MyVentures is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 and based in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It invests in early-stage technology startups across fintech, medtech, enterprise technology, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, and other tech sectors, with a global outlook. The firm aims to back companies at the forefront of innovation, seeking to create durable value and contribute to economic growth through the synergy of technology and capital.

MOST Ventures is a Kazakhstan-based venture investment firm focused on technology startups across Europe, Asia and the Central Eurasian region. Based in Almaty, the company operates within the MOST Ecosystem, a mature network that provides financial and non-financial support to technology ventures, including those involved in fintech and digital financial services. The ecosystem comprises UMAY Angels Club, MOST Business Incubator, MOST Hub and MOST Media. MOST Ventures backs early-stage companies, typically in seed and Series A rounds, aiming to help founders build globally scalable products and businesses across software, hardware, IT services and related technology sectors.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development provides project financing and banking products to banks, industries and private enterprises, including loans for projects, equity and quasi-equity investments, equity funds for smaller enterprises, guarantees and trade finance. It also offers policy reform dialogue and advisory services and supports loan syndication. The bank assists privatization and restructuring of municipal services and invests across sectors such as energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, finance, telecommunications and real estate in Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East and North Africa, with a focus on market transition and private sector development. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in London, it seeks to promote sustainable growth, job creation and higher living standards through financial support, advisory services and policy reform.

DOMiNO Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 and based in Amsterdam. The firm backs high-tech, pure-digital startups across AI, deep tech, cleantech, healthtech, fintech, hrtech, edtech, gametech, cybersecurity and life sciences, with a focus on early-stage, first-day companies. It operates globally, drawing on a regional focus to back founders from Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Turkey, and maintains offices in Amsterdam, Istanbul and the countries of Estonia, Poland, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The firm aims to create the DOMiNO Effect for a Better Future.

Singulariteam is a venture capital firm and angel investor founded in 2012 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in Moscow, Auckland, Almaty, and Singapore. It concentrates on early-stage and seed investments in advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, robotics, augmented and virtual reality, nanotechnology, and fintech. The firm assesses potential through the people behind ideas and aims to form long-term partnerships from the outset, providing hands-on support and professional guidance to help portfolio companies grow.

Sturgeon Capital is a London-based investment boutique and asset manager that concentrates on building technology-enabled businesses in frontier and emerging markets. The firm backs teams developing fintech, business software, and marketplace platforms, investing across early-stage and growth opportunities. It maintains offices in London and across regional hubs including Almaty, Astana, Tashkent, Tbilisi, Karachi, and Dhaka, enabling locally informed investment decisions in diverse geographies. Sturgeon Capital operates under UK regulation, with oversight by the Financial Conduct Authority, and adheres to applicable regulatory requirements in its activities.

White Hill Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2021 and located in Astana, Kazakhstan. The firm focuses on investing in fast-growing technology and IT companies across various stages and industries worldwide. With a team boasting over 20 years of investment experience in both local and global markets, White Hill Capital aims to identify and support innovative enterprises within the technology sector.

Quest Ventures is a Singapore-based venture capital firm founded in 2011 that backs startups across Asia, focusing on the digital economy and sectors such as artificial intelligence, e-commerce, marketplaces, entertainment, finance, food, insurance, logistics, media, property, sports, and the Islamic digital economy. It supports portfolio companies including 99.co, Carousell, Carro, Oddle, Shopback, and Xfers, and pursues enterprise innovation through partnerships with the Applied Innovation Institute to drive transformation in industries like logistics, banking, and smart cities. The firm emphasizes impact and ESG initiatives, supporting financial inclusion, gender, healthcare and education, and maintains engagement with social initiatives across Asia. Through its multi-disciplinary approach, Quest Ventures aims to foster entrepreneurship, scale startups, and contribute to Asia’s digital economy, with portfolio activity spanning hundreds of cities and thousands of employees.

Draper Associates is a venture capital firm founded in 1985 and based in San Mateo, California. It focuses on seed-stage to Series A investments in North America, backing early-stage companies developing transformational technologies in artificial intelligence, robotics, biotech, crypto, space, and related deep-tech fields. The firm emphasizes a founders-first approach, supporting visionary entrepreneurs building disruptive platforms and aiming for substantial growth and impact.

European Investment Fund is the EU's financing arm for small and medium-sized enterprises and mid-caps, providing financial instruments to improve access to affordable financing for businesses across their lifecycle, with a focus on innovation, growth, competitiveness, social impact and sustainability. The EIF leverages its capital base to foster public-private partnerships and allocates guarantees and equity funding to catalyze lending and investment for startups and small businesses throughout Europe, including EU member states, candidate countries and EFTA countries. It collaborates with partners to close funding gaps and support entrepreneurship and economic resilience.

