FJ Labs is a venture capital firm based in New York, founded in 2015 by Fabrice Grinda. The firm is stage-agnostic, primarily focusing on marketplaces and consumer-facing startups across various sectors, including B2B, B2C, financial services, mobile technology, advertisement technology, e-commerce, food technology, gaming, health technology, real estate technology, restaurant technology, ridesharing, software as a service, and virtual reality. FJ Labs typically invests in seed and Series A rounds, with investment amounts ranging from $50,000 to $5,000,000.

JAB Holding Company is a privately held group focused on long-term investments in companies with premium brands, attractive growth and strong margin dynamics in the Consumer Goods category. The group's portfolio includes controlling stakes in Keurig Green Mountain, a leader in single-serve coffee and beverage technologies, Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE), the largest pure-play FMCG coffee company in the world, Coty Inc., a global leader in beauty, and in luxury goods companies including Jimmy Choo, Bally and Belstaff. JAB also has controlling stakes in Peet's Coffee & Tea, a premier specialty coffee and tea company, Caribou Coffee Company, a specialty retailer of high-quality premium coffee products, Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc., a leading company in the quick-casual segment of the restaurant industry, and in Espresso House, the largest branded coffee shop chain in Scandinavia. JAB also owns a minority stake in Reckitt Benckiser PLC, a global leader in health, hygiene and home products. In July 2015, Coty announced it had reached a definitive agreement to purchase some of Procter & Gamble's beauty brands to create one of the world's largest cosmetic companies.

SOSV is a global venture capital firm based in Princeton, New Jersey, founded in 1995. It specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on deep technology innovations that address human and planetary health. The firm operates startup development programs, notably HAX and IndieBio, which provide resources, facilities, and lab equipment to accelerate the growth of promising startups. SOSV supports companies from their inception through various funding stages, including seed and series A rounds, while offering ongoing assistance to help them scale and attract additional investors. By concentrating on revolutionary technologies and cross-border markets, particularly in Asia, SOSV aims to foster significant advancements that benefit humanity and the environment.

B Capital Group backs brash entrepreneurs building technology companies. B Capital Group focuses on pioneering start-ups that are ready to scale across the global stage. Partnering with Boston Consulting Group, and its incubation arm BCG Digital Ventures, B Capital delivers access to top corporations to match start-ups with the world's most powerful CEOs, platforms, and brands. B Capital Group has built a portfolio of B2B and B2B2C startups that are transforming large traditional industries across borders and geographies. It helps startups navigate business challenges, raise capital, and attract talented leadership at key points of their journeys to scale.

Crowdcube Limited is an equity crowdfunding platform based in Exeter, United Kingdom, with an additional office in London. Founded in 2009, the company allows entrepreneurs of start-ups and growing businesses to raise funds from a diverse network of investors, including friends, family, and the general public. Through Crowdcube, individuals can invest in small companies in exchange for equity or an annual return, thereby democratizing access to investment opportunities that were once primarily available to corporate investors. Since pioneering equity crowdfunding in 2011, Crowdcube has facilitated over £300 million in investments from more than 390,000 investors, supporting over 520 successful fundraising campaigns. Notable businesses that have utilized the platform include Monzo, River Cottage, and the Eden Project, among others.

White Star Capital is a global venture capital firm founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York. It specializes in multi-stage technology investments, focusing on early-stage companies in various sectors, including commerce, digital health, software as a service, fintech, and artificial intelligence. With a strong presence in key markets such as North America, Europe, and Asia, the firm operates offices in cities like London, Montreal, Toronto, Paris, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. White Star Capital aims to support exceptional entrepreneurs by leveraging its extensive experience and networks to facilitate international business scaling from Series A onwards. The firm is committed to partnering closely with founders to help them navigate growth and achieve their strategic objectives.

PickUp Coffee is a start-up that aims to increase the accessibility of espresso and milk-based beverages. PickUp Coffee is located in Taguig, Philippines.

