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Epimede

Epimède SA, based in Liège, Belgium, is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments, particularly in the biotechnology, healthcare, and medical device sectors. The firm has made notable investments in companies such as Imcyse, Endo Tools Therapeutics, and Ncardia. Epimède aims to support innovative technologies and solutions that can have a significant impact on their respective industries. For instance, Imcyse, a pharmaceutical and therapeutics company, secured $25 million in a funding round that included participation from notable investors like Pfizer and Biogenosis. Similarly, Endo Tools Therapeutics, a medical device company, raised $5 million with support from investors including SFPI-FPIM and Chagral Invest. Ncardia, another biotechnology and pharmaceutical firm, attracted $12 million in funding from partners such as Vesalius Biocapital Partners and InnovationQuarter. Epimède collaborates with various investment partners, including SFPI-FPIM and S.R.I.W., to co-invest in promising startups and foster growth and innovation in the healthcare and biotech sectors.

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Episode 1
Episode 1

Episode 1 Ventures, based in London, specializes in early-stage investments in technology companies across the UK. Founded in 2013, the firm focuses primarily on B2B software sectors, including AI, health tech, and software infrastructure. Their portfolio boasts notable investments such as Carwow, Triptease, and AimBrain. Episode 1 Ventures has recently launched a £76 million investment fund to support the next generation of tech startups. This fund is their largest yet and aims to provide substantial support to early-stage B2B firms, reflecting their commitment to fostering innovative UK-based companies​. The firm’s investment strategy typically involves making initial investments ranging from £250,000 to £3 million, guiding startups towards successful Series A rounds. They emphasize a hands-on approach, providing operational expertise and strategic guidance to help startups scale​. Key team members include Simon Murdoch, Adrian Lloyd, and Damien Lane, who bring extensive experience in entrepreneurship and investment. Their combined expertise ensures that Episode 1 Ventures can offer not just financial support, but also valuable mentorship and industry insights to their portfolio companies.

Europe
$500K-$1M
$1M-$3M
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Eppes Creek Ventures
Eppes Creek Ventures

Eppes Creek Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, focused on partnering with entrepreneurs and founders to build successful technology companies. Founded in 2016, the firm primarily invests in early-stage and growth-stage startups in the tech sector, with a strong emphasis on innovative solutions. Their portfolio spans across various industries, including real estate, transportation, logistics, and marketing technologies. Eppes Creek Ventures is actively involved in supporting its portfolio companies beyond just funding. It seeks to provide strategic guidance, leveraging its expertise and extensive network to help startups scale effectively. Notable investments include companies like OnePlan, a venue and events management platform, which showcases the firm's commitment to tech-driven solutions in evolving industries. Entrepreneurs looking for early-stage capital and experienced partners can reach out to Eppes Creek Ventures for potential collaboration, especially if their ventures align with the firm’s focus on innovation and high-growth markets.

$0-$100K
$1M-$3M
+2
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Epsilon Venture Partners
Epsilon Venture Partners

Epsilon Venture Partners is a stage-agnostic, technology-focused venture capital firm founded in 2015 in Hong Kong by Sudheer Kuppam, who previously served as Managing Director for India and the Asia Pacific region at Intel Capital. The firm invests in technology companies primarily in Asia Pacific and the United States, with countries of investment including Hong Kong, India, and the United States, reflecting Kuppam's deep experience navigating technology markets across both geographies. Epsilon deploys checks of $250,000 to $5 million at Seed and Series A stages across enterprise applications, blockchain technology, business services, enterprise infrastructure, fintech, e-commerce, and health technology. The firm has made 7 investments, with a two-person team led by Kuppam as Managing Partner. The portfolio spans software, fintech, web3, and e-commerce sectors, reflecting a generalist approach within the technology category informed by Intel Capital's broad mandate. Epsilon Venture Partners is listed as inactive. During its operational period the firm applied the corporate venture discipline and network developed at Intel Capital to an independent fund format, seeking to back founders in Asia Pacific and the US who could benefit from Kuppam's two decades of technology investment experience and his relationships across the global semiconductor, enterprise software, and internet sectors that Intel Capital's platform made possible.

Asia-Pacific
India
+1
$100K-$500K
$500K-$1M
+1
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EQ2 Ventures
EQ2 Ventures

EQ2 Ventures is a Dubai-based evergreen investment company focused on Seed to Series B stage startups in the Middle East and North Africa. Originally launched in 2015 as Equitrust, the corporate venture arm of Choueiri Group, a leading media representation company in the Middle East, the firm spun off as an independent entity in 2020 to capture opportunities arising from the region's accelerating digital transformation. The firm leads rounds and manages $110 million in assets under management. EQ2 has built a portfolio of 27 active investments with $71.8 million in portfolio net asset value and a 17% internal rate of return. Sectors covered include fintech, e-commerce and marketplace, education technology, digital media, advertising and marketing, B2B services, fashion and beauty, transportation, and travel technology. Notable portfolio companies include TERN Group, Coraly, and Uncover. The firm operates with a dual mandate of financial return and strategic support, connecting portfolio companies to its network of regional strategic investors, mentors, and corporate relationships. EQ2 Ventures provides entrepreneurs with more than capital, leveraging its origins within Choueiri Group's media and digital ecosystem to help portfolio companies with market access, brand positioning, and go-to-market strategy in the MENA region. The evergreen structure allows the firm to hold positions for extended periods and support companies through multiple growth stages without the exit pressure typical of conventional closed-end venture funds. Exit strategy focuses on strategic sales and IPOs.

MENA
$1M-$3M
$3M-$10M
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EQT Ventures
EQT Ventures

EQT Ventures is a powerhouse in the venture capital world, renowned for its robust investment portfolio and strategic prowess. The fund, managing €1.1 billion, focuses on early-stage tech startups, primarily in Europe and North America. Notable investments include Wolt, Peakon, and Airkit, showcasing its knack for backing high-potential companies. EQT Ventures targets industries like fintech, health tech, AI, mobile gaming, and sustainability. The fund is particularly interested in business models with scalable tech solutions that address real-world problems. Geographically, EQT Ventures has a strong presence in Europe and the US, with offices in major hubs like Stockholm, London, Berlin, Paris, and San Francisco. This broad reach helps them tap into diverse markets and innovation ecosystems. Their investment strategy is both aggressive and supportive, offering initial investments ranging from €1 to €50 million. EQT Ventures is known for its active involvement in scaling startups, leveraging a team of over 40 founders and operators. The advisory team, split equally between men and women, uses proprietary AI tools like Motherbrain to identify and nurture high-growth opportunities. Founders can expect a hands-on approach, with EQT Ventures providing not just capital, but also strategic guidance and operational support. The team, led by key figures like Lars Jörnow and Ashley Lundström, brings a wealth of experience and a track record of success in building global companies.

