LAN is a group of investors who have a passion for promoting entrepreneurship. LAN comprises of individual investors, venture capitalist, and angel investors. First of its kind in Sri Lanka, LAN was officially launched with the purpose of bringing together the Sri Lankan investor and mentor community and to scale the startup ecosystem.

BOV Capital is a Venture Capital Firm based in Sri Lanka and Singapore.BOV Capital was established to help Sri Lankan startups capture regional and global opportunities.BOV Capital will engage with ventures across all aspects of the business.

Ironwood Capital Partners is a private equity firm founded in 2014 and based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The firm specializes in investing in small- and medium-sized enterprises across various sectors, including tourism, financial services, and commercial services. Ironwood Capital Partners typically targets investments ranging from $2 million to $5 million, preferring to take majority stakes in the companies it invests in. The firm's strategy emphasizes a relatively short investment horizon, generally aiming for exits within five years. Through its investment approach, Ironwood Capital Partners seeks to support the growth and development of businesses in Sri Lanka.

Zephyr Management, founded in 1994 and based in New York, is a private equity firm that specializes in investing in medium-sized enterprises. With additional offices in London and Bangalore, the firm has sponsored 22 funds, accumulating approximately $1.2 billion in committed capital. Zephyr focuses on identifying sustainable growth opportunities through a global network of partners, emphasizing conservative and sustainable investment strategies. The firm conducts rigorous fundamental research to select investments and adheres strictly to its mandates. Currently, Zephyr manages investment funds in India and Sri Lanka and is actively exploring new investment opportunities worldwide.

Creador is a private equity firm founded in September 2011 and headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with additional offices in Jakarta, Indonesia; Chennai, India; and Ebène, Mauritius. The firm specializes in growth capital investments, primarily targeting mid-cap companies in South and Southeast Asia, including countries such as India, the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka. Creador focuses on sectors such as financial services, technology, healthcare, retail, consumer durables, FMCG, building materials, and pharmaceuticals. It typically invests between RM30 million and $50 million, aiming for minority stakes in private companies, as well as opportunities in public mid-cap firms. The firm emphasizes its commitment to partnering with entrepreneurs and seeks board representation to enhance value creation within its portfolio companies.

NDB Capital Holdings is a private equity investment firm located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The company specializes in private equity financing and investment banking, focusing on a variety of sectors including business-to-business services, commercial products, energy, clean technology, infrastructure, technology, media and telecommunications, industrials, and manufacturing. NDB Capital Holdings aims to support and invest in companies within these sectors, contributing to their growth and development in the Sri Lankan market.

Zephyr Management, L.P. is a venture capital and private equity firm specializing in middle market, distressed/ vulture, seed/startup, early venture, emerging growth, mid venture, late venture, buyout, industry consolidation, recapitalization, mezzanine, turnarounds, industry consolidation, recapitalization, and private equity investments. The firm provides growth capital and prefers to invest in small and medium enterprises in financial services, business services, niche manufacturing, education, logistics, agri-business, packaging and labeling, telecommunications, distribution companies, environmental and facilities and services, travel and tourism services, publishing, healthcare, business-to-business, consumer products and services. It also invests in the rural segments with a focus on food, beverage, and agriculture and emerging markets. It seeks to invest in India, Africa, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Benin, Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Togo, Uganda, Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Korea, Mexico, United States, Canada, and Europe. The firm invests between $0.2 million and $75 million in companies having enterprise values between $25 million and $150 million. It prefers to invest in companies generating revenues between $30 million and $300 million and having an EBITDA between $2 million and $50 million. The firm acquires both majority and minority stakes in firms. Zephyr Management, L.P. was founded in 1994 and is based in New York, New York with additional offices in Bangalore, India; Cayman Islands; Nairobi, Kenya; London, United Kingdom; and Mexico D.F., Mexico.

TPG Rise Climate Fund is a dedicated climate investing strategy on TPG’s global impact investing platform.