Verlinvest is a family office established in 1995 and headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, with additional offices in London, Mumbai, New York, and Singapore. The firm focuses on partnering with visionary leaders to build iconic and mission-driven brands across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and food and beverages. Verlinvest aims to drive consumer revolutions by investing in companies within the fast-moving consumer goods, lifestyle, and health sectors, emphasizing a commitment to innovation and sustainability.

Sucafina operates as a coffee company. Sucafina help roasters find the right coffee for any quality or budget, macrolot to microlot

Olam International Limited is a prominent agri-business established in 1989 and headquartered in Singapore. The company operates across 70 countries, providing a diverse range of agricultural products and industrial raw materials to over 16,200 customers. Olam has built a strong presence in various sectors, including cocoa, coffee, cashew, rice, and cotton, offering 47 different products across multiple platforms. Its business segments include Edible Nuts and Spices, Confectionery and Beverage Ingredients, Food Staples and Packaged Foods, Industrial Raw Materials, Infrastructure and Logistics, and Commodity Financial Services. The company sources, processes, packages, and merchandises products such as cocoa, coffee, edible nuts, grains, sugar, spices, and various raw materials. Employing approximately 62,500 individuals, Olam International has established itself as a leader in the agricultural sector, committed to sustainability and innovation in its operations.

The Coca-Cola Company is a prominent beverage company that focuses on the marketing, manufacturing, and sale of a diverse range of beverages. Its product portfolio includes sparkling soft drinks, water, sports drinks, juices, dairy products, plant-based beverages, and tea and coffee. In addition to finished beverages, the company supplies beverage concentrates, syrups, flavoring ingredients, sweeteners, and fountain syrups, as well as powders for purified water products. The Coca-Cola Company's commitment to providing refreshing and well-packaged drinks is central to its operations, catering to a broad consumer base.

NuZee, Inc. (OTC QB: NUZE), headquartered in Vista, California, is an innovative consumer products company addressing the rapidly growing market for personalized beverages by building proprietary beverage brands that offer functional and nutritional benefits. The Company has launched its initial family of functional beverages – Coffee Blenders® – believed to be the first line of gourmet specialty grade coffee offered in convenient single serve sups using only natural ingredients with clinically supported branded nutrients. Initially, the Coffee Blenders line will consist of three varieties: Relax Cup, with L-Tea Active® for Stress Reduction; Lean Cup, with Svetol® for Weight Wellness; and Think Cup, with Cereboost® for Cognitive Performance.

Farmer Bros. Co. is a national coffee roaster, wholesaler and distributor of coffee, tea and culinary products. Our product lines include organic, Direct Trade and sustainably-produced coffee. With a robust line of coffee, hot and iced teas, cappuccino mixes, spices, and baking/biscuit mixes, the Company delivers extensive beverage planning services and culinary products to its U.S. based customers. The Company is a direct distributor of coffee to restaurants, hotels, casinos, offices, quick service restaurants, convenience stores, healthcare facilities and other foodservice providers, as well as private brand retailers. Headquartered in Ft. Worth, Texas, Farmer Bros. Co. generated net sales of over $500 million in fiscal 2015 and has over 1,600 employees nationwide. The Company’s portfolio features a wide range of coffees including Farmer Brothers®, Artisan Collection by Farmer Brothers™, Metropolitan™, Superior®, Cain’s™ and McGarvey®.

Nestlé S.A., headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, is the world's largest food and beverage manufacturer, with a history spanning over 150 years. The company operates across multiple regions, including Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, the Americas, and Asia, Oceania, and sub-Saharan Africa. Nestlé generates over CHF 90 billion in annual revenue and employs approximately 275,000 people globally. Its extensive product portfolio features well-known brands such as Nescafé, Perrier, Pure Life, and Purina, along with baby foods, cereals, coffee, dairy products, ice cream, and pet care items. Nestlé's diverse offerings include various culinary and frozen foods, healthcare nutrition products, and beverages, with more than 30 brands achieving over CHF 1 billion in sales each year. The company's operations reflect a commitment to quality and innovation, serving consumers in nearly 190 countries worldwide.