Israel
Europe
+1
$500K-$1M
$1M-$3M
+2
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Equal Opportunity (EO) Ventures
Equal Opportunity (EO) Ventures

EO Ventures, also known as Equal Opportunity Ventures, is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage businesses that aim to increase economic opportunity in America. Founded by notable figures such as Roland Fryer, a Harvard economist, and Bill Helman, a seasoned venture capitalist, the firm operates with a mission to address stark gaps in opportunity and economic mobility across the country. The firm supports startups that tackle systemic challenges related to racial and economic disparities. EO Ventures provides not only seed funding but also strategic support and access to a world-class team of advisors and researchers, helping entrepreneurs build successful, socially impactful businesses. Their portfolio includes diverse companies like JobGet, Fresh Food Generation, and Forage, which align with their mission of driving significant social change through market-driven solutions. EO Ventures operates with a belief in the power of market forces to expand opportunities, and they specifically target ventures that can have a transformative impact on economic mobility. Their work is further strengthened by partnerships with organizations like the Roxbury Innovation Center, which supports local innovation and entrepreneurship in Boston. The team behind EO Ventures is composed of experts in economics, data science, and venture capital, all united by a commitment to creating measurable social impact through entrepreneurship.

$1M-$3M
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Equal Ventures
Equal Ventures

Equal Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage companies that aim to disrupt traditional industries. Founded in 2018 by Richard Kerby and Rick Zullo, Equal Ventures specializes in sectors such as retail, insurance, supply chain, and climate technology. The firm backs startups that challenge legacy systems, emphasizing those that bring transformative innovation to underserved markets. Equal Ventures typically leads seed rounds, with investments ranging from $500K to $2M. Their portfolio includes companies like Cocofloss, Stavvy, and Fable, showcasing their dedication to supporting businesses that reshape consumer experiences and industry standards. The firm adopts a thesis-driven approach, using what they call a "prepared mind" to identify high-potential opportunities before they become mainstream. What sets Equal Ventures apart is its commitment to partnering with founders from diverse backgrounds. The firm operates more like a family than a traditional VC, providing hands-on support to portfolio companies and leveraging deep industry expertise to help them scale. They focus on long-term relationships, ensuring their founders have the strategic backing they need to succeed in complex markets. Equal Ventures is positioned to continue shaping the future of several key sectors, using technology and innovation to solve large-scale problems in industries that have long resisted change.

USA
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Equilibrium Capital
Equilibrium Capital

Equilibrium Capital is a sustainability-focused asset management firm, founded in 2008 with the mission to drive sustainable prosperity through capital markets. The firm is dedicated to investing in sustainable real assets, with a focus on two key sectors: sustainable food and agriculture, and carbon transition infrastructure. Equilibrium is committed to building investment portfolios that not only generate financial returns but also create positive environmental and societal impacts. The firm’s investment strategies are built on proprietary research, aiming to capture value from sustainability trends such as climate adaptation, net-zero goals, and changing consumer patterns. Equilibrium’s portfolio includes diverse investments that target resilience, resource efficiency, and sustainable business models in sectors that are reshaping the future. With a global presence, including offices in San Francisco, Portland, Singapore, and London, Equilibrium serves institutional investors by providing innovative and scalable sustainability-driven financial products. The firm is led by CEO and founder Dave Chen, who has a strong background in venture capital and sustainability finance.

LatAm
USA
+1
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Equilibrium Impact Ventures

Equilibrium Impact Ventures (EQIV) is a unique venture capital fund dedicated to creating sustainable social impact. EQIV invests primarily in startups that address the social determinants of health, aiming to balance financial returns with significant community impact. The fund emphasizes inclusion, committing at least one-third of its investments to Black and brown founders and another third to women founders. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs and impact investors, EQIV combines the patience of philanthropic capital with the innovation of entrepreneurship. Notable partners include Dr. Shanté Williams, CEO of Black Pearl Global Investments, and Kasem Rodriguez Mohsen, a tech entrepreneur with three successful exits. EQIV's strategy involves collaborative funding models tested regionally before scaling nationally, ensuring that successful initiatives can benefit broader communities. They focus on sectors like health, education, and economic equity, and prefer metrics that demonstrate both financial and social ROI. The fund operates out of Winston-Salem, NC, and partners with various organizations to drive deal flow and accelerate promising ideas. EQIV has garnered support from notable entities like The Winston-Salem Foundation, which invested $250,000 to support BIPOC-owned businesses. For startups seeking funding, EQIV is known for its mission-driven approach and commitment to transformative social change, making it an ideal partner for entrepreneurs looking to make a significant impact.

$0-$100K
$100K-$500K
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Equinor Energy Ventures
Equinor Energy Ventures

Equinor Technology Ventures, also known as Equinor Ventures, is the corporate venture capital arm of Equinor ASA, a Norwegian state-owned multinational energy company operating in more than 30 countries. Founded in 1991 in Stavanger, Norway, the firm invests in ambitious early-phase and growth companies, operating on the belief that startup innovation, creativity, and agility can drive meaningful change toward a low-carbon future. The firm concentrates on identifying and implementing deployable technologies and business models within Equinor's global value chain. Equinor Ventures deploys $3 million to $50 million per investment at Series A, Series B, and later stages, with 42 investments recorded across the energy transition space. Focus sectors include energy, clean technology, AI and deep tech, hardware and industrial technology, and SaaS. Notable portfolio companies include Oxford PV in perovskite solar cells, EcoLectro in green hydrogen, ElectronX in energy trading, Hysun in solar-to-hydrogen conversion, Attributes in digital energy platform technology, and Powertrust in clean energy procurement. The portfolio spans Europe and the United States. Equinor Ventures operates as a strategic investor rather than a financial-only allocator, working to accelerate the commercialization of technologies that can be tested, validated, and deployed at scale within Equinor's global operations. The firm's corporate backing from one of the world's largest energy companies gives portfolio companies access to significant infrastructure, engineering expertise, and commercial relationships that purely financial VCs cannot replicate in the energy and industrial technology sectors.

Europe
USA
$3M-$10M
$10M-$50M
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Equitech Ventures
Equitech Ventures

Equitech Ventures is a fintech investment vehicle based in Tel Aviv, Israel, designed to enable financial institutions to participate directly in the Israeli fintech ecosystem. The firm invests at Seed and Series A stages with check sizes ranging from $1 million to $20 million, targeting fintech, AI, and health technology companies primarily focused on the Israeli economy. The structure provides institutional investors with a systematic and structured channel to access Israeli technology companies at early stages. The firm has made 8 investments across fintech, AI and deep tech, and healthtech sectors, deploying an average check of approximately $5 million. Equitech Ventures serves as a bridge between the Israeli startup ecosystem and the financial institutions that seek strategic exposure to innovation in payments, lending, insurance, wealth management, and adjacent financial technology verticals. Equitech Ventures is listed as inactive. During its operational period the firm occupied a distinctive niche as a dedicated vehicle for institutional financial industry investors wanting curated access to Israeli fintech startups, a market that has produced a significant number of globally relevant companies in payments, cybersecurity applied to financial services, and financial data infrastructure. The firm's focus on enabling institutional capital to flow efficiently into early-stage Israeli fintech reflected both the depth of the Israeli technology ecosystem and the growing appetite of incumbent financial institutions to engage with startup innovation.