Fortis Healthcare Limited is a leading, pan Asia-Pacific, integrated healthcare delivery provider. The healthcare verticals of the company span diagnostics, primary care, day care specialty and hospitals, with an asset base in 11 countries, many of which represent the fastest-growing healthcare delivery markets in the world. Currently, the company operates its healthcare delivery network in Australia, Canada, Dubai, Hong Kong, India, Mauritius, New Zealand, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Vietnam with 76 hospitals, over 12,000 beds, over 600 primary care centres, 191 day care specialty centres, over 230 diagnostic centres and a talent pool of over 23,000 people. Fortis Healthcare is driven by the vision of becoming a global leader in the integrated healthcare delivery space and the larger purpose of saving and enriching lives through clinical excellence.

Ayana Renewable Power Private Limited is an energy generation company established in 2017 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India. The company focuses on developing utility-scale solar and wind generation projects across India and its neighboring countries, including Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka. Ayana aims to enhance renewable energy generation capacities to facilitate a transition to low-carbon power sources. In addition to its core mission of energy production, the company is committed to creating job opportunities in the renewable power sector and fostering community development through skill enhancement and employment initiatives.

The Osiris Group is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Hong Kong, focusing on growth equity and infrastructure investments in frontier markets across Emerging Asia. The firm engages in seed and incubation investments, primarily targeting sectors such as climate security, food and agriculture security, data security, healthcare, and financial inclusion. Its investment activities are concentrated in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka, with the goal of fostering transformative impact in these regions.

Jubilant FoodWorks Limited is a food service company that operates as the exclusive franchisee for Domino's Pizza in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, as well as for Dunkin’ Donuts in India. Established in 1995 and headquartered in Noida, India, the company manages 1,335 Domino's Pizza outlets across 282 cities, along with 34 Dunkin’ Donuts locations in 10 cities and one Hong’s Kitchen restaurant. The Dunkin’ Donuts brand is positioned as a food café offering a diverse menu that includes burgers, wraps, and sandwiches alongside traditional donuts and beverages. The majority of Jubilant FoodWorks’ revenue is generated from its operations in India, with pizza sales constituting approximately three-quarters of its total revenue. The company also engages in online sales through its mobile application, enhancing accessibility for customers.

Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation Ltd. is an investment firm specializing in direct and fund of fund investments. In direct investments, it seeks to make early stage, mid stage, late stage, equity capital, mezzanine investments, long term investment loans and co-investments in small and medium enterprises. For fund of fund investments, the firm seeks to invest in private equity funds. The firm does not invest in companies involved in production of or trade in weapons and munitions; gambling and equivalent enterprises, production of or trade in alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and illegal drugs; production or activities involving forced labour or child labour; production of or trade in any product or activity deemed illegal under host country legislation or regulations or international conventions and agreements; trade in wildlife or wildlife products regulated under CITES; production or use of or trade in hazardous materials such as radioactive materials, unbounded asbestos fibers, products containing PCBs and chemicals subject to international phase-outs or bans; manufacturing of equipment and appliances containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), halons and other substances regulated under the Montreal Protocol; production of or trade in pharmaceuticals subject to international phase-outs or bans; production of or trade in pesticides/herbicides subject to international phase-outs or bans; production of or trade in ozone depleting substances subject to international phase-out; unsustainable fishing methods such as blast fishing and drift net fishing in the marine environment using nets in excess of 2.5 km in length; Cross-border trade in waste and waste products, unless compliant with the Basel Convention and the underlying regulations, and any business relating to pornography and/or prostitution. It will not finance operations covered by the EDFI Exclusion list. The firm will also continue to exclude itself from participating in production chains for coal, uranium, oil and natural gas production. It primarily invests in agribusiness, cleantech, forestry, energy conservation, renewable energy, health services, power generation, manufacturing, telecommunications, and services, power plants, logistics and communications equipment. The firm also invests in companies that can generate environmental or social benefit. It can invest in microfinance and infrastructure projects. The firm also finances ventures that use Finnish technology. It seeks to finance projects in developing countries and Russia. The firm typically invests risk capital in medium-sized private projects sponsored by a Finnish company or with some other link to Finnish interests initiated in developing countries based in OECD region with a focus on China, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka or transition economies outside European Union with a focus on Russia and Finland. The firm pursues co-investment opportunities in countries that are Finland’s development cooperation partners including Mozambique, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Zambia, Kenya, Nicaragua, Vietnam, Nepal, Egypt, Namibia, and Peru. It structures its investments in the form of equity capital; mezzanine financing including unsecured subordinated loans, preferred shares, and convertible bonds; investment loans; a combination of these; and guarantees. The firm primarily invests between EUR 1 million ($1.17 million) and EUR 10 million ($ 11.77 million). The firm makes equity investments as minority shareholder wherein it invests no more than 30 percent of the capital of the company being financed. It provides medium to long-term investment loans in usually dollar or euro, which can cover about one-third of the project’s total financing requirement. The firm seeks to make minority investments in a project and primarily co-invests with other development finance institutions in projects that do not directly involve Finnish business. Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation Ltd. was founded in 1980 and is based in Helsinki, Finland.