I2BF Global Ventures is an international venture capital firm founded in 2005 and headquartered in New York, with a global investment mandate and a team in New York, London, and Los Angeles. It backs technology-oriented companies across sectors such as SaaS, hardware-enabled B2B solutions, digital health, new media, cleantech, biotechnology, materials science, information technology, and space technology, spanning early- to growth-stage opportunities. The firm pursues a hands-on approach and supports portfolio companies with global reach, aiming to back innovative ventures that can drive energy, sustainability, and advanced technologies forward. Since inception, it has backed more than 60 startups and exited around 12, and it has managed over 400 million in capital, reflecting its global presence across North America, Europe, and beyond.

Alchemist Accelerator is a California-based accelerator that backs seed- and early-stage enterprise startups through a six-month program designed to accelerate product development, customer traction, and fundraising. It provides seed funding in the form of notes and requires teams with distinctive technical founders, offering structured mentorship, investor access, and a collaborative community. The program emphasizes business-to-business ventures and enterprise monetization, with a network of corporate and VC backers including Cisco Systems, Khosla Ventures, SAP Ventures, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, and US Venture Partners. Alchemist supports a global cohort with both in-person and virtual participation, and has supported hundreds of startups, generating significant alumni funding and notable exits.

Based in Paris, A Plus Finance is an independent investment firm specializing in venture capital and the management of funds dedicated to innovation. It focuses on information technology, environment and e-business in France, and also pursues opportunities in real estate and private equity. The team combines financiers and entrepreneurs, providing practical management insight and a long-term development perspective for portfolio companies. The firm manages about €220 million in assets and typically invests between €1 million and €4 million per project, reflecting a goal of supporting growth-stage and promising early-stage ventures in the French market.

Noventiq is a global solutions and services provider focused on digital transformation and cybersecurity. It delivers software and cloud, services, and hardware offerings and supports customers with cybersecurity solutions, IT infrastructure, multi-cloud deployment, transformation programs, and software asset management. The company operates in about 60 countries across Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and India, delivering digital solutions and professional services to a diverse enterprise base.

Internet Initiatives Development Fund is a Moscow-based venture capital firm that provides financial and expert support to early-stage technology startups in Russia and beyond. Since its founding in 2013, IIDF has invested in hundreds of tech startups, typically backing pre-seed to Series A rounds with a commitment in the range of several million to a few hundred million rubles. The firm focuses on a broad set of tech sectors, including internet services, fintech, big data, cybersecurity, IoT, edtech, healthcare, and hardware, and it supports portfolio companies through capital, mentoring, and industry connections. IIDF also operates programs to improve transparency and cooperation among entrepreneurs, investors, and state agencies, with a mission to make Russia more attractive for tech entrepreneurship and to develop a more accessible, transparent venture market.

Artesian is a global alternative investment firm founded in 2004 and headquartered in Sydney. It engages in equity and debt investments across the globe, including venture capital and impact-focused strategies, and has grown from credit relative-value management to seed and early-stage funding as well as later-stage growth investments, with offices in New York, London, Singapore, Shanghai, Melbourne and Sydney. The firm partners with accelerators, incubators, angel groups and university programs to back technology-driven startups and has launched China-focused venture funds, including a fund with a cornerstone investment from Hostplus, with plans for a Southeast Asia initiative. Its focus spans technology, climate, agrifood, health, artificial intelligence and robotics, education and gender equality, with an emphasis on transformational impact alongside financial returns and sustainable ecosystem development.

HR&ED-tech is an investment accelerator focused on supporting technology startups in the human resources and education technology sectors. This firm specializes in helping early-stage companies thrive, particularly in emerging markets such as India, Indonesia, the Middle East, and North Africa. By providing access to funding, expertise, and a robust network, HR&ED-tech aims to unlock the potential of startups in these fields. In 2023, the firm introduced Scalez, an advisory program designed to assist startups in securing funding and expanding their operations into new markets. Through these initiatives, HR&ED-tech plays a crucial role in fostering innovation and growth in the HR and EdTech industries.

QPDigital is a Kyiv-based venture capital firm established in 2020 that targets investments across artificial intelligence, blockchain, digital healthcare, information technology, logistics, gaming, and FinTech. It supports portfolio companies by refining business models, enabling customer acquisition, optimizing technical cores, connecting with providers, and assisting in raising growth capital.

