VC Funds Starting with F

F-Prime Capital is a global venture capital firm that focuses on investing in healthcare and technology. With roots tracing back to Fidelity Investments, F-Prime Capital has a long history of supporting innovative companies and fostering entrepreneurship. The firm has invested in over 290 companies across various stages and sectors, with notable investments in companies like Alibaba, Moderna, and Affinia Therapeutics. F-Prime Capital's investment portfolio spans a range of industries including therapeutics, enterprise IT, fintech, and medtech. For instance, Affinia Therapeutics is working on developing transformative gene therapies, while Alibaba is a major player in the e-commerce sector. The firm has also been involved in companies like Airespace, which was acquired by Cisco, and AlphaGen Therapeutics, focusing on radiopharmaceuticals. The firm's approach includes investing in early-stage companies and supporting them through their growth phases with both capital and strategic guidance. F-Prime Capital emphasizes the importance of innovation and has been a significant player in advancing new technologies and solutions within its focus areas.

F&G Venture is a Shanghai-based venture capital firm established in September 2012 by a former rotating CEO of Huawei and a former partner of Fidelity Asia. The firm focuses on companies with exponential growth potential in IT industries including IT infrastructure, cloud computing, Internet of Things, SaaS, big data, microchips, and semiconductors. F&G Venture also targets high-end manufacturing businesses spanning modules, intelligent devices and equipment, robotics, and drones. Managing Partner Peter Zhang previously held roles at NEA, Wilson Sonsini, Morgan Lewis, and Huawei before co-founding the firm. F&G Venture has invested in approximately 72 companies with 92 total transactions, primarily at Series A and Series B stages with deal sizes in the $3 million to $15 million range. Notable portfolio companies include Rancher Labs, acquired by SUSE in July 2020; Qiniu, which IPO'd on the Hong Kong Exchange in October 2024 at a $704 million market cap; SmartGiant, which listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange; Zenlayer; Transwarp; and DeepRobotics, which completed a Series B-III round in July 2025. The portfolio has achieved four IPOs and two acquisitions. The firm manages two funds including Changzhou Fangguang Phase IV Venture Capital Fund. F&G Venture is known for its deep expertise in the Chinese enterprise technology and semiconductor ecosystem. The team of six, including four partners, evaluates investments with a focus on proprietary technology moats and the potential for Chinese tech companies to achieve domestic market leadership while building defensible positions in semiconductors and AI infrastructure.

F+ Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Fark Holding, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey. The firm was founded by Ahu Buyukkusoglu Serter, a serial entrepreneur recognized as one of Turkey's top angel investors with more than 35 personal investments. F+ Ventures is connected to Farplas, a major automotive supplier, giving portfolio companies direct access to automotive industry networks and commercial pathways across Europe. The firm invests in late seed and Series A startups across smart mobility, life sciences, sustainable lifestyle, and emerging technology. F+ Ventures has made approximately 14 investments, writing checks typically between $1 million and $5 million. Portfolio companies include Optiyol, a cloud-based route optimization platform; ChargePoint; Comodif; and Ampherr Battery Technologies, the firm's most recent investment in October 2023. The firm takes an engineering approach to venture capital, providing not just equity but also liquidity solutions and other financing forms tailored to the needs of hardware and mobility startups. Beyond capital, F+ Ventures provides deep involvement in executive strategy, co-investor introductions, and mergers and acquisitions guidance. Serter, who also founded the Arya Women Investment Platform, brings a network-first philosophy to portfolio support, helping founders navigate both the Turkish and European startup ecosystems. The firm's thesis centers on transportation transformation and sustainable technology, reflecting Fark Holding's industrial heritage in automotive supply.

F2 Venture Capital is a Tel Aviv-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments, particularly at the intersection of big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and connectivity. Founded to support visionary entrepreneurs, F2 backs startups from pre-seed through Series B, offering not just capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to help founders scale their businesses effectively. F2's portfolio is diverse, with investments in companies across sectors like AI, healthcare, and enterprise solutions. Some notable companies backed by F2 include Explorium, a data science platform, Parametrix, an AI-powered monitoring service for cloud infrastructure, and Justt, which provides fraud prevention for online transactions. F2 is also known for its deep involvement in Israel’s vibrant tech ecosystem and runs "The Junction," a pre-seed program designed to help startups grow from day one. With a strong focus on empowering founders, F2 Ventures combines its industry expertise and global network to help startups succeed in highly competitive markets. The firm operates with a "radically founder-focused" approach, ensuring personalized support for its portfolio companies at every stage of their development.

F7 Ventures is a pre-seed and seed-stage fund founded by seven seasoned female leaders from tech giants like Facebook, Google, and Yahoo. With a mission to support diverse founders, F7 Ventures emphasizes investments in sectors driving the future of work and consumer services. They are particularly drawn to entrepreneurs with deep operational experience, focusing on those building products that address significant societal shifts, like the growing digital workforce and consumer utility innovations. Key investments include startups like Fireflies.ai, an AI voice assistant for meetings, and Flockjay, an online sales academy. With a $50M Fund 1, F7 Ventures invests in building companies that can define the next decade. Geographically, they focus on Silicon Valley but also show interest in innovative founders globally. F7's strategy is hands-on, leveraging their vast operational network to guide founders through critical growth stages. They prefer leading investment rounds, offering deep tactical support through their Operator Network, which includes experts across recruitment, product, and growth strategy. They are selective in their investments, looking for tenacious founders with the potential to scale fast. Led by Kelly Graziadei and Joanna Lee Shevelenko, both former Facebook executives, F7 emphasizes diversity and community, helping founders build resilient, scalable companies with strong execution. Startups looking to approach F7 should emphasize their operational readiness and alignment with the fund’s focus on transformative, sustainable innovation.

Fab Co-Creation Studio Ventures is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Odile Roujol, former CEO of Lancome International at L'Oreal from 2005 to 2009. Roujol began her career at Chanel, advanced through Saint Laurent and L'Oreal, and later served as Director of Customer Strategy and Data at Orange. The firm invests in purpose-driven and data-driven founders at the intersection of conscious beauty, sustainable fashion, technology, and impact investing. Fab also runs the largest global community of founders and investors in fashion and beauty tech, with over 15,000 members worldwide. Fund I targeted $10 million and Fund II completed its second closing in 2024. The firm invests at pre-seed and seed stages, deploying checks between $100K and $500K. With approximately 27 investments, the portfolio includes Bubble Skincare, K18, Function Health (which raised $53 million led by a16z in June 2024), Good Light, Bloomi, HelloBiome, Winx Health, Kintra Fibers, Hanni, Thirteen Lune, Brown Girl Jane, Nectar AI, and Cleverman. Exits include Supercircle, acquired by Unilever in December 2023, and The Folklore, acquired by SNR Capital in December 2024. Fab's investment thesis is grounded in the belief that values-aligned consumerism is reshaping beauty, fashion, and wellness markets globally. The firm prioritizes founders whose companies embed sustainability, inclusivity, and science-backed efficacy, backing them with operational guidance drawn from Roujol's decades leading luxury and mass-market consumer brands. Geographic reach spans the US, LatAm, Asia, and Europe.

