When it comes to funding, it's not one-size-fits-all. Today, more and more companies want backers that are properly aligned with their mission, stage and needs. We know it can be difficult to find the right capital, so voilà — feel free to browse our curated list of investors from our network.
The list includes a bit of information about the investor, where they invest, what sectors they invest in and contact details if you'd like to reach out to them directly.
500 Startups is the most active global venture capital firm. They’re on a mission to back the world’s most talented entrepreneurs and build thriving ecosystems worldwide. They have backed more than 2,400 companies or 5,000+ entrepreneurs in 75+ countries.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
The platform connects large institutional investors to leading early stage companies. They deploy institutional capital to empower entrepreneurs to ‘scalebig’ through patient venture, enabling them to focus on building products that will transform industries. They partner with smart seed investors to increase impact through collaborative capital.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
EU
Accion wants to build a financially inclusive world with access to economic opportunity for all. They believe individual lives and the prosperity of communities can be significantly enhanced at scale and sustainably. Their team provides targeted coaching and support for start-ups. Their portfolio companies are mission-driven, sustainable and scalable.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Latin America
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) established ADB Ventures to invest in companies offering impact technology solutions that contribute to the SDGs in Asia and the Pacific. ADB favours post-revenue companies with scalable business models and smart management – companies with tech that solves critical infrastructure and market gaps in Asia Pacific. ADB adds value to invested companies by facilitating access to Asian Development Bank expertise, operations, and networks.
What do they invest in?
Where du they invest?
Global, but with the intention and capacity to expand into Asia Pacific emerging markets.
All Turtles makes products first, companies later. They partner with founding teams to solve everyday problems with practical AI. Their approach to entrepreneurship is responsible, inclusive, and international from the start.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
AME Cloud Ventures focuses on seed to later stage companies building infrastructure and value chains around data. They believe great people are the key to a company's success. They strive to find, fund, and support true entrepreneurs. They provide a unique and genuine set of resources to founding teams, from strong operational and business experience to networks of amazing mentors and international partners, particularly China.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
Anthemis uses rigorous design thinking to build new, venture-backed businesses. They work in the white space where companies do not yet exist alongside entrepreneurs with ambitious visions to imagine the future.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
Bandgap Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage science and engineering companies within verticals such as advanced materials, chemicals, energy technologies (renewable/non-renewable), advanced manufacturing, sensors, and instrumentation. Bandgap specifically targets companies with tangible patented technologies based on groundbreaking innovations in the fundamental “hard sciences”.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
US
Beefounders are looking for ambitious entrepreneurs who want to launch startups which tackle one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
Boost VC invests $500k in sci-fi startups and offers an enticing 3-month programme of support, office space and connections. They're building an ecosystem of sci-fi visionaries and future leaders, and help founders access and build a network of connections in Silicon Valley.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
US, San Francisco
Crosslink Capital is a leading venture capital firm. Crosslink was among the first and largest investment firms in the U.S. to integrate public and private technology investing in three families of funds: venture capital funds, long/short hedge funds, and a unique hybrid crossover fund. This strategy allows Crosslink to partner with its portfolio companies on a long-term basis.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
Day One Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage tech companies and spearheads their communications. Using years of marketing and communications expertise, they actively help companies grow by crafting compelling stories and telling those stories to the world. That's what differentiate Day One companies from the rest.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
A student-run venture fund backed by First Round. They invest in startups where at least one person on the founding team is a student (undergraduate or graduate). The investment team is run by student leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators across the country. They provide founders with a strong network of investors, world-class mentors, and a $20,000 check.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
US
Draper Associates, founded in 1985, is a seed-stage venture capital firm that helps entrepreneurs to drive their businesses to greatness.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
Entrepreneur First is the world’s leading talent investor. They invest time and money in the world’s most talented and ambitious individuals, helping them to find a co-founder, develop an idea, and start a company. So far, they’ve helped 2,000+ people create 300+ companies, worth a combined $2bn.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
