo's extensive product range includes sliced bread, buns, pastries, cakes, cookies, toast, English muffins, bagels, tortillas, flatbreads, and other snack items.

EASME is a European Union executive agency that supports small and medium-sized enterprises and promotes innovation in Europe. It manages projects in the areas of small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as the environment, energy, and maritime sectors, funded by COSME, LIFE, and EMFF. EASME organizes the European Sustainable Energy Week and serves industries such as environmental management, energy production, and maritime activities.

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.

Telekom Slovenije is a communications service company that offers fixed and mobile communications services, digital content, multimedia, digital advertising, system integration, cloud computing, construction and maintenance of networks, and conservation services. Telekom Slovenije was founded in 1995 and is based in Slovenia.

Silicon Gardens is a venture capital investment firm established in 2019 and based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The company focuses on investing in innovative and technology-driven businesses, fostering a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem. With over 500 members, Silicon Gardens is rapidly expanding its network and influence within the region, often referred to as a hub for technology entrepreneurship akin to other global tech centers. By identifying and supporting promising startups, Silicon Gardens aims to cultivate growth and innovation in the Slovenian technology landscape.

AXA Venture Partners (AVP) is a venture capital fund investing in high-growth, technology-enabled companies. AVP has built a unique investment platform specialized in tech investments with $600 million of assets under management through three pillars of investment expertise: Early Stage Fund, Growth Stage Fund and Fund of Funds. To date, AVP has invested in 40 Early and Growth equity deals and 6 Fund investments. AVP team operates globally backed by offices in San Francisco, New York, London, Paris and Hong Kong. Beyond investments, AVP provides access to business development opportunities helping portfolio companies to scale globally and accelerate their growth.

Eleven Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Sofia, Bulgaria, specializing in early-stage investments in technology-driven startups. Founded in 2012, the firm focuses on sectors such as Fintech, HealthTech, e-commerce, the Future of Food, the Future of Work, software tools and platforms, consumer products, Sportstech, gaming, Adtech, mobility, and home automation. Eleven Ventures typically invests between €0.025 million and €0.5 million, taking minority stakes in its portfolio companies, generally ranging from 6% to 30% equity. The firm runs a three-month accelerator program quarterly, mentoring 10-15 teams per cycle, providing not only capital but also office space and back-office support. Additionally, accepted teams benefit from free deals with technology service providers, enhancing their operational capabilities. Eleven Ventures aims to foster a vibrant startup ecosystem in Southeast Europe, particularly in Bulgaria, while also being open to investing in startups from other countries, provided they participate in the program.

Newable is an investment holding company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in early-stage and growth investments. Founded in 2009, the company connects early-stage investors with high-growth scale-up businesses, particularly in the UK. Newable facilitates opportunities for private investors, family offices, and corporate investors to engage with innovative, knowledge-intensive companies, often working alongside them as Lead Investors to maximize their potential. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Newable has established a robust ecosystem of investors and partners, ensuring a continuous pipeline of promising early-stage companies. Additionally, Newable provides finance, consulting, and property services tailored to start-ups and small to medium-sized enterprises, emphasizing empowerment and leadership to foster confidence in their clients.

HCVC, founded in 2014 and based in Paris, France, is a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments in hardtech companies globally. The firm specializes in seed stage and startup investments within the hardware-related industry, targeting sectors such as digital health, artificial intelligence, new sensors, connected buildings, smart transportation, and consumer hardware. HCVC typically invests between $0.5 million and $1.5 million in its portfolio companies. In addition to financial support, HCVC fosters a global community of over 500 startups through Hardware Club, providing founders with access to dedicated resources, partnerships, and networking events to facilitate collaboration and growth. With additional offices in Taipei, Tokyo, and San Francisco, HCVC maintains a geographically agnostic investment approach across Europe and North America.

Mutares AG acquires small and medium-sized companies with the goal of sustainably increasing their value.