Citigroup is a global financial services company headquartered in New York that operates through two main segments, Global Consumer Banking and Institutional Clients Group. GCB serves retail customers with traditional banking, cards, and related services, while ICG provides wholesale banking, fixed income and equity trading, foreign exchange, prime brokerage, derivatives, research, corporate lending, investment banking, cash management, trade finance, and securities services to corporate, institutional, public sector, and high-net-worth clients. The group maintains a broad, worldwide footprint across Asia, Europe, the Americas, and beyond and emphasizes sustainability and social responsibility. Citi Ventures serves as the corporate venture capital arm investing in fintech, data analytics, AI, and other technology sectors, while Citi Foundation supports inclusive growth and community initiatives that align with the firm’s broader goals.

Runa Capital is a global venture capital firm focused on empowering founders of early-stage software and deep-tech startups. It operates from offices in Luxembourg, Berlin, Palo Alto, and London, and makes investments across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The firm targets sectors including enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, fintech infrastructure, and open-source platforms, with emphasis on machine learning, AI, and other deep-tech technologies. Founded in 2010 by Ilya Zubarev, Serg Bell, and Dmitry Chikhachev, the team combines entrepreneurial experience with a broad international network to help portfolio companies scale globally and compete in international markets. Runa Capital pursues long-term partnerships with founders and provides hands-on support to accelerate growth from pre-seed through Series A.

RCF Management, LLC is a venture capital and private equity firm specializing in investments in buyouts, early venture, later stage, emerging growth, growth capital, bridge, industry consolidation, PIPES, development capital, rollup, and distress situations. The firm does not invest in oil and gas sector. It typically invests in opportunities that arise due to corporate financial issues and not project related technical issues. The firm also provides bridge loans and credit support. It invests in all hard rock mineral commodities and in mining and metal companies, growth oriented mining companies, mining industry software, enterprise software, metal and mineral mining machinery and equipment and precious metals and mineral. The firm seeks to invest in junior mining companies with projects at the scoping study or pre-feasibility stage. The firm prefers to invest in innovation, emerging technologies, commercialization and/or market expansion of innovative mining technology products. It also invests in a range of debt-oriented funding alternatives to both development and operating stage companies. It seeks to invest globally with a focus on Australia, Europe, Canada and United States. It seeks to invest up to $500 million in a single transaction but prefers to invest initially from approximately $1 million to approximately $300 million and third party funding up to $1 billion. It also invests in the form of convertible debt, equity, royalties, letters of credit and direct project interests. The firm also focuses on earlier stage risk in exploration, early project de-risking, scoping studies, and strategic opportunities and provide funding across capital spectrum. The firm also participates in equity placements or on-market acquisitions of common stock and seeks to acquire controlling stakes and majority and minority. It seeks to exit its investments between three and five years through merger and acquisition, block sales to institutional investors, or market sales into liquidity and holds minority and majority stakes in its portfolio companies. It prefers to take a seat on the Board of its portfolio companies. RCF Management, LLC was founded in 1998 and is based in Denver, Colorado with additional offices in Perth, Australia; Toronto, Canada; Jericho, New York; Santiago, Chile; and London, United Kingdom.

Brinc is a Hong Kong-based venture accelerator and network that operates 15 multidisciplinary accelerator programs across seven countries, focused on blockchain, AI, connected hardware, robotics, climate tech, clean energy, food technology, IoT, and related areas. It partners with corporations, governments, universities, and early-stage funds to run scalable programs, source new technologies, and explore distributed innovation strategies, including Web3-enabled ventures. The company collaborates with multinational customers and institutions to provide hands-on acceleration and venture-building opportunities, and it supports follow-on investment through its ecosystem. Brinc's training arm, Brinc AOA, offers fee-based programs for incubators, accelerators, and investment firms to raise program quality and build lasting relationships with startups. The business emphasizes practical, market-ready ventures and ecosystem development, positioning Brinc as a global facilitator of startup acceleration and corporate collaboration rather than a standalone fund.

Leta Capital is a venture capital firm headquartered in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Founded in 2012, it targets late seed and early-stage information technology and software companies, including sectors such as big data, robotics, augmented reality, software as a service, artificial intelligence and machine learning. The firm seeks opportunities primarily in the United States, Canada, Europe and Israel, offering early financing and strategic support to ambitious technology entrepreneurs. Leta Capital has raised multiple funds, including a second fund in 2018 and a third fund in 2021, and has maintained an active investment period through 2024.

