QIWI is a company that operates electronic online payment systems primarily in Russia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Belarus, Romania, and the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2007 and based in Nicosia, Cyprus, it offers a range of services through its various segments, including Payment Services, Consumer Financial Services, and Small and Medium Enterprises. QIWI provides payment solutions via a network of approximately 111,000 kiosks and 23,000 terminals, enabling transactions through its proprietary software. Its key products include QIWI Wallet, an online and mobile payment processing system that facilitates payments to merchants and peer-to-peer transfers, as well as Visa-branded prepaid cards. The company also offers installment payment card systems under the SOVEST brand and digital banking services for retail customers through Rocketbank and for small and medium businesses through Tochka. QIWI's focus on innovation is further exemplified by its venture initiatives to support new business ideas.

u.ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2017 and based in Kyiv, Ukraine. The company focuses on investing in early-stage technology startups and local entrepreneurs in Ukraine and Moldova, aiming to support the development of innovative global ventures. By backing promising businesses, u.ventures contributes to the growth of the technology ecosystem in the region, fostering entrepreneurship and driving economic progress.

Gazelle Finance is a private equity and venture capital firm headquartered in Tbilisi, Georgia, with an additional office in Yerevan, Armenia. The firm specializes in early-stage, mezzanine, and growth capital investments, primarily targeting high-growth small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the Eurasia region, including countries such as Georgia, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, and Moldova. Gazelle Finance focuses on sectors like agribusiness, light industry, transportation and logistics, healthcare and education, hospitality and tourism, and retail and trade services. The firm seeks minority equity stakes and typically prefers long-term investments spanning five years, with exit strategies that include trade sales or public listings. Gazelle Finance maintains a responsible investment approach, intentionally avoiding sectors such as weapons, tobacco, hard alcohol, and gambling.

Endava is a software development outsourcing company that specializes in creating customized software solutions to support clients in their digital transformation initiatives. Founded in 2006 in the United Kingdom, the company has established itself as a key player in the Eastern European IT development sector, with offshore delivery centers in Romania and Moldova. Endava's services encompass the entire project lifecycle, including application delivery, testing, support, hosting, and managed services. The company primarily serves clients in the payments and financial services, technology, media, and telecommunications industries, generating most of its revenue from the U.K. and Europe.

Ruvento Ventures Pte. Ltd., founded in 2012 and based in Singapore, is an incubation and venture capital firm that focuses on direct investments in early-stage companies and technologies. The firm targets sectors such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, the Internet of Things, bioengineering, transportation, and additive manufacturing, among others. Ruvento Ventures aims to identify and support disruptive technologies that challenge traditional industries, as well as core technologies for web and mobile applications, medical devices, and cleantech. The firm operates globally with an emphasis on markets in Russia, Moldova, Ukraine, Belarus, and other Commonwealth Independent States, seeking to facilitate the introduction of their innovations to Asian markets like China, India, and Indonesia. Ruvento Ventures typically invests between $50,000 to $500,000 in projects that are near completion or require minimal further development. In its incubation program, it offers financing in stages, starting from proof-of-concept to commercial readiness. The firm also maintains additional offices in San Francisco and Shanghai.

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.

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.

FMO is a financial investment firm that specializes in financing businesses and projects FMO invests across the agribusiness value chain to enhance food security, support sustainability and promoting inclusive development.

UniCredit is a leading European financial group headquartered in Milan, Italy, providing comprehensive banking services across 50 markets in 17 countries. Established in 1869, the institution focuses on personal and business banking, offering products such as senior debt, subordinated debt, term loans, and revolving credit lines. With a workforce of over 148,000 employees and a network of more than 9,000 branches, UniCredit holds a significant market share in both Western and Eastern Europe. The bank aims to shape the future of banking in Europe by delivering value to all stakeholders and fostering the potential of individuals, businesses, and communities throughout the region.

Rabobank Group, established in 1898 and headquartered in Utrecht, Netherlands, is a commercial bank that operates globally with a strong emphasis on the food, beverage, and agribusiness sectors. The bank provides a comprehensive range of services, including retail and wholesale banking, asset management, leasing, and real estate services. It specializes in farm financing, corporate banking, mergers and acquisitions, trade finance, and financial advisory services. With a focus on customer needs, Rabobank leverages its extensive network of industry specialists and researchers to deliver tailored solutions. The bank is recognized for its solid financial foundation, supported by a AAA credit rating, which allows it to offer various financing options, including long and short-term loans, overdrafts, and credit facilities. Operating in 46 countries, Rabobank is committed to fostering knowledge-driven relationships and providing innovative services to its clients in the agribusiness sector.

Citigroup is a global financial services holding company that offers a wide range of financial products and services through two primary segments: Global Consumer Banking (GCB) and Institutional Clients Group (ICG). The GCB segment provides traditional banking services to retail customers, including retail and commercial banking, as well as Citi-branded cards and retail services. The ICG segment caters to corporate, institutional, public sector, and high-net-worth clients, offering services such as corporate lending, investment banking, advisory services, and various wholesale banking products. With a commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, Citigroup invests in initiatives that foster economic progress. The company has a global presence, with offices in major financial centers worldwide, enabling it to support clients through innovative solutions and expertise.