Ronnoco Coffee provides a variety of other beverages, such as cappuccino, hot chocolate, and smoothies, and coffee-related products and equipment, including cups, flavoring syrups and condiments.

Paulig is a family-owned, international enterprise in the food industry that is noted for its high-quality brands and services. The company’s key divisions are Coffee, World Foods & Flavouring, Snack Food and Naturally Healthy Food, and its strong brands such as Paulig, Santa Maria and Risenta and are known in many countries. Paulig has 1,900 employees in 13 countries and its net sales were EUR 905 million in 2015.

Peet's Coffee & Tea, Inc. is the premier specialty coffee and tea company in the United States. The company was founded in 1966 in Berkeley, Calif. by Alfred Peet. Peet was an early tea authority who later became widely recognized as the grandfather of specialty coffee in the U.S. Today, Peet’s Coffee & Tea offers superior quality coffees and teas in multiple forms, by sourcing the best quality coffee beans and tea leaves in the world, adhering to strict high-quality and taste standards, and controlling product quality through its unique direct store delivery selling and merchandising system. Peet’s is committed to strategically growing its business through many channels while maintaining the extraordinary quality of its coffees and teas.

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.

Panera Bread is a retail bakery-cafe chain headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, established in 1987. The company specializes in freshly prepared, clean food, offering a diverse menu that includes freshly baked goods, soups, salads, and custom roasted coffees. Panera operates through three business segments: bakery-cafe, franchise, and fresh dough operations. It also provides omnichannel access for customers, including mobile ordering and catering services, enhancing convenience and accessibility for its clientele.

Horizons Ventures focuses on investing in disruptive and technology-focused start-ups. The firm was founded in 1999 and is based in Hong Kong. Some of the latest exits are Skype, Siri, Facebook, Summly, and Waze.

12 Flags Group is a consumer investment platform based in Delhi, India, established in 2022. The company specializes in identifying and investing in early growth businesses within the consumer sector, particularly focusing on Indian brands. By targeting this specific market, 12 Flags Group aims to support and scale innovative companies that cater to the evolving needs of consumers in India.

MassChallenge is a global nonprofit startup accelerator headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2009. It supports early-stage entrepreneurs from various industries, including technology, healthcare, and finance, by providing mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities. With locations in countries such as Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, and Texas, MassChallenge operates a non-equity model, allowing startups to retain full ownership while benefiting from expert guidance and connections. The accelerator conducts various programs tailored to specific sectors, such as MassChallenge HealthTech and MassChallenge FinTech, which facilitate partnerships between startups and established enterprises to drive innovation and market growth. Through its extensive global network, MassChallenge aims to strengthen the innovation ecosystem and empower high-potential startups to create meaningful impact.

Rancilio Group in the production and distribution of professional coffee machines for the Ho.Re.Ca. segment. Rancilio is present all over the world and the commercial presence is supported by a capillary distribution network. Sales abroad account for approx. 70%, in particular thanks to the commercial subsidiaries in Spain, Portugal, the United States, Switzerland and Germany.

TA Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Kyiv, Ukraine, with additional offices in Boston, Frankfurt, Zurich, Grand Cayman, and Nicosia. Founded in 2010, the firm specializes in investing in early-stage technology startups, particularly in sectors such as digital health, mobility and logistics, consumer technology, fintech, and enterprise software. TA Ventures focuses on growth capital and seed to early series A investments, typically ranging from $250,000 to $1 million, and has a preference for companies operating in Ukraine and Israel. The firm does not invest in pre-revenue or pre-launch companies and does not take board seats or join advisory boards. Instead, it seeks to co-invest alongside prominent venture funds and often establishes joint ventures to aid Western web companies entering local markets. TA Ventures leverages its extensive international network to provide portfolio companies with access to growth-oriented co-investors and high-quality research and development talent, supporting their scaling efforts through subsequent funding rounds.