Innova Capital Sp. z o.o. is a private equity firm specializing in growth capital, buyouts, buyins, bridge financing, founder succession solutions, corporate spin-offs, buy and build, replacement capital, platform strategies, and cross-border expansion, acquisitions, and development capital in mature and middle market companies. It does not invest in turnarounds or start-ups. The firm seeks to invest in construction, manufacturing, energy, technology, media, financial services, consumer goods, telecommunication companies, industrial compounds and automotive, healthcare, outsourcing, and other business services. It prefers to invest in companies based in Central Europe and Central Eastern Europe with a focus on Poland, Slovakia, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Moldova, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Germany, and Austria. The firm typically invests between €5 million ($5.96 million) and €75 million ($96 million) in its portfolio companies with enterprise value between $50 million and $184 million. It seeks both majority and minority stakes in its portfolio companies. The firm can provide additional equity, debt, and mezzanine capital through its network of co-investors, senior lenders, and investment banks. It prefers to invest for a period of three to five years, and exits by either sale to a strategic investor or via an initial public offering of shares. Innova Capital Sp. z o.o. was founded in 1994 and is based in Warsaw, Poland with an additional office in Bucharest, Romania.

BlackPeak Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 2014 and headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria, with additional offices in Bucharest, Ljubljana, and Vienna. The firm focuses on investing in high-growth small and medium-sized enterprises in Southeast Europe, particularly in Romania, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Croatia, and Serbia. BlackPeak Capital specializes in early and mid-venture investments, mezzanine financing, and hybrid capital, while specifically avoiding sectors such as gambling, logging, and financial institutions. The firm seeks opportunities in niche manufacturing, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), information technology, industrials, and healthcare, preferring export-oriented companies or those with unique technology. It typically invests between €4 million and €10 million in each transaction, taking significant minority or majority stakes. BlackPeak Capital also engages in co-investments and raises follow-on equity and debt, with exit strategies that include trade sales or initial public offerings. The firm is supported by the European Investment Fund through the JEREMIE initiative, which focuses on fostering the growth of small and medium enterprises in the region.

3TS Capital Partners Ltd. is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 1998. The firm specializes in providing growth capital and buyout funding to small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly in the technology, media, communications, and technology-enabled services sectors. 3TS focuses its investments in Central and Eastern Europe, with a primary emphasis on European Union accession countries, while also considering opportunities in Ukraine and Turkey in exceptional cases. The firm typically invests between €0.15 million and €30 million in companies with enterprise values ranging from €1.5 million to €300 million, aiming for significant minority or majority stakes. 3TS seeks to add value beyond financial support by actively partnering with portfolio companies and leveraging a network of industry experts. The firm generally aims to exit its investments within three to five years through trade sales or initial public offerings.

British American Tobacco p.l.c. is a prominent global manufacturer of tobacco and nicotine products, headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 1902, the company produces a wide array of products, including traditional cigarettes, vapour and heated tobacco products, oral tobacco, and e-cigarettes. Its extensive brand portfolio features well-known names such as Dunhill, Kent, Lucky Strike, Pall Mall, Rothmans, and Camel, among others. In addition to conventional tobacco products, British American Tobacco is actively involved in the development of next-generation products, with brands like Vuse for vaping, Glo for heated tobacco, and Velo for modern oral tobacco. The company serves a diverse retail network and has established a significant presence in various markets globally. In 2023, British American Tobacco sold 555 billion cigarettes, solidifying its position as the second-largest tobacco company by volume.

Founded in 1989, Small Enterprise Assistance Funds is an investment firm based in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm offers term loans, subordinated loans, mezzanine financing, equity, venture debt, early and later-stage venture financing, bridge, and other financial solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. Small Enterprise Assistance Funds companies in Africa, Asia, Central, and Eastern Europe, and Latin America.

LAUNCHub Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2012 and headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria. It specializes in early-stage investments, targeting technology startups in the Seed and Series A funding stages primarily located in Central and Southeastern Europe. The firm focuses on ambitious founders and scalable businesses with initial traction, providing initial investments ranging from €300K to €2M, with the capacity to lead funding rounds up to €4M. LAUNCHub Ventures emphasizes not only financial support but also active partnership with portfolio companies, assisting them in achieving their milestones and securing subsequent funding through programs like their 'Series A academy'. The firm has played a significant role in enhancing the startup ecosystem in the CEE region and has attracted attention from major venture capital firms in Europe and the United States.

