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Side Capital is a global alternative asset management firm specializing in impact investing. The firm is dedicated to financing innovation, companies, and infrastructure that prevent the flow of plastic waste into the environment. Side Capital employs a team of professionals with expertise in private equity, venture capital, and impact investing, and has offices on four continents. The firm invests in businesses and initiatives that have positive environmental, social, and economic impact.
SideStage is a venture capital fund that invests in early-stage startups. The fund focuses on investments in early-stage startups that are founded by underrepresented founders in the technology industry, such as women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. SideStage was founded by three veteran investors, who are committed to leveling the playing field in venture capital and providing the necessary resources and guidance to help underrepresented founders build successful businesses. SideStage invests in companies across a variety of sectors, with a focus on companies in the enterprise software, consumer internet, mobile, and healthcare industries.
Patient capital with right sized funds and long horizons; senior former founders coach disciplined growth and run proprietary summits connecting companies to Fortune 500 CIOs and other VCs.
Early-stage investor focused on Boston, New York and Atlanta in SaaS, cloud, mobile and technology-enabled service companies; team brings operator experience—10 founded, 10 run, $4.2B+ exits.
Signal Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in companies in the software, hardware, and services industries. The firm is based in San Francisco and was founded in 2015. The firm's investments focus on companies in the technology, media, healthcare, and energy sectors. Signal Ventures is committed to helping entrepreneurs build long-term, valuable companies by providing capital, strategic advice, and access to the firm's network of talented executives, investors, and advisors.
Seed-focused; backs applied AI with defensible data moats (not foundation models), provides in-house engineering and Beacon AI (650M employees, 80M orgs) for recruiting/GTM, and can invest up to $100M.
The signals Pre-Seed Program is a joint investment program of signals and PwC\u2019s New Ventures department, offering pre-seed investments of up to \u20ac120K to software-based solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. The program provides entrepreneurs with the opportunity to gain first momentum through a pre-seed investment, excellent mentoring, and access to a network of corporate and startup contacts. Additionally, the program provides access to a range of services, such as business development, legal advice, and product design.
Signals.vc is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in early-stage software companies. The firm has offices in San Francisco and New York City and is focused on helping entrepreneurs build and scale their technology-driven businesses. Signals.vc invests in startups from a wide range of industries, from consumer to enterprise, and from mobile to AI. The firm provides its portfolio companies with the resources and support needed to launch and grow their businesses, including capital, access to customers, and mentorship from experienced advisors.
Signature Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund that focuses on investing in blockchain, distributed ledger technology, and Web3 technology. Founded in 2019, Signature Ventures is based in Aying, Germany and looks to invest in companies operating in the blockchain and distributed ledger space. Signature Ventures has made investments in 881 portfolio companies, and categorizes them according to clearly defined blockchain sectors. The firm also provides support and guidance to help startups and companies grow and succeed.
Seed-stage, operator-led former gaming founders take an activist, hands-on approach—working closely with few companies and applying gaming/consumer expertise to transform construction and logistics, backing founders with customer ties.
Silver Lake is a global technology investment firm, focused on making large-scale investments in technology companies. They provide capital, expertise and network of relationships to help their portfolio companies realize their greatest potential. They also strive to make a lasting, positive impact on the technology industry, the global economy, and society as a whole. Additionally, they believe in investing in the communities where their portfolio companies live and work.
Simple.capital is an investment platform that provides early-stage funding for hyper-growth companies. The platform offers investors access to pre-screened and pre-vetted startups, and provides them with the opportunity to invest in companies with the potential to become the next big thing. Simple.capital also provides investors with access to exclusive deals, and gives them the chance to get in early on promising startups.
Simsan Ventures is a human-centric investment fund that empowers underrepresented founders and emerging venture capitalists. They focus on providing capital, networks, and resources to enable high-potential founders to reach their full potential. Simsan Ventures invests in early-stage companies across a range of sectors, including consumer, enterprise, healthtech, fintech, and more. They believe in creating an inclusive and equitable venture capital ecosystem, and strive to create an impact through their investments. Simsan Ventures is based in San Francisco, California, and is backed by a wide range of investors.
Singular.vc is a venture capital firm that is focused on investing in early-stage startups in the United States and Europe. The firm is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs launch and build their businesses by providing them with capital, resources, and mentorship. Singular.vc is led by experienced investors and entrepreneurs who understand the unique needs of early-stage startups and are committed to helping them reach their full potential. The team at Singular.vc has a track record of investing in a wide range of companies, from healthcare to consumer technology, and they are passionate about helping entrepreneurs succeed.
SIX is a global financial market infrastructure company that invests in early stage start-ups. The company focuses on start-ups that provide value to the Swiss financial center, such as companies that act at the intersection of finance, data, and cybersecurity. They provide investments and support for start-ups that are developing innovative solutions and products in the financial technology space. SIX also works with SMEs in Switzerland to promote economic growth, job creation, and innovation.
Early-stage investor in B2B fintech, insurtech, cyber and health at the health-wealth-privacy convergence, leveraging a force-multiplier Go-To-Market program to secure enterprise pilots, distribution, and incumbent partnerships.
Sixty Degree Capital is a venture capital firm based in Toronto, Ontario. Founded in 2017, the firm seeks to invest in the healthcare, biopharmaceuticals, and technology sectors, and provides capital, connections, and expertise. They have invested in various companies in the healthcare and technology fields and aim to help them achieve their goals.
Focuses on pre-seed and seed, Indianapolis-based, targets Black, Brown, women, LGBTQ+, and disabled founders across the Midwest and South, offering incubators, accelerators, and workforce development via Be Nimble Foundation.
SK Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Siesta Key, Florida. Founded in 2011, the firm invests in companies focused on the technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors. It provides seed and early-stage funding, as well as strategic advice and resources to its portfolio companies. SK Ventures typically invests in companies across the U.S. and Europe. The firm is particularly interested in startups that are science-driven and have deep expertise in their domain.
Skalata Ventures is an early-stage venture fund based in Docklands, Australia. The firm focuses on investing in consumer products, technology and sustainability-focused startups. The fund provides seed capital, mentorship and resources to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses. Skalata Ventures also runs The Giant WarMintro which is a program that helps early stage companies get the support they need to launch their product. Additionally, the fund has also backed Netnada, a climate tech startup that helps SMEs become carbon neutral.
Skystar Capital is a venture capital firm based in Jakarta, Indonesia, founded in 2014. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage technology startups across Southeast Asia. Skystar Capital has invested in more than 50 companies to date, including Tokopedia, Gojek, Blibli, and Traveloka. Skystar Capital provides investment capital and strategic advice to its portfolio companies, helping them to scale and reach their full potential.
Targets sub-$100M corporate carve-outs, providing a 20+ person in-house operational team that stands up divested units by replacing corporate services under Transition Services Agreements.
Skyview Ventures is a renewable energy finance, development, and asset management company focusing on three renewable energy markets: solar, power grid, and electrical distribution. They specialize in corporate carveout and special situation buyouts, as well as investments in renewable energy and clean technology. They are headquartered in Chester, NY and have an office in New York City. They partner with entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and are committed to creating a positive environmental impact while creating value for their investors.
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