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.

CIG is an investment company and a one of the largest venture capitalist in East Europe. The company helps to develop projects at all stages of development – from start-ups operations to firms that have been active for several years. CIG aims to seek to scout out the most talented, creative future partners who are ready to take their businesses to the next level. The CIG investment philosophy is based on a cooperation with the current owners of investment projects, rather than commercial takeover. CIG’s primary investment priorities lie within the sphere of innovative development and technologies – particularly those that focus on the IT sector and the Internet.

Globant is a digitally native company that specializes in assisting organizations with their digital transformation efforts. Founded in 2003 in Argentina and now headquartered in Luxembourg, Globant focuses on creating customized software solutions that blend innovation, design, and engineering. The company primarily serves clients in the United States and Latin America, with a notable concentration in the media, entertainment, and financial services sectors. By leveraging advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, Globant aims to bridge the gap between businesses and consumers, enabling organizations to reinvent themselves and enhance customer experiences.

Horizon Capital is a private equity firm based in Kyiv, Ukraine, with an additional office in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 2006, the firm focuses on investing in later-stage companies, primarily in small to mid-cap enterprises across sectors such as light manufacturing, information technology, financial services, consumer goods, and e-commerce. Horizon Capital targets industry leaders in fast-growing sectors and companies with consolidation potential, while also identifying opportunities in more mature industries for buyouts. The firm typically invests between $5 million and $20 million, acquiring control stakes or minority interests in its portfolio companies. With a strong emphasis on governance and value creation, Horizon Capital aims to liquidate its investments within three to five years through trade sales or public offerings. Backed by over 40 institutional investors, the firm manages assets exceeding $1.1 billion and focuses on export-oriented businesses in Ukraine and the surrounding regions.

EMMA CAPITAL Ltd. is a principal investment firm specializing in investments in the retail sector. The firm typically invests in Asian countries, Greece, and the republics of the former Soviet Union. It prefers to be actively involved in the management of its portfolio companies.

Keen Venture Partners LLP is a venture capital firm focused on early growth capital investments in the technology sector, particularly in Europe. Established in 2014 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Amsterdam, the firm specializes in investing in fast-growing scale-ups at the Series A and Series B stages. It targets companies in areas such as data and intelligence, software services, and digital models, while specifically avoiding sectors like online retail, digital media, and life sciences. Keen Venture Partners typically invests between €5 million and €10 million in companies with revenues ranging from €1 million to €50 million. The firm is particularly interested in startups operating in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Sweden, and Germany, focusing on technology-driven innovations, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and smart hardware.

Capricorn Partners NV is an independent pan-European manager of venture capital funds that invest in innovative European companies with technology as a competitive advantage. The investment team of Capricorn is composed of experienced investment managers with deep technology expertise and broad industrial experience. As of Dec 2010 [Quest Management](http://www.crunchbase.com/financial-organization/quest-management-nv) is being merged with and acquired by Capricorn Venture Partners.

KPN Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of KPN, headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Established in 2015, it focuses on investing in early growth-stage technology companies across Europe. The firm seeks to partner with innovative businesses in sectors such as networking technology, the Internet of Things, smart home solutions, digital healthcare, cybersecurity, mobile services, over-the-top (OTT) content, cloud computing, and data analytics. KPN Ventures aims to provide these companies with access to capital, expertise, and a broad network to help facilitate their growth and success in the market.

Marlin Equity Partners, LLC is a private equity firm established in 2005 and headquartered in Hermosa Beach, California, with an additional office in London. The firm specializes in investing in a range of companies undergoing operational, financial, or market-driven changes, offering tailored solutions to corporate parents and other stakeholders. Marlin focuses on small to lower middle-market and mature companies, primarily in sectors such as software, technology, healthcare, services, and industrial technology. Its investment strategies encompass growth equity, management buyouts, corporate divestitures, and special situations, including bankruptcies and operational turnarounds. The firm typically invests between $30 million and $160 million in companies with revenues ranging from $10 million to $2 billion and EBITDA of $8 million to $25 million. Marlin aims to enhance the value of its portfolio companies through its capital base, industry relationships, and extensive operational resources, and it seeks board representation in all its investments.

SBI Group aims to become a corporate entity that provides a variety of one-stop financial services over the Internet now that two major events, the Financial Big Bang resulting from deregulation, and the Internet Revolution resulting from IT innovation, have radically transformed the financial industry.

Conseq Investment Management provides financial market information including wealth advice, retirement planning, and funding solutions.

AB Invalda INVL is asset management groups in the Baltics. It found in 1991. Companies in the Invalda INVL group manage pension and mutual funds, alternative investments, individual portfolios, private equity, private debt and other financial instruments. More than 200 thousand clients in Lithuania and Latvia as well as international investors have entrusted over 850 million euros of assets to the Invalda INVL group.

