Fintech VC Funds

Syngenta Group Ventures is a venture capital arm based in Basel, Switzerland, focusing on innovative agri-food technologies and business models. They aim to transform agriculture by supporting startups that address global challenges such as climate change, food security, and sustainable farming. Notable investments include Sound Agriculture, which develops climate-smart agricultural solutions; Greeneye Technology, an AI-driven precision spraying system; and BioPhero, which creates sustainable biological alternatives to chemical pesticides. The fund primarily invests in early to late-stage companies across diverse geographies, with significant activity in North America, Europe, and Asia. Syngenta Group Ventures typically takes minority equity stakes and often co-invests with other venture and corporate funds. Their strategy revolves around identifying and nurturing groundbreaking innovations that improve farming economics and productivity. The average check size varies, but they actively lead rounds, particularly in Series B and beyond. Entrepreneurs are encouraged to approach them with scalable solutions that align with their mission of sustainable and profitable agriculture. The leadership team, including Managing Directors Michael Lee and Shubhang Shankar, brings extensive expertise in venture capital, technical sciences, and agribusiness. Syngenta Group Ventures stands out for its deep industry knowledge and commitment to leveraging technology for a better agricultural future.

Systema Nova is a London-based venture capital firm investing in early-stage AI and deep-tech startups, with a particular focus on climate, fintech and healthtech. Registered at 100 Cannon Street, London, the firm is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority. It backs companies at the pre-seed and seed stages, writing typical cheques in the range of roughly EUR 100k to EUR 1.5M, generally as a co-investor. Systema Nova emphasises a hands-on model that provides growth acceleration through a network of go-to-market experts and strategic support to help founders enter and scale in new markets. Its investment areas span healthtech, deeptech, artificial intelligence and sustainability. Portfolio companies include Solence, a healthcare venture that has raised about $2.1M; HyveGeo, which develops microalgae-based solutions for carbon removal and sustainable agriculture; and Diesta, a payments and reconciliation platform for the insurance industry that has raised about $5.85M alongside co-investors such as Restive Ventures, SixThirty, Westerly and Antler. The firm is led by founder and CEO Stephane Mardel and General Partner Farid Haque. It is a distinct entity from Sistema Venture Capital, the Moscow-based corporate venture arm of Sistema. By combining FCA-regulated structure, early-stage focus and operational go-to-market support, Systema Nova backs founders building AI and deep-tech solutions for climate, financial-services and healthcare challenges across Europe.

TA Ventures, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine, specializes in early-stage investments in tech startups. The firm focuses on sectors such as SaaS, AI, fintech, e-commerce, and digital health. TA Ventures has a significant portfolio of over 120 companies, including notable investments like Wrike, Rentberry, and Jiji. The firm typically invests in pre-seed and seed stages with average ticket sizes ranging from $100,000 to $500,000. They seek out ambitious startups with scalable business models and global potential. TA Ventures has a strong track record of successful exits, with over 42 companies having been acquired or gone public. Key team members include Viktoriya Tigipko, the Founder and Managing Partner, who has a rich background in entrepreneurship and technology, and Oleg Malenkov, a Partner based in Los Angeles who focuses on consumer tech. The team is spread across various locations, including the US, the Netherlands, and Southeast Asia, enabling them to leverage a broad network and diverse market insights. TA Ventures also co-invests with other prominent venture funds and angels, further supporting the growth and scalability of their portfolio companies.

Tablomonto Ventures is an Amsterdam-based venture capital firm founded in 2015 that backs courageous tech founders building a more inclusive and healthier future. Its investment thesis centers on 'tech for good': the firm invests so that the world in 2030 will be better for more people, through well-being themes such as job security and the future of work, education, health, environmental sustainability, equal opportunities and connectedness. Tablomonto invests primarily at the Seed and Series A stages, writing initial cheques of roughly EUR 200k to EUR 2m in both revenue and pre-revenue companies, and offers multi-stage funding from seed to Series B with access to top co-investors worldwide. Beyond capital, the firm emphasises hands-on company building, helping founders develop internal capabilities through strategic planning and training programs from its venture partners covering technology, pricing, brand, organization and sales. Tablomonto is a founding member of #fundright, a Dutch VC-initiated movement for a more diverse ecosystem; 40% of the companies in its last fund were female-led and its portfolio carries roughly 20% cultural diversity. Its portfolio of around 16 companies spans enterprise applications, vertical SaaS, fintech, auto tech and consumer, with notable names including ClubCollect, Openclaims, Seenons, Boldking and SkillLab. The firm was formed by Rolf Bixner and Tamara Obradov and runs a team of about five, including three partners. Its latest tracked investment was in Openclaims in October 2023 and it recorded an exit from Seenons in July 2025. Tablomonto pairs impact-driven conviction with operational founder support.

TACK Ventures is a Brooklyn-based venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Callie Katt and Tim Katt. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in innovative companies across industries like sports, media, lifestyle, entertainment, and digital media. TACK Ventures prides itself on identifying game-changing startups and providing them with the resources they need to scale. The firm's portfolio includes diverse companies such as Overtime, a sports media network, Greenfly, a content management platform, and Iris Nova, a direct-to-consumer beverage brand. TACK Ventures typically invests in companies that blend technology with consumer experiences, especially in sectors like VR, entertainment, and finance. The firm is known for its active role in helping founders grow their companies, leveraging a robust network of industry connections and hands-on support. This involvement allows them to collaborate closely with entrepreneurs who share a relentless work ethic. TACK’s investment philosophy is centered around supporting visionary founders who hustle to disrupt traditional markets. Based in New York, the firm continues to build a portfolio that reflects its passion for innovation and entrepreneurship in cutting-edge sectors.

Tacoma Venture Fund (TVF) is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Tacoma, Washington, that focuses on supporting startups across the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 2019 by Bill Driscoll, TVF is dedicated to empowering process-oriented founders who are building venture-scale technology companies. The firm primarily targets seed and Series A investments, working closely with entrepreneurs to help them navigate the path from early-stage development to scalable growth. TVF is sector-agnostic, making investments in industries ranging from enterprise software and healthcare to commercial products and electronic equipment. The firm takes a hands-on approach, offering founders not only capital but also strategic guidance and operational support. This approach includes helping founders refine their business strategies and providing an accountability layer to ensure long-term success. Notable investments in TVF's portfolio include Vega Cloud, Workflow Labs, and FlavorCloud, reflecting the firm's focus on disruptive technologies. With a mission to foster a strong venture ecosystem in the Pacific Northwest, TVF continues to support underrepresented founders and drive innovation in the region. The leadership team, including President Bill Driscoll and Director of Investments Dennis Joyce, brings deep experience in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and operational management. Together, they are committed to helping founders build successful, enduring companies.