Faber Ventures, based in Lisbon, Portugal, is an early-stage venture capital firm focusing on transformative technology investments. Their investment strategy emphasizes AI, data, climate tech, ocean tech, and Web3, aiming to drive digital transformation and climate action. Faber Ventures operates with a hands-on approach, leveraging a network of experts to assist founders in building global tech companies from the idea stage to market launch. Notable investments in Faber's portfolio include Unbabel, Seedrs, EnjoyHQ, and more recently, companies like Mitiga Solutions, Subdron, and Resoniks. These investments reflect Faber's commitment to supporting innovative startups with significant potential for global impact. The firm's latest initiative, the Faber Blue Pioneers I fund, focuses on ocean sustainability and climate action. This fund has raised €32 million and aims to invest in early-stage companies developing solutions in areas such as blue biotechnology, ocean health, and decarbonization. The fund is managed by a dedicated team, including Rita Sousa and Carlos Esteban, who work closely with a network of expert advisors. Faber Ventures is known for being founder-friendly and highly supportive, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and resources to ensure the success of their portfolio companies.

Fabric Ventures is a London-based venture capital firm founded in 2012, registered as an AIFM with the CSSF in Luxembourg, with additional offices in New York and Dubai. The firm backs the boldest founders of the open, user-owned economy, investing in builders, businesses, and digital assets from inception through scaling. Founding Managing Partner Richard Muirhead leads the team alongside Partners Max Mersch, Anil Hansjee, and Anastasiya Belyaeva. The firm's 2021 fund raised $130 million backed by the European Investment Fund, Atomico, Galaxy Digital, DCG, and founders of Ethereum, Wise, and MySQL, with two funds totaling $245 million completing in 2022. Fabric leads rounds and deploys checks from $100K to $5 million across pre-seed through Series B, with 128 investments across Web3, blockchain, DeFi, gaming, AI, and fintech. Notable portfolio companies include Polkadot, NEAR, Immutable, Flowdesk, Circle, Sorare, 1inch, Ramp, Nansen, Messari, Ledger, Moonpay, Decentraland, OpenZeppelin, and Homa Games. Exits include Tagomi, acquired by Coinbase, and Staked.us, acquired by Kraken. Recent transactions include co-leading Primitive's $5 million round with USV and backing Lens in its $31 million raise in December 2024. Fabric Ventures operates across Europe, the US, Israel, Asia, and Latin America, taking a thesis-driven approach to the decentralized web that has been consistent since before Web3 became mainstream. The firm also launched the UK Web3 Accelerator in partnership with Coinbase, Animoca Brands, and Founders Factory, reinforcing its role as an ecosystem builder beyond the fund itself.

Faction VC is an early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on investing in blockchain and crypto-related startups. The firm seeks to back bold entrepreneurs at the Seed and Series A stages, supporting companies that push the boundaries of decentralized technology. Faction’s investment strategy spans across equity and token-based projects, with a particular interest in sectors such as decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and blockchain infrastructure layers. Faction partners with founders who are not only innovative but also able to execute bold visions in blockchain, aiming to tackle major industry challenges and create lasting impact. Their portfolio includes key players such as zkSync, a layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum, and Lens, a decentralized social media platform. Faction’s flexibility in both investing and long-term support is rooted in the belief that blockchain technologies will lead to seismic shifts across industries in the coming decades. Led by a team of seasoned investors with deep experience in crypto and venture capital, Faction provides not only financial backing but also hands-on operational support. They collaborate closely with their portfolio companies, helping them navigate the complexities of the rapidly evolving blockchain landscape. Based in the U.S., Faction VC looks to empower daring builders and innovators globally, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of decentralized technologies​.

Factor[e] Ventures is an impact investing firm founded in 2013 and headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, with offices in Nairobi, London, and Mumbai. The firm accelerates the impact of innovation on economies, communities, and the environment by investing in seed and early-stage businesses addressing critical challenges in energy, agriculture, mobility, waste, and sanitation in emerging and frontier markets. Managing Partner Morgan DeFoort leads the firm alongside Partner Tim Sherwood, with backing from the Autodesk Foundation and Shell Foundation. Factor[e] leads rounds and writes checks between $250K and $750K with a deployment sweet spot around $1.5 million, and has made 33 investments over twelve years. Portfolio companies include Apollo Agriculture, an ML-driven farming finance platform; Ampersand, an electric mobility company in Rwanda; Roam Electric Vehicles; SparkMeter, a smart grid solution; SteamaCo for microgrid management; SunFi for solar access in Nigeria; S4S Technologies for food processing; InspiraFarms for cold storage; Open Access Energy in South Africa; Odyssey Energy Solutions, which has facilitated over $1.3 billion in distributed renewable financing; and Sistema for biodigesters. In 2023, the firm launched Delta40 Venture Studio, led by Lyndsay Holley Handler, focused on building climate tech ventures in Africa with offices in Nairobi and Lagos. Factor[e] targets an aggregate portfolio impact of more than 100 million people globally. The firm's investment thesis treats emerging and frontier market infrastructure gaps not as constraints but as market opportunities, and it backs founders whose technology drives measurable outcomes in energy access, food security, and environmental resilience.

Fairbridge Park is a New York-based venture capital firm founded in 2021, focused on investing in high-impact companies addressing critical issues in financial health, wellness, and climate resilience. The firm typically invests in early-stage, tech-enabled companies, targeting sectors such as fintech, healthcare, and sustainability. Fairbridge aims to bridge economic gaps by supporting founders who are solving pressing consumer problems with scalable, profitable solutions. The firm’s investment philosophy emphasizes financial health, empowering startups that democratize access to responsible credit and optimize capital allocation for consumers and businesses. Recent investments include companies like Notto and Pave, which enhance access to credit for underserved populations and small businesses. Led by Managing Partner David Tswamuno, Fairbridge Park works closely with its portfolio companies to drive operational improvements and long-term growth, positioning itself as a key partner for purpose-driven startups.

Fairbridge Venture Partners is a New York-based early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2021 by David Tswamuno, a native of Zimbabwe who earned his BA from Middlebury College and his MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. Before founding Fairbridge, Tswamuno spent nearly a decade investing in sustainability and wellness startups at Emil Capital Partners and began his career in investment banking at Credit Suisse Securities in New York. The firm writes pre-seed checks into companies that bridge critical progress gaps in health, wealth, and the planet. Fairbridge has built a portfolio of 12 companies across healthtech and wellness, fintech, education, clean technology, and agritech. Notable portfolio companies include Giving Credit, a financial services company that received investment as recently as September 2025; Sphere, an asset management platform; and Forte, which operates clinics and outpatient services. The firm deploys checks up to $500K and focuses on the pre-seed and seed stages within the US market. Fairbridge's thesis frames glaring access gaps in human progress as a billion-person market opportunity. The firm backs founders with urgency rooted in discontent with the status quo, excellent execution capability, unique insight drawn from lived experience, and the temperament to persist through early-stage uncertainty. Tswamuno's own background as an African immigrant building in the US informs the firm's conviction that the most important markets are often the most overlooked.