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

R Systems, founded in 1993, is a global provider of technology and analytics services, dedicated to helping organizations accelerate the time-to-market for their products and services. The company serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 1000 and mid-sized enterprises across various industries such as Banking and Finance, Telecom and Media, HealthCare, Manufacturing and Logistics, and Government. R Systems operates under three global brands—Computaris, Indus, and ECNET—offering specialized solutions in areas like Banking and Financials, Insurance, Telecom, and Manufacturing. The company’s extensive service offerings encompass enterprise software, CRM services, cloud enablement, big data and IoT analytics, data science, machine learning, robotic process automation, digital transformation, and business automation, as well as cybersecurity and infrastructure management.

Mitsui & Co., Ltd. is a prominent general trading company based in Japan, engaged in a diverse array of business sectors including energy, machinery, chemicals, food, textiles, logistics, and finance. The company focuses on addressing various industrial needs through the procurement, supply, and sales of iron and steel products, alongside investments in processing and distribution both domestically and internationally. Mitsui plays a crucial role in the trading and investment of mineral and metal resources, ensuring a stable supply essential for industry and society. Furthermore, it is involved in metal recycling and initiatives aimed at developing solutions to environmental challenges. The company provides a wide range of services, including sales, financing, leasing, transportation, and project investment for large-scale machinery and infrastructure. Mitsui is also active in the energy sector, trading in oil, natural gas, and other resources while pursuing next-generation energy solutions. Additionally, it adapts to changing consumer demands by investing in sectors such as food resources, healthcare, and real estate, all while leveraging its capabilities in ICT, finance, and logistics to foster innovation and strengthen its business operations.

PEQ Invest is a Swedish private equity firm that focuses on investing in and developing small and medium-sized companies in Sweden. The firm primarily raises capital from a select group of private investors, which includes accomplished entrepreneurs and athletes. PEQ Invest is based in Stockholm and targets investments across various sectors, particularly in B2B, manufacturing, and industrials. The company is dedicated to fostering growth and enhancing the value of the businesses in which it invests.

Accession Capital Partners, previously known as Mezzanine Management Finanz- und Unternehmensberatungs GmbH, is a private equity firm established in 2000 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria. The firm specializes in mezzanine financing, focusing on management buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth capital investments in mature, middle-market companies. Accession Capital Partners targets sectors such as financial services, healthcare, consumer goods, business services, manufacturing, and information technology, with a particular emphasis on new European Union member states in Central and Eastern Europe, including Poland, Slovakia, Romania, and Bulgaria. The firm typically invests between €5 million and €50 million in companies with sales values ranging from €10 million to €400 million, enterprise values between €20 million and €400 million, and EBITDA from €2 million to €50 million. Accession Capital Partners does not engage in investments related to real estate, alcohol, tobacco, firearms, project finance, startups, or high-tech companies. With a strong local presence and established relationships in the region, the firm has positioned itself as a preferred partner for financial sponsors and business owners.

Investment Advisor of private equity funds Funds under advisory contracts: Romanian-American Enterprise Fund, Balkan Accession Fund and Emerging Europe Accession Fund Most extensive investment experience in the region (+15 years presence, + €250M equity invested) Lower mid-market specialists; Deals ranging from €5M to €15M; funds invested for a 3-7 years term Largest team in SEE, comprising over 15 people, including investment professionals, finance specialists, legal advisers, and support staff. Blend of local and international perspective. Investment experience, expertise and contacts across relevant sectors and industries Full time presence in Romania and Bulgaria

Buenavista Equity Partners is an independent Private Equity group operating in the Iberian Peninsula and South-Eastern Europe. The company was incorporated in 1996 and GED’s professional Partners hold a majority stake in the Management Companies of the Group. GED is positioned in the middle market, managing funds in excess of €300M through 4 different Private Equity vehicles and operates in two different private equity sectors; private equity and private equity-real estate. GED Private Equity is looking at buyouts and expansion deals maximizing the portfolio value through a clear buy and build strategy in the core countries: Romania, Bulgaria, Spain and Portugal, backing medium size companies that can become regional market leaders. GED Opportunity targets opportunistic and value added real estate investments in South Eastern Europe. GED has a strong track record in Eastern Europe and the Iberian Peninsula, achieved it during its 19 years activity in the region through offices in Madrid, Seville, Bucharest, Sofia and Oporto.

Apax Digital is a division of Apax Partners that focuses on growth equity and growth buyout investments in leading companies within the enterprise software, internet, and technology-enabled services sectors globally. By leveraging Apax's extensive expertise in technology investing and its global platform, Apax Digital aims to support technology companies and their management teams in realizing their full potential. The firm is dedicated to long-term investment strategies, enabling its portfolio companies to thrive in a competitive landscape.

BIO is to support a strong private sector in developing and/or emerging countries, to enable them to gain access to growth and sustainable.