Indian Bank is a state-owned banking institution headquartered in Chennai, India, and has been under government ownership since 1969. Established in 1907, it operates over two thousand branches across the country, offering a variety of financial services. These include agricultural loans, personal home loans, vehicle loans, plot loans, pension loans, and educational loans. The bank also provides modern banking facilities such as internet banking, mobile banking, and ATM services, along with credit, debit, and prepaid cards. In addition to traditional banking services, Indian Bank offers wealth management solutions and has expanded its operations internationally, with a presence in Singapore and Sri Lanka. The governance of the bank is overseen by a board of directors.

Indian Overseas Bank is a commercial bank based in Chennai, India, founded in 1937. It offers a wide range of banking products and services through various segments, including Treasury, Corporate/Wholesale Banking, Retail Banking, and Other Banking Operations. The bank provides personal banking services such as savings and current accounts, term deposits, retail loans, debit and credit cards, and agricultural banking products. It also caters to businesses with services like micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) loans, merchant banking, and internet and mobile banking. Indian Overseas Bank operates an extensive network of over 3,400 branches and 3,032 ATMs across India, along with international branches in Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Sri Lanka, enhancing its presence in the global banking sector.

LeapFrog Investments is a private equity and venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in growth-stage and expansion investments primarily in the financial services and healthcare sectors. Founded in 2007, the firm focuses on businesses that deliver essential financial services and healthcare products, including mobile payments, insurance, pensions, savings, credit, and retail healthcare distribution. LeapFrog targets investments in emerging markets across Asia and Africa, with a particular emphasis on countries such as Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka. The firm typically invests between $10 million and $50 million, making both minority and majority investments, and aims for exits within four to seven years through various means, including IPOs and trade sales. LeapFrog's strategic approach emphasizes impact investing, aiming to foster growth in sectors that benefit underserved populations.

WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS), is a leading global business process outsourcing company. WNS offers business value to 200+ global clients by combining operational excellence with deep domain expertise in key industry verticals, including Travel, Insurance, Banking and Financial Services, Manufacturing, Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods, Shipping and Logistics, Healthcare and Utilities. WNS delivers an entire spectrum of business process outsourcing services such as finance and accounting, customer care, technology solutions, research and analytics and industry-specific back-office and front-office processes. WNS has over 25,000 professionals across 29 delivery centers worldwide, including Costa Rica, India, the Philippines, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Sri Lanka, UK and US.

Faber Capital is a financial advisory firm based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, investment management, and asset management services. The firm serves a diverse range of industries, including mining, power, coal, waste management, financial services, and infrastructure. Faber Capital advises clients on strategic corporate transactions and fundraising efforts on a retained basis. Its asset management advisory focuses primarily on the infrastructure sector in India, as well as various asset classes in Sri Lanka and the Middle East. With additional offices across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, Faber Capital aims to provide comprehensive financial solutions tailored to the needs of its clients.