Tampa Bay Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 and based in Tampa, Florida, with a mission to build a vibrant, internationally recognized startup ecosystem in the Tampa Bay region by backing the area's most promising tech-enabled startups. The firm launched its first seed fund targeting $20M and oversubscribed it to roughly $27M by early 2023, with plans to invest in about 25 companies over five years. It invests from seed through Series B, with check sizes commonly cited in the $500K to $2M range, focusing on cybersecurity, e-commerce, healthcare, education technology, finance technology and hardware companies in the Tampa Bay area, and it is willing to lead rounds. The partnership combines founders, angel investors and operators. General Partner Marcus Adolfsson is a serial entrepreneur who founded Smartphone Experts and Mobile Nations, the latter sold to Future Plc for $115M; co-founder Andreas Calabrese began his career at Sweden's Capital A Partners; co-founder Tom Frederick is a multi-exit entrepreneur whose companies were acquired by Xerox and Visual Edge; and co-founder Wesley Barnett is a Lakeland-based investor active in startups and real estate. The team numbers around 14, including seven partners. Across roughly 9 to 15 portfolio companies and 17 tracked investments, holdings include Grifin, a micro-investing app that raised an $11.0M Series A in June 2025; Procoto, a Y Combinator graduate whose round the firm led; Reptrics, a customer-success platform; and Enaia. Its most recent tracked deal was Enaia on October 17, 2024. Tampa Bay Ventures anchors itself in building its regional startup ecosystem.

Tanglin Venture Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2018, headquartered in Singapore with an investment office in Bengaluru, India. It seeks to partner with entrepreneurs building fast-growing businesses with large profit pools across India and Southeast Asia, concentrating on consumer-focused technology and business-services companies. Core sectors include SaaS, commerce, fintech and digital health, and the firm primarily writes Series A cheques while also leading earlier and pre-Series B rounds. Tanglin manages roughly $250M in assets across two active funds, holds a deliberately concentrated portfolio of 20 to 32 companies, and deploys cheques of up to $8M; it is reportedly raising a third fund targeting $250M. Its investment philosophy emphasizes focus, patience, authentic long-term founder relationships, and deep thematic plus on-the-ground research. The firm was established by Ravi Venkatesh and is led by Managing Partners Ravi Venkatesh, Sankalp Gupta and Russell Dreisenstock, supported by a team of around 16 including principals such as Nitin Govindan. The portfolio includes two unicorns, Open, which reached unicorn status in 2022, and Moglix, a B2B MRO platform, plus Pocket FM, Plum, Lifelong, Ninjacart, Public, PingSafe (acquired by SentinelOne for over $100M) and Houseware (acquired by LaunchDarkly in February 2025). In 2025 Tanglin made five investments, leading rounds for Beco ($10M pre-Series B), Footprints Childcare ($7.5M) and Matiks ($3.1M pre-Series A); its most recent tracked investment was a follow-on in Plum's $20M Series B in March 2026. Tanglin pairs a concentrated, research-driven approach with a willingness to lead across India and Southeast Asia.

Tapestry VC is a seed-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, with additional operations in Europe. Founded in 2021, Tapestry focuses on investing in early-stage technology startups across the US and Europe. The firm targets sectors such as software, fintech, 3D printing, and infrastructure, backing technical and repeat founders who are building next-generation solutions. The firm has almost $100 million in assets under management and has made significant investments in companies like Hopin, Pitch, Zapp, and Nothing. Tapestry VC's team includes industry veterans like Patrick Murphy, who previously started a VC fund for Universal Music Group, and David Kelly, a co-founder of Web Summit. The team emphasizes a hands-on approach, working closely with their portfolio companies to help them scale effectively. Tapestry's investment strategy is rooted in supporting founders who not only bring technical expertise but also have the vision to create market-defining products. The firm prides itself on moving quickly to support its founders, with the aim of turning ambitious ideas into impactful, billion-dollar businesses. For startups looking to partner with Tapestry VC, the firm offers deep industry knowledge, operational support, and a global network that can help accelerate growth and achieve significant milestones.

Target Global is a Berlin-based venture capital firm, managing over €1 billion in assets. It focuses on backing fast-growing startups in fintech, SaaS, mobility, and digital health across Europe, Israel, and the US. Their portfolio includes major players like Delivery Hero, WeFox, and Rapyd. With a focus on seed to growth-stage companies, Target Global typically invests €10-20 million, actively leading rounds and guiding companies through to international success. The firm’s strategy centers on identifying disruptive digital-enabled businesses, often those in underserved markets or emerging sectors like Industry 4.0 and healthtech. Their geographic focus spans Europe, with particular emphasis on Germany, London, and Tel Aviv, but they also make opportunistic investments in emerging economies like Poland and the Baltics. In terms of recent activity, Target Global raised a new €300 million fund to deepen its exposure in fintech and wellness sectors. The firm typically invests 70% of its capital in Europe, 20% in Israel, and the rest in opportunistic global deals. Entrepreneurs seeking funding are encouraged to highlight scalable, tech-driven solutions, as Target looks for businesses that can drive industry-wide change. Led by general partners Yaron Valler and Alex Frolov, the firm combines deep market knowledge with a proactive, hands-on approach, making it a key player in Europe’s venture capital scene.

Tau Ventures, founded in 2019 and based in Palo Alto, California, is a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments in AI-driven technologies. Their investment portfolio spans sectors such as digital health, enterprise software, and automation, including robotics and drones. They typically write initial checks between $500,000 and $1 million, providing seed funding to startups with significant growth potential. The firm was co-founded by Amit Garg and Sanjay Rao, both experienced in venture capital and technology. Amit Garg, with a background from Google and Norwest Venture Partners, focuses primarily on digital health investments. Sanjay Rao, previously with McKinsey and Microsoft, concentrates on enterprise and automation sectors. The team also includes associates like Sharon Huang and Insoo Chang, who bring diverse expertise from biotechnology to strategic investments. Tau Ventures is recognized for its active engagement with portfolio companies, providing strategic guidance and leveraging their extensive network to help startups succeed. Some notable investments include Alaffia Health, a healthcare technology firm, and Tonic, which creates synthetic data for testing and development. With around $85 million in assets under management, Tau Ventures is committed to fostering innovation in AI and supporting startups that aim to make a significant impact in their respective fields​.

Taurus Ventures is an early-stage, technology-focused venture capital firm founded in 2015 and based in New York City, investing in technology-enabled businesses across the United States and Southeast Asia. The firm targets multiple early stages, pre-seed, seed, seed-plus and Series A, and concentrates on sectors including artificial intelligence, healthcare, climate, consumer and commerce, seeking founders with strong teams, scalable business models and the ability to disrupt traditional industries through innovative technology, typically as a co-investor. Taurus is led by co-founders Hemant Bhardwaj, Managing Partner, and Win Thanapisitikul, with partner Gaurav Batra; Bhardwaj brings extensive venture-capital and technology-investment experience identifying and supporting early-stage startups. Over roughly six years the firm has built a portfolio of around 64 companies that includes three unicorns, Solugen, a sustainable-chemicals company that secured a $214M DOE loan, People.ai and Fair, alongside one IPO and two acquisitions. Other notable holdings span its US and Southeast Asia footprints: Tigerhall, Neuron, Infradigital, Momos, Multifactor in AI-agent account security, Cactus AI, Starcloud building data centers in space, Jiko, IUNU in greenhouse monitoring, KarmaCheck and ProducePay. Recent activity includes a Series A investment in Momos in September 2024 and a most-recent tracked investment in Barndoor AI on May 20, 2025, with first-time backing of Multifactor and a follow-on in Tigerhall during 2025. By bridging the US and Southeast Asian ecosystems, Taurus Ventures backs early-stage technology founders across AI, healthcare, climate and commerce.