MCH, formerly known as MCH Private Equity, S.L., is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Madrid, Spain, specializing in investments in mid-sized companies across various sectors. Founded in 1998, MCH focuses on early-stage, mezzanine, and mid-market investments, as well as management buy-outs and expansion capital. The firm seeks to invest between €1 million and €80 million in non-publicly traded companies that generate revenues exceeding €30 million and have an enterprise value ranging from €15 million to €200 million. MCH's investment strategy emphasizes sectors such as internet services, commercial surveillance, restaurants, telecom, and new technologies, while explicitly avoiding startups, real estate, and industries like tobacco and gambling. The firm aims to take significant stakes in its portfolio companies, with a preference for exiting investments within four to six years. MCH is also involved in advising venture capital funds, managing over €500 million across its investment vehicles.

Avrio Capital is a Calgary-based venture capital and private equity firm that invests in commercialization-to-growth stage companies, with a focus on later-stage, early-stage, mid-venture, middle-market, and emerging growth opportunities. It provides mezzanine financing and tends to take an active role in portfolio companies. The firm concentrates on food technology, advanced agriculture, industrial bioproducts, and nutraceutical ingredients, targeting ventures that address health, wellness, and sustainability challenges. Investors direct capital to Canada and North America, typically committing CAD 1 million to CAD 10 million per company, with significant follow-on funding reserved for subsequent rounds. The firm invests in companies with sales ranging roughly CAD 1 million to CAD 20 million. Avrio Capital is headquartered in Alberta, Canada, with additional offices in Ontario and Quebec.

RTP Global is a venture capital firm that backs early-stage technology companies with a global reach. It focuses on seed to Series B rounds and supports portfolio companies across AI and ML, SaaS, fintech, healthcare, e-commerce and education, often helping with scaling, international expansion and go-to-market. The firm has backed notable companies such as Datadog, DataRobot, Cred, Delivery Hero, Miro, Picsart, Socure, Qonto and dbt Labs. It operates with a global footprint, including offices in New York, London, Dubai and Bangalore to partner with founders and align interests through long-term relationships. RTP Global emphasizes partnerships, long-term value creation, and hands-on support across markets, leveraging a diverse team to facilitate expansion.

VEB Ventures is a Moscow-based venture capital firm associated with Vnesheconombank. It was established to invest in high-technology projects linked to Russia’s Skolkovo Foundation and to support the government’s innovation programs. The firm has focused on funding companies in medical technology, biotechnology, and clean technology within Russia, aiming to build innovation infrastructure, facilitate technology transfer, and promote Russian innovations globally.

OneVentures is a Sydney-based venture capital firm that backs technology and healthcare companies across Australia. It invests across early and growth stages, providing growth equity, growth credit and venture equity to portfolio companies. The firm emphasizes a hands-on partnership, offering strategic guidance, operational know-how, and access to an international network to help companies scale and reach key milestones. OneVentures targets sectors including software, healthcare, life sciences, cleantech, edtech, SaaS and TMT, and seeks opportunities addressing large-market problems. ESG considerations are integrated into investment decisions. By combining practical experience with global connections, OneVentures aims to accelerate growth while guiding portfolio companies through their next phase of development.

Siparex is an independent French private equity specialist focused on helping companies grow and transform through ethical and responsible investing. It manages about €4.3 billion in assets across eight strategies, including ETI Midcap, Mezzanine, Entrepreneurs, Venture Capital via XAnge, Territoires, Energy Transition and Nuclear, and operates from offices in France and internationally. The firm emphasizes close collaboration with management teams, providing concrete solutions and long-term support to entrepreneurs from startups to established SMEs, with a strong commitment to sustainability and ESG principles. Its portfolio spans sectors such as software, manufacturing, life sciences, e-commerce, educational technology, robotics and drones, and other industrials, with investments in France, the United States and Western Europe.

InnovaFonds is an independent private equity firm based in Paris, France, focused on growth and expansion investments in French small and medium-sized enterprises. It invests in equity and quasi-equity instruments, typically taking minority or majority stakes to support business development through innovation, international expansion, and external growth. The firm leverages its industry and financial expertise, along with a network of international advisors and an Industrial Committee of industry leaders, to guide portfolio companies. Since its founding in 2011, InnovaFonds has built a regional presence in Paris, Lyon, and Grenoble, applying its active approach to portfolio companies across manufacturing and related sectors, including rail and road equipment, professional clothing, automation, packaging and logistics, and embedded electronics. The firm seeks to help companies accelerate growth through strategic positioning, international reach, and enhanced operational capabilities.