Farmhouse Capital is a small team with an extensive angel investor, pre-seed/seed and venture capital network. They're supporting ambitious founders, trailblazers, and company-builders, solving global challenges for a big international market. The first checks are typically of 10-100k EUR, preferably co-investing with Norwegian and international investors.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Nordics, global
Felicis Ventures back the world’s iconic companies of today and tomorrow. They have a passion for product and out-of-the-box thinking. As a boutique venture fund, they customize their relationship with each portfolio company in a way that is meaningful and critical for them. Felicis backs founders from diverse backgrounds in their quest to open up frontier markets, such as longevity and engineered foods, and reinvent critical markets such as mental health and insurance.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
Fen Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Latin America that finances seed and early-stage investments.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Latin America
FINCA Ventures is an impact investing initiative of FINCA International which builds on over 35 years of experience creating a global microfinance network that delivers financial access at scale. They know the challenges of building an enterprise in the world’s emerging markets and provide patient capital to innovative, high-impact social enterprises that spark household and MSME labor productivity. Their team actively partners with entrepreneurs who create solutions that meaningfully grow income and social resilience for families and small businesses.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Africa
A venture fund meets startup studio, investing capital, craft and capability from day zero through Series A. They invest cheque sizes anywhere between £200k-£3m, from pre-seed through Series A.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
Founders Factory runs programs to power the growth of the startups they invest in. For each, they work with crafting a bespoke program and tailoring the support from their operations team. The investors support the sectors they work in, and working with them could be the secret to a startup’s success.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
We are early-stage venture investors supporting exceptional entrepreneurs to build remarkable businesses.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
Fundnel is Southeast Asia’s largest private investment platform. It leverages technology and data to curate opportunities in growth & pre-IPO companies for a global network of 12,000+ investors.
To fundraisers, their modern solution of a proprietary Artificial Intelligence-driven deal screening process grants price discovery, rendering a flexibility to compare offers that correspond with strategic requirements.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
Launched as Google Ventures in 2009, GV is the venture capital arm of Alphabet, Inc. They’ve invested in more than 300 companies that push the edge of what’s possible. In the fields of life science, healthcare, artificial intelligence, robotics, transportation, cybersecurity, and agriculture, their companies aim to improve lives and change industries. They help their companies interface with Google, providing unique access to the world’s best technology and talent.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
A venture capital firm focused on early-stage startups. They're able to advise in most areas of running a company, and specialize in asking the right questions to help you navigate blind-spots. For technical startups, they can help with developer evangelism and distribution of technology via community.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
Hambro Perks is a venture firm that backs, builds and scales companies with global ambition.
Hambro Perks Ltd. incubate and invest in fast-growth companies. They provide expertise, partnerships, capital, and guidance to their companies and encourage them to internationalise fast and build global businesses. Their network is extensive and global. They reserve a very significant proportion of their capital for follow-on investments in their companies and provide support to their entrepreneurs every step of the way.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
We pride ourselves on supporting a diverse yet meaningful cluster of businesses and startups. We focus on building partnerships and growing businesses, and through our responsible long-term investment view, we have been fortunate to continuously deliver improved results.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Horizons Ventures Limited have a global footprint and are technology- and disrupt-focused. Some of their exits are Skype, Siri, Facebook, Summly, and Waze.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
HV Capital is a venture capital firm that supports founders in developing their internet companies.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
Initialized Capital are founders and builders helping others create and scale transformative companies. In short, they built the team they wish they had in their corner when founding their first companies. They help startups avoid the 1,000 landmines that can cause certain failure, and their operational team help with different focus areas from software engineering to product design and marketing.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
US & Canada
JamJar Investments is a venture capital firm that invest in high growth consumer brand businesses in both digital and non-tech.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Europe
Khosla Ventures fundamentally likes large problems that are amenable to technology solutions. They seek out unfair advantages: proprietary and protected technological advances, business model innovations, unique partnerships and top-notch teams. They assist great entrepreneurs determined to build companies with lasting significance.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
US