Fairfax Digital Ventures was the digital investment arm of Fairfax Media, one of Australia's largest media companies, based in Pyrmont, Sydney. The division was established following Fairfax Media's 2012 acquisition of netus Pty Ltd, which had been founded in 2005, and was managed by Group Digital Director Guy Reypert, who also took board seats at portfolio companies. The firm invested in early and growth stage internet-based companies, often through strategic partnerships in Australia, across digital publishing, online dating, weather services, education, e-health, video streaming, jobs search, and tenders. Fairfax Digital Ventures led rounds in 12 portfolio companies, writing checks typically between $1 million and $6 million across Seed through Series B stages. Notable portfolio companies include Stan, Australia's leading subscription video-on-demand service in which Fairfax held a 50% interest; Allure Media, Australia's leading independent digital publisher; Bellabox, a beauty subscription box acquired for $6 million for a 50.3% stake via Allure; HealthShare for digital health services; Adzuna for job search; InvestSmart Group for asset management; and OverSixty for publishing targeted at older Australians. Fairfax Digital Ventures ceased to exist as a distinct entity following Fairfax Media's merger with Nine Entertainment in 2018. During its active years, the division served as Fairfax's strategic vehicle for participating in Australia's growing digital economy, deploying media assets and commercial relationships alongside financial capital to accelerate portfolio company growth.

Fairhaven Capital, based in Boston, Massachusetts, is a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments, particularly in sectors like mobile technology, cybersecurity, material sciences, marketing technology, and data-driven business models. Established by Paul Ciriello and Jim Goldinger, the firm takes an integrated investment approach, bringing together investors, data scientists, and computer scientists to support startups with a combination of strategic insights and financial backing. The firm typically writes checks between $500K and $5M, aiming to help startups that have the potential to disrupt industries and lead in their respective markets. Fairhaven Capital has a strong track record, with notable investments in companies like PathAI, Petal, GoSecure, and Leaflink. These investments reflect their focus on emerging technologies with high growth potential. In 2017, the team launched Milk Street Investments, which leverages data science and predictive analytics to identify investment opportunities, further enhancing their ability to spot and nurture high-potential companies. This integrated approach, combining venture capital and data-driven insights, positions Fairhaven Capital as a valuable partner for early-stage startups. Fairhaven Capital primarily invests in North America but also looks at opportunities in Israel and Canada, further expanding its global reach. The firm’s team is known for its deep industry connections, which they leverage to support the growth of portfolio companies, providing both financial and operational expertise.

Faktory Ventures is a Toronto-based seed-stage venture capital fund founded in 2017 by Candice Faktor, a technology executive who previously served as General Manager at Wattpad and co-created Torstar Digital. The fund invests in world-class teams building bold ideas with global ambitions, with a particular focus on ethical technology development. While broadly sector and technology agnostic, the fund has shown concentrated interest in software, artificial intelligence, and digital wellness applications. Faktor is also an associate of the Creative Destruction Lab at the University of Toronto. Faktory Ventures has made approximately 8 investments at the seed stage, deploying checks up to $500K. Portfolio companies include Flipd, a digital wellness app focused on reducing screen time; More Labs, a consumer beverage company; Cape.ai, an AI and voice technology platform; and Penbox, an insurance technology startup. Both Flipd and Penbox received investment in December 2021. The fund targets both Canadian and US-based startups. Faktory operates as a solo GP micro-fund, and Faktor has since expanded her activities to include co-founding Disco, an AI-powered social learning platform, and serving as a Venture Partner at Lobby Capital, a $250 million Series A fund based in Silicon Valley. The fund has been relatively inactive since late 2021. Faktory's investment philosophy reflects Faktor's conviction that the most impactful technology products are those built with care for how they affect human behavior and social outcomes.

Fall Line Capital, founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, specializes in investing in farmland and agricultural technologies. The firm combines expertise in venture capital with deep knowledge of agriculture to support innovative early-stage companies. Fall Line Capital’s portfolio includes notable investments in companies such as Impossible Foods, which produces plant-based meat substitutes; GreenLight Biosciences, focusing on RNA-based solutions for agriculture and human health; and Planet Labs, which provides satellite imagery for various applications. Other significant investments include FarmWise, known for its vision-based automation systems, and Trace Genomics, which offers soil diagnostics technology. The firm also actively manages farmland across the United States, leveraging this experience to add value to its tech investments by testing new products on their land. This unique strategy allows Fall Line to function both as a traditional venture investor and a strategic partner, providing a robust support system for their portfolio companies.

FAMAE Impact is an environmental impact investment firm based in Paris, founded in 2019. The firm focuses on investing in innovative companies across Europe, particularly those addressing critical environmental challenges. Their investment strategy centers on sectors such as waste management, water, agriculture, energy, housing, and mobility, with a clear mission to accelerate the ecological transition while delivering solid financial returns. FAMAE Impact targets growth-stage companies generating revenues between €5M and €50M, with a positive EBITDA. Their typical investment ranges from €1M to €4M, focusing on startups that can make a significant environmental impact. The firm invests in "impact native" businesses—companies that have sustainability at their core and align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). FAMAE's portfolio includes companies like EcoTree, which promotes sustainable forestry, and Osmosun, a pioneer in solar-powered water desalination. They also back YesYes, a French leader in electronic waste recycling, and Novag, which develops sustainable farming solutions. The firm is led by experienced professionals like Eric Philippon, Jérôme Leger, and Marie-Estelle Iorio, who bring decades of experience in private equity and environmental innovation. FAMAE Impact is committed to creating long-term value, not only for their investors but also for the planet. They aim to foster a resilient and sustainable ecosystem, investing in companies that contribute meaningfully to environmental preservation.

Far East Ventures is the venture capital arm of Far East Organization, one of Singapore's largest private real estate developers. Founded in January 2014 by brothers Edward Ng, Jonathan Ng, and Graham Ng, the firm operates as a corporate venture capital and family office vehicle investing in visionary entrepreneurs building disruptive technologies. Edward and Jonathan Ng are based in Palo Alto, California, with Jonathan having studied at Stanford University, while Graham Ng manages operations from Singapore. The firm evaluates investments purely on merit, with no requirement that portfolio companies generate strategic value for the parent organization. Far East Ventures invests across all stages from seed to growth, writing checks typically between $1 million and $5 million, with reported maximum deal sizes up to $30 million. The firm focuses on the United States, Southeast Asia, and China across technology, healthcare, medtech, foodtech, software, and real estate. Notable portfolio companies include StaffAny, a workforce management platform that raised a Series A in January 2022; One Zero, a digital bank; and Sealed Network, a business productivity platform. The firm has executed more than 30 investments across multiple regions. Far East Ventures applies a data-driven methodology with an operator-first philosophy, leveraging the founding family's deep understanding of Asian markets and their long track record of capital allocation through Far East Organization. The firm's dual base in Silicon Valley and Singapore gives it a meaningful vantage point for identifying technology companies well positioned to grow across both the US and Asia-Pacific markets.