AlpVent is a Swiss investment company investing in highly promising start-ups. As a result of 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, they understand the needs of entrepreneurs extremely well. By offering their investment capital and management consulting services to their start-ups they do their best to provide so-called smart money support. Many start-up founders are excellent at developing products and services, however, they have difficulty promoting them. In order to support them, AlpVent has established a specialized sales department. In addition to providing sales analyses and other sales consulting services, they can even become an agent or distributor for a promising start-up. The services they currently offer are available in the demanding German-speaking countries and markets of South-Eastern Europe (Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia).

Oktogon Ventures is a venture capital investment firm established in 2019 and headquartered in Budapest, Hungary. The firm focuses on early-stage technology-based startups across Central and Eastern Europe, specifically targeting markets in Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland, Croatia, Romania, Slovenia, and Bulgaria. Oktogon Ventures aims to support startups with strong founding teams and core technologies that demonstrate significant growth potential and global appeal from their inception. The firm leverages its extensive local expertise, operational background, and a robust network of connections to assist these startups in realizing their full potential. Oktogon Ventures has established relationships with various co-investment partners and maintains strong ties with top-tier venture capital firms and angel investors in the United States and Western Europe, positioning it well to foster innovation and growth in the region.

FreshBooks is a cloud-based accounting software company that simplifies online invoicing and financial management for business owners. Its platform is designed to be user-friendly, offering features such as invoicing, expense management, online payments, and time tracking. This automation helps small businesses efficiently manage their finances and maintain accurate bookkeeping. Serving customers of all sizes across more than 160 countries, FreshBooks is recognized for its exceptional customer support, having received multiple Stevie Awards. The company operates from offices in Canada, Croatia, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United States.

Aterian is a technology-driven consumer products company that specializes in building, acquiring, and partnering with various brands. Founded in 2014, Aterian operates a diverse range of product categories, including home and kitchen appliances, kitchenware, environmental appliances, beauty products, and consumer electronics. The company utilizes proprietary software and an agile supply chain to efficiently create and market top-selling consumer products. Aterian manages several owned brands, such as Vremi, Healing Solutions, Xtava, TRUWEO, Spiralize, Pohl+Schmitt, and RIF6. With a global presence that includes offices in America, Canada, Poland, Israel, China, and the Philippines, as well as remote employees in France, Australia, and Croatia, Aterian focuses on generating revenue primarily through online sales of its various consumer products.

EnerCap Capital Partners is the manager of EnerCap Power Fund I L.P., a €98 million closed-end ten year fund aimed at achieving enhanced returns on a portfolio of renewable energy investments across Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe. The Fund invests in projects and companies in wind energy, biomass energy, energy efficiency technologies, solar energy, small hydro power, and projects generating carbon credits. EnerCap has developed an extensive portfolio of investments and pipeline of opportunities and partnerships with leading regional wind developers with projects in Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Croatia. The fund is expected to be fully invested by end-2011.

MOL Group is a multinational integrated oil and gas corporation based in Hungary, engaged in various segments including exploration, production, refining, and petrochemical manufacturing. The company operates upstream activities focused on oil and gas exploration and production, while its downstream segment generates the majority of revenue through the refining of crude oil into a wide range of products such as gasoline, diesel, heating oil, aviation fuel, lubricants, bitumen, sulfur, and liquefied petroleum gas. Additionally, MOL Group provides consumer services and operates in gas midstream activities. Its products are marketed for household, industrial, and transportation use, with sales extending across Hungary, Croatia, Slovakia, Italy, the Czech Republic, Romania, Austria, and other regions globally.

ExtensionEngine was founded in 2000 and specializes in online education platforms. We are headquartered in Boston and have offices in New York, Croatia, and Tel Aviv. Our clients include universities, corporations and other leading learning institutions. We are technology agnostic and integrate both off-the-shelf and custom code to build a best-of-breed solution. We have special expertise in Open edX.