TCV (Technology Crossover Ventures) is one of the largest and longest-standing growth-equity firms, founded in 1995 by Richard H. Kimball and Jay Hoag and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in New York and London. Across a nearly 30-year history it has invested in more than 350 technology companies and backed 82 IPOs and 79 strategic exits, managing roughly $22 billion in assets as of March 2026. The firm partners with global, category-defining technology businesses as a growth-stage investor across software, internet, fintech, enterprise technology and consumer sectors, writing equity investments of $10M to $500M with flexibility around structure and investing in both private and public companies, and it is willing to lead. TCV deliberately keeps its portfolio concentrated so it can be, in its words, the hardest-working investor on each company's cap table, and describes its approach as thematically rooted, partnership-driven, long-term oriented, globally minded and quality obsessed, with a portfolio spanning five continents. Its track record includes some of technology's most prominent names, among them Netflix, Spotify, Airbnb, Facebook, Expedia, Zillow, Splunk, Toast, Nubank, Revolut, Celonis, Miro and Sportradar. Led by Founding General Partner Jay Hoag, the firm continues to deploy capital actively, making 14 investments in 2025; its most recent tracked investment was participation in Grow Therapy's Series D in March 2026, a round on whose board Jay Hoag sits. With three decades of crossover investing across private and public markets, TCV remains a defining growth-stage backer of category leaders.

Team Builder Ventures is a San Francisco-based 'service' venture capital fund founded in 2013 by Steven Lurie, a former Zynga executive who served on the company's executive staff from its early days through its IPO, where he was the first Head of Mobile, built the India team and ran International, earning Zynga's Spirit and Atlas Awards. The fund's core differentiator is hands-on team-building: it commits to helping portfolio founders recruit world-class talent at no recruiting fee, reaching candidates that traditional recruiters and even founders cannot, and has beaten top recruiting firms on hires for its companies. It invests in pre-seed, seed and Series A rounds, explicitly does not lead rounds and does not require board seats, instead participating alongside larger lead VC funds, which makes it easy to include in early-stage rounds. Checks average about $250K, typically $100K to $500K and somewhat larger for Series A, and the firm manages under $150M across three private funds. Team Builder Ventures invests across domains and geographies, spanning enterprise and SMB software, developer tools, hardware, media and content, social networks, e-commerce, marketplaces, SaaS and fintech. Its portfolio of roughly 34 companies includes one unicorn and twelve acquisitions, with notable holdings such as Zuora, Tonal, Humanity, Arch Systems, AngelList and Orbit Fab. Its most recent tracked investment was in TrueTax in early 2025. By making recruiting its signature value-add and deliberately co-investing alongside lead funds, Team Builder Ventures positions itself as an easy-to-include early-stage partner focused on helping founders build their teams.

Team Ignite Ventures is a Northern California-based venture capital firm founded in 2020, focused on investing in early-stage startups across various industries, including fintech, AI, B2B SaaS, and marketplaces. The firm is driven by its deep expertise in technology, with its founders having extensive backgrounds at industry-leading companies like Microsoft, AWS, and LinkedIn. Team Ignite prides itself on being more than just a financial backer, actively mentoring and providing strategic support to help startups grow and succeed. One of Team Ignite's key differentiators is its syndicate model, where Limited Partners not only invest capital but also contribute their time, networks, and mentorship to portfolio companies. This collaborative approach ensures that startups receive holistic support as they scale. The firm has made over 90 investments, with recent portfolio highlights including Packsmith, Approveit, and HuLoop Automation, covering sectors such as logistics, productivity software, and biotechnology. Led by Managing Partner Brian Bell, Team Ignite emphasizes the importance of resilience, optimism, and vision when evaluating investment opportunities. Bell's experience and focus on technological acceleration, particularly in AI and automation, drive the firm’s mission to fuel the next wave of innovative entrepreneurs.

Teamworthy Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early to growth-stage companies, focusing on building long-term relationships with talented entrepreneurial teams. Their portfolio includes leading software and software-enabled services companies such as Toast, SeatGeek, Weave, Carta, Capsule, CampusLogic, G2, Ibotta, OpenGov, Foursquare, Vestwell, Affinity, and Slice. The firm's mission is to partner with outstanding entrepreneurial teams to build companies of purpose, integrity, and enduring value. They emphasize values such as teamwork, service, integrity, creativity, enthusiasm, initiative, craftsmanship, learning, prudence, fortitude, humility, and thrift. Teamworthy strives to be a worthy partner by providing not just capital but also strategic support and mentorship to help entrepreneurs achieve their full potential. Their investment team includes experienced professionals like Senior Associate Kyle Limpic, Associate Emma Barrett, and Associate Josiah Meadows, who bring diverse backgrounds and expertise to the firm. Teamworthy Ventures operates out of Greenwich, Connecticut, and Nashville, Tennessee, providing a robust support network for their portfolio companies.

Tech Coast Angels (TCA) is one of the largest and most active angel investor networks in the U.S., particularly focused on Southern California. Since its founding in 1997, TCA has funded over 540 companies, providing more than $300 million in early-stage capital. Its portfolio includes notable successes such as Apeel (now a unicorn) and Procore. TCA’s investments span a variety of industries, including healthcare, high-tech, and consumer products. TCA primarily invests in seed and early Series A rounds, often in California-based startups but also extending its reach across the U.S. and occasionally internationally. The group is known for not only providing capital but also hands-on mentorship and operational support. With around 400 members across several regional networks, TCA brings deep expertise and valuable connections to the table. Recently, TCA has increased its focus on syndicating deals with other angel groups and VCs, helping startups secure additional capital. Entrepreneurs looking to partner with TCA should demonstrate strong market potential and scalability, while leveraging the network’s robust mentorship and support system to build a sustainable business​.

Tech Square Ventures (TSV) is an Atlanta-based early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2014. The firm focuses on investing in B2B enterprise software, marketplace, and platform technology companies. TSV’s investment strategy revolves around providing capital, connections, and collaboration to visionary entrepreneurs, helping them scale their businesses in high-growth sectors like logistics, applied AI, sustainability, and infrastructure. TSV primarily targets early-stage investments, typically at the Seed stage, with initial check sizes ranging from $500K to $3 million. They also participate selectively in pre-seed and Series A rounds. The firm has a strong geographic focus on the Southeastern U.S., where they invest in high-potential startups from what they call the "Super South," the nation's fastest-growing innovation region. The firm’s portfolio includes notable startups such as The Mom Project, Slip Robotics, and Saleo, showcasing its commitment to backing companies that redefine enterprise operations. Through Engage, its corporate innovation platform, TSV connects startups with Fortune 500 corporations, facilitating growth through access to customers and markets. Founded by Blake Patton, Tech Square Ventures is deeply embedded in Atlanta’s tech ecosystem, leveraging its proximity to Georgia Tech’s Technology Square and a vast network of entrepreneurs, corporate partners, and academic institutions to fuel innovation.