Israel
$1M-$3M
$3M-$10M
+1
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EquityPitcher Ventures
EquityPitcher Ventures

EquityPitcher Ventures is a Zurich-based early-growth venture capital firm founded in 2016, supporting promising B2B technology startups in the DACH region spanning Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The firm leads rounds and works closely with a network of industry experts, investors, and exit partners to help entrepreneurs build world-class companies from the heart of the German-speaking European market. The team of 26 includes five partners, led by Founding Partners Sascha Horrig and Hermann Koch. EquityPitcher has made 30 investments with check sizes ranging from $500,000 to $5 million at Seed and Series A stages. The portfolio spans SaaS, software, B2B technology, hardware and robotics, AI and deep tech, and data analytics, with companies based in Switzerland and Germany. The firm conducts network and needs analysis during due diligence to evaluate not just financial attractiveness but the specific value it can add to each company it backs, making it an active participant in portfolio development rather than a passive capital provider. EquityPitcher Ventures distinguishes itself through close cooperation with renowned industry experts across its target sectors, facilitating connections to potential customers, partners, and exit counterparts throughout the investment lifecycle. The firm's strong presence in the DACH ecosystem and its concentrated focus on B2B technology give it credibility and access that broader, geography-agnostic funds often cannot replicate in the specific commercial and regulatory context of Central European enterprise markets.

Europe specific
$500K-$1M
$1M-$3M
+1
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Era Ventures
Era Ventures

Era Ventures is a forward-thinking venture capital firm specializing in transforming the built environment through technology. The firm targets investments in startups that aim to reshape how people live, work, and interact with physical spaces. This includes urban infrastructure, industrial innovation, and sustainable construction technologies. By backing startups at the intersection of real estate and tech, Era Ventures seeks to promote a future where physical spaces are more efficient, sustainable, and human-centered. The firm primarily invests at the seed and Series A stages, with a focus on transformative ideas that improve the long-term sustainability and usability of the built world. Notable investments include companies leveraging robotics, automation, and AI to tackle complex challenges in construction and infrastructure. With a philosophy centered on collaboration, humility, and curiosity, Era Ventures actively works with founders to guide and scale their ventures. The leadership at Era Ventures is composed of seasoned investors and experts in real estate and technology. The firm is based in New York but invests globally, seeking out visionary entrepreneurs looking to disrupt traditional industries related to the built environment. Startups looking to partner with Era should demonstrate innovative solutions with the potential to create meaningful, long-term impact​.

USA
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Ericsson Ventures
Ericsson Ventures

Ericsson, a Swedish multinational networking and telecommunications company, has a storied history and a significant impact on global communication technology. Founded in 1876, the company has been a leader in the telecommunications industry for over a century, evolving from telegraph repair to cutting-edge 5G and future 6G technologies. One of Ericsson's notable projects includes its extensive work in advancing 5G networks globally. They have developed high-performing 5G transport solutions that are scalable and easy to service, supporting robust 5G deployments for communication service providers (CSPs). Ericsson's 5G solutions encompass a wide array of offerings, including purpose-built portfolios and Cloud RAN solutions, aimed at enhancing network performance and flexibility. In addition to 5G, Ericsson is heavily invested in future technologies, such as 6G, which is expected to emerge around 2030. Their research focuses on creating an intelligent network platform capable of supporting applications like the Internet of Senses, connected intelligent machines, and a fully digitalized, programmable world. These efforts aim to address various social, environmental, and economic challenges through advanced communication technologies​. Ericsson has also been involved in numerous impactful collaborations and projects. For instance, they partnered with the United Nations Environment Program and the Asian Development Bank to foster sustainable energy solutions in China. This initiative highlights their commitment to leveraging technology for environmental sustainability. Overall, Ericsson continues to be at the forefront of technological innovation, driving advancements in telecommunications and contributing to a more connected and sustainable world.

Europe
USA
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Esco Ventures
Esco Ventures

Esco Ventures, the investment arm of Singapore-based Esco Group, focuses on early-stage life sciences and medtech startups. The firm specializes in areas like biotech, diagnostics, and women’s health, aiming to nurture groundbreaking technologies that improve global health. What sets Esco Ventures apart is its hands-on approach, offering startups more than capital by providing mentoring, productization, manufacturing support, and global distribution networks through its parent company, Esco Group. Esco Ventures plays a crucial role in shaping the next wave of medical innovations, drawing on Esco Group’s decades of experience in life sciences. Their investment philosophy is built around long-term growth, with an emphasis on addressing unmet medical needs through disruptive technologies. The firm has a global reach but maintains a particular focus on Singapore, aligning with the nation’s vision to become a biomedical innovation hub in Asia. Under the leadership of Managing Partner XiangQian Lin, Esco Ventures works closely with scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs, guiding them from ideation to commercialization. The firm has already seen success with investments like a Danish/Lithuanian medical device company, which achieved 5x growth within three years. Esco Ventures also actively supports the local Singaporean ecosystem by mentoring early-stage researchers and startups even before formal incorporation, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment aimed at creating the next big breakthroughs in life sciences and medtech.

East Asia
Southeast Asia
+1
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Eshbol Ventures
Eshbol Ventures

Eshbol Ventures is an early-stage technology investment fund and company creation house founded in 2013 in Kfar Malal, Israel. The firm backs innovative startups at Pre-seed and Seed stages with check sizes from $50,000 to $1 million, focusing on fintech, e-commerce, mobile applications, cybersecurity, blockchain, cryptocurrency, AI, data science, and social technologies. Eshbol operates with a small team and positions itself as a strategic partner for entrepreneurs, offering capital alongside industry expertise and a network of connections. The firm has made 6 investments across software, fintech, e-commerce, security, and AI sectors. Eshbol describes itself as a creation house in addition to a fund, suggesting some degree of involvement in company formation alongside investment activity. The latest recorded investment dates to April 2018. Eshbol Ventures is listed as inactive. The firm's focus on fintech, cybersecurity, and AI in the Israeli market placed it within one of the world's most active early-stage technology ecosystems, where Israel's concentration of deep technology talent and its strong cybersecurity and enterprise software heritage have consistently produced globally competitive startups. Eshbol operated at the earliest end of the funding spectrum, seeking to provide the initial institutional capital that allows promising Israeli technology concepts to develop into fundable businesses.

Israel
$0-$100K
$100K-$500K
+1
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Espalier Ventures
Espalier Ventures

Espalier Ventures is a single-family office and venturing organization founded in 2003 in Brighton, United Kingdom, by entrepreneur Andrew Colin. The firm maintains a growing portfolio of businesses and investments concentrated in education, wellbeing, and real estate. Colin brings a 30-year history of founding, funding, and leading innovative international education projects, and Espalier reflects his continued conviction in these sectors as an investor and company builder. The firm's principal education business is INTO University Partnerships, the global leader in international student recruitment and education, which operates under a unique joint venture model with 23 universities in the United States and the United Kingdom. Outside of INTO, Espalier runs an early-stage venturing arm that invests in and builds its own education, wellbeing, and workforce businesses. The 9-company portfolio spans education, healthtech and wellness, real estate and proptech, and HR and recruitment, with investments across the UK, United States, and other markets. Check sizes range from $500,000 to $5 million at Seed and Series A stages. Espalier also invests across a broader asset base including public and private debt, equity investments, real estate, and alternative investments. The organization's tight thematic focus on education, wellbeing, and workforce, combined with the operational experience embedded in the INTO University Partnerships business, gives Espalier a distinctive vantage point for evaluating and supporting new ventures in adjacent spaces.