SIX FinTech Venture is the corporate venture capital arm of Six Group that began operation on December 1, 2017, with its headquarters in Zurich in Switzerland. It looks to invest in global early stage startups in the financial technology space.

Enterprise Ireland is a government agency based in Dublin, Ireland, established in 1998 to foster the growth and development of indigenous businesses. Its primary mission is to assist Irish enterprises in achieving a strong presence in global markets, thereby enhancing national and regional prosperity. The agency supports a wide range of companies, from high-potential start-ups to established businesses, by providing funding, resources, and guidance. Additionally, Enterprise Ireland collaborates with college-based researchers to facilitate the development and commercialization of innovative technologies through licensing and spin-out companies. By focusing on innovation and export sales, Enterprise Ireland plays a crucial role in driving economic growth and competitiveness within the Irish economy.

HPS Investment Partners is a global investment firm headquartered in New York City, specializing in non-investment grade credit. Established in 2007, the firm has a team of 93 investment professionals and over 200 total employees, operating from its New York base and nine additional offices worldwide. Initially created as a division of Highbridge Capital Management, a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan Asset Management, HPS became independent in March 2016 when its principals acquired the firm. The firm manages a diverse range of strategies across the capital structure, including syndicated leveraged loans, high-yield bonds, privately negotiated senior secured debt, mezzanine financing, asset-based leasing, and private equity. HPS focuses on credit and longer-dated liquid investment opportunities, providing both standard and customized investment solutions for companies of varying sizes.

Founded in 1993, Embassy Group is one of India's largest real estate conglomerates with a broad portfolio of over 66 million sq. ft. of prime commercial, residential, retail, hospitality, services, and educational spaces across Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai, Noida and Trivandrum in the Indian market and Serbia and Malaysia in the international market. Across all asset classes, Embassy places a strong emphasis on high standards of quality, delivery, world-class services, environmental management, and safety. Embassy sponsored India's first publicly traded REIT and Asia's largest REIT by area. As an extension of its vision to create world-class urban infrastructure, the company has also contributed in the field of education. The Group's Community Outreach programme empowers over 42,000 children across 143+ schools to create a positive social impact in India.

Global Finance is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 1991, headquartered in Athens, Greece, with additional offices in Sofia, Bulgaria; Belgrade, Serbia; Bucharest, Romania; and Greater London, United Kingdom. The firm specializes in management buyouts, turnaround investments, and growth capital for middle-market and underperforming companies. Global Finance focuses on various sectors, including manufacturing, information technology, specialty retail, media, telecommunications, healthcare, and services, while also engaging in real estate development in South-Eastern Europe. The firm primarily targets investments in Greece, the European Union, Bulgaria, Romania, Russia, and Serbia, making both minority and majority investments. It typically invests up to €40 million in Greek companies and $15 million in Eastern European ventures. Global Finance aims for a three to six-year exit period through strategies such as trade sales, IPOs, management buybacks, and sales to other venture capital funds.

Zühlke is a Swiss company founded in 1968 that supports businesses in transforming their visions into market-ready solutions. It specializes in guiding companies throughout the entire business innovation process, from the initial concept to successful implementation and operation. With a focus on establishing new ventures, Zühlke engages in all phases of product development and application deployment. The company operates local teams across several countries, including Austria, Germany, Serbia, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, enabling it to offer tailored support to a diverse clientele.

RCM Technologies, Inc. is a provider of business and technology solutions based in Pennsauken, New Jersey, operating in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Serbia. The company is organized into three main segments: Engineering, Specialty Health Care, and Information Technology. The Engineering segment offers a variety of services such as project management, engineering design, and quality assurance, primarily serving industries like energy, aerospace, and manufacturing. The Specialty Health Care segment focuses on staffing and placement services for medical professionals, including therapists and nurses, and provides a range of care services to various health facilities. The Information Technology segment delivers enterprise solutions and application services tailored to improve operational efficiency across multiple sectors, including health care, finance, and education. Founded in 1971, RCM Technologies has built a reputation for creativity and reliability in meeting the diverse needs of its clients.