TechOne Venture Capital is an Istanbul-based 'smart capital' fund founded in 2019 that backs seed and early-stage technology startups in Turkey and Central and Eastern Europe with aspirations to become global leaders in their verticals. Structured as a Turkish venture capital investment fund of roughly USD 25 million, it positions itself as more than a capital provider, bringing strategic expertise, an extensive network of connections, hands-on mentoring and operational excellence to its founders, and it is willing to lead rounds. The firm draws on more than 30 full-time professionals and over 100 strategic partners, and works closely with operating partner Tarvenn Ventures, an Istanbul-based investment and consultancy firm. TechOne invests primarily at the seed stage, having made roughly 28 seed-stage investments at an average round size of about $1.27M, alongside a handful of Series A rounds averaging around $6.51M, across enterprise and B2B software, SaaS, high tech, consumer, retail, fintech and security sectors. Its portfolio of around 32 companies is concentrated in Turkey, with a secondary presence in the United States, and includes notable names such as Pixa Software, FineDine, which builds data-driven digital menus for restaurants, Alotech, a cloud call-center platform, Brandefense in cyber threat intelligence, Co-one in AI data annotation and Evreka in waste management and circular economy. It has recorded one exit, Tridi, in March 2023; its most recent tracked investment was in Co-one in May 2025. By pairing capital with deep operational support, TechOne backs Turkish and CEE founders aiming for global scale.

TechOperators, founded in 2008 and based in Atlanta, is a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage cybersecurity and B2B software companies. The firm typically leads Seed and Series A funding rounds with initial investments ranging from $2 million to $5 million. Their investment strategy is shaped by the extensive operational experience of the founding partners, who include David Gould, Glenn McGonnigle, Said Mohammadioun, and Tom Noonan. TechOperators' portfolio features notable investments in companies such as Automox, a cloud-native endpoint management platform, and Flashpoint, which provides actionable intelligence from the dark web. They have also backed Phantom Cyber, which was acquired by Splunk, and Ionic Security, acquired by Twilio. Other significant investments include Tala Security, Todyl, and KyckGlobal. The firm supports its portfolio companies with more than just capital, offering strategic advice, networking opportunities, and operational guidance to help them scale. This hands-on approach is evident in their successful exits, such as the acquisition of Phantom Cyber by Splunk and the acquisition of Flashpoint by Audax.

Techstars is a global platform for investment and innovation that has supported over 4,000 startups since its inception in 2006. Based in Boulder, Colorado, Techstars operates accelerator programs worldwide, providing early-stage startups with access to capital, mentorship, and a vast network of investors and partners. Their portfolio spans a diverse range of industries, including HealthTech, FinTech, Web3, CleanTech, and more. Notable companies in their portfolio include Chainalysis, DataRobot, and Remitly. Techstars has facilitated over $27.3 billion in total funding for its startups, with a cumulative market cap of $113.6 billion​. Techstars' investment strategy involves pre-seed and early-stage investments through their accelerator programs. They invest up to $120,000 in each startup during the accelerator program, and follow-on investments through their Venture Fund. This strategy allows them to support companies from their initial stages through to growth​.

Techstart Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm founded in 2014 and based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, that backs the most ambitious entrepreneurial founding teams across Northern Ireland and Scotland. It invests from inception to pre-seed stage, writing first cheques of up to £750k with capacity for follow-on, and looks for exceptional founders pursuing uncapped global opportunities from a base in either region, willing to lead rounds. The firm manages around £50m of equity funds alongside a £4.5m proof-of-concept grant fund; in Scotland it runs the Scottish Growth Scheme Techstart Ventures Equity Finance LP, financed with support from the Scottish Government and the European Regional Development Fund, building on its earlier track record of backing 44 seed-stage technology companies in Northern Ireland. Techstart is unusually open to cold inbound and places heavy weight on founder references from companies it has already backed. Its team of roughly ten includes partners Mark Hogarth, Hal Wilson and Jamie Andrews, spanning venture investing, biotech and technology commercialization, and investment strategy. Across its funds it has backed roughly 118 companies over more than a decade, averaging seven to eight new investments a year across software, SaaS, enterprise software, fintech and biotech. Notable portfolio companies include Cloudsmith, a Belfast-founded cloud-native software supply chain security and package management platform; Raylo, a gadget lease-and-reuse fintech; and Neurovalens. A recent portfolio exit was Loveelectric, acquired by Perkbox in December 2025. By anchoring itself in Northern Ireland and Scotland and backing founders from inception, Techstart fuels two underserved regional ecosystems.

Tectonic Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Newton, Massachusetts, focused on early-stage investments in technology and healthcare. Established in 2016, the firm has a strong emphasis on sectors such as software, SaaS, robotics, and life sciences. Tectonic Ventures' portfolio includes companies like Vecna Robotics, a leader in autonomous material handling solutions, and Butlr, a sensor platform for understanding human behavior in spaces. The firm recently raised over $87.1 million for its second fund, increasing its total assets under management significantly. The team at Tectonic Ventures is led by experienced partners, including Matthew Rhodes-Kropf, a professor at MIT and Harvard, and Morris Miller, co-founder of Rackspace​. They are known for their hands-on approach, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and industry expertise to help startups scale effectively. For startups looking to engage with Tectonic Ventures, demonstrating strong innovation in technology or healthcare and having a capable management team are critical. The firm values founders who can navigate complex challenges and are dedicated to making a significant impact in their respective fields​.

Tekton Ventures is an international, seed-stage venture capital firm founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, with deep Silicon Valley roots and a global footprint. It runs a collaborative global investment platform, backing both early-stage startups and early-stage funds worldwide, and emphasizes long-term relationships with founders and fund managers that let it capture emerging innovation trends at inception. Its permanent-capital structure is designed to embrace the long, illiquid nature of venture investing. Typical first checks run roughly $100K to $1M, with a sweet spot around $500K, and the firm often invests alongside other early-stage investors rather than always leading. Sector interests span consumer and marketplace businesses, fintech, e-commerce, enterprise applications, retail, mobility and the gig and sharing economy. Geographically it concentrates on Silicon Valley plus select tech centers such as London and Israel, and fast-growing digitally connected markets across Asia, including China, Korea and India, as well as Latin America and Africa. The firm reports more than 160 portfolio companies, 66-plus fund partners, companies operating in 25-plus countries, over $106B in portfolio market value and 32 IPOs and exits. Notable companies include Coupang (NYSE IPO, roughly $102B market cap), Toss, Flutterwave, PayJoy, Merama, Signifyd, Moove, Outdoorsy, Thumbtack and PropTiger (acquired by Aurum PropTech in July 2025). Recent activity includes a Series A investment in LatAm conversational-AI startup Vambe in December 2025 and the NASDAQ listing of Virtuix in January 2026. The firm was founded by Jai Choi, who serves as Co-Founder and Managing Partner, and runs an approximately six-person team. Tekton blends fund and direct investing across global frontier markets.