Europe
USA
$500K-$1M
$1M-$3M
Website
ESSEC Ventures
ESSEC Ventures

ESSEC Ventures is the entrepreneurship and innovation arm of ESSEC Business School, designed to foster and support entrepreneurial projects among its students and alumni. Established to cultivate a spirit of innovation, ESSEC Ventures includes an incubator, training programs, and networking opportunities aimed at guiding startups from concept to commercialization. The ESSEC Ventures Incubator serves as a launchpad for early-stage startups, offering mentorship, resources, and workshops. It hosts around 150 projects, with many focusing on diverse sectors including technology, sustainability, and even sports. Entrepreneurs benefit from hands-on support, access to industry experts, and events like pitch competitions and demo days, all geared toward validating business ideas and securing funding. Notable initiatives include partnerships with Station F, Europe's largest startup campus, which provides extended support to startups co-founded by ESSEC alumni, helping them scale and access global networks. The incubator has been instrumental in nurturing successful ventures like Wethenew, a leading streetwear platform, and SmartVrac, which promotes sustainable retail practices through bulk sales solutions. Through events, workshops, and collaborations, ESSEC Ventures continues to inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs, providing them with the tools and connections needed to thrive in competitive markets.

$0-$100K
$100K-$500K
+3
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Essence VC
Essence VC

Essence VC, founded by Timothy Chen in 2019, is a Seattle-based venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments in deeply technical, first-time founders. The fund primarily targets startups in the infrastructure, enterprise, and developer tools sectors. With a strong emphasis on supporting engineers and technical founders, Essence VC provides critical early-stage funding, with check sizes typically ranging from $100K to $250K, enabling these founders to build transformative technologies. Essence VC's portfolio includes companies like Jasper.ai, Warp.dev, and Flatfile, all of which are making strides in infrastructure and AI. The firm is known for its active, hands-on involvement, guiding startups through technical challenges and helping them scale effectively. Timothy Chen, the managing partner, brings a wealth of experience from his time as an engineer and founder, giving him a unique empathy for the struggles that founders face. Essence VC has raised multiple funds, including a recently closed $27 million Fund III, and continues to focus on supporting innovative infrastructure startups with both financial and strategic backing.

USA
$0-$100K
$100K-$500K
+3
Website
Estari Group
Estari Group

Estari Group is a European growth equity fund focused on sustainability-driven companies. Founded in 2018 by Jean Baptiste Oldenhove, Estari targets businesses that address urgent environmental challenges, particularly in sectors like energy, food, and urban resilience. Their portfolio includes companies with a strong technological foundation and proven traction, such as Dott, a leader in micro-mobility solutions. Estari invests in firms with clear paths to profitability and strong unit economics, often in high-growth markets exceeding 30%. The fund operates primarily in Europe, seeking to solidify the region's leadership in sustainable development. Estari is highly selective, using a proprietary framework that assesses companies on up to 47 sustainability criteria, aligned with global standards like the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Their strategy focuses on scaling businesses post-venture stage, often providing capital to consolidate leadership in sustainability. Jean Baptiste’s leadership in renewable energy and sustainable agriculture positions Estari as a key player in accelerating the green economy. The firm’s London-based team works closely with entrepreneurs committed to long-term environmental and social impact, making Estari a preferred partner for scaling sustainability solutions​.

Europe
USA
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ET Capital
ET Capital

ET Capital, established in 1992, is a distinguished venture capital firm based in southern England, with a particular focus on the dynamic tech ecosystems around Cambridge, Oxford, and London. The firm has raised and managed a series of funds aimed at high-growth technology businesses within these globally significant clusters. Initially backed by HSBC and the European Investment Fund, ET Capital has since evolved into a key player in the UK’s venture capital landscape, particularly in the realms of life sciences, information technology, and green technology. The firm has a robust portfolio of over 40 companies, with notable successes like ADC Therapeutics, a biotech company that went public on the NYSE in 2020 with a valuation of $1.3 billion. ET Capital also plays a pivotal role in the climate tech space through its management of the Carbon13 SEIS Funds, which invest in startups dedicated to addressing the climate emergency. These funds are closely linked to the Carbon13 venture builder, a Cambridge-based initiative that fosters innovative companies focused on significant carbon emission reductions. Led by Managing Director Martin Rigby, who brings over 30 years of experience in early-stage technology investments, ET Capital is known for its deep expertise in nurturing innovative tech companies from inception to success. The firm’s investment strategy is characterized by a strong emphasis on early-stage, science-based businesses with the potential to scale globally. ET Capital’s partnerships extend internationally, including ventures like the UK China Enterprise, which supports science-based businesses aiming to expand into the Chinese market​.

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ET Capital Partners

ET Capital, a subsidiary of ET Solar Energy Corp., is a specialized provider of comprehensive solar energy financing and development solutions. Headquartered in Pleasanton, California, the firm was established in 2013 to address the growing need for scalable and bankable renewable energy projects across the United States. ET Capital focuses on utility-scale project development, project financing, and asset management, serving a diverse range of clients including corporations, utilities, municipalities, and non-profits. The company’s mission is to close the funding gap in the solar sector, enabling seamless project execution from planning to operation. As part of ET Solar, a global leader in smart energy solutions, ET Capital benefits from a robust international network that spans over 20 countries across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas. This affiliation allows the company to leverage advanced technologies, strategic partnerships, and deep industry expertise to offer end-to-end project development services. These services include engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) management, and energy storage solutions, positioning ET Capital as a key player in the renewable energy transition. ET Capital’s approach is characterized by its commitment to providing reliable and competitive clean energy solutions. By partnering with leading financial institutions, the company ensures that projects are not only feasible but also sustainable over the long term. Their experience in navigating complex regulatory environments and securing funding has made them a trusted name in the sector. With a focus on innovation and strategic growth, ET Capital aims to contribute significantly to global clean energy goals, supporting the shift toward a more sustainable energy future.

$0-$100K
$1M-$3M
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ETF Partners
ETF Partners

ETF Partners (Environmental Technologies Fund) is a leading European venture capital firm focused on sustainability and impact investing. Founded in 2006 and based in London, ETF Partners invests in companies that are developing innovative technologies to address the global climate crisis. Their portfolio spans sectors such as smart energy, sustainable cities, and resource efficiency, supporting startups that align profit with environmental impact. With a mission to foster sustainable innovation, ETF Partners has raised multiple funds, the latest being a €285 million fund oversubscribed in 2024. This fund invests in fast-growing companies like Fairly Made, Hellas Direct, and Dexter, all of which are working to solve pressing environmental challenges. The firm is backed by major institutions like the European Investment Fund and British Patient Capital, further highlighting its credibility in the space. ETF Partners takes a hands-on approach, working closely with entrepreneurs to help scale their businesses and ensure they achieve both commercial success and environmental impact. By supporting startups at various stages, from seed to growth, the firm aims to drive systemic change in the fight against climate change, while achieving strong financial returns for investors.

Europe
$500K-$1M
$1M-$3M
+2
Website
EthAum Venture Partners
EthAum Venture Partners

EthAum Venture Partners is a deep technology revenue scaler, incubator, and accelerator founded in 2018 and headquartered in Singapore, with team members operating across the United States, India, and more than seven additional locations globally. The firm runs the Zero BS Revenue Scaler Program, a structured engagement that helps post-revenue B2B startups acquire customers, strategic partners, and investors, with guaranteed measurable results. EthAum has built a portfolio of over 100 startups from Seed to Series B stage, collectively serving Fortune 1000 organizations worldwide. The firm has made 54 recorded investments across AI and deep tech, SaaS, healthtech, software, B2B enterprise technology, hardware, and security sectors, deploying checks of up to $2 million with partner funds. Notable portfolio companies include The Wedding Company and Cybord. The team of 25 includes 4 partners, 10 venture partners, and 2 principals, creating a large ecosystem of experienced operators who engage directly with portfolio companies on revenue and commercial development. EthAum Venture Partners distinguishes itself through its operational focus rather than purely financial investment, working intensively with founders on go-to-market execution, enterprise sales, and partnership development. The firm concentrates on companies targeting Fortune 1000 customers, leveraging its global team and extensive corporate network to open doors that early-stage B2B companies cannot easily open independently. This execution-focused model positions EthAum at the intersection of venture capital and management consulting.