Far Out Ventures (FOVC) is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2022, headquartered in Santa Barbara, California with a presence in Boulder, Colorado. The firm was co-founded by Ian Hathaway, Jonathan Fentzke, and Jack Greco as General Partners. Hathaway holds an MA in Economics from the University of Chicago and is affiliated with the Center for American Entrepreneurship. Fentzke brings experience from Rocky Mountain VCA and Techstars, while Greco is a serial entrepreneur. FOVC backs exceptional founders developing disruptive software and business model innovations in markets that have historically been overlooked. The firm leads rounds and writes checks of $250K to $500K at pre-seed and $500K to $750K at seed, targeting 5% ownership at entry and reserving capital for follow-on investment through Series A. FOVC has made approximately 30 investments with geographic concentration in the US and Latin America, particularly Colombia. Portfolio companies include Devolut, which raised a $600K seed co-led with FJ Labs and Forum Ventures; AltScore; FlexPoint; and Neofin. The firm's focus areas include fintech, marketplaces, and enterprise platforms. FOVC's investment thesis emphasizes strong early momentum and potential for market leadership in verticals with large, underpenetrated addressable markets. The firm combines capital with an operator-first mentorship approach, drawing on the founding partners' direct startup experience to help portfolio companies navigate early-stage execution, go-to-market strategy, and follow-on fundraising across the Americas.

Faraday Venture Partners is a pan-European venture capital firm founded in 2011 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain, with additional presence in Germany, Belgium, France, and Portugal. The firm operates through a distinctive dual model combining Investors Clubs and its own VC Funds, with total assets under management exceeding 36 million euros and more than 250 active Club Partners. Led by Co-Founder, CEO, and CIO Gonzalo Tradacete Gallart, a CFA charterholder, the team includes Managing Directors across Spain, Benelux, and Portugal. Faraday invests in early-stage innovative European startups, primarily at seed stage, with typical check sizes ranging from 300K to 600K euros. The firm has made over 60 investments and achieved 6 portfolio exits. Notable portfolio companies include Smartvel, Talent Clue, Playspace, Woffu, Signaturit, and Habitissimo. The firm launched Faraday Europa II in 2024 as its second fund, building on the foundation of Faraday Europa I. Faraday requires companies to demonstrate at least six months of commercial traction before investment, prioritizing fintech, artificial intelligence, salestech, and XR and AR technologies. Faraday provides portfolio companies with hands-on support in operations, sales strategy, fundraising facilitation, and exit planning. The Investors Club model gives portfolio companies access to a broad network of active European business angels alongside the firm's own capital, combining the scale of an institutional fund with the engagement of individual investors who bring operational and sector expertise to complement financial backing.

Farmhand Ventures is a pre-seed and seed-stage venture capital firm and startup studio founded in 2022 in St. Louis, Missouri, focused exclusively on US-based agtech companies advancing a just transition in agriculture. The firm is led by Founding General Partner Connie Bowen, who brings firsthand agricultural experience including planting orchards, harvesting hemp, and managing farm crews. Farmhand targets Fund I at $25 million in total commitments and deploys up to $250K in external pre-seed startups while also building companies through its studio in collaboration with UC ANR's VINE innovation network. The firm has made 3 investments to date, including L5 Automation, which develops AI-powered strawberry harvesting robots; Scout, an AI vineyard analytics platform; and New West Genetics, focused on hemp innovation. Farmhand employs two types of risk capital, traditional equity and redeemable equity, an innovative structure tailored to agtech's unique return profiles. The firm has raised capital through Wefunder for co-investment and has been recognized among women leading investment in regenerative food systems. Farmhand's investment thesis rests on three pillars: farmworker equity and well-being, economic viability for agricultural businesses, and climate resilience. The firm specifically prioritizes founders who ensure farmworkers have a seat at the agtech cap table rather than being displaced by automation and technology. Bowen's hands-on farming background gives the firm genuine insight into specialty crop agriculture, helping it evaluate both the technical credibility and practical field applicability of early-stage agtech solutions.

Farquhar Venture Capital (FVC) is a Singapore-based venture capital firm, focusing on early-stage investments in startups across Southeast Asia. The firm primarily targets Seed to Series A startups in sectors such as Foodtech, Industry 4.0, and Digital Media. FVC is known for leveraging its strong regional network to provide market access, helping startups grow beyond their local markets. Founded by a team with over 50 years of combined experience, FVC aims to foster transformative companies that have the potential to disrupt industries. Its portfolio includes notable startups like Golden Duck, which innovated gourmet snacks, and SSVIX Lab, a healthtech firm driving technology-enabled care. FVC's hands-on approach extends beyond just providing capital. The firm takes a strategic role in guiding startups through key stages of growth, helping them establish product-market fit and scale their operations. Their focus on partnerships and exclusive deal flow further enhances their ability to unlock growth opportunities. FVC has also expanded its investments into the South Korean market, demonstrating a commitment to backing high-growth tech companies across Asia.

Planet 9 Venture is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2016 by the Norwegian Odfjell family — a dynasty with more than a century of operating history in global shipping — under the Farvatan Group. Headquartered in Bergen, Norway, the firm is owned by Johan Odvar Odfjell and has historically invested across two signature verticals: ocean economy and life sciences, with a geographic focus on the Nordic countries and Silicon Valley. In 2023, Planet 9's operations were absorbed and rebranded under the Farvatn Venture umbrella, with the combined entity expanding into renewable energy and broader ocean-tech alongside its original life-science mandate. Across the combined Planet 9 and Farvatn history, 92 investments have been made — 21 under the historical Planet 9 banner. Notable historical portfolio companies include Evoy (electric maritime propulsion), Molofeed (aquaculture), Sapiens Data Science, Aivero (which raised NOK 16 million from Planet 9 Venture alongside Valinor, Vyrd, and Stratel), Modsy (home design), Dynaspace, and TerViva. Under the Farvatn brand, recent activity includes investments in Scindo, Noteless, Nowwell, Ocean Oasis, and GattaCo Inc. One disclosed exit was completed for Shifter. The firm operates with a small two-person partner team and maintains investment activity across both Norway and the United States, positioning itself as a bridge between the Nordic deep-tech ecosystem and Silicon Valley capital networks. Its roots in the Odfjell shipping legacy give Planet 9 genuine industrial credibility in ocean-economy sectors, while its expansion into life sciences and clean energy reflects the broader Farvatn platform's long-term view of where sustainable industrial value will be created.

Fashion Capital Partners is a Paris-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments within the fashion and luxury tech sectors. Founded in 2013, the firm primarily focuses on backing innovative fashion-tech startups and high-end designers across Europe and the U.S. They invest in pre-seed, seed, and growth-stage companies, with notable investments in companies like Babbler, Easysize, and Études Studio. The firm's strategy combines financial backing with hands-on mentoring, offering guidance on critical areas such as strategy, business development, and marketing. This holistic approach aims to help portfolio companies scale quickly and succeed in a fast-evolving industry. Fashion Capital Partners' portfolio also includes tech-driven ventures that enhance the user experience in fashion e-commerce and retail. Co-founded by Céline Lippi and Francesco Maio, the firm is deeply embedded in the fashion industry, leveraging its extensive network to provide startups with access to crucial business development opportunities.

FST Ventures is a venture capital firm with a strong focus on early-stage investments in technology and fintech sectors. Founded by Victor Jiang, FST Ventures emphasizes a proactive management approach to mitigate investment risks. This involves securing board seats and getting actively involved in strategic and operational aspects of their portfolio companies, from cash flow management to strategic market entry and forming new partnerships. The firm's investment strategy is highly customer-centric, particularly in online marketplaces, where they prioritize informed self-service and robust cybersecurity measures. They aim to create a holistic value chain across their investments, ensuring comprehensive support and integration into the companies they back. FST Ventures is globally oriented, making strategic investments in diverse markets including North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. This geographic diversification allows them to dynamically allocate capital and resources based on market conditions and opportunities. Their portfolio includes investments in companies that leverage innovative technologies to disrupt traditional markets and create significant value. By focusing on sectors like business and financial services, healthcare, industrial, retail, and technology, FST Ventures aligns its investments with long-term growth and sustainability.