Vakko is a Turkey fashion house and luxury goods brand, that started out as a small hat shop called Şen Şapka (Merry Hats). Founded by Vitali Hakko in 1934, Şen Şapka soon became the Vakko brand, producing scarves made of Turkish silk based on the latest fashions. These scarves reflected the company’s decision to make only the very best for customers who demanded the very best. Inspired by the mood of development and innovation in the country at the time, Vakko recognized the need to expand beyond hats, scarves, and printed fabrics and ventured into the ready-to-wear industry, where the company has been a sector leader ever since. As a fashion house, Vakko’s primary goal was to create collections that interpreted the latest fashions, while offering superior quality, exquisite craftsmanship, and excellent service. Consequently, as reflected in the Vakko motto, “Fashion is Vakko”. Today, Vakko specializes in high-fashion luxury goods through its numerous collections and stores: Vakko Scarves, Vakko Men and Vakko Women, Vakko Couture, V2K Designers, Vakko Wedding, Vakkorama concept stores, W Collection Menswear and Vakko Home. Vakko also brings its high quality to the gourmet food sector with Vakko Chocolate, Vakko Tea Atelier, Vakko Coffee Atelier, as well as the high-end patisserie concept Vakko Patisserie Petit Four, and French restaurant Vakko Bistrot. Vakko Espace ensures that the Vakko quality can also be experienced at event organizations. Committed to supporting the future of the industry, Vakko has established two pioneering initiatives: the Vakko ESMOD Fashion Academy and the Vitali Hakko Creative Industries Library. The Vakko HQ Building in Istanbul and the Vakko Fashion Center were designed by the renowned New York architecture firm, Office REX. The Vakko Fashion Center was named “Best Workspace” by Wallpaper magazine.

Alterra Capital Partners is a private equity firm established in 2020 and headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. The firm is dedicated to investing in Africa-focused businesses, specifically targeting domestic-facing companies that address essential consumer and business needs. By partnering with exceptional entrepreneurs and management teams, Alterra aims to foster growth and development within these enterprises, contributing to the broader economic landscape of the region.

Java Republic Limited, founded in 1998 and based in Dublin, Ireland, specializes in the roasting and distribution of artisan coffee and handcrafted tea. The company is dedicated to providing a diverse range of coffee and tea infusions, alongside the necessary equipment for preparation. As of May 2019, Java Republic operates as a subsidiary of Cafento Coffee Factory, S.L. The company's mission is to delight coffee and tea enthusiasts by delivering exceptional experiences through its products.

Selecta Group is a prominent vending and coffee services company headquartered in Switzerland, founded in 1957. With a turnover of approximately €714 million and a workforce of around 4,500 employees, Selecta operates in 21 countries across Europe. The company caters to the growing demand for food and beverage services outside the home, serving about 6 million consumers daily at 145,000 points of sale. Selecta focuses on enhancing the coffee experience in workplaces through an exclusive partnership with Starbucks and offers a variety of high-quality coffee blends, including its own miofino brand. Additionally, Selecta provides advanced coffee machines, supported by a dedicated service organization, ensuring high standards of service and product quality. The company's Swiss heritage underscores its commitment to service excellence and innovative solutions in the out-of-home food and beverage sector.

Founded in 2011, New Value Capital is a private equity firm based in Park City, Utah. The firm prefers to invest in firms focused on specialty coffee, dating & relationships, and human performance companies.

Sunny Sky Products, LLC is a manufacturer specializing in premium dispensed beverages. The company provides a diverse range of beverage solutions, including hot, cold, and frozen options, as well as beverage enhancers. Its product lineup features specialty coffee, hot chocolate, fountain drinks, sweeteners, smoothies, and energy drinks. Sunny Sky Products caters to various sectors such as convenience stores, food service, healthcare, education, concessions, and supermarkets, ensuring a comprehensive offering for different consumer needs.