Founder Institute is an education management company based in Palo Alto, California, that focuses on empowering entrepreneurs to build technology businesses. Established in 2009, it operates as the world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator, with a presence in over 180 cities across more than 65 countries. The organization has successfully launched over 3,500 startups, which collectively have raised more than $800 million in funding. Founder Institute's structured accelerator programs provide participants with essential resources, including mentorship from experienced founders and investors, to help refine their business ideas and develop actionable plans for growth. The program culminates in the Founder Showcase, a significant event that connects startups with potential investors and media. With a mission to foster communities of motivated individuals, Founder Institute aims to facilitate the creation of impactful technology companies globally.

Vertex Ventures is a venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments, particularly in startups at the Seed and Series A levels. Based in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in San Francisco, the firm focuses on enterprise and infrastructure sectors, particularly software infrastructure, developer tools, data security, and vertical SaaS. Vertex Ventures operates as a global network of operator-investors, managing portfolios across the U.S., China, Israel, India, and Southeast Asia. The firm positions itself as a trusted partner to innovative entrepreneurs, leveraging its extensive operating experience and access to essential resources such as capital, talent, and strategic partnerships to help build globally competitive businesses.

Subhkam Ventures, established in 1999 by Rakesh S. Kathotia in Mumbai, India, operates as a family office specializing in private equity, venture capital, and public market investments. With over 20 years of experience in financial services and capital markets, Subhkam focuses on investment opportunities in midsized companies, offering growth capital and, in select cases, initial-stage funding. The firm aims to identify and capitalize on robust investment prospects that promise substantial medium to long-term capital appreciation. In addition to providing financial resources, Subhkam actively supports its investee companies in realizing their potential through strong partnerships. Its investment portfolio spans a diverse array of industries, including infrastructure, biotechnology, financial services, aerospace, telecom, real estate, tourism, waste management, and healthcare.

Temasek Holdings is a Singapore-based investment company founded in 1974. The firm specializes in providing debt financing and is dedicated to transforming economies, enhancing middle-income populations, and fostering emerging champions. Temasek operates across various sectors, including financial services, transportation, industrial, consumer goods, real estate, telecommunications, media, technology, and life sciences. Its strategic focus is on developing comparative advantages within these industries to support sustainable growth and innovation.

International Finance Corporation (IFC), established in 1956 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a member of the World Bank Group dedicated to private sector development in developing countries. The organization provides a range of financial and advisory services to foster economic growth across various sectors, including agriculture, infrastructure, manufacturing, healthcare, education, and technology. IFC invests in both direct projects and funds, focusing on emerging markets and prioritizing sustainability and inclusive development. It offers a diverse array of financial instruments, such as equity, loans, and quasi-equity products, while adhering to strict investment guidelines that exclude certain industries, such as weapons, tobacco, and gambling. IFC typically invests between $1 million and $100 million, supporting projects that are predominantly privately owned in member countries. The organization does not actively manage portfolio companies but seeks to exit investments through equity sales or public listings, often maintaining equity stakes for eight to fifteen years.

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.

British International Investment is a development finance institution and impact investor based in London, United Kingdom. Established in 1948 and wholly owned by the UK Government's Department for International Development, BII aims to foster long-term economic growth and sustainability in emerging markets, particularly in Africa and South Asia. The institution invests across various sectors, including infrastructure, health, and agribusiness, with a focus on job creation and business development. BII provides financial support through debt, equity capital, and mezzanine financing, both directly and via intermediaries, catering to a wide range of industries such as distribution, education, consulting, logistics, and electronics.

Firestartr helps the most promising digital entrepreneurs take their companies from seed stage to Series A and beyond. Beyond providing capital, they draw on their entrepreneurial successes and senior operational experience with leading technology companies to support sustainable growth in their portfolio. Their deep domain expertise, combined with an unrivalled network of advisors, enable us to make meaningful connections at the right time and propel companies with hands-on support.

EverSource is the fund manager of the Green Growth Equity Fund (GGEF or the Fund), established with anchor investment from India’s National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and the Department for International Development (DFID).