FastTrack VC is a global co-investment platform founded in 2015 and based in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, founded and led by CEO Ruben Dias, a serial technology entrepreneur with over twenty years of experience. The platform enables accredited investors and other funds to co-invest in hand-selected early-stage technology startups from around the world, with individual investors able to participate in deals for as little as $10,000. FastTrack focuses on seed-stage investments up to $1 million and receives approximately 100 startup applications per month, with roughly 10% advancing to further consideration. FastTrack has made approximately 8 investments across software, biotech, healthtech, and AI. Its first major co-investment campaign raised $1.9 million CAD for Monarch Bioimplants, a Swiss biomedical company developing chitosan-based medical devices. Dias brings a personal track record that includes successful exits with industry partners including Panda Security, Tyco International, and SolarWinds. Investments span Canada, Europe, and the United States, reflecting the platform's global sourcing mandate. FastTrack VC's model is built on the premise that access to high-quality venture deal flow should not be limited to institutional funds. By pooling capital from accredited investors alongside institutional co-investors, the platform broadens participation in early-stage technology companies while maintaining a curated selection process driven by Dias's entrepreneurial judgment and network.

Fathom Capital, founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, is an early-stage venture capital firm primarily investing in enterprise applications and IT infrastructure. Their notable portfolio companies include SuperAnnotate, Propelo, Acquire, and Gatsby. With a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, SaaS, and Big Data, Fathom Capital strategically supports startups from seed to Series B rounds. Fathom Capital is renowned for its hands-on approach and collaborative investment style. They typically write checks averaging between $2 million to $10 million, often co-investing with leading firms like Andreessen Horowitz and Kleiner Perkins. They prefer to engage with startups that have a clear product-market fit and innovative solutions that address critical market needs. The team, led by founder and managing partner John Komkov, brings a wealth of expertise from previous roles in technology investment banking and venture capital. This experience is pivotal in guiding startups through growth phases, from initial funding to scaling operations. Entrepreneurs seeking investment from Fathom Capital are advised to approach them with a well-defined business model, a strong founding team, and demonstrated market traction. Being based in San Francisco, they maintain a geographic focus on North America, leveraging their extensive network to foster startup success in the tech industry. Fathom Capital’s recent investments, such as in Haus and Clerk, highlight their commitment to supporting transformative tech ventures, ensuring a robust portfolio poised for significant impact and returns​.

FCA Venture Partners is a Nashville-area venture capital firm founded in 1996 and headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, with additional presence in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm focuses exclusively on healthcare technology and services, managing over $285 million across multiple funds and having backed more than 55 companies building technology to improve patient care, empower providers, reduce costs, and reshape healthcare delivery. Fund VII closed oversubscribed at $90 million and Health Innovations II closed at $71 million, surpassing its $50 million target. Managing Partner John R. Burch Jr. leads the team alongside Partners Andrew Bouldin, Whitney Haley, and Andy Patton. FCA leads most of its deals, writing checks of $3 to $6 million per investment primarily at Seed and Series A stages, making 10 to 14 investments per fund. The firm takes board seats on most portfolio companies and provides active support across strategic planning, hiring, go-to-market execution, and exit evaluation, maintaining more than 200 active VC relationships to support follow-on fundraising. Notable portfolio companies include SonderMind, ProviderTrust, Lumere, Clinical Ink, Javara, Ideon, Enable Dental, Vericred, and Vellum Health. FCA has completed 18 portfolio exits generating approximately $115 million in proceeds. FCA differentiates through deep focus on a single sector, publishing detailed investment thesis reports covering payer operations, clinical workflows, and digital health innovation themes. The firm's nearly three decades in healthcare technology give it strong pattern recognition for evaluating clinical workflow adoption, payer-provider dynamics, and the regulatory environment that governs healthcare IT.

Fearless Fund, launched in 2019 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a venture capital firm focused on addressing the funding gap for women of color (WOC) entrepreneurs. With a mission to empower underrepresented founders, the fund provides pre-seed, seed, and Series A financing to companies led by WOC who are building scalable, high-growth businesses. The firm is co-founded by Arian Simone, a seasoned entrepreneur and angel investor, and is known for investing in sectors such as consumer products, technology, and healthcare. Notable portfolio companies include Partake Foods, The Lip Bar, and ShearShare. Fearless Fund has made over 25 investments and actively supports early-stage businesses through not only capital but strategic mentorship and access to an extensive network of advisors. Fearless Fund typically invests in rounds ranging from $1 million to $5 million, and they often lead investments, ensuring their founders have the backing to scale aggressively. The fund also partners with notable co-investors like Techstars and Marcy Venture Partners, providing valuable follow-on support. The team, led by Arian Simone and Rodney Sampson as a fund advisor, is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of diversity in venture capital, making it a leading voice in this space. Founders looking to partner with Fearless Fund should have a clear path to scaling their business and demonstrate resilience and innovative problem-solving, traits the fund values highly in its entrepreneurs.

Fearless Ventures is a venture capital firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs develop both impactful businesses and conscious leadership skills. Co-founded by Seth Miller, a former partner at DBL Investors, and Dave Kashen, a seasoned entrepreneur and CEO coach, Fearless Ventures brings a unique approach to investing. The firm emphasizes leadership training alongside financial backing, offering portfolio companies access to CEO coaching, leadership workshops, and mental well-being support. This focus on personal development aligns with the firm’s broader mission to create value for all stakeholders, not just shareholders​. Fearless Ventures typically invests in early- to growth-stage companies across a range of industries, including fintech, medtech, healthcare, and SaaS. The firm operates with a flexible investment approach, adjusting its ticket sizes and investment timelines to match the needs of the startups it backs. Their investments aim to support businesses with a sustainable, long-term outlook, fostering innovation that benefits communities and society as a whole. A distinctive aspect of Fearless Ventures is their integration of conscious leadership into the fabric of their investments. Founders in their portfolio undergo intensive leadership coaching, which is designed to not only grow the business but also develop the emotional and mental resilience needed to navigate the challenges of scaling a startup. The firm believes this holistic approach results in better-run companies and ultimately leads to stronger financial performance

FEBE Ventures, whose name stands for For Entrepreneurs, By Entrepreneurs, is a global seed-focused venture capital firm founded in 2019 and headquartered in Singapore with strong operational presence in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The firm is led by a team of ex-founders who have collectively built more than 30 companies and backed approximately 200 startups. Co-founder and Managing Partner Olivier Raussin previously served as General Partner at Project A Ventures, a $500 million European VC, and held executive roles at Google, YouTube, Microsoft, and Yahoo. FEBE manages three funds, with Fund II launched in November 2023 at $75 million. The firm leads rounds and writes initial checks of $250K to $750K at pre-seed and seed stages, with a portfolio of approximately 33 companies. Notable portfolio companies include FR8Labs, Next Gen Foods, SixSense, Elfie, and HD & Little John. Investment sectors span B2B marketplaces, B2B SaaS, AI-enabled solutions, healthtech and wellness, climate and sustainability, fintech, logistics, and edutech. Geographic reach extends from Southeast Asia to Silicon Valley, India, Europe, and Latin America. The firm has had one exit: Bukugaji in June 2022. FEBE's founder-first philosophy is anchored in the team's own experience building companies. The firm provides hands-on mentorship, product and go-to-market guidance, and access to its global network of co-investors and operators. The partnership model reflects a genuine conviction that the most effective investors are those who have navigated the same challenges they now advise their portfolio companies to solve.