C&C Group manufactures Bulmers the leading Irish cider brand, Magners the premium international cider brand, the C&C Brands range of English ciders and the Tennent’s beer brand.

Chicago Atlantic Group is a credit-oriented investing platform located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm specializes in identifying and capitalizing on time-sensitive and complex investment opportunities in North America, particularly in dislocated markets where risk is often mispriced. Chicago Atlantic Group provides senior secured, collateralized debt facilities and serves various sectors, including agriculture, retail, healthcare, real estate, and cannabis.

Chick-fil-A, Inc. is a family-owned quick-service restaurant chain headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, that operates and franchises over 1,800 locations across the United States. The company is renowned for its chicken sandwiches and offers a diverse menu that includes breakfast items, entrées, salads, sides, kid's meals, treats, drinks, and various sauces and dressings. In addition to its dine-in services, Chick-fil-A provides catering options and has restaurants located in airports, malls, and college campuses, as well as in neighborhood areas. Founded in 1946, the company emphasizes freshly prepared food and community service, and it is recognized for its competitive employee benefits, which include a 401k plan, pension, on-site childcare, and a fitness center for corporate staff.

Coca-Cola FEMSA is a leading beverage company and the largest franchise bottler of Coca-Cola products by volume. As a subsidiary of FEMSA, the company procures beverage concentrates and syrups from Coca-Cola, which it processes and packages for distribution across various channels, including modern trade, traditional trade, and on-premises locations. The majority of its sales, approximately 80%, are generated in Mexico and Brazil, with additional revenue coming from other Central and South American countries such as Panama, Guatemala, Uruguay, and Argentina. Coca-Cola FEMSA is primarily owned by its parent company FEMSA and Coca-Cola, which hold significant economic and voting interests in the firm.

Wawa, Inc., a privately held company, began in 1803 as an iron foundry in New Jersey. Toward the end of the 19th Century, owner George Wood took an interest in dairy farming and the family began a small processing plant in Wawa, Pa, in 1902. The milk business was a huge success, due to its quality, cleanliness and “certified” process. As home delivery of milk declined in the early 1960s, Grahame Wood, George’s grandson, opened the first Wawa Food Market in 1964 as an outlet for dairy products. Today, Wawa is your all day, every day stop for fresh, built-to-order foods, beverages, coffee, fuel services, and surcharge-free ATMs. A chain of more than 645 convenience retail stores (over 365 offering gasoline), Wawa stores are located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Central Florida. The stores offer a large fresh food service selection, including Wawa brands such as built-to-order hoagies, freshly brewed coffee, hot breakfast sandwiches, built-to-order specialty beverages, and an assortment of soups, sides and snacks.

Liqui-Box is the leading innovator of sustainable packaging solutions for quick, fresh and cost efficient delivery of liquid and semi-liquid products. Liqui-Box manufactures bag-in-box flexible packaging and pouches to serve a wide variety of global industries, including dairy, beverage, food and non-food markets. Applications include fountain beverage syrup, milkshake mix, coffee drinks, pump-able liquid foods such as concentrates and sauces, as well as non-food products like oils and paints. Liqui-Box offers the fastest filling equipment in the industry, along with consumable packaging, including film substrates, bags with fitments, and pouches. Liqui-Box is a portfolio company of Olympus Partners, a Stamford based middle market private equity firm with over 25 years of experience improving and growing packaging and other businesses.