Kima Ventures is one of the world's most active early-stage investors, investing in 2 to 3 startups per week all over the world; providing founders with funding, network, and support for them to reach the next steps of their journey. The firm invests from seed to Series A, mostly as lead investor but also working alongside other investors.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
EU
Two principles guide Klein Venture Partners' investments: Quality over quantity and their inhouse knowledge and experience being as valuable as the investment. They have the experience, expertise, and passion to help startups in early stage consumer, enterprise, entertainment, and media startups.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
KVP is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm, bringing entrepreneurs' visions to the next stage.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Asia
Lerer Hippeau is an early-stage venture capital fund based in New York City. As founders and operators themselves, they see returns in relationships.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
USA, New York
Lighthouse’s flagship fund has an aim to provide a reliable alternative to traditional fixed-income investments while striving for lower correlation, less volatility, and minimal beta to traditional markets. Lighthouse's mission is to create and deliver high quality, innovative investment solutions that safely compound client capital.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
LocalGlobe is a UK-based venture capital firm that focuses on seed and impact investments. They've been seeding ambitious UK founders since 1999 including Citymapper, Improbable, Lovefilm, Moo, Tweetdeck, Transferwise and Zoopla.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
UK
M Ventures drive innovation and back entrepreneurs through equity investments and hands-on support in fields that could impact the vitality and sustainability of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany’s current and future businesses. They invest globally in transformational ideas driven by great entrepreneurs.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
Maersk Growth is the Corporate Venture arm of A.P. Moller – Maersk. They accelerate the future of trade by injecting capital and their own unique rocket fuel into ventures that apply new business models and technologies to transform global transport.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
Mistletoe as a Collective Impact Community has a mission to re-create a sustainable human-centred future using technology. Their community make up of those who lead the forefront of the global startup movement including entrepreneurs, investors, researchers and visionaries. Their main activities range from startup investment, research & development (R&D), joint ventures to ecosystem development.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
Mustard Seed is a principal investor in world-class, early-stage businesses that generate compelling financial and societal returns. Every stage of Mustard Seed's investment process is driven by their ethos and guiding principles – humility, integrity, empathy, paying it forward and resilience.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Europe and especially UK
Nordic Impact is the investment arm of the EXP Group, focusing on impact investing and disruptive technology. Their goal is to make impact investing mainstream and mobilize all business and capital towards solving the big problems in the world while making great financial returns.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Nordics
Unicorn makers reinvesting experience and money to build a new kind of investor – angel style. Founder friendly terms. Not report mania, but quick conversations. They won’t be your boss but, your peer. They prefer to lead seed rounds, above $500k and below $2m and take companies to the A-round. Companies need to have a solid team, and at least half a good product, and some traction regarding numbers.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Nordics
Norrsken believes entrepreneurs building rapidly scalable businesses are the best bet for solving the hardest and biggest problems. Norrsken supports entrepreneurs in two ways; through a co-working space for impact entrepreneurs in Stockholm and through a VC fund backed by unicorn founders, which invests in companies with the potential to radically improve the world.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
North-East Venture is an international, multi-stage fund. Their portfolio primarily contains direct investment in non-listed growth companies. They invest in innovative companies that bring a technological edge as well as a focus on sustainability and general ethical awareness to the market.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Nordics, Global
Oakhouse supports companies that apply breakthrough technologies to radically improve millions of lives. It's a venture capital firm, providing financial, venture capital, capital investment and private equity fund investment services to family offices and other institutional investors.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
USA
Octopus Ventures is a team that backs pioneering entrepreneurs. They believe that bold moves make a real impact on the world. Their typical investment in recent years has been for Seed and for Series A. They support, way beyond their financial investment. their team’s expertise, extended through Their Venture Partners’ in the UK, US, Singapore and China, connect globally to a unique depth of experience, introductions and guidance.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
Owl Ventures is a venture capital fund that invests in education technology companies.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
Partech is an investment platform for tech and digital companies, bringing together capital and resources to support entrepreneurs at all stages in Europe, North America, Africa and Asia.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
Planet 9 Venture invests in the verticals Life Science and Ocean. Key regions are the Nordic countries and Silicon Valley. The team consists of experienced investment professionals with broad experience from Life Science and Ocean.