Telefónica Ventures, formally Telefónica Innovation Ventures (TIV), is the corporate venture capital arm of Telefónica, the Spanish multinational telecommunications group. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Madrid with an office in Silicon Valley, it invests and builds strategic partnerships aligned with Telefónica's global strategy. It runs a dual model: making direct investments in technology startups and acting as a limited partner in a network of leading venture capital funds in key Telefónica markets, 12 funds in total, including Alter Venture Partners in Silicon Valley, Vintage in Israel, four funds in Spain and three in Brazil. Its current portfolio comprises around 10 directly held startups plus more than 80 companies reached through those fund commitments. Investment scope spans Europe, the United States, Israel and Latin America, and thematic focus areas include 5G and next-generation communications, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, IoT, cloud, edge, video, gaming, fintech and digital transformation, with growing interest in Web3 for telecoms. Across tracked direct activity it has made roughly 28 investments with about 4 exits and only a handful of lead positions, typically co-investing in larger rounds. Notable and recent direct investments include AI search company Perplexity in December 2024, Barcelona-based Mitiga Solutions in 2024, embedded-insurance startup Weecover, and cybersecurity firm Nozomi Networks. Telefónica Ventures sits within a broader corporate innovation ecosystem that also includes the Wayra accelerator, Telefónica Venture Builder and the cybersecurity-focused Telefónica Tech Ventures. By combining direct investments with a fund-of-funds network across its key markets, Telefónica Ventures connects the group to global technology innovation.

Telescope Partners is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in early-growth B2B software companies. Founded by Mickey Arabelovic, who previously worked at Sequoia Capital and Summit Partners, Telescope is known for its thematic and bespoke approach to investment. The firm seeks out exceptional entrepreneurs who have already achieved product-market fit and are looking to scale their businesses. Telescope typically invests in sectors like enterprise software, cloud computing, SaaS, and AI. Some of its notable investments include Beaconstac, MedTrainer, and Hotel Engine. The firm is deeply involved in guiding its portfolio companies, offering both strategic insight and operational support to help them navigate the challenges of growth. With headquarters in San Francisco, Telescope Partners is small by design, maintaining a high-touch relationship with the companies it backs. The team works closely with founders to ensure their success, positioning themselves as long-term partners rather than just financial investors​.

TeleSoft Partners is a prominent venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Arjun Gupta. Based in Aspen, Colorado, TeleSoft focuses on investing in technology and energy companies across various stages, from early to late-stage growth. With over $1 billion in capital commitments and a portfolio that includes more than 250 companies, TeleSoft has a track record of successful exits, including high-profile companies such as Coinbase, UiPath, and Instacart. The firm primarily invests in sectors like enterprise software, telecommunications, and energy solutions. TeleSoft is known for providing both capital and strategic guidance through its extensive network of advisors, industry experts, and operating partners. This approach has helped over 150 of its portfolio companies either go public or be acquired. Led by founder and Managing Partner Arjun Gupta, alongside a team of seasoned investors and industry veterans, TeleSoft Partners continues to be a key player in the venture capital space, helping technology companies scale and thrive in competitive markets.

Ten Eleven Ventures is a venture capital firm uniquely dedicated to investing in cybersecurity. Founded in 2015 by Alex Doll and Mark Hatfield, it focuses exclusively on cyber companies, investing across all stages—from seed to growth. This stage-agnostic strategy has allowed them to invest in early-stage disruptors like Cylance and growth-stage leaders like Darktrace, leveraging their deep sector expertise to support companies at every phase. The firm operates globally, with investments in regions like North America, the UK, Israel, and recently expanding into Southeast Asia, thanks to partnerships with firms like KKR and Temasek. Their notable exits include companies like Ping Identity, Hexadite, and Cylance, reflecting their success in identifying and scaling innovative cybersecurity startups. Ten Eleven offers more than just capital, providing strategic guidance through a strong network of cybersecurity veterans and a specialized team. The leadership includes Alex Doll and Mark Hatfield, alongside key team members like COO Brian Draves and CMO Megan Dubofsky, all contributing to their deep technical insight and ability to help portfolio companies grow.

TEN13 is an innovative venture capital firm based in Fortitude Valley, Australia, co-founded by Stew Glynn and Steve Baxter in 2019. TEN13 operates on a deal-by-deal investment model, allowing its network of over 500 investors to choose specific deals they want to back. This model offers flexibility and targeted investment opportunities, enabling investors to allocate capital more precisely. TEN13 focuses on early-stage investments in diverse sectors, including fintech, health and wellbeing, education, and AI. Notable portfolio companies include Clipchamp, an online video editing platform acquired by Microsoft, Go1, an online learning platform that recently raised $200 million from Softbank, and Chipper Cash, a leading African fintech app. The firm has seen significant growth, deploying over $70 million across 32 startups since its inception. TEN13 is known for its supportive approach, providing more than just capital. They offer strategic guidance, network connections, and operational support to help startups scale effectively. This hands-on approach has been a key factor in their success, with several of their portfolio companies achieving substantial growth and recognition. TEN13’s team includes experienced professionals like Sophie Robertson, who was recently promoted to Partner, and Joel Pobar, who joined as a Venture Partner to strengthen their AI investments. The firm continues to expand its presence, recently building connections in Southeast Asia and North America to support and discover new opportunities.

Tenaya Capital is a leading venture capital firm that specializes in providing early-growth stage capital to technology startups. Founded in 1995, originally as Lehman Brothers Venture Partners, the firm became independent in 2009. Based in Portola Valley, California, and Wellesley, Massachusetts, Tenaya typically invests at the Series B and Series C stages, supporting companies as they scale towards significant growth. Tenaya has invested in over 100 companies across sectors such as enterprise software, consumer internet, and IT infrastructure. Their investment sizes range from $5 million to $20 million, with a focus on helping businesses become category leaders. Tenaya is particularly active in the enterprise tech space, with investments in high-profile companies like Druva, Lyra Health, and Eventbrite. They are known for their hands-on involvement, often taking board seats and guiding companies through various growth stages. The firm is now operating from its seventh fund, valued at $450 million, and remains committed to working closely with entrepreneurs, providing them with the resources and strategic guidance needed to achieve success.