Chernovetskyi Investment Group is a venture capital firm based in Kyiv, Ukraine, that invests in startups and growth-stage technology companies across Eastern Europe. It targets sectors including internet, cloud computing, information technology, mobile applications, data management and big data, electronic payments, and software, and supports portfolio companies through board representation and a global network. The group seeks partnerships with current owners rather than takeovers and strives to back innovative ventures with scalable potential, contributing to Ukraine's entrepreneurial ecosystem and responsible business practices.

Frontier Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs early-stage technology companies, emphasizing artificial intelligence and ventures with network effects. Founded in 2011 and based in Cupertino, California, it invests from seed to Series B across Internet, software, blockchain, marketplaces, online services, and related sectors. The firm typically takes minority positions, often co-invests, and conducts checks up to ten million dollars. It leverages a broad network to accelerate growth, facilitate follow-on financing, and help portfolio companies reach global markets. Frontier Ventures supports startups with user traction, including pre-revenue ventures, aiming to build scalable, globally capable businesses primarily in North America.

Kering is a global luxury goods group with two fashion segments: luxury and sport & lifestyle. Its portfolio includes a range of luxury houses such as Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Brioni, Stella McCartney, McQ, and jewelry and watch brands Pomellato, Qeelin, Boucheron, Girard-Perregaux and JEANRICHARD. The sport & lifestyle segment features Puma, Volcom, Cobra, Electric and Tretorn. Gucci is the flagship brand and accounts for a substantial portion of revenue and operating profit. The group also oversees Kering Beauty, which develops beauty activities across its luxury houses, and Kering Ventures, its venture investment arm.

Vanterra Capital is a private equity and investment firm based in New York, founded in 2008. It manages capital for a diverse base of ultra-high-net-worth families and institutions and operates across private equity, venture capital, and related investments, with over 2.8 billion in assets under advisement. The firm emphasizes strategic partnerships with specialized operators and managers to build leading investment franchises and focuses on sectors including consumer, health and wellness, healthcare services, and credit.

AltaIR Capital is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, founded in 2005. It backs early and growth-stage startups across sectors including productivity tools, future of work, software as a service, fintech, insurtech, artificial intelligence, and digital health.

Vertex Ventures is a global network of operator-investors that supports technology startups by pairing operating experience with access to capital, talent, partners and customers to help build globally scalable businesses. With activities across the United States, China, Israel, India and Southeast Asia, the firm provides hands-on support to portfolio companies, leveraging its ecosystem to help startups grow from early stages to global markets. The group emphasizes collaboration with founders and industry partners, active portfolio involvement, and a deep focus on software, data, security, healthcare and other technology sectors.

Kinnevik is an industry-focused investment company based in Sweden that concentrates on digital consumer businesses. It partners with founders and management teams to create, invest in, and lead fast-growing, technology-enabled companies across developed and emerging markets. Founded in 1936 by the Stenbeck, Klingspor, and von Horn families, Kinnevik seeks to deliver long-term shareholder value while contributing positively to society through well-governed businesses. The firm provides patient capital from its own balance sheet and acts as an active owner across all growth stages, aiming to build durable platforms and sustainable competitive advantages in the digital consumer space.

HV Capital is a European venture capital firm with offices in Berlin and Munich that supports technology startups across Europe at all stages, from seed to growth. It partners with founders to provide capital, strategic guidance, and access to its network, helping portfolio companies navigate multiple funding rounds and scale operations. The firm invests across sectors such as software, fintech, healthcare, climate tech, enterprise technologies, frontier tech, and consumer platforms, emphasizing a digital-first approach and long-term partnership to build market-leading digital companies.

Mint Capital is a private equity investment firm founded in 2000 and based in Moscow, Russia. It pursues growth and early-stage opportunities, investing in sectors such as business services, logistics, distribution, and IT services. The firm has raised private equity funds to support its investments and operates as an independent investor, providing capital and strategic backing to portfolio companies.

Aboa Venture Management is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Turku, Finland. Founded in 1994, it concentrates on investing in small and medium-sized enterprises across Finland, spanning sectors such as B2B products and services, software-as-a-service, healthcare, manufacturing, life sciences, edtech, and industrials.

Northwood Ventures is a private equity firm based in Hobe Sound, Florida, founded in 1983. It invests across stages, including growth and buyout opportunities, with a long-term horizon and a goal to maximize long-term cash-on-cash returns. The firm targets sectors such as consumer goods and services, communications, manufacturing, and financial services, and partners with experienced management teams to create and grow leading companies. Investments are structured to meet the specific needs of each portfolio company, and Northwood has participated in the creation and growth of numerous businesses across the United States.