DSG Consumer Partners is an investment company established in 2012 and headquartered in Singapore. The firm specializes in identifying, investing in, and growing consumer businesses primarily in India and Southeast Asia. DSG Consumer Partners typically takes minority equity positions in unlisted companies but is open to control deals when aligned with capable management teams. The company has the flexibility to provide growth capital and liquidity options for founders and shareholders through secondary transactions. With a long-term investment horizon of 6 to 10 years, DSG Consumer Partners has a proven track record of supporting leading brands since 2004, including notable names such as Sula Wines, Cleartrip, and Veeba Food Services.

Bergen Asset Management, LLC is a New York-based global asset management firm that specializes in equity investments in high-growth publicly traded and private companies, with a primary focus on markets outside the United States. The firm adopts a sector-agnostic approach, allowing it to explore a diverse range of industries. However, it particularly favors sectors that demonstrate the potential for above-market medium-term appreciation, reflecting its strategic investment philosophy.

Societe Generale is a global financial services organization headquartered in Paris, France, founded in 1864. It operates across various sectors, providing a wide range of services including retail, corporate, and investment banking. The firm specializes in capital markets, securities, underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, derivatives, and trading services. It also offers clearing, settlement, and custodial services. Societe Generale serves a diverse clientele, including financial institutions, corporations in oil and gas, utilities, media, and aerospace, among others. With a significant presence in the UK since 1871, the organization has built strong relationships with major companies and government entities, enhancing its ability to serve clients effectively. The firm employs approximately 4,300 individuals across the UK and is committed to corporate social responsibility initiatives that support local communities.

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

Red Cedar Ventures (RCV), established in 2014, is a venture capital firm based in East Lansing, Michigan, and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the MSU Research Foundation. It is recognized as the first venture fund in mid-Michigan, focusing on early-stage investments in high-tech startups that are commercializing intellectual property developed at Michigan State University. RCV aims to support the growth of technology-focused entrepreneurs and companies throughout the state, fostering innovation and economic development in the region.

Global Brain Corporation, founded in 1998 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in seed, early, and later-stage startups. The firm has a diverse portfolio, having invested in over 300 companies across various sectors, including e-commerce, software, gaming, media, IoT, disruptive technology, education, entertainment, and fintech. Global Brain is recognized for its hands-on support approach, which has contributed to 25 initial public offerings and 61 mergers and acquisitions among its portfolio companies. In addition to managing traditional investment funds, Global Brain also provides Venture Capital as a Service (VCaaS) solutions and collaborates with leading public companies in sectors such as telecommunications, real estate, financial services, beverages, agriculture, logistics, and electronic devices.

Tikehau Investment Management is an independent asset management company founded in 2006 and based in France. The firm specializes in a variety of asset classes, including private debt, real assets, private equity, and capital markets strategies. It provides investment management services to a diverse clientele, which includes institutional investors, corporations, and private individuals. As a significant player in the European alternative asset management industry, Tikehau Investment Management is recognized for its expertise across multiple investment strategies.

Clocktower Technology Ventures invests in the insurance, payments, personal finance, lending, credit, and asset management sectors. The firm’s expertise investing across financial services and its related ecosystem of global institutional allocators, policymakers, and hedge fund managers have created a community that offers a distinct value-add to portfolio companies. Since launching, Clocktower Technology Ventures has invested in 96 fintech companies in North America, Europe, and Latin America. It was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California.

Goldman Sachs is a global financial services firm that offers a diverse range of services across four main segments: Investment Banking, Institutional Client Services, Investing & Lending, and Investment Management. The Investment Banking segment provides financial advisory services, such as guidance on mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and capital raising through public and private offerings. Institutional Client Services focuses on executing transactions in various financial markets, including equities, fixed income, and commodities, while also offering securities lending and prime brokerage services to institutional clients. The Investing & Lending segment engages in investment activities across a wide array of asset classes, including debt securities and real estate. Finally, the Investment Management segment delivers investment management and wealth advisory services to high-net-worth individuals and institutions, emphasizing portfolio management and financial counseling. Founded in 1966 and headquartered in London, Goldman Sachs operates as a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Group UK Limited, serving a diverse client base that includes corporations, governments, and individual investors worldwide.