Tengelmann Ventures (TEV) is the corporate venture capital arm of the Tengelmann Group, a long-established German retail conglomerate. Founded in 2009 and based in Munich, the firm invests primarily in consumer-centric B2C and B2B businesses across the DACH region, backing entrepreneurs whose missions align with three themes: preserving life and the environment, simplifying everyday life, and individualizing products and services to changing needs. It concentrates on Seed through Series A and B rounds, with sectors spanning consumer internet, e-commerce and retail, digital marketplaces, fintech, software and technology, and emerging consumer-facing categories, and it is willing to lead. As of mid-2025 the firm had invested in roughly 56 companies, and its track record includes three unicorns, Scalable Capital, SumUp and Cabify, nine IPOs and 21 acquisitions, with notable holdings and exits including SumUp, Scalable Capital, Delivery Hero, Lazada Group, Global Fashion Group, Masterplan and Edurino. The team comprises about ten people including four partners, with managing directors Götz Müller, Patrick M. Schaich and Werner Stütz. The firm positions itself as a reliable, long-term and sustainability-minded partner that builds relationships with founders early. Its most recent disclosed investment was a Series B in digital education platform Edurino on July 3, 2025. By combining patient, retail-rooted capital with a clear consumer thesis, Tengelmann Ventures backs founders across commerce, fintech and software in German-speaking Europe and beyond.

TenOneTen Ventures is a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments, primarily in technical teams reimagining major industries. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs who have built and exited eight venture-backed startups—including AdSense (acquired by Google), Factual, and Scopely—TenOneTen leverages this deep operational experience to help startups grow. The firm typically invests in the pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, with check sizes ranging from $500K to $4M. TenOneTen is particularly active in sectors like retail technology, health tech, artificial intelligence, and real estate tech. Their portfolio includes companies like Crexi, Elroy Air, and Daily, all of which are disrupting their respective industries. The firm also maintains a strong connection with the local tech scene in Los Angeles, hosting the popular "LA Venture" podcast to foster conversations with local investors. TenOneTen Ventures is committed to partnering with founders who are building innovative solutions and offers more than just capital by providing mentorship and strategic guidance, especially for engineers transitioning to entrepreneurial roles. The team continues to support high-growth startups with a mission to solve the world’s biggest challenges through technology.

Tera Ventures is an Estonian early-stage venture capital firm, founded in 2016 and based in Tallinn, that backs born-global digital startups. Estonia is its home market, but it invests broadly across the Nordics and CEE, including Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and the Czech Republic. AI-powered innovation sits at the core of its thesis, with the team having invested in the space for more than 15 years, applied across pure enterprise SaaS as well as robotics and deep-tech, with fintech and security as priority sectors. Tera is a hands-on, founder-friendly lead investor that supports companies through follow-on rounds and has helped portfolio companies expand into the US, UK and Japan. It currently invests out of a EUR 45M second fund, with limited partners including the European Investment Fund, LHV and Mistletoe Venture Partners International alongside Estonian high-net-worth individuals; typical tickets range from about EUR 200K to EUR 1.5M. Across roughly 46 portfolio companies it has recorded one IPO and six acquisitions, with notable names including Lingvist, Realeyes, Avokaado, Miros, SportIQ, Reconeyez, Twice Commerce and 10Lines, plus exits Monese, GrabCAD and Brainbase. The founding and managing partners include Andrus Oks, a founding partner with five exits including GrabCAD, Eamonn Carey and Stanislav Ivanov. Recent activity includes leading Miros' $6.53M seed round and a seed investment in Monetari in January 2026. Tera Ventures pairs an AI-centric thesis with hands-on support for Nordic and CEE founders building for global markets.

Terracotta Ventures, founded in 2019 and based in São Paulo, Brazil, is a venture capital firm focused on PropTech and Construtech startups. Their mission is to transform the real estate and construction sectors through disruptive technologies, emphasizing sustainability and innovative funding models. They invest across Latin America, with a typical check size ranging from R$ 2-3 million. Terracotta Ventures backs startups that improve the efficiency and scalability of construction projects and real estate services. The firm is known for its deep expertise in the sector, managing a portfolio of over R$ 360 million in assets. Recent investments include OrçaFascio and InstaCasa, both of which aim to digitize and optimize construction processes. In collaboration with GRI Club, Terracotta is committed to further expanding the reach of PropTech in the region, with a goal of raising R$ 300 million by 2025 to invest in over 500 startups.

Texas Ventures is a Houston-based private equity and venture capital firm with deep expertise in structured finance, capital markets and technology. Its investment philosophy is to identify emerging trends and opportunities before they are recognized by the broader market, and to take a proactive, hands-on approach working alongside entrepreneurs and managers building world-class companies; the team typically engages more closely with management than a traditional venture firm, and it is willing to lead. The firm focuses on communications, fintech and software, healthcare and life sciences, specialty finance, and energy transition and renewables. With more than 25 years managing venture investments and over 20 active investments, Texas Ventures has built a portfolio of roughly 44 companies, recording one IPO and eight acquisitions, with notable holdings and exits including Data.World, Arbe and YapStone; its most recent disclosed exit was Machfu in December 2024. The firm is led by founding and managing partner E. Scott Crist, a serial entrepreneur and CEO of AI computer-vision company Osperity, former CEO of Telscape International and Matrix Telecom, with an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School. The partner team includes Andrew Clark, covering SaaS, communications, energy-tech, hardware, life sciences, fintech and IoT; Harvin Moore, covering aerospace and aviation, public and private investments, education and SaaS; and Aruna Viswanathan, covering AI, cloud, SaaS, semiconductors and e-commerce, with Greg Smith as CFO. The firm has also sponsored a series of Texas Ventures Acquisition SPACs, including a $200M Nasdaq IPO in 2025. Texas Ventures blends venture and structured-finance expertise with hands-on engagement.

The Twenty Minute VC (20VC) is a highly influential podcast and venture capital fund created by Harry Stebbings, combining media and venture capital in a unique way. The podcast, featuring interviews with top VCs and entrepreneurs like Reid Hoffman and Daniel Ek, is known for its fast-paced, insightful discussions about funding, scaling, and leadership. With millions of downloads, it has become a go-to resource for aspiring founders and investors. The 20VC Fund, launched by Stebbings, focuses on pre-seed, seed, and Series A investments. The fund has built an impressive portfolio, including companies like Sorare, Hopin, and Ledgy. It targets disruptive startups with scalable potential across various sectors such as SaaS, fintech, and marketplaces. The fund actively leads early-stage rounds, offering both capital and strategic support to founders. With a West Coast and London presence, the 20VC Fund typically invests globally, particularly in the U.S. and Europe. Harry Stebbings is not just an investor but also a media personality, using his platform to amplify the stories of founders and venture partners. His fund emphasizes the importance of personal connections, often engaging deeply with founders through the podcast and network before investing. Startups interested in pitching to 20VC are encouraged to demonstrate market traction and scalability while aligning with the fund’s vision of backing bold and innovative entrepreneurs at the earliest stages.