Monster Beverage Corporation is a holding company. The Company develops, markets, sells and distributes alternative beverage, such as non-carbonated ready-to-drink iced teas, lemonades, juice cocktails, single-serve juices and fruit beverages, ready-to-drink dairy and coffee drinks, energy drinks, sports drinks, and single-serve still water (flavored and unflavored) with beverages, including sodas that are considered natural, sparkling juices and flavored sparkling beverages. It has two reportable segments, namely Direct Store Delivery (DSD), whose principal products comprise energy drinks, and Warehouse (Warehouse), whose principal products comprise juice-based and soda beverages. The DSD segment develops, markets and sells products primarily through an exclusive distributor network. The Warehouse segment develops, markets and sells products directly to retailers

A91 Partners LLP is a venture capital firm based in India that focuses on investing in early- to growth-stage private companies. The firm targets emerging small- and mid-sized enterprises across various sectors, including consumer goods, healthcare, financial services, and technology. A91 Partners typically invests between $10 million and $30 million in these companies, aiming to support their development and expansion in the Indian market.

Development Bank of Wales is an independent venture capital firm established in 2001, headquartered in Cardiff, with additional offices across Europe. The organization focuses on providing commercial funding to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Wales, investing both private and public funds, including EU resources. It specializes in various forms of financing, such as bridge financing, succession funding, project finance, and micro loans, catering to a diverse range of sectors including technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and services. The firm aims to support startups and established businesses alike, offering investments from £0.001 million to £2 million, with potential follow-on funding up to £5 million. Development Bank of Wales targets companies with a turnover of up to €50 million and a workforce of no more than 250 employees, fostering growth and innovation within the Welsh economy.

Anicut Capital is a venture capital investment firm established in 2016 and based in Chennai, India. Founded by seasoned professionals with extensive experience in commercial, private, and investment banking, the firm focuses on providing growth equity investments. Anicut Capital targets sectors such as consumer internet, direct-to-consumer brands, business-to-business services, and software-as-a-service. The firm's expertise in finance and investment positions it to effectively identify and support promising companies in these industries.

Tiger Global Management is an investment firm based in New York, founded in 2001. It specializes in both public and private equity, focusing on companies that harness technological innovation. The firm employs a long-term investment strategy, targeting high-quality growth opportunities across a diverse range of industries. In its public equity operations, Tiger Global utilizes both long/short and growth strategies, while its private equity segment invests in companies at various stages, from early to late stage. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Tiger Global Management aims to partner with its portfolio companies throughout their lifecycle to maximize growth and value.

Shunwei, Inc. is a Beijing-based company founded in 2011 that focuses on venture capital investments, particularly in incubation, startups, and early to mid-stage companies. It specializes in a diverse range of sectors, including technology, media, telecommunications, healthcare, education, smart hardware, e-commerce, and internet services, with a strong emphasis on the local internet industry in China and India. The firm aims to support businesses that leverage innovative technologies, particularly those that enhance connectivity and efficiency in various industries. Shunwei has a notable presence in the investment landscape, having made numerous investments across various domains, and it also seeks opportunities for cross-border investments to further expand its portfolio.

Venture Catalysts is an integrated incubator that offers funding, mentorship, and network. It provides investment of $500K to $2MN per startup with incubation support for 18-24 months. It was established in year 2016 and in a short span, it boasts of successful incubatees like BharatPe, Fynd, Beardo, PeeSafe, Innov8, vPhrase, SuprDaily, DSYH, IGP.com etc., which are today category leaders. It is one of the largest early stage players in India with 4500+ angel investors spread across 36 cities in 6 countries - India, Hong Kong, Singapore, UAE, Saudi Arabia & USA. Globally, marquee investors such as YCombinator, Greenoaks, Axis Capital, Alpha Capital, Rocketship, FJ Labs (investors of Airbnb, Uber, Facebook) have co-invested with Venture Catalysts. With its focus on developing startup ecosystem in Tier II, III cities in India, Venture Catalysts has launched its incubation program in cities like Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Raipur, Surat and Nagpur besides metros like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata. These centres not only offer incubation support to startups but also organise regular investor education sessions for potential angel investors viz. HNIs & industrialists. Besides raising seed stage and Series A investments for startups, Venture Catalysts is known for its startup building capability, strategic guidance, generating business leads, leveraging its network across the globe through its partners and providing phenomenal returns to its investors. It is evident from the fact that more than 10 incubatee companies of Venture Catalysts have raised Series A investment in the last two years especially when the market had not been very upbeat. Today, Venture Catalysts has taken the leadership position in startup investments and incubation and has been rated as India's top Early stage Investor by leading national media.