Capri Global Capital is a non-banking financial company registered with the Reserve Bank of India, specializing in lending services for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), as well as retail and construction finance. The company offers a range of secured loan products, including business loans, home loans, and equipment finance, with a particular emphasis on supporting the priority sector. Capri Global Capital employs technology-driven processes and advanced analytics to tailor its financial products and services to meet the diverse needs of its customers. This focus on providing accessible financing solutions enables MSMEs and individuals to effectively manage their capital and operational expenses, supporting overall business growth and development in the Indian market.

Artha India Ventures, founded in 2012 and based in Mumbai, India, is a venture capital firm that focuses on mentoring and investing in early-stage startups. The firm aims to support innovative business ideas that generate value through active participation in the entrepreneurial journey. It has built a diverse portfolio, having invested in over 47 startups across various sectors, including hospitality, fintech, consumer goods, and renewable energy. Notable investments include platforms for last-minute hotel bookings, class aggregators, e-commerce for cosmetics, and at-home salon services, as well as companies specializing in microfinance, online interviews, electronic repair, and cloud communication. Artha India Ventures is committed to fostering growth in dynamic sectors while promoting sustainable business practices.

Sunshine Holdings Sunshine Holdings is a conglomerate with a core focus on healthcare, agribusiness, and consumer goods. It started as a retail pharmaceutical company in 1967. Since then, the group has been transformed into a diversified company with International links.

Canaccord Genuity is an independent investment bank founded in 1950 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The firm specializes in providing a comprehensive range of services, including market research, equity sales and trading, and strategic advisory for clients involved in various sectors such as technology, mining, and cryptocurrency. Canaccord Genuity offers tailored solutions in debt advisory, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and financing transactions. Through its capital markets division, the company delivers full-service offerings designed to meet the unique needs of individual investors, private clients, charities, and intermediaries. With a focus on identifying global investment opportunities, Canaccord Genuity aims to develop long-term strategies and informed solutions that address the financial goals of its clients across Canada, Australia, the UK, and Europe.

nVentures is a venture capital firm established in 2019 and headquartered in Singapore. The firm specializes in investing in seed-stage and early-stage companies primarily in the fintech sector, with a particular focus on business-to-business startups located in South and Southeast Asia. In addition to fintech, nVentures also explores opportunities in green technology, health technology, and educational technology. By providing financial support and resources, nVentures aims to foster innovation and facilitate growth within the startup ecosystem across these sectors, contributing to the development of sustainable and impactful businesses in the region.

Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc. is a provider of prepaid products and payment services, operating in the United States and internationally. The company offers a variety of prepaid cards, including gift cards, telecom cards, and reloadable debit cards, available in both physical and electronic formats. Its offerings encompass closed loop gift cards in various sectors such as digital media, dining, and travel, as well as non-reloadable open loop cards and prepaid wireless products. Blackhawk also delivers incentive solutions for businesses, facilitating consumer incentive programs and employee engagement initiatives through a hosted software platform. Additionally, the company provides Cardpool, an online marketplace for selling unused gift cards, and various digital services for mobile applications. Blackhawk's products are distributed through a network of grocery, convenience, specialty, and online retailers. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc. has expanded its operations to multiple countries, maintaining offices across North America, Europe, and Australia.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency established in 1950 and based in Alexandria, Virginia. It is dedicated to supporting research and education in science and engineering across a wide range of disciplines. The NSF provides significant non-dilutive funding, up to $1.5 million, to startups and small businesses through its America's Seed Fund initiative, which is part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program mandated by Congress. With an operating budget of approximately $7.8 billion, the NSF is committed to advancing fundamental research and education, thus fostering innovation and technological development in the United States.