Feenix Venture Partners is a New York City-based alternative investment firm founded in 2017 that provides growth capital through strategic debt and hybrid equity investments to business-to-consumer companies. The firm targets experienced operators with strong consumer-facing brands that have meaningful expansion potential across both brick-and-mortar and online channels. Core sectors include food and beverage, hospitality, direct-to-consumer e-commerce, SaaS, specialty retail, education, health and wellness, and lifestyle brands. The firm closed its third fund, FVP Opportunity Fund III, raising approximately $58 million in investment capital. Since 2022, the team has deployed approximately $575 million into transactions valued at over $1.5 billion, and has invested in more than 42 companies. Feenix leads its transactions and writes checks averaging around $5 million, with deal sizes reaching significantly higher. Portfolio companies include SI Tickets, which raised a $50 million debt round; Carver Road Hospitality, which received a $9 million credit facility; Bagels & Co.; Andie; Black Box Stocks; and American Housing. The team of 11 people with 7 partners is led by CEO and co-founder Mr. Lee, formerly Senior Partner and Managing Director at H/2 Capital Partners, a $13 billion alternative investment manager. Feenix differentiates through its non-dilutive debt financing model, which offers competitive terms including no prepayment penalties, no equity dilution, longer repayment horizons, lower interest rates, and fewer covenants than traditional lenders. This approach makes Feenix particularly attractive to consumer brand founders who want growth capital without surrendering ownership. The firm is SEC-registered as an investment adviser under CRD number 304152.

Felicis Ventures, based in Menlo Park, California, is renowned for backing transformative companies across various stages and sectors. Notable investments include Canva, Gusto, Guild Education, Komodo Health, and Matterport. They focus on frontier tech, health and bio, security, vertical SaaS, and AI. With a global investment approach, Felicis leads rounds and offers substantial support to founders. Their average check size varies but is known to be significant in leading investments. Key team members like Sundeep Peechu bring deep expertise from backgrounds in tech and venture capital. Approaching Felicis involves demonstrating high-risk, high-reward potential and a clear narrative aligning with their visionary outlook.

Felix Capital is a London-based venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments at the intersection of technology and creativity. Founded by Frederic Court, Felix Capital targets innovations that enable digital lifestyles, investing in brands and enabling technologies that cater to both personal and professional aspects of life. The firm's mission is to support entrepreneurs with big ideas and help them build strong, impactful brands​. Felix Capital manages over €1.2 billion across multiple funds, with its latest fund closing at over €562 million. This fund allows Felix to continue its strategy of backing culturally relevant consumer brands and enabling technologies, with a portfolio that includes notable companies like Mejuri, TravelPerk, SellerX, and Mirakl​. Felix Capital emphasizes a thematic and founder-centric approach, reinvesting in existing portfolio companies at key growth inflection points and exploring new areas such as Web3 and sustainable lifestyle solutions​. The team at Felix Capital is comprised of experienced investors and advisors, including new additions María Auersperg de Lera and Sophie Luck, who bring deep expertise to support the firm's vision and strategy​.

Fellows Fund is a venture capital firm established in 2021, with a focus on early-stage investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the fund has a mission to support next-generation AI startups by providing not just capital, but also strategic guidance and essential connections. Fellows Fund is led by Alex Ren, along with a team of distinguished fellows who are experts in fields like machine learning, AI infrastructure, and biotech. The fund's portfolio is diverse, including companies such as OmniML (acquired by Nvidia), Opus Clip, and Yoneda Labs, which are pushing the boundaries of AI applications across various industries. With investments ranging from $1 million to $10 million, Fellows Fund partners closely with founders to help them scale their businesses, leveraging the expertise of its team and a strong network within the AI community. The fund also emphasizes a collaborative approach, fostering a community of AI pioneers and thought leaders who contribute to the success of their portfolio companies.

Female Founders Fund (FFF) is a pioneering venture capital firm established to support female-led startups. Founded by Anu Duggal in 2014, FFF has become a beacon for gender diversity in venture capital, focusing on women entrepreneurs who are building category-defining companies. Notable investments include Zola, Maven Clinic, and Eloquii, which demonstrate the fund's commitment to transformative consumer and enterprise sectors​. FFF primarily targets early-stage investments in industries such as healthcare, beauty and personal care, climate tech, and vertical software solutions. Their strategic approach involves not only funding but also providing extensive support through their network of mentors, advisors, and operational resources. This includes assistance in areas like marketing, growth, operations, and fundraising​. Geographically, FFF focuses on the US market, with a significant presence in New York City. Their investment strategy emphasizes early engagement, often leading seed rounds with check sizes ranging from $500K to $2M. They are known for their active role in the companies they invest in, providing both strategic guidance and hands-on support to help scale their portfolio companies effectively. The leadership team, including Anu Duggal, Adrianna Samaniego, and Emily St. Denis, brings a wealth of experience from diverse backgrounds, ensuring a robust support system for their portfolio companies. Startups are encouraged to approach FFF with a clear vision and strong market potential, particularly in sectors aligned with the fund’s focus on innovation and sustainability​.

FEMSA Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Fomento Economico Mexicano (FEMSA), one of Latin America's largest conglomerates with deep roots in beverage production, retail through the OXXO convenience store chain, and logistics. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Monterrey, Mexico, the firm invests across Latin America and the United States, with particular concentration in Mexico and Colombia. FEMSA Ventures addresses what it describes as the missing middle in Spanish-speaking LatAm venture capital, positioning itself as a strategic partner that co-creates value by leveraging FEMSA's decades of operational experience across its core businesses. The firm leads rounds at Seed and Series A stages, writing checks typically between $500K and $5 million. With approximately 23 investments to date, notable portfolio companies include Cayena, a B2B restaurant supply marketplace; Celes AI, a Colombian AI startup that raised a $3 million seed round led by FEMSA Ventures; Cluvi, a restaurant SaaS platform; Yalo, a conversational commerce company; Justo, an online grocery platform; Morado, a beauty supply distribution business; Pulpo, a retail tech platform; and Spot, a productivity software tool. As a corporate strategic investor, FEMSA Ventures gives portfolio companies privileged access to FEMSA's distribution infrastructure, its OXXO retail footprint, and supplier relationships across the region. This operational leverage is particularly valuable for logistics, retail technology, and food and beverage startups seeking commercial validation and rapid market penetration across Latin America.

