PE/VC investors

Private Equity (PE) and Venture Capital (VC) investors are the catalysts of innovation and growth in the business world. PE firms primarily target established companies, seeking to optimize operations and unlock value through strategic investments and management expertise. They focus on long-term growth and profitability, often preparing businesses for a future sale or IPO. VC investors, by contrast, are the adventurers of finance, injecting capital into high-potential startups and early-stage companies. They embrace risk for the possibility of outsized returns, often becoming invaluable advisors. Both investor types not only bring capital but also strategic guidance, industry connections, and market insights, propelling their portfolio companies towards success.

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CapitalG (Google)

Google Capital is the growth capital fund financed by Google that invests for profit in growth stage technology companies. Google Capital is the late-stage growth capital fund financed by Google, and based in Mountain View, CA. Founded in 2013, it focuses on larger, growth stage technology companies, and invests for profit rather than strategically for Google. In addition to capital investment, Google Capital’s approach includes giving portfolio companies access to Google’s people, knowledge, and culture to support the companies’ growth and offer them guidance. This includes connecting them with a roster of advisors, such as David Drummond (Google’s SVP of Corporate Development and Chief Legal Officer) and Sundar Pichai (Google’s SVP of Product). Google Capital was started by partner David Lawee, formerly Google’s Vice President of Corporate Development, and before that, Google’s first Vice President of Marketing. Lawee was joined by partners Gene Frantz (formerly a partner at private equity firm TPG), Laela Sturdy (former Director of Sales & Business Operations at Google) and Gretchen Howard (former Managing Director in Sales & Business Operations at Google.) Google Capital also comprises over 30 advisors from senior positions within Google, who offer portfolio companies guidance in business areas such as data science, engineering, marketing, and product management.

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CapitalX

CapitalX is open to new LPs (Deck) - subscribe NOW before Accredited Investors limit is exceeded! High Hit Rate: 11 Unicorns (all from seeds), including 17 startups on YC's Top Companies List by 2021 Valuations. Enterprise focused seed generalist - invest with FAST Commits & High Conviction and strive to be Proactively Helpful. I also do SPVs to give CapitalX LPs priority access to invest in later stage startups - you pick and choose! Founders seeking funding please email cindy at capitalx dot vc and attach your pitch deck or notion doc with enough info.

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Capitem Partenaires

Capitem Partenaires is an independent entrepreneurial fund created and subscribed by entrepreneurs. The objective of Capitem Partenaires is to support SME managers in their own equity operations and the development of their companies, in order to enable them to cross a level.

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Capiton AG

capiton enables small and medium-sized businesses in the DACH region to achieve ambitious goals. Not only do they receive capital from us, they also benefit from our expertise and personal support. We listen carefully, make quick decisions and are accessible, because we know that nothing generates confidence like your own vision in your own hands.

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CapMan

CapMan is a leading Nordic private assets management and investment company. They have built value in unlisted businesses, real estate and infrastructure for 30 years. They serve investors in the private assets class on a broad scale. Their roots are Nordic but their handprint and their networks are international. At CapMan, they build better organised, managed, and financially stable companies, because this contributes to overall economic well-being. More jobs and innovations equal better conditions for the society. Similarly, they invest in real estate and infrastructure, because they believe that functional high-quality environments and utilities are cornerstones for functioning societies.

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Capnamic Ventures

Germany has a longstanding reputation for first-class engineering, for high quality products that have a global impact. We believe that the label 'Made in Germany' needs to arrive in the digital age. We believe that the brands shaping the future will be tech companies. And we believe that some of these tech companies can and must be built here. Since our foundation in 2013, we've been supporting daring entrepreneurs from the German-speaking regions in building global category leaders that will shape the decades to come.

