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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The Origin Capital
Origin Capital is an investment entity focused on blockchain enabled technologies. Based in Singapore and Silicon Valley, the firm has invested in 20 blockchain companies since late 2016, and participates in both equity and tokensale events. Having built strong relationships with entrepreneurs, top investors, and ecosystem leaders, Origin Capital helps startups forge strategic partnerships and brings industry-specific resources to it's portfolio companies.
The Perkins Fund
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Founded in 2016 by industry veteran Sonja Hoel Perkins, the fund focuses on high technology companies that fill an unmet market need that can only be solved through a combination of technology, marketing savvy and hard work. The fund typically invests in less than 10% of a round and selectively considers board seats. While typically not a board member, the Perkins Fund provides incredible value in fund raising, market positioning and general business strategy.
The Perkins Fund has invested in dozens of companies with entrepreneurs of high character and capability. While the Perkins Fund does not only invest in women, over 50% of the Perkins Fund founders are women compared to a venture capital industry average of less than 15%. The fund's focus is on long term, lasting relationships with entrepreneurs. Over 30% of the founders have been backed by founder Sonja Hoel Perkins in the past. The Perkins Fund invests in all stages, including seed, startup and late stage deals.
The Players Fund
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A globally trusted outlet for athletes investing in the future of the digital consumer.
The Players' Impact
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The first venture platform for professional athletes. We are an exclusive network of athletes, artists and collaborators inspiring and encouraging each other to shape the future we want. Through education, opportunity and influence, we harness the power of an elite collective to accelerate the potential of every member.
TPI is an elite community of professional athletes and entertainers; joined by top investors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders as we advance personally, professionally, and financially. We provide the framework for you to transcend the game.
The Refiners
Founded by entrepreneurs The Refiners is a San Francisco-based Seed Fund Program devoted to helping world-class entrepreneurs thrive in the bountiful yet complicated environment of Silicon Valley. We are passionate about the needs of international startups and believe they are different enough to warrant a program specifically for them. Over a three-month period, startups usually receive funding, networking and mentorship opportunities in Silicon Valley. The Refiners’ aim is to equip your start-up with the tools necessary to expand your startup’s vision and scale globally. We are committed to providing you with unparalleled support, guidance, and expertise.
The Riverside Company
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The Riverside Company is a global investment firm focused on being one of the leading private capital options for investors, business owners and employees at the smaller end of the middle market by seeking to fuel transformative growth and create lasting value.
Since its founding in 1988, Riverside has made more than 800 investments. The firm's international private equity and structured capital portfolios include more than 140 companies.
The Rohatyn Group
The Rohatyn Group (TRG) is a global asset manager investing mainly in emerging markets. TRG has different investment strategies, including private equity, infrastructure and private credit. As to private equity, TRG invests in mid-market companies with a solid operating and commercial track record.<br />
TRG seeks to partner with management teams to implement growth strategies adding business value. TRG thas offices in 17 cities (including Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo and Lima) and has 70 investment professionals.
The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF)
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Working alongside the world’s foremost investors, we make direct investments in leading, as well as promising, Russian companies.
RDIF was created in 2011 under the leadership of the President and Prime Minister of Russia to co-invest alongside top global investors, acting as a catalyst for direct investment in Russia.
RDIF has invested and committed for this purpose 2.1 trillion rubles, of which RDIF alone invested over 200 billion rubles and over 1.9 trillion rubles came from co-investors, partners and banks.
RDIF also attracted over $40 billion of foreign capital into the Russian economy through long-term strategic partnerships.
The Sigma Group
The Sigma Group, Inc. (Sigma), www.thesigmagroup.com, is a full-service consulting and civil engineering firm. Our Milwaukee-based staff includes registered professional engineers in civil, environmental, and chemical disciplines; registered land surveyors; construction inspectors; certified asbestos supervisors/inspectors; certified lead inspectors/risk assessors; Certified Hazardous Materials Managers, professional geologists and hydrogeologists, as well as additional engineering technicians, scientists and compliance specialists.
The Sputnik Group
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The Sputnik Group seeks to identify and execute investment opportunities requiring a hands-on approach by utilizing the talent, expertise, and relationships of its core team of professionals
The Group comprises a Private Equity Division, focusing on high-growth and turn-around opportunities in Russia, the CIS and the US, and an Advisory Division, providing discrete strategic advice to Russian clients and international investors