Southeast Asia
India
+1
$100K-$500K
$500K-$1M
+1
Website
Ethias Ventures
Ethias Ventures

Ethias Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Ethias Group, Belgium's largest direct insurer with 1.2 million B2C customers and 46,500 B2B customers and a Fitch rating of A. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Liege, Belgium, the firm invests equity or provides loans to startups delivering innovative solutions with demonstrated societal value. The investment thesis targets European startups in insurtech, mobility, health, and property that have a visible link to the insurance value chain, whether in underwriting, claims processing, or product innovation, and that show tangible commercial traction. Ethias Ventures deploys checks of $1 million to $3 million at Seed and Series A stages across 12 European countries including Belgium, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and the Nordic markets. The firm has made 7 investments across fintech and insurance technology, healthtech, mobility, and clean energy. Notable portfolio companies include moveUP in health technology, Linkbycar in connected vehicle services, and Power Capital Renewable Energy. As the investment arm of a major Belgian insurer, Ethias Ventures brings more than capital to its portfolio companies. The firm leverages Ethias Group's large and established customer base, distribution channels, and regulatory relationships to help insurtech and adjacent startups access a substantial built-in market and validate their products in real-world insurance and financial services environments. This strategic connection to a major incumbent insurer is the firm's primary value-add beyond the investment check itself.

Europe
$1M-$3M
Website
Ethos VC
Ethos VC

Ethos VC is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm founded in 2016, investing at the intersection of deep technology and AI from Seed through Series B stages. The firm backs entrepreneurs building generational companies across fintech, blockchain, logistics, software, and broader technology sectors, with a globally inclusive mandate that spans the United States, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Nigeria, Uganda, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Kenya. Check sizes range from $250,000 to $5 million. Ethos has made 17 investments across AI and deep tech, fintech, hardware and robotics, web3, SaaS, and clean technology. The firm's most notable disclosed investment is Figure, a humanoid robotics company that raised $675 million at a $2.6 billion valuation with co-investors including Microsoft, OpenAI, NVIDIA, and Jeff Bezos. Additional focus areas include generative AI, autonomous mobility, aerospace, defense, climate technology, IoT, and sensors. The firm's investment geography reflects a deliberate effort to identify exceptional founders in emerging markets that are underserved by traditional venture capital. Ethos VC operates with a thesis that the most transformative companies of the next decade will be built at the convergence of deep technology and artificial intelligence, and that the founding teams capable of building them will increasingly come from diverse geographies. The firm brings sector expertise in robotics, AI systems, and emerging technology alongside its global network to support founders navigating technically complex and commercially ambitious company-building challenges.

USA
LatAm
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$100K-$500K
$500K-$1M
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Euclid Ventures
Euclid Ventures

Euclid Ventures is a San Francisco-based inception-stage venture capital firm founded in 2022 and purpose-built for vertical AI. The firm backs domain experts building category-defining vertical software companies for large, underserved industries including manufacturing, energy, transportation, agriculture, proptech, food technology, and construction. Euclid leads rounds and brings a network of more than 60 industry executives alongside its capital to help founders navigate both the technical and commercial challenges of building AI-powered industry platforms. The firm invests at Pre-Seed and Seed stages with checks of $500,000 to $2 million, with a typical entry point of $750,000, and has made 9 investments across AI and deep tech, software, proptech, food technology, fintech, and healthtech in the United States and Canada. Notable portfolio companies include Indie Health in enterprise health systems, Roofr in roofing software, and Tally in financial services. Managing Partner Omar El-Ayat leads the investment team. Euclid Ventures operates on the belief that the most durable and valuable vertical AI companies will be built by founders with genuine domain expertise in the industries they are transforming, rather than purely software-native founders applying AI to unfamiliar verticals. The firm's network of 60-plus industry executives serves as a critical asset, providing portfolio founders with domain validation, customer introductions, and operational guidance that accelerates the product development and commercialization cycles specific to each industry vertical.

USA
Canada
$500K-$1M
$1M-$3M
Website
Eudaimonia
Eudaimonia

Eudaimonia Capital is a seed-stage investment firm that embraces the ancient Greek philosophy of "eudaimonia"—living a fulfilled and rational life—as the guiding principle for its investment strategy. The firm focuses on high-growth startups in deep tech sectors, including robotics, artificial intelligence, and clean energy. Some of its notable investments include Path Robotics, which specializes in automated welding, and XYZ Robotics, providing supply chain solutions. Eudaimonia Capital supports founders building intelligent machines and pioneering in industries such as healthcare, enterprise software, and sustainability. Its portfolio spans globally, with companies based in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, like AMPUP, a platform for sharing EV chargers, and RUUF, a solar energy solution provider in Chile. Led by Chris Evdemon, who brings decades of venture capital experience from Baillie Gifford and Sinovation Ventures, the firm offers not only capital but also operational expertise. Eudaimonia takes a hands-on approach, helping startups scale through global connections and strategic guidance. Their track record includes successful exits like Path Robotics and Mainspring, and they are continuously active in supporting transformative technologies worldwide.

Israel
Europe
+2
Website
Eudemian Ventures
Eudemian Ventures

Eudemian Ventures is a Silicon Valley-based VC firm founded in 2018, with a transatlantic reach, focusing on early-stage software startups in the US. Their key sectors include SaaS, AI, fintech, digital health, marketplaces, and edtech. Notable investments span innovative companies such as Brave Care, GRIN, Deep Sentinel, and Apty. They emphasize investing in bold founders who demonstrate the potential for scaling to global markets, and their portfolio boasts a strong commitment to diversity, with over 60% of their companies having diverse founders. Their strategy revolves around leading Seed and Series A rounds, offering not just capital but also operational expertise and a global network to help startups achieve product-market fit. Their average check size varies, though they have raised a $10 million maiden fund aimed at nurturing early-stage ventures. Recent investments like Efficient Capital Labs highlight their interest in cutting-edge fintech solutions. They have a hands-on approach, often staying with companies through multiple funding cycles. The firm is led by founder Raoul Felix Maier, based in San Francisco, supported by a globally diverse team with deep expertise in entrepreneurship, venture capital, and management consulting. Eudemian Ventures is selective, actively curating their pipeline through both inbound inquiries and their extensive industry connections.

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Eunike Ventures

Eunike Ventures, based in Houston, Texas, is an energy technology accelerator and venture capital firm that focuses on innovative solutions for the oil and gas industry. Established in 2017, Eunike is backed by major energy corporations like Equinor, Hess, and TechnipFMC. Their unique hybrid accelerator model allows them to not only invest in startups but also provide them with direct access to pilot projects through their industry partners, ensuring rapid commercialization of their technologies. Eunike’s approach stands out because it combines venture capital with operational expertise, working closely with portfolio companies to deploy and scale their solutions across the energy value chain. They focus on early-stage investments in sectors such as solar, energy storage, oil and gas, and renewable energy. Their portfolio includes promising startups like REVOLUTION Turbine Technologies, which specializes in clean energy solutions​. Eunike’s team, led by CEO Amy Henry, brings a wealth of experience from the energy sector, offering startups a robust network of industry contacts and resources to accelerate their growth​.