Fenox Venture Capital was an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Anis Uzzaman and Vitaliy Arbuzov, headquartered in San Jose, California. The firm was built around the concept of bridging Silicon Valley startups with international markets, operating offices across seven countries and managing corporate venture funds for major companies including Asus ($50 million fund in 2017), Sega Sammy Holdings ($20 million fund in 2018), Aisin, and Wistron. By 2017, Fenox had invested in more than 115 companies across AI, IoT, robotics, big data, VR and AR, fintech, and health IT, with typical check sizes in the $1 million to $5 million range at Seed and Series A stages. Fenox led multiple high-profile rounds, including a $14 million round for Affectiva, an MIT Media Lab spinoff, and a $16 million round for Jibo. Additional notable portfolio companies include MindMeld, acquired by Cisco; Jetlore, acquired by PayPal; Tech in Asia; BlockCypher; and Sense.ly. In 2016, Fenox launched the Startup World Cup, a global startup pitch competition with a $1 million prize, which expanded its brand presence across Asia and emerging markets. Fenox Venture Capital is now permanently closed. Founder Anis Uzzaman continues his investment activities through Pegasus Tech Ventures, which serves as the successor entity carrying forward similar cross-border investment strategies and portions of the same portfolio. During its active years, Fenox was a distinctive voice in US-Asia venture bridging at a scale few firms attempted.

Fenway Summer Ventures (FSV) is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2013 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm was established by Raj Date, former Deputy Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and former Special Advisor to the US Secretary of the Treasury. FSV operates as the venture capital affiliate of Fenway Summer, a hybrid advisory and investment firm, and focuses exclusively on financial services innovation. The team of 11 includes 6 partners: Managing Partner Raj Date alongside Javier Saade, Christopher Trepel, and Mark Lefanowicz. FSV leads rounds and invests primarily at pre-seed and seed stages, writing checks of $500K to $1 million across lending, payments, capital markets, data analytics, financial infrastructure, crypto, and asset management. The firm has made approximately 30 investments. Portfolio companies include Flexport, a logistics and trade finance unicorn; Circle Internet Financial, a crypto and stablecoin unicorn; SHIFT Technologies, which went public via IPO; Deserve, a credit card platform; Lendable, an emerging markets lending platform; Occupi; and Parlay. The portfolio has produced 3 unicorns, 1 IPO, and 7 acquisitions. FSV's competitive differentiation rests on its founders' direct experience shaping US financial regulation. Date's tenure at the CFPB and Treasury gives FSV unique insight into how regulation evolves, what compliance requirements founders will face, and where regulatory change will open new market opportunities. This combination of policy expertise and venture capital discipline makes FSV particularly valuable to fintech founders navigating the intersection of financial innovation and financial regulation.

Ferguson Ventures is the corporate venture capital and strategic partnering arm of Ferguson Enterprises, the largest US distributor of plumbing supplies and PVF (pipe, valves, and fittings). Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, the firm focuses on built world technology, specifically construction tech and proptech startups. Ferguson Ventures provides innovators focused on the built world with resources, industry expertise, and capital necessary to drive transformation in the construction and services industries. The leadership team includes Kevin Barnes as VP and Managing Director, Stephanie Vega Ziegler as Senior Portfolio Manager, and Blake Luse as Director. The firm deploys $1 million to $5 million per deal across pre-seed through Series B stages and has made approximately 14 investments since founding, averaging roughly one new deal per year. Notable portfolio companies include Higharc, an architectural design platform; VODA.ai, an AI-powered water infrastructure company (most recent investment, May 2025); ConnectM, a clean energy technology platform; Payzer, a contractor payment solution; PypeServer, a construction document automation tool; and Augmenta, a structural engineering AI platform. Ferguson Ventures is also a limited partner in Brick & Mortar Ventures, a fund dedicated to architecture, engineering, construction, and facilities management. Ferguson's competitive advantage as a strategic investor is the distribution network it brings to portfolio companies. The firm leverages Ferguson's extensive commercial relationships, customer base, and industry standing to help startups achieve market validation, distribution partnerships, and commercial scale within the built world ecosystem they serve.

Fernbrook Capital Management is a venture capital firm focused on technology-related investments in revenue-stage companies with large addressable markets. Based in New York and San Francisco, the firm is minority-owned and invests primarily in sectors like retail technology, property management, and creative computing. Notable investments by Fernbrook include Kano, a leader in STEM education through DIY computer kits, and Knotch, a content intelligence platform used by major brands like JP Morgan Chase and AT&T. They have also invested in Lily AI, which uses AI to enhance eCommerce personalization, and La Ligne, a direct-to-consumer fashion brand founded by former Vogue editors. Fernbrook's investment strategy emphasizes supporting visionary founders and scaling businesses with significant market potential. The firm's approach includes providing flexible financing solutions and leveraging a deep network of industry connections to drive growth and innovation in their portfolio companies. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovative business models, Fernbrook is committed to helping companies navigate the evolving technology landscape and achieve long-term success​.

Ferry Venture Capital is a China-based venture capital firm founded in 2010 in Shanghai, focused on fostering tech-savvy and innovative entrepreneurs. The firm manages approximately 1.4 billion RMB, or roughly $200 million USD, and follows an investing philosophy centered on specialization, long-term commitment, and entrepreneurship. Ferry VC backs visionary founders redefining existing markets through information technology, artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing, and semiconductors, and has invested in more than 70 companies since founding. The firm leads rounds and writes checks typically between $1 million and $10 million, investing from Seed through Series B stages. Notable portfolio companies include Maxscend, listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange under ticker 300782; GigaDevice, listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange under ticker 603986; Souche, which achieved unicorn status in 2017; DianDian'Le, acquired by Tianrun; and Qunabox, listed on the Hong Kong Exchange. From 2019 through 2024, Ferry VC has consistently ranked among the Top 30 Early-stage Investment Institutions in China by Zero2IPO. Recent investments include Shifang Technology's Series A in January 2025 and Qichen Energy in July 2024. Co-investors have included Source Code Capital, Sequoia Capital China, Legend Capital, and Warburg Pincus. Ferry VC operates with a team of seven across China and the United States. The firm's long-term commitment philosophy means it stays engaged with portfolio companies well beyond initial investment, providing support through multiple financing rounds and supporting companies on the path to public markets, as evidenced by its track record of multiple portfolio IPOs.

Fertitta Capital, founded in 2017 by Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta, is a private investment firm focused on consumer-facing businesses in sectors such as technology, media, entertainment, and gaming. With a $500 million fund, Fertitta Capital specializes in minority investments, typically making deals ranging from $20 million to $75 million. The firm aims to support innovative companies with high-growth potential, combining patient capital with strategic partnerships. Some of the firm’s notable investments include Moonbug Entertainment, a digital media company known for children's educational programming, and The Action Network, a sports media company. Fertitta Capital’s portfolio reflects a focus on companies that shape consumer experiences and entertainment. Based in Los Angeles, the firm takes a long-term approach to investing, leveraging its deep industry experience and extensive network to guide portfolio companies through key growth stages. Fertitta Capital is highly selective in its investments, seeking opportunities where they can provide significant value beyond capital.

ff Venture Capital (ffVC) is a New York-based venture capital firm, founded in 2008 by John Frankel and Alex Katz. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments across sectors such as AI, fintech, insurtech, drones, and robotics. With over 90 active portfolio companies, ffVC is known for its strategic investments and support for startups in emerging industries. Some of ffVC's notable investments include companies like Addepar, Cornerstone OnDemand, Indiegogo, Ionic Security, Skycatch, Plated, Owlet, and Socure. These investments highlight ffVC's focus on innovative technologies and their potential to transform industries. The firm typically invests with an average check size of over $500,000, leading or following in funding rounds to provide substantial support to its portfolio companies. ffVC has also expanded its operations globally, with a significant presence in Europe, particularly through its ff Red & White fund, which supports startups in Central Europe. This expansion demonstrates ffVC's commitment to driving innovation and supporting entrepreneurial ventures on an international scale. The firm places a strong emphasis on building a robust community around its investments, actively partnering with founders to create high-value, market-moving businesses. This approach is further strengthened by its strategic hires and collaborations, enhancing its operational capabilities and global reach.