HSBC Bank plc, founded in 1865 and headquartered in Birmingham, United Kingdom, is a prominent commercial bank offering a wide range of financial products and services. The bank operates through various segments, including Retail Banking and Wealth Management, Commercial Banking, Global Banking and Markets, and Global Private Banking. HSBC provides essential banking services such as current and savings accounts, personal and business loans, mortgages, and credit cards. Additionally, it offers investment funds, insurance products covering life, home, and vehicles, as well as risk management and wealth management solutions. The bank also facilitates international trade through services like letters of credit and foreign exchange, while catering to the needs of small enterprises, government entities, corporate clients, and high net worth individuals. As a subsidiary of HSBC UK Holdings Limited, HSBC Bank plc continues to play a significant role in the global banking landscape.

Joy Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 that specializes in investing in early and growth-stage startups, primarily within the technology, media, telecommunications, and innovative consumption sectors. The firm is dedicated to partnering with entrepreneurs, providing support and guidance during critical phases of a startup's development. Joy Capital's founding partners bring extensive experience as both investors and operational executives, having a track record across Europe, North America, and Asia, particularly in mobile and communications industries. The firm has successfully invested in over 80 startups, with more than 10 of its portfolio companies achieving unicorn status.

Tanglin Venture Partners provides investment advisory services.

PINC was launched as Paulig Incubator in 2018 to help Paulig stay in the forefront of relevant innovations, as well as to contribute to a tastier, healthier and more sustainable planet. Today, our ambition is the same, but we have developed into a corporate venture arm. We aim for strategic, financial, and societal impact in our investments, fostering a sustainable food system for tomorrow. We are investing across the agrifood value chain in three primary impact themes: Improve planetary health and diet within the current food system: This includes innovations in agriculture and food security, such as advanced crop breeding or green fertilizers, innovative ingredients and next generation healthy foods, as well as solutions for tracking and improving climate and nature. Novel technologies to feed 10 BN people by 2050: Technologies needed to sustainably produce enough food for our growing population. This includes food production without land use change, such as precision fermentation and cell-culture. A circular system for food & materials: Regardless of whether we grow our food in soil or in bioreactors, the system needs to be circular. Some examples are upcycled ingredients, food from unused sources, new coating and packaging solutions, as well as technologies to prevent or make better use of side streams. We are looking for entrepreneurs in an attractive market space with an intrinsic drive to find a solution to the problem they are addressing, a clear and scalable plan for success, a reliable team and partners whom we can trust and work closely with.

Acsys Investments is a prop investment company and an RBI registered investment NBFC.

Notable Capital is named for the founders we invest with, the ideas they pursue, the causes they champion, and the remarkable companies they build. Notable is a U.S.-based venture capital firm focused on early-to-growth stage companies in cloud infrastructure and business and consumer applications across the U.S., Israel, Europe, Latin America, and select go-global opportunities. Notable portfolio companies include Affirm, Airbnb, Block, Brightwheel, Drata, Handshake, HashiCorp, Ibotta, Orca Security, Quince, Slack, Slice, StockX, Stori, Vercel, Zendesk, and more.

Collaborative Fund is a venture capital investment firm based in New York, founded in 2010 by Craig Shapiro. The firm focuses on funding companies that prioritize creativity and collaborative consumption, aligning its investments with emerging trends in the creative class and sustainable business practices. Collaborative Fund targets various sectors, including climate, consumer products, industrial solutions, precision health, children's products, food, health, and financial services. As a Registered Investment Adviser, the firm aims to support innovative businesses that contribute to positive societal and environmental change.