Where do they invest?
Global
Precursor Ventures is a classic seed-stage venture capital firm investing in long-term relationships with founders they believe in. They believe that all entrepreneurs, regardless of background, benefit from having an institutional investor to help them scale and grow their company from the very beginning.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
US, Canada
PreSeed Ventures is Denmark’s largest and most successful early-stage investor. They've been financing and assisting talented and hungry entrepreneurs for over 15 years – helping them realise their dreams through pioneering early-stage investments. They're proud to have helped 400+ promising startups on their journey.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Denmark
The fund invests in startups that promote effective hygiene everywhere, from hospitals and public areas to workplaces and homes.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
North America
Rainmaking lets companies access cutting–edge technologies in their industry. Their programs nurture cooperation between their partners and promising startups, matching their business objectives and interest areas to deliver real value. They can help partners clearly define business challenges, building a pipeline of external capabilities together with startups.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
Rancilio Cube is the investment office founded by the Rancilio family in 2013. It's a family office and impact investing business that leverages mutual trust and is always looking to innovate. The company is an exclusive investment vehicle for a patient, granular and international strategy characterised by consolidated synergies and a global network in continuous evolution.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Rhia Ventures is a women-led social investment company who use their skills as investors and voices as advocates to create sustainable change in women’s reproductive health.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Europe and the US
Seedrs enable all types of investors to invest in businesses they believe in and share in their success, while enabling all types of growth-focused businesses to raise capital and a community in the process. Their unique offer protects and empowers investors while helping businesses grow – it's equity crowdfunding done properly.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
Sequoia is a venture capital. The firm helps a small number of daring founders build legendary companies. Its spurs them to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
Sony strives to meaningfully support and evolve portfolio companies at every stage of development. At Sony Innovation Fund, they're proud investors in a growing number of early-stage and emerging growth companies.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
Sparkmind.vc is the first Nordic venture capital company focused on the learning sector.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Europe, selectively outside the region
Temasek is a global investment company. They're a generational investor, seeking to make a difference always with tomorrow in mind. They have a long term investment horizon and because they invest off their own balance sheet, they're not constrained by ‘fund life’. As an owner investor, they're mostly invested in equities.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
Tomorrow Today is a Nordic investment company committed to continuously explore the unbeaten tracks of new start-ups. They invest to solve real problems and look for ambitious founders, rockstar teams, sustainable solutions, technologies of tomorrow, scalable business models, solid growth stories and products yet to be seen.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Nordics, Global
Treïs is an investment group operating and investing in both the real economy and financial assets and services. They seek to deliver financial performance and sustainability resulting in sound returns with positive economic and social impact.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
True Ventures believe that great companies are built by diverse teams that are supported and empowered to be maximally creative. That's why they provide the right amount of financial capital and a heaping quantity of human capital to help bring a vision to life.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
Tuesday Capital (formerly known as CrunchFund) is a seed-stage focused venture firm.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
Uncharted is a social impact accelerator. They launched in 2010 and to date, they’ve helped social entrepreneurs raise $252 million, create impact in 96 countries, and benefit 37 million lives around the world. Their programs bring together the people best positioned to put a dent in an issue and gives them access to what they need – mentors, funders, partners, policymakers, you name it.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Global
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Unconventional Ventures is a Nordic early-stage investment firm, who believe that underrepresented founders present one of the biggest market opportunities today.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
Nordics
Vegas Tech Fund exists to help entrepreneurs build great companies. They do so by investing capital, solving platform-level problems and working in the trenches with companies they advise. They have $48M under management and invest $200k-$1M in pre-seed and seed-stage companies.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
US
Xplorer Capital is a venture capital firm investing in talented entrepreneurs and disruptive technologies that transform industries.
What do they invest in?
Where do they invest?
USA