Creation Investments Capital Management, LLC is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2007 and headquartered in Chicago, with additional offices in Dallas, Mexico City, and Bangalore. The firm specializes in making growth equity investments in emerging markets, focusing on high-potential financial services providers, including microfinance institutions, small-and-medium enterprise lenders, and emerging market banks. It also engages in buyout transactions of more mature financial institutions transitioning from NGO ownership. Creation Investments targets sectors such as fintech, insurance, payments, and other financial services that cater to the unbanked and underbanked populations. The firm seeks to invest between $2 million and $30 million, often preferring a majority stake in its portfolio companies. With a commitment to generating both financial and social returns, Creation Investments aims to enhance the lives of individuals at the bottom of the economic pyramid and reduce poverty in developing regions.

Somerset Indus Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in India that focuses on leveraged buyouts, growth equity, and growth financing in privately held companies, particularly within the healthcare sector. The firm primarily targets middle-market companies involved in various aspects of healthcare delivery, including day care chains, budget hospitals, and specialized healthcare services such as ophthalmology and cardiology. It also invests in medical device manufacturing, diagnostics, and pharmaceutical companies, emphasizing market penetration and brand building. Additionally, Somerset explores retail models and patient delivery systems, including ambulatory services and rehabilitation facilities. The firm is led by Avinash Kenkare and Mayur Sirdesai, both seasoned professionals in private equity and the healthcare industry. Somerset typically invests around $5 million per portfolio company, aiming for controlling or influential minority stakes.

TR Capital is a prominent private equity firm based in the Asia-Pacific region, specializing in mid-market secondary investments. The company is recognized for its leadership in providing liquidity solutions to owners of private equity assets, utilizing strategies such as Secondary Direct transactions and Fund Restructuring. TR Capital primarily targets significant minority positions in high-performing companies across various sectors, including Consumer, Technology, Healthcare, and Financial Services. The firm actively collaborates with its portfolio companies to enhance their business models and optimize capital structures. With a robust capital commitment of USD 650 million, TR Capital has established a sophisticated investor base, which includes institutional investors and pension funds.

NewQuest is a private equity platform based in Hong Kong, focused on the Asia-Pacific region. Established in 2011 as a spin-out from Bank of America Merrill Lynch's Asian Private Equity team, the firm specializes in providing alternative liquidity solutions to private equity asset owners. NewQuest engages in direct and indirect acquisitions of private equity positions through portfolio and single asset transactions. The firm collaborates with incumbent managers to offer liquidity options to limited partners, ensuring that transactions are tailored to meet the specific objectives of sellers and the needs of existing managers and portfolio companies. NewQuest focuses its investments in various sectors, including business services, consumer goods, environmental services, financial services, healthcare, and technology, media, and telecommunications.

OIF Ventures is a prominent Australian venture capital firm founded in 2016 and headquartered in Double Bay, New South Wales. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage companies that exhibit innovative, high-growth, and disruptive technologies across various sectors, including B2B software as a service (SaaS), fintech, marketplaces, cybersecurity, construction technology, and Web3. OIF Ventures is dedicated to supporting exceptional founders who are committed to creating significant value for their customers and communities. By leveraging their deep conviction in technology-driven ventures, OIF Ventures aims to foster the success of its portfolio companies through strategic guidance and resources.

Unpopular Ventures, founded in 2019 and based in Seattle, Washington, is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in technology companies that are often overlooked by traditional investors. Since its inception, the firm has allocated $75 million across approximately 500 startups, demonstrating a commitment to identifying and supporting innovative ventures. Unpopular Ventures actively invests in 30 to 40 companies each quarter, although it may not consistently update its public investment records. The firm operates as a Registered Investment Adviser, emphasizing its dedication to guiding and nurturing emerging businesses in the tech landscape.

LoftyInc Capital Management is a venture capital firm established in 2017 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. The firm focuses on investing in technology companies across Africa, having committed over $25 million to more than 150 high-growth enterprises, including three unicorns. LoftyInc has successfully attracted approximately $1.5 billion in follow-on funding for its portfolio companies, emphasizing long-term growth and community benefits. The firm has developed a broad ecosystem that includes tech hubs, angel networks, and talent platforms to support its investments. To date, LoftyInc has realized 14 exits and achieved a notable return on investment through its funds.