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Capria Ventures

Capria is a leading global impact investment firm that works with local fund managers in emerging markets across Africa, Asia and Latin America, to accelerate the flow of global and local capital to high-growth businesses.Capria provides smart, flexible capital, access to leading impact fund managers and investors, worldwide Capria Network, and deep collaboration with leading fund managers and investors worldwide. Investors and catalytic supporters include World Bank's International Finance Corporation (IFC), Bill Gates (in a personal capacity), Ceniarth, Crystal Springs Foundation, Sorenson Impact Foundation, Unitus Labs, Lemelson Foundation, Mohandas Pai, and other leading impact investors.

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Capricorn Partners

Capital for Innovation, Impact and Growth Capricorn Partners is an independent manager of private and quoted equity funds that invest in minority shareholding positions of innovative companies with technology as competitive advantage. Through our private venture capital funds, we invest in promising companies with technological advantages in sustainable chemistry, cleantech, health-tech, digital technologies and artificial intelligence. We are convinced that by investing in new technologies and innovations we can make a positive impact on our society and contribute to a better and more sustainable world, whilst achieving an acceptable return. We support the growth of our portfolio companies as active value adding shareholders towards successful businesses and profitable exits. About us Our history Capricorn Venture Partners NV was established in early 1993 as a joint venture between Dr Jos B. Peeters and Baring Venture Partners Ltd, In December 1999 Professor Philippe Haspeslagh, the chairman of Capricorn Venture Partners and Jos acquired the shares held by Barings (then ING) and the company has since been operating as a fully partner-owned independent management company. In line with its growths into a specialized alternative asset manager the company was renamed in Capricorn Partners in August 2019. Our mission Our mission is to create financial return for our clients and support spearheading entrepreneurs that have developed products with a true impact. Our team Our dedicated and diversified teams of investment professionals combine +200 years of technology, business and investment experience. From our offices in Leuven, Belgium, they carry out a global investment policy that builds on three fundamental pillars: entrepreneurs, technology and markets. Capricorn Partners is an independent European licensed manager of private and public equity investment funds. The venture funds are sector focused, rate return oriented and purposely impactful. Investors are our clients with whom we seek a long-term relationship based on trust, communication and growth. Strategic and institutional investors, government funds and family offices are amongst our returning customers. We offer them a prime view on the cutting-edge technology that will be the face of tomorrow’s world, ensure the next wave of employment and supply the products of the future. Entrepreneurs are our partners, whom we work with closely for strong business growth and mutual success. After all, their success is our success. Capricorn Partners is also the manager of public investment funds: Quest for Growth, Quest Cleantech Fund and Quest+. Quest for Growth (EBR:QFG) invests in both quoted and unquoted growth companies with a focus on industries and themes that are capable of higher than average growth. Quest Cleantech Fund is mainly investing in stocks of cleantech companies listed in developed markets. Quest+ is mainly investing in stocks of growth companies listed in Europe. The funds are suitable for retail and institutional investors. In 2016, Capricorn Partners obtained its licence as management company under the Alternative Investment Fund Management Directive (AIFMD). We build on a team of talented investment managers and partners, a strong back office and business development team, an independent valuation expert and an experienced legal compliance and deal support team. Capricorn is your partner for future growth! Sustainability Capricorn Partners integrates Sustainability Factors and Risks into the investment decision process. We refer to the sustainability-related disclosures (pursuant to EU Regulation (EU) 2019/2088) and the Capricorn Partners ESG Policy for more information.

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Capsa Capital

Capsa Capital Partners is an Asset Management firm that manages private equity funds on behalf a selected group of institutional investors authorized by the Tunisian Financial Authority. Since its inception by a team of investment bankers, Capsa Capital Partners is dedicated to investing in private companies and asset management on behalf of third parties. Our mission is to provide funding and the necessary strategic resources to business managers in order to assist them in the implementation of their development projects, without interfering in the daily management. Our team provides financial and strategic support to companies with strong growth potential.

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Capstar Ventures

Capstar Partners, LLC is an Austin, Texas-based private investment firm that invests in early-stage private companies across a variety of industries. The firm was founded by radio executive, R. Steven Hicks in 2000.

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