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Eurazeo
Eurazeo

Eurazeo is a prominent global investment group with approximately €35 billion in assets under management, including €24 billion managed on behalf of institutional and private clients. The firm specializes in private equity, private debt, and real assets, with investments spanning consumer, healthcare, tech-enabled services, and financial services sectors. Notable investments include high-profile companies like Moncler, Farfetch, Vestiaire Collective, Asmodee, and Orolia, as well as tech companies like Deezer and Onfido. Eurazeo’s strategy focuses on identifying and accelerating the growth potential of their portfolio companies through capital investment and strategic support. Eurazeo operates across various investment strategies, including buyouts, growth capital, venture capital, and real assets. With offices in Europe, North America, and Asia, Eurazeo has a diverse geographic reach and is committed to long-term value creation with a responsible investment approach.

Israel
Europe
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Website
Eureka Venture
Eureka Venture

Eureka! Venture SGR, established in 2019, is Italy's first independent venture capital firm focusing exclusively on deep tech investments. Based in Milan and Rome, Eureka! specializes in transformative technologies, including AI, energy, health and well-being, mobility, and environmental innovations. The firm manages Eureka! Fund I, a technology transfer fund designed to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and commercial success. With a focus on startups born from cutting-edge research, Eureka! aims to foster the development of deep tech solutions that have the potential to revolutionize industries. Their portfolio includes startups like BeDimensional (nanotechnology) and ReHouseIt (sustainable construction), reflecting their commitment to impactful innovation. Eureka! also adheres to strict ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) principles, aligning their investments with the UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. The firm’s leadership, including CEO Stefano Peroncini and co-founder Anna Amati, brings over 25 years of experience in venture investing and technology transfer. This expertise enables them to guide startups from initial innovation to market, leveraging strategic partnerships with universities and research institutions across Europe. In addition to deep tech, Eureka! operates the BlackSheep Fund, which invests in late-stage European tech companies transforming the marketing industry through AI and big data.

Europe
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European Circular Bioeconomy Fund
European Circular Bioeconomy Fund

The European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF) is a specialized venture capital fund dedicated to driving the transition from a fossil-based to a bio-based economy in Europe. Established in 2020 and headquartered in Luxembourg, ECBF was initiated with support from the European Union to fill a critical funding gap identified in the growth phase of bioeconomy companies. The fund, managed by Hauck & Aufhäuser Funds Services S.A. and advised by ECBF Management GmbH, has raised €300 million, surpassing its initial target of €250 million. ECBF focuses on investing in growth-stage companies that contribute to the circular bioeconomy, aiming to support innovative entrepreneurs whose technologies can revolutionize industries and promote sustainability. The fund's portfolio includes companies across various sectors such as bio-based materials, agritech, and bioplastics. ECBF's investments align with the European Green Deal goals, particularly the aim to make Europe climate neutral by 2050. The fund's approach combines financial support with strategic guidance, leveraging a diverse and experienced team to help portfolio companies achieve both environmental impact and favorable financial returns. Investors in ECBF include a mix of public and private entities from across Europe, reflecting broad support for advancing the bioeconomy sector.

Europe
$1M-$3M
$3M-$10M
+1
Website
EV Private Equity
EV Private Equity

EV Private Equity is a Norwegian venture capital firm dedicated to decarbonizing the energy sector through strategic investments in cutting-edge energy technology companies. With offices in Stavanger, Norway, and Aberdeen, UK, EV Private Equity manages a robust portfolio of 16 companies across Europe and North America. They focus on high-growth, technology-driven firms that demonstrate substantial potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency. Their investment strategy targets companies in the growth stage with experienced management teams, scalable business models, and differentiated technology offerings. EV Private Equity has committed to a significant environmental impact, aiming to remove one tonne of CO2e for every €300 invested. This rigorous approach is backed by third-party assessments of their impact achievements, ensuring transparency and accountability. Notable investments include Bluware, a leader in seismic data interpretation, and Trainor Group, a digital electrical safety training provider. Both companies have seen substantial growth under EV Private Equity's guidance, culminating in successful exits to larger strategic acquirers. Key team members, such as Senior Partner Rune Jensen, bring extensive industry experience and leadership, fostering a culture of innovation and sustainability. Startups seeking investment should demonstrate strong environmental impact potential and a clear path to scalable growth. EV Private Equity prefers to be approached with detailed, impact-oriented proposals that align with their mission of driving the energy transition.

Israel
Europe
+2
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EVC Ventures
EVC Ventures

EVC Ventures is a Chicago-based early-stage venture capital fund founded in 2014, focused globally on converting entrepreneurial ideas into fundable propositions and viable businesses. The firm operates accelerators in both the United States and India, giving it dual-market access to early-stage deal flow and enabling portfolio companies to pursue growth strategies across both geographies. EVC leads rounds and has been recognized as Best Early-Stage VC Fund Since Inception by Wealth and Finance International News. The firm has made 10 investments at Seed stage with check sizes of $1 million to $5 million. Focus sectors include education technology, AI, SaaS, mobile applications, security, augmented and virtual reality, drone technology, robotics, fintech, media, and legal technology. Notable portfolio companies include OculusIT in IT services, Milkbasket in grocery delivery which has since been acquired, and Unifyed in higher education SaaS. The team of four includes three partners and one principal operating across the United States and India. EVC Ventures has since become associated with ElevenX Capital, reflecting an evolution of the firm's structure and management. The firm's accelerator model gives it an unusually hands-on relationship with founders from the earliest stages, providing mentorship, capital, and the bi-continental operational platform that companies targeting both US and Indian markets need to execute their growth plans effectively.

USA
India
$100K-$500K
$500K-$1M
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Evening Fund

Evening Fund is a venture capital firm based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2021. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, particularly in the Seed, Series A, and Series B stages, targeting sectors such as artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), fintech, and cloud technology. Notable investments by Evening Fund include Flyby Robotics, an end-to-end drone automation and delivery company; Byteboard, a platform providing technical interview solutions for hiring engineers; and Reworth, a fintech company based in Mexico. Other significant investments include Akudo, a financial services startup aimed at helping teenagers build credit, and Connectly.ai, a messaging platform for businesses. The fund is known for its approach of combining traditional venture capital practices with the unique insights and expertise of its founders, who are full-time entrepreneurs and evening investors. This blend provides their portfolio companies with both financial support and strategic guidance to help them grow and succeed in competitive markets.

USA
$0-$100K
$100K-$500K
Website
Everest Venture Capital
Everest Venture Capital

Everest Venture Capital, also known as Lang Ma Feng Venture Capital, is a Beijing-based early-stage venture capital fund founded in 2007, with offices in both Beijing and Shenzhen covering investments across mainland China. The firm operates with a team of 140 employees bringing rich industrial experience to Chinese technology company formation and growth. Everest has made 172 investments with 24 portfolio exits, establishing itself as one of China's most active early-stage investors across multiple technology cycles. The firm deploys $1 million to $10 million checks at Seed, Series A, and Series B stages, with a focus on technology companies across software, AI and deep tech, healthtech, consumer electronics, e-commerce, hardware and robotics, fintech, data analytics, and education. In 2018, Everest Venture Capital was recognized among the top 10 most active private equity investment institutions and the top 50 best venture capital institutions in China, reflecting both the volume and quality of its investment activity. Everest Venture Capital operates with a concentrated focus on the Chinese domestic technology market, leveraging its large team and deep local networks across Beijing and Shenzhen to source and support early-stage founders at scale. The firm's depth across a broad range of Chinese technology verticals gives it the pattern recognition to identify promising companies in a competitive and rapidly evolving market where local expertise and relationships are critical competitive advantages for investors and portfolio companies alike.