5G Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Athens, Greece, established in 2021 as a direct subsidiary of the Hellenic Corporation of Assets and Participations. The firm operates under the legal framework set forth by Greek law to establish and manage the Phaistos Investment Fund. This fund focuses on investments in businesses engaged in 5G-related research and development of products and services across various sectors in Greece, including transport, logistics, manufacturing, public goods, utilities, health, tourism, and information media. The firm emphasizes transparency and accountability while adhering to International Financial Reporting Standards.

RSG Capital is a leading Slovenian venture capital management company founded in 2006 and currently manages VC fund Prvi sklad, which is the first venture capital fund based in Slovenia. Via VC fund Prvi sklad RSG Capital invests in early stage companies from CEE with high growth potential, credible and dedicated teams and breakthrough technologies. RSG Capital actively supports the creation, identification and development of globally successful companies.

Capital Genetics is a fast-growing privately-owned boutique advisory firm based in Slovenia that specialises in corporate finance, growth capital, business and real estate valuation.

AURELIUS Equity Opportunities has many years of investment and management experience in various industries and sectors. AURELIUS Equity Opportunities employs its management capacities and the necessary financial resources to invest in product innovation, sales and research in order to develop the potential of its subsidiaries. With offices in Munich, London, Madrid and Stockholm and subsidiaries in Germany, the UK, France, Poland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Norway, Belgium, Luxembourg, Slovakia, Slovenia, the United States, China, Malaysia, India, Thailand and South Korea, AURELIUS operates throughout the world.

The London Co-Investment Fund (LCIF), established in 2014, is a venture capital initiative aimed at enhancing funding opportunities for London-based technology startups. Launched by the Deputy Mayor of London, LCIF's primary objective is to facilitate significant investments for tech companies that are already capable of attracting funding, thereby providing them with the necessary resources to validate their business models. The fund collaborates with six co-investment partners recognized for their strong track records in supporting early-stage tech ventures. While LCIF focuses on various sectors, including artificial intelligence, fintech, and cleantech, it is currently not making new investments. This strategic approach aims to strengthen the London tech ecosystem, enabling startups to secure subsequent funding rounds and contribute to the city's reputation as a hub for innovation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a prominent financial holding company based in New York, United States, that provides a wide range of financial services globally. Established in 2000, the firm operates through various segments, including investment banking, commercial banking, and asset management. Its investment banking division offers services such as corporate advisory, capital raising in equity and debt markets, risk management, and market-making. Additionally, JPMorgan Chase serves consumers, small businesses, and commercial clients by delivering innovative banking solutions and financial transaction processing. With a legacy dating back to 1877, the company has built a reputation for providing comprehensive financial strategies and services to meet the diverse needs of its clientele.

Enterprise Investors is the oldest and one of the largest private equity firms in Central and Eastern Europe, headquartered in Warsaw, Poland. Established in 1990, the firm specializes in mid-market succession-driven buyout transactions and provides expansion financing to high-growth enterprises. It focuses on investing in medium-sized companies across various sectors, including consumer goods and retail, financial services, IT, industrial products, business process outsourcing, and healthcare. Over its operational history, Enterprise Investors has raised eight funds, amassing total capital exceeding EUR 2 billion, and has invested approximately EUR 1.7 billion in 137 companies.

Toyota Tsusho Corporation is a comprehensive trading company with six major divisions, each specializing in distinct sectors. The Metal division focuses on processing and distributing a variety of steel products. The Global Parts and Logistics division offers warehousing and logistics services to support supply chain operations. The Automobile division engages in selling auto components and the import and export of used vehicles and their parts. The Machinery, Energy and Plant Project division supplies mechanical equipment, industrial machinery, and petroleum products. The Chemical and Electronics division provides a range of products, including semiconductors, electronic devices, software, chemicals, and resins. Additionally, the Food and Customer Services division is involved in food manufacturing and related services. Through these diverse operations, Toyota Tsusho plays a pivotal role in various industries, facilitating trade and enhancing supply chain efficiency.