FFG Venture Business Partners is a corporate venture capital firm founded in 2016 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fukuoka Financial Group (FFG), one of Japan's leading regional banking groups. Headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan, the firm serves as FFG's dedicated venture investment arm, leveraging the financial group's extensive banking network and institutional resources to support innovative startups across Japan and Asia-Pacific. The team comprises approximately 22 to 29 professionals including six to eight partners. The firm has built a portfolio of over 150 investments, one of the largest CVC portfolios in Japan. Typical check sizes range from $1 million to $5 million, with investments spanning Seed through Series B stages across fintech, AI and deep tech, life sciences, biotech, robotics and IoT, energy, space technology, consumer services, and mobility. Notable portfolio companies include Capsule, Neusignal Therapeutics, ACCELStars, Feliqs, and KaKa Creation. The firm has completed approximately 10 portfolio exits, with the most recent being J-Pharma in March 2026. As a CVC backed by a major regional financial institution, FFG Venture Business Partners brings strategic banking relationships, corporate governance expertise, and access to FFG's extensive corporate client base to its portfolio companies. This is particularly valuable for startups seeking commercial adoption within Japanese enterprises or financial institutions, and for companies planning eventual public listings in Japanese capital markets where FFG's networks provide meaningful structural advantage.

FG Angels is part of the Foundry Group, a venture capital firm.

FHI Ventures is an impact-focused venture capital firm founded in 2017 as a subsidiary of FHI 360, a global nonprofit human development organization with over 50 years of experience improving lives in more than 60 countries. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., FHI Ventures invests in bold, market-tested innovations that deliver both significant social impact and financial returns. The firm operates as a late seed-stage and Series A investor targeting technology-enabled companies in education, healthcare, and WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) sectors, with a strong focus on empowering women and minority groups. FHI Ventures writes checks of $500K to $1.5 million and has built a portfolio of approximately 8 companies spanning the US and Southeast Asia. Notable portfolio companies include ThinkMD, which develops clinical intelligence software to expand global healthcare access; Little Sparrows Technologies, which makes portable phototherapy devices for treating infant jaundice; and UrSure, acquired by OraSure in May 2020. Wellington Pak serves as the primary fund contact for FHI Ventures. FHI Ventures differentiates through its unique institutional parent. FHI 360's global network and deep development-sector expertise provide portfolio companies with strategic support, field relationships, and distribution pathways that purely commercial investors cannot replicate. The firm's mission aligns financial returns with demonstrable human development outcomes, making it a distinctive capital partner for founders solving critical access gaps in health, education, and basic services in both developed and emerging markets.

Ficus Venture Capital is a pioneering Shariah-compliant venture capital firm founded in 2018 and headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The firm identifies itself as the world's first ESG-i (Environmental, Social, and Governance with an Islamic perspective) driven venture capital management company, blending Islamic finance principles with modern ESG investing. Regulated by the Securities Commission Malaysia, Ficus focuses strategically on the Southeast Asian market. The founding team brings over 70 years of combined experience in banking, investment, Islamic finance, technology, and entrepreneurship. Key leadership includes Nor'Azamin Salleh as Chairman with more than 30 years in fund management, Abdullah Hidayat Mohamad as Co-Managing Partner for Investment and Operations, and Rina Neoh as Co-Managing Partner for Business Development. The firm's flagship fund, Ficus SEA, was announced at $13.6 million. Ficus has invested in approximately 22 companies across cleantech, fintech, electric mobility, healthtech, augmented reality, e-commerce, and edutech at the seed stage, with typical checks between $100K and $1 million. Notable investments include Assemblr, an augmented reality platform that received $400K; Eclimo, an electric vehicle company that received $450K; Morpheus Labs; and Klean Malaysia. Ficus partnered with the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation to launch the world's first Shariah-compliant green technology venture capital fund. Ficus targets an investment horizon of three to five years with exits planned through strategic sales or IPO. The firm's dual ESG-Islamic finance framework gives it a distinct position in Southeast Asia's growing Islamic finance ecosystem, enabling it to attract a class of institutional and family office investors for whom Shariah compliance is a prerequisite alongside environmental and social impact criteria.

Fidelity International Strategic Ventures (FISV) is the strategic venture capital arm of Fidelity International, founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. FISV focuses exclusively on fintech, investing in new and emerging technologies that create new markets, enhance portfolio returns, and disrupt existing processes within the wealth and asset management ecosystem. The firm serves as a bridge between Fidelity International's operational needs and the solutions pioneered by fintech founders globally, making meaningful strategic investments from Series A onwards. Managing Partner Alokik Advani leads the team alongside Partners James Devlin and Michael Sim and Principal Erik Wiesner-Mostenicky. FISV has made approximately 40 investments to date, deploying checks from $3 million to $50 million. Notable portfolio companies include Capdesk, an equity management platform that was acquired; DriveWealth, a brokerage infrastructure company that was acquired; SteelEye for regulatory compliance; Greenly for carbon accounting; Conquest for investment analytics; Yingmi in Chinese wealth management; Kuvera, an Indian investment platform that achieved unicorn status; and Ramify, a French wealth management platform. The firm leads most of its deals and operates across the UK, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. FISV provides patient strategic capital alongside operational support including product development guidance, enterprise sales strategy, talent and HR advisory, and deep fintech domain expertise. Portfolio companies benefit from Fidelity International's global ecosystem, enterprise client relationships, and distribution reach, which can dramatically accelerate commercial adoption for startups building in the wealth management and asset management technology space.

Fielmann Ventures is the corporate venture capital and innovation arm of the Fielmann Group, one of Europe's largest optical retail chains. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, the firm operates as an independent subsidiary focused on digitizing the eyewear and hearing industries. Fielmann Ventures continuously scouts for solutions and technologies with disruptive potential in three core verticals: eye health, smart optics, and hearing acoustics. The firm invests globally with a preference for Europe and North America, typically seeking minority stakes in startups with a validated product-market fit or initial revenue. Fieldmann Ventures has made 3 publicly tracked investments and writes checks ranging from $1 million to $30 million across Seed through Series B stages. Notable portfolio companies include Deep Optics, an adaptive lens technology company that raised a Series C in November 2022; Fittingbox, a virtual try-on technology provider for eyewear; and Ubimax, an enterprise wearables and augmented reality solutions company that was acquired by TeamViewer in July 2020, marking the firm's first disclosed exit. Beyond capital, Fielmann Ventures provides portfolio companies with exclusive commercial access through the Fielmann retail network, deep industry expertise, networking opportunities, and potential pilot projects to foster strategic integration. As a corporate venture arm embedded within a major European optical retailer, Fielmann Ventures offers startups in eye health and smart optics a distribution and validation partner that no purely financial investor can replicate.