Asia-Pacific
$1M-$3M
$3M-$10M
Everest Ventures Group (EVG)
Everest Ventures Group (EVG)

Everest Ventures Group, known as EVG, is a Web3-focused global venture building group founded in 2018 and headquartered in Hong Kong. The group is backed by a consortium of renowned Asian conglomerates, family offices, and business leaders, and operates with a global team of 300 serial entrepreneurs, engineers, and product managers dedicated to driving the mass adoption of Web3 technologies. EVG leads rounds and has built a global ecosystem of more than 1,000 partners. EVG has been involved with more than 10 unicorn companies and has powered more than 15 category-defining blockchain products, with 93 recorded investments spanning web3, gaming, AI and deep tech, fintech, media and entertainment, social media, and software. Notable portfolio and venture-built companies include Dapper Labs, which created the Flow blockchain, Animoca Brands, Immutable, The Sandbox, Yuga Labs, Kraken, Lukka, and Upbit. EVG has also built and launched products including Aspen Digital in digital asset management, Mugen Interactive in gaming, LiveArt as an NFT marketplace, Blocktempo as a Web3 media platform, and Cassava Network targeting African Web3 adoption. EVG deploys $500,000 to $10 million across Seed, Series A, and Series B stages, with incubation activities spanning AI, social finance, gaming finance, culture, and fintech. The group's combination of active venture building, early-stage investing, and strategic advisory across a 1,000-partner ecosystem makes it one of the most operationally intensive Web3 investment organizations in Asia.

Asia-Pacific
Africa
+1
$500K-$1M
$1M-$3M
+1
Website
Evergreen Venture Partners
Evergreen Venture Partners

Evergreen Venture Partners is one of Israel's first venture capital firms, founded in 1987 in Tel Aviv with $650 million in venture capital funds under management. Over nearly four decades, the firm invested in more than 120 technology companies, representing one of the largest VC portfolios built in Israel. Evergreen specializes in early-stage and emerging growth companies in communications, internet and media, software, and healthcare, investing across Israel and the United States and leading rounds with checks typically around $10 million. The firm invested at Series A, Series B, and Series C stages, with a focus on companies requiring $3 million to $10 million in institutional capital. Notable portfolio companies include Taboola, the content discovery platform that went public on the Nasdaq, Quali in cloud infrastructure automation, and Siklu in millimeter-wave wireless communication technology. The broader portfolio of 120-plus investments spans software, communications, healthtech, AI and deep tech, hardware, fintech, media, and security. Evegreen Venture Partners built its reputation on a professional investment team with deep field expertise in technology markets, guiding entrepreneurs through the full company lifecycle from early development through liquidity events. The firm's technical, operational, and strategic support model was developed across decades of Israeli technology company building and reflected a hands-on partnership philosophy. Evergreen Venture Partners is now inactive, though its long track record and portfolio of significant Israeli technology companies remains a defining part of the country's venture history.

Israel
USA
$3M-$10M
$10M-$50M
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Evergy Ventures

Evergy Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Evergy, Inc., established in 2015. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage technology companies that are driving innovation in the energy sector, with a particular emphasis on energy efficiency, renewable energy, energy storage, digital energy, and smart grid solutions. They aim to support businesses that align with their mission to provide cleaner, safer, and more reliable energy solutions. The current portfolio of Evergy Ventures includes companies like Claroty, ConnectDER, Innowatts, Librestream, Omnidian, Palmetto, Pepper, Powin, Redaptive, SkySpecs, Sunverge, Tomorrow.io, Wattbuy, Xendee, and Yotta Energy. These investments span various technologies and services, from cybersecurity for industrial control networks to AI-powered platforms and energy storage solutions​​. Evergy Ventures primarily invests in North America, with a strong presence in the Midwest, reflecting their roots and operational base in Kansas City, Missouri. They typically invest in growth equity, targeting revenue-generating businesses poised for expansion, with check sizes ranging from $3 million to $5 million.

USA
Canada
Website
EverSource Capital
EverSource Capital

Eversource Capital is a Mumbai-based impact investment firm that focuses on climate change mitigation and sustainable infrastructure. It is a joint venture between Everstone Group and Lightsource bp, with a strong emphasis on renewable energy, e-mobility, waste management, and water sustainability. Eversource’s flagship fund, the Green Growth Equity Fund (GGEF), closed with $741 million, exceeding its target. The firm actively invests in green infrastructure and technologies that help reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable economic growth, aiming to support India's decarbonization efforts. Their portfolio includes companies like Ayana Renewable Power, focused on utility-scale renewable energy, and GreenCell Mobility, which provides sustainable e-mobility solutions in India. Eversource also invests in innovative green finance and energy transition projects to promote cleaner energy alternatives. The leadership team, including Dhanpal Jhaveri, Anoop Poddar, and Vibhor Talreja, brings a wealth of experience in private equity and renewable energy investments. Their investment strategy prioritizes projects that deliver both financial returns and measurable environmental impact, aligning with their goal of combating climate change while fostering industrial decarbonization​.

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Everywhere Ventures (The Fund)
Everywhere Ventures (The Fund)

Everywhere Ventures is a global pre-seed venture capital fund founded in 2018 in New York by Jenny Fielding and Scott Hartley. What began as a modest New York City-focused side project has grown into a global operation with over $100 million in assets under management and more than 505 investments across a diverse international portfolio. The fund draws nearly all of its capital from over 500 founder and operator limited partners, creating an LP base that doubles as a network of experienced builders who actively support portfolio companies. Everywhere invests in pre-seed deals globally, typically entering in the first financing round with checks of $25,000 to $100,000. Investment emphasis falls on purpose-driven teams building across money, health, and work verticals, with coverage spanning fintech, healthtech, SaaS, B2B, AI, software, e-commerce, clean technology, HR, and education. The geographic reach includes the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia, and Spain. The firm also prioritizes high-performing women-led companies addressing global challenges in health, climate, and prosperity, applying a proprietary bias-eliminating selection process. Fielding and Hartley built Everywhere on the conviction that founders who have themselves built successful companies are best positioned to advise and support early-stage startups. The firm's founder-LP model ensures that every company in the portfolio has access to a community of 500-plus operators with direct experience in scaling businesses, creating a support network that is as valuable as the initial check at the pre-seed stage.