The Artemis Fund, based in Houston, Texas, is a venture capital firm focused on investing in female-founded startups. Established in 2019 by Stephanie Campbell, Diana Murakhovskaya, and Leslie Goldman Tepper, the fund targets early-stage companies in fintech, commerce, and care tech. Their mission is to diversify the face of wealth and support innovative solutions that address significant everyday economic problems. The Artemis Fund has recently closed its second fund at $36 million, which will continue to support female-led startups. The fund has already invested in over 20 companies, with a notable focus on Black, Latinx, and immigrant founders​. Key investments include startups like Hello Divorce, Gemist, Max Retail, Payverse, and Builder's Patch, which provide solutions ranging from tech-enabled divorce guidance to cross-border payment processing. The Artemis Fund's approach involves not only providing capital but also leveraging their extensive networks and expertise to help startups scale and succeed. They are supported by major institutional investors such as Bank of America, Amazon, and TIAA Nuveen’s Churchill Asset Management, among others​. This strong backing enables The Artemis Fund to drive meaningful change and foster a more inclusive and diverse entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The Chainsmokers, known for their music, have ventured into the world of venture capital with their fund, Mantis VC. Founded by Alex Pall and Drew Taggart, Mantis VC focuses on early-stage investments in consumer tech, media, entertainment, and fintech startups. Established in 2019, the fund has successfully raised over $35 million, with prominent backers including Mark Cuban and Ron Conway​. Mantis VC's portfolio is diverse, featuring companies like Pipe Technologies in fintech, FitOn in health and fitness, and Mythical Games in gaming​. The fund's approach leverages The Chainsmokers' extensive network in entertainment to provide unique value to their portfolio companies, aiding in areas like strategy, fundraising, and recruiting. Based in Los Angeles, Mantis VC is managed by experienced professionals Milan Koch and Jeffrey Evans, with Pall and Taggart offering strategic direction​​. This hands-on involvement and unique industry insight make Mantis VC a distinctive player in the venture capital landscape.

TCG, formerly known as The Chernin Group, is a venture capital firm specializing in consumer businesses across various industries, from media to health and wellness, gaming, and consumer finance. Notable investments include Headspace, Barstool Sports, Crunchyroll, and Food52. TCG's strategy revolves around identifying strong consumer brands with passionate fan bases and solid business models, often in direct-to-consumer and subscription-based businesses. They aim to partner with management teams that have already established great brands but need assistance in scaling further​. Geographically, TCG focuses on investments in North America, with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York. The firm typically leads rounds, leveraging its extensive network and expertise to provide significant operational support and access to capital. They recently closed a new fund with over $700 million in commitments, showcasing their robust financial backing and commitment to future investments. The team comprises seasoned professionals like Peter Chernin, Jesse Jacobs, and Mike Kerns, who bring a wealth of experience from their previous roles in major companies like News Corp and Yahoo!. This diverse team shares a common drive and curiosity, crucial for identifying and nurturing the next big consumer trends​. For startups looking to approach TCG, it's best to highlight how your company aligns with evolving consumer behaviors and demonstrates potential for strong brand identity and a loyal customer base. They value founders who have done the hard work in building their brands and are ready to scale with the right strategic support.

Council Capital is a Nashville-based venture capital firm specializing in healthcare investments. The fund has a robust portfolio that includes Senior Whole Health, a company that grew from under $1 million to over $300 million in revenue under their guidance, and Confluent Health, a leader in physical therapy and workplace injury prevention services. Council Capital focuses primarily on healthcare sectors, investing in companies that provide managed care, payer services, and multi-site healthcare services. Their geographic focus is predominantly within the United States, targeting markets where they can leverage their deep industry expertise to drive growth. The firm’s investment strategy emphasizes value creation through hands-on support, leveraging their extensive healthcare operating knowledge, transaction experience, and strategic resources. They aim to increase long-term customer and shareholder value by working closely with portfolio companies' executive teams. Their typical investment ranges from early to growth-stage companies, with a keen interest in scalable business models that can generate substantial returns. Council Capital is led by a seasoned team including John Baackes, CEO of L.A. Care Health Plan, and Larry Benz, President and CEO of Confluent Health. Their team is known for their deep industry experience and operational expertise, which they use to support and grow their portfolio companies effectively. Startups looking to approach Council Capital should highlight their alignment with the firm’s healthcare focus and demonstrate clear, scalable growth potential. The firm values direct and well-prepared pitches that showcase the startup’s strategic vision and operational capabilities.

E14 Fund is an MIT-affiliated venture capital firm focused on supporting deep-tech startups emerging from the MIT community. Established in 2013 and rooted in the MIT Media Lab, the fund specializes in companies that are addressing critical global challenges through breakthrough science and engineering. E14 Fund invests in early-stage startups, typically from pre-seed to Series A, with a focus on industries such as robotics, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and synthetic biology. Some notable investments include Formlabs, a leader in 3D printing technology, and Overjet, a pioneer in AI-powered dental care solutions. The fund is more than just a capital provider; it acts as a strategic partner, helping founders transition from academic research to building scalable businesses. E14 leverages the vast MIT network to connect entrepreneurs with industry leaders, mentors, and technical resources that can help accelerate their growth. A significant portion of the firm’s profits is reinvested into MIT, highlighting its commitment to fostering long-term innovation within the university ecosystem. Led by managing partners Calvin Chin and Habib Haddad, E14 Fund works closely with founders to address both scientific and business challenges, providing hands-on support throughout their journey. The fund’s portfolio companies typically possess unique intellectual property and a clear path to market dominance, reflecting E14’s focus on ventures with transformative potential. By supporting startups from their earliest stages, E14 Fund plays a crucial role in translating groundbreaking MIT research into impactful, market-ready technologies.

The FinTech Fund, an early-stage venture capital firm, focuses on supporting innovative fintech and decentralized finance (DeFi) startups. Their portfolio includes notable investments in companies such as Rainforest, a financial services and payments firm; Vault, a Toronto-based financial services company; and Ansa, a San Francisco-based fintech firm. The firm typically participates in significant funding rounds, with investments like $20 million in Rainforest and $18 million in Paytrix, a London-based financial services company. The FinTech Fund collaborates with other prominent investors such as Tech Square Ventures, Matrix Partners, and Bain Capital Ventures, ensuring robust financial backing and strategic support for their portfolio companies. The FinTech Fund is committed to nurturing startups that are driving innovation in the financial technology space, providing not only capital but also mentorship and strategic guidance to help them scale and succeed in a competitive market.

The Fund VC, established in 2018, is a unique venture capital firm that operates a community-driven investment model. It focuses on early-stage startups across a variety of sectors including technology, consumer goods, and healthcare. The Fund VC operates through a network of micro-funds spread across different cities such as New York, Los Angeles, London, and Sydney, each managed by a group of local investors with deep expertise in their respective markets. The Fund VC has made notable investments in companies like Tia, a women’s health tech company; Parsley Health, a holistic health startup; and Bravely, a platform providing on-demand professional coaching. This portfolio reflects their commitment to backing innovative solutions that address significant market needs. The firm leverages its extensive network of founders, operators, and investors to provide not just capital but also mentorship and strategic support to its portfolio companies. This approach helps startups navigate early challenges and scale effectively. The Fund VC is particularly known for fostering a strong community among its portfolio companies, encouraging collaboration and shared growth​

The General Partnership (TheGP) is a venture capital firm that stands out for its unique "Sweat Equity" model, which combines both capital investment and hands-on operational support. Founded in 2022, TheGP focuses on partnering with early-stage startups, especially those in the pre-seed and seed stages, helping them achieve product-market fit and scale effectively. What makes TheGP distinctive is its deep involvement with portfolio companies. Beyond just financial investment, TheGP deploys its team of seasoned engineers, recruiters, designers, and product experts to work directly within startups. This "Sweat Equity" approach means that TheGP team members are embedded in the companies they invest in, often spending up to nine months helping build out teams, optimize product development, and refine go-to-market strategies. Their model has proven successful, leading to the launch of their second fund, TheGP II, with $300 million in committed capital. This fund will continue their mission of providing both capital and expert support to founders who value active partnership over mere financial backing.

The House Fund is a pre-seed and early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in startups affiliated with UC Berkeley alumni, faculty, and students. Founded in 2016 and based in Berkeley, California, the fund has established itself as a cornerstone of the Berkeley startup ecosystem. Notable investments from The House Fund include PsiQuantum, Superhuman, Queenly, Flexport, and Anyscale, with a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence, software, and industrial applications. The fund's industry focus spans AI, software, human capital, and consumer technologies, leveraging Berkeley's rich talent pool to identify and nurture high-potential startups. Geographically, The House Fund primarily invests in the United States, with a strong concentration in the Bay Area. Their investment strategy involves leading or co-leading pre-seed and early-stage rounds, often with check sizes up to $2 million for early-stage and up to $1 million for pre-seed investments. The fund aims to be the first investor in promising startups, offering extensive support through their network and resources. The House Fund has been highly active, particularly in the AI sector, fostering a robust AI ecosystem at Berkeley. Their approach involves close collaboration with founders, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and access to a network of seasoned entrepreneurs and industry experts. This hands-on support has been instrumental in the success of their portfolio companies.

The LAO is a pioneering, member-directed venture capital fund based in New York, launched in 2020. It operates as a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), pooling capital from its members to invest in blockchain and Ethereum-based projects. Unlike traditional venture capital firms, The LAO allows its members to nominate and vote on investment opportunities through a decentralized platform. This collaborative approach gives each member a say in the direction of the investments, focusing primarily on Web3 projects, decentralized finance (DeFi), and emerging blockchain technologies. The LAO has made over 90 investments across various sectors, including financial software, healthcare, and services. Recent notable investments include JokeRace and Superfluid, with a strong emphasis on supporting innovative, decentralized applications. Investment sizes typically range from $25,000 to $250,000 in Ether, and the community-driven decision-making process ensures that all projects align with the members' collective vision. The LAO's model reflects the spirit of decentralization by giving power to its members rather than relying on a central authority, creating a new paradigm for venture capital in the blockchain era. With its focus on Web3 innovation, The LAO continues to be a significant player in the growing DAO ecosystem, enabling investments in cutting-edge projects.

LegalTech Fund is a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in startups that are transforming the legal industry through innovative technology. They focus on early-stage companies that are reshaping how legal services are delivered, making them more accessible and efficient. LegalTech Fund's portfolio includes a diverse range of startups, from those automating legal processes, like Clara, which offers a global platform helping founders manage legal tasks, to AI-powered tools that streamline court reporting and legal documentation, like Skribe. Their strategy centers on identifying high-potential companies that leverage technology to solve persistent legal challenges, such as reducing the high cost of legal services or making legal processes more transparent and efficient. By investing early and providing not just capital but access to a broad network of legal industry experts and innovators, LegalTech Fund helps these startups scale rapidly. The fund primarily targets companies that focus on AI-driven legal solutions, contract management, and access to justice for underserved communities. They invest globally, with a significant presence in both emerging and established markets

The Moon Venture is a French venture capital investors club based in Rennes, Brittany, founded in 2018 by Matthieu Jarry as 'Le Club des Prophètes' and rebranded to The Moon Venture; it operates as a brand of Soul Invest, a crowdfunding platform authorized by France's AMF. The firm finances startups from seed to Series A, typically investing EUR 250K to EUR 1M in seed rounds and up to EUR 4M in Series A, with a focus on digitalization and automation businesses, and it is willing to lead. Its model combines 'smart money' from a community of more than 160 senior executives and successful entrepreneurs, including figures such as Laurent Boillot, President of Hennessy, and Bruno Witvoet, former President of Unilever France and Africa, alongside more than 1,200 individual investors. A team of three VC analysts reviews over 1,500 startups annually, selecting 20 to 30 opportunities, and a dedicated four-person operational team monitors portfolio companies monthly. The firm has deployed over EUR 50M in five years, more than EUR 12M in 2024 alone, and financed or accompanied around 35 startups, including Axonaut, an all-in-one SaaS for SMEs, BuyBox, a digital gift-card fintech, Elmut in pet food, Ramdam in AI and UGC adtech, and Otami. Governance was strengthened in 2025 with Jean-Yves Hocher, former CEO of Crédit Agricole CIB, as Board President and Caroline Servant as Director General, while Matthieu Jarry remains Founder and CEO. The Moon Venture targets exceeding EUR 150M in assets under management by 2027 and supporting 30 startups per year.

Spartan Group is a leading venture capital and advisory firm focused on the digital asset space, with a strong presence in Singapore and Hong Kong. Specializing in blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi), they invest across early to mid-stage companies. Their portfolio features high-profile projects such as Animoca Brands, Mysten Labs, and Unstoppable Domains, which have achieved unicorn status. Spartan’s deep expertise in Web3 and crypto markets positions them as a key player in helping projects scale. The firm has a clear focus on disruptive technologies, particularly blockchain, decentralized finance, and gaming ecosystems. They’ve led investment rounds in notable projects like LayerZero Labs and Synthetix, demonstrating their commitment to supporting innovations that redefine financial and digital systems. Spartan Group typically invests alongside other major players in the crypto space, including Binance and Animoca Brands. Their strategy involves not only providing capital but also offering strategic advice and access to their extensive network in the blockchain industry. Spartan’s leadership, including partners like Kelvin Koh and Melody He, has significant experience in both traditional finance and the emerging digital asset space. Their hands-on approach and deep sector knowledge make them an attractive partner for blockchain startups aiming to navigate the complex Web3 landscape. For startups seeking investment, Spartan Group prioritizes teams with strong technical expertise and projects that can demonstrate a clear path to market dominance in the decentralized economy.

TheVentureCity, founded in 2017, is a global early-stage venture capital firm focused on product-centric startups across the US, Europe, and Latin America. The firm manages over $150 million in assets, investing from pre-seed and seed stages up to Series A, with investment sizes ranging from $100,000 to $500,000. TheVentureCity's diverse portfolio includes companies such as Sidekick in financial services, Tiny Health in biotechnology, and Moonflow, a SaaS platform for debt collections. These investments highlight their commitment to sectors like AI/ML, cybersecurity, FinTech, and SaaS. Operating with an operator-led model, TheVentureCity provides both financial backing and strategic support to help startups scale globally. This approach has led to successful funding rounds and the growth of companies like Fixme Connect, BrandLovrs, and Plexigrid. Key team members, including founders Laura González-Estéfani and Clara Bullrich, leverage their extensive experience in technology investment and international scalability to drive the firm’s success and support portfolio companies effectively.