USA
Europe
$0-$100K
Website
EVIG Alfa
EVIG Alfa

Evig Alfa, based in Poznan, Poland, is a prominent venture capital fund focused on early-stage technology projects. Founded in partnership with Carlson Ventures International Ltd., the fund targets sectors like AI, FinTech, MedTech, IoT, and CleanTech. Notable investments include AI Seller, Connect4Kids, and True Moves, showcasing their commitment to innovative R&D projects with global commercialization potential. Evig Alfa typically invests up to PLN 1.1 million per project, focusing on the Proof of Concept (PoC) and Proof of Principle (PoP) stages. They prioritize projects rooted in the Polish academic environment, ensuring that at least 80% of funds are dedicated to R&D activities. Key team members include Dawid Wesołowski, CEO, who emphasizes a hands-on approach to guiding startups through their growth phases. The fund's strategy involves a 4-5 year investment horizon, aiming to nurture projects until they achieve significant technological readiness and market impact. Evig Alfa is highly active, with an average of nearly ten investments per year, and their approach to collaboration and innovation makes them a vital player in the European VC landscape. Startups looking to approach Evig Alfa should emphasize their R&D capabilities and the potential for scalable innovation in line with the fund’s focus areas.

Europe
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Evio Venture Capital
Evio Venture Capital

Evio Venture Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm founded around 2020, with a team based in Singapore and Greece, focused on mental health, wellness, education technology, and the future of work. The firm invests in companies building in mental health, personal growth, and adult education at Seed and Series A stages with checks of $100,000 to $1 million. Despite a small portfolio of 7 companies, Evio has achieved a remarkable concentration of high-value outcomes. The firm's portfolio includes two unicorns: BetterUp, a professional coaching and mental health platform valued at $4.7 billion, and Calm, a meditation and sleep application valued at $2 billion. An additional notable investment is MyDoc, a telemedicine platform. The team of four includes two partners. These outcomes reflect an early and conviction-driven view of the mental health technology market at a time when the sector's commercial potential was not yet widely recognized by mainstream venture capital. Evio represents a specialized thesis in the growing mental health and wellness technology sector, investing ahead of broad consumer and enterprise adoption of digital mental health tools. The firm's concentration on Seed and Series A investments in a tightly defined vertical enabled it to build deep expertise and relationships within the mental health technology ecosystem. The outsized results in BetterUp and Calm validate the firm's thesis that mental health and personal development represent a durable and structurally important category for technology investment.

USA
Southeast Asia
$100K-$500K
$500K-$1M
Website
Evli Growth
Evli Growth

Evli Growth Partners (EGP) is a Helsinki-based venture capital firm that focuses on late-stage investments across Europe. Founded in 2018 as part of Evli Asset Management, EGP operates two funds: EGP I with €60 million in commitments and EGP II with €76 million. The firm targets investments ranging from €3 to €5 million, supporting high-growth companies that demonstrate strong revenue and sustainable business models. EGP's investments span sectors such as technology, sustainability, and consumer goods. EGP is driven by a commitment to impact investing, integrating sustainability into every investment decision. The firm actively promotes climate change mitigation by supporting portfolio companies with carbon emission reduction strategies and by aligning with Evli’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. EGP excludes sectors with high carbon footprints or social costs, focusing instead on businesses that demonstrate responsible governance and positive environmental impacts. Notable investments include Refurbed, which aims to cut electronics emissions by 70%, and Tylko, a company transforming the furniture industry through sustainable design and production. With a diverse portfolio and a clear focus on sustainability, EGP continues to back entrepreneurial ventures that not only deliver strong financial returns but also contribute positively to society and the environment​.

Europe
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EVO Venture Partners
EVO Venture Partners

EVO Venture Partners is a Dutch micro venture capital firm founded in 2015 in Amsterdam by a group of IT entrepreneurs and investors. The firm specializes in pre-seed and seed stage investments in promising startups building software-based infrastructure in the cloud, covering security, storage, virtualization, networking, and cloud technologies. EVO invests with checks of $100,000 to $1 million and has made 5 investments across enterprise software, security, SaaS, and data analytics. The firm's thesis is grounded in the infrastructure layer of the cloud computing stack, targeting companies building the foundational technology that enterprises rely on for scalability, reliability, and security. EVO's founders bring direct operating experience as IT entrepreneurs, which informs both the firm's deal sourcing within technical founder networks and its ability to engage credibly with companies working on infrastructure-level technical challenges. EVO Venture Partners is currently managing its existing portfolio and is not actively making new investments. The firm's small and concentrated portfolio reflects a deliberate approach to micro-fund investing in which deep engagement with each company takes precedence over broad deployment. The Amsterdam base gave EVO access to a strong European cloud infrastructure and enterprise software ecosystem, though the firm's investment activity appears to have wound down as founders have transitioned to managing the existing book of portfolio companies.

Europe specific
$100K-$500K
$500K-$1M
Website
Evok Innovations
Evok Innovations

Evok Innovations, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, is a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments in clean technology and energy transition solutions. The firm primarily targets technologies that address critical industrial decarbonization challenges, including carbon capture, low-carbon fuels, clean energy, and advanced materials. Evok Innovations has a diverse portfolio with notable investments in companies such as Twelve, which develops carbon transformation technologies, and Quidnet Energy, a company specializing in long-duration energy storage. They recently led a $58.4 million Series B funding round for ZwitterCo, an environmental technology firm, and a $31 million Series A round for e-Zinc, which focuses on energy storage solutions. The firm launched its second fund, Evok Fund II, with a $300 million close in 2022, attracting significant participation from major financial institutions like Export Development Canada, Royal Bank of Canada, and The Toronto-Dominion Bank. This new fund continues to focus on accelerating the development of clean technologies across North America. Led by partners Marty Reed, Mike Biddle, Naynika Chaubey, and Jane Kearns, Evok Innovations combines deep technical expertise with a strong network to support the growth and scaling of its portfolio companies.

USA
Canada
Website
Evolution Equity Partners
Evolution Equity Partners

Evolution Equity Partners is an international venture capital firm that invests in early and growth-stage cybersecurity, enterprise software, and data analytics companies. Founded by Richard Seewald in 2008, the firm leverages the extensive experience of its team in building and scaling software companies globally. Evolution Equity Partners has raised over $2 billion to support category-defining software companies. The firm's portfolio includes prominent names like SecurityScorecard, Quantexa, Pentera, Snyk, and Arctic Wolf, highlighting their focus on companies that defend and protect critical digital assets. They provide not just capital but also strategic guidance, leveraging their deep expertise in technology development, product commercialization, and market strategy. Key members of the team include Karthik Subramanian, who brings over 15 years of investment and operational experience, particularly in cybersecurity acquisitions and investments from his tenure at Cisco, and Karel Obluk, a former CTO at AVG Technologies with a strong background in cybersecurity technology and standards.

Israel
Europe
+2
$3M-$10M
$10M-$50M
Website
Evolution VC Partners
Evolution VC Partners

Evolution VC Partners is a New York-based venture capital firm focused on "culture-tech" investments—companies that are reshaping how people work, live, and interact with technology. Established by Gregg Smith, the firm primarily invests in sectors such as advanced materials, 3D printing, fintech, media, entertainment, digital health, life sciences, and plant-based innovations. Their goal is to support disruptive companies that are defining today's culture and paving the way for future societal shifts. The firm is stage-agnostic, meaning it invests in companies at various phases, from early-stage to growth-stage ventures. Evolution VC Partners works closely with founders, providing not just capital but also strategic advice to accelerate growth. Their portfolio includes notable companies like Instacart, Rodo, DailyPay, and Axiom Space. What sets Evolution apart is that it operates solely with the founder's personal capital, allowing for more flexibility and focus on long-term impact rather than external fund performance​.

$1M-$3M
$3M-$10M
+2
Website
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