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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Women's Venture Capital Fund Women's Venture Capital Fund
Several years ago, Edith Dorsen and her Harvard Business School classmate Monica Dodi came across a shocking statistic – less than 5% of venture capital went to leadership teams that included any women. Galvanized by the data, the classmates organized a roundtable at their Harvard Business School Reunion to discuss this limited access to capital. Despite pouring rain in Cambridge that morning and late night section parties, by 8:30am, all 15 of the invitees showed up along with another 15 uninvited yet enthusiastic women!
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Women's Ventures Fund Women's Ventures Fund
WomensVCFund II, launched in late 2017, builds upon that initial pioneering success and is poised to capitalize on the inflection point of high-quality, female-led startups. Scores of studies now show that firms with women in senior management outperform on nearly every metric. Simply put, gender diversity is critical to entrepreneurial success.
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Womens VC Fund Womens VC Fund
Several years ago, Edith Dorsen and her Harvard Business School classmate Monica Dodi came across a shocking statistic – less than 5% of venture capital went to leadership teams that included any women. Galvanized by the data, the classmates organized a roundtable at their Harvard Business School Reunion to discuss this limited access to capital. Despite pouring rain in Cambridge that morning and late night section parties, by 8:30am, all 15 of the invitees showed up along with another 15 uninvited yet enthusiastic women! Early Stage First institutional financing round at Series A/B after companies have completed significant angel/seed funding and are in bona fide market traction with revenues Gender-Inclusive Management Team Management teams inclusive of women and men that possess domain expertise, operating experience, a clear vision, and the ability to recruit and retain senior talent West Coast Pacific Northwest and California preferred as proximity to our entrepreneurs allows for a closer, more effective working relationship with portfolio companies Sectors Three high growth sectors where women are important leaders, decision makers and consumers: Enterprise SaaS, Consumer Internet, and Educational Technology Capital-Efficient High potential enterprises that can achieve significant revenue generation with relatively modest capital investment High Growth and Scalable Large market opportunity that addresses a demonstrable need with the ability to scale rapidly
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Wonder Ventures Wonder Ventures
Wonder Ventures invests in entrepreneurs who have great ideas. Who build the world’s most innovative technology companies in order to address the world’s toughest challenges. Who think of long-term solutions that span generations. <br />
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Woowa Brothers Woowa Brothers
Elegant brothers' who run the nation's No. 1 delivery app delivery nation under the vision of'Where to Eat Good Food','Baemin Riders', which delivers food from restaurants that could not be delivered, self-employed in the food industry We are changing the delivery culture with the'Baemin Sanghoe', which provides good quality delivery products at reasonable prices. In addition, in order to advance into a comprehensive'food tech' company, we are preparing and expanding our business into global businesses such as entering overseas markets and future businesses such as artificial intelligence (AI) and self-driving robot technology development.
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Work America Capital Work America Capital
Work America Capital is a Houston, Texas-based venture capital firm dedicated developing future leaders, benefiting others, and providing founders and investors with targeted returns.
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Work-Bench Ventures Work-Bench Ventures
Work-Bench is an enterprise VC fund based in NYC. We are proud enterprise nerds from corporate IT now in VC to truly change the game. We feel grateful everyday to work alongside incredible founders building game-changing technologies for enterprise software. We know what it takes for an early stage startup to navigate the abyss of an IT org at a large global enterprise company, and we want to be your VC partners on the journey.
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Workday Ventures Workday Ventures
Workday Ventures is the strategic capital arm of Workday, Inc., focused on accelerating the growth of emerging enterprise software companies that are valuable to Workday customers and complementary to Workday products. Workday was founded on a disruptive idea: to put people at the center of enterprise software. Now, more than a decade later, we still deliver on that idea every day. Thousands of organizations, from midsize companies to Fortune 50 enterprises, trust Workday as their partner. This year, Workday achieved an industry-leading 97 percent customer satisfaction rating. Workday Ventures stems from the same roots, making us a strong partner to support you on your journey. When we launched our Workday Ventures fund in early 2018, we decided to approach things a little differently. Rather than just being a source of strategic capital, we set out to be an active partner, helping accelerate the growth of early stage companies that provide solutions complementary to Workday offerings and that are attractive to our customers. Our intention was also rooted in Workday core values, which we feel are foundational to our success. In addition to a focus on innovation and customer commitment, we also function with integrity. We want to be known for making good on our promises and doing things the right way by helping our portfolio companies understand the enterprise technology space, connecting them with customers, and offering technical integrations that help their business grow.
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World Fund World Fund
We help to decarbonise the global economy. As a climate tech VC, we are driven by tackling the climate crisis and only invest in technologies with scalable businesses and significant emissions savings potential. We support startups from early to growth stage, focusing on Energy, Food and Agriculture, Manufacturing, Buildings, and Mobility. Entrepreneurs who understand decarbonisation as a value driver are whom we back; those who think big, act macro; those who build tech for a regenerative world.
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World Innovation Lab (WiL) World Innovation Lab (WiL)
Gateway to global growth We are a US and Japan-based VC investing in growth-stage companies that are ready to scale and enter new markets. We help US startups expand to Japan and Asia, and Japanese startups expand globally. Our capital comes from governments and global corporations in Japan, and we work hard with our Limited Partners on evolving their own innovation capabilities on top of offering financial returns. In other words, we act as the bridge between startups and corporations across key innovation hubs around the globe - starting with Japan and the US. Investment Mid & Late Stage Investments in US Multi-stage Investments in Japan & Asia Investments in Venture Funds We make direct investments in growth and late stage companies. As a part of our investment, we also provide Japan expansion support to US startups, and vice versa. In addition to direct investments, we also invest in emerging and exceptional venture capital funds. Global Expansion Executive Relationships Business Partnerships Customer Adoption Talent Media Relations We are a team of experienced, cross-cultural investors and operators. We are startup founders, company builders, and corporate leaders who understand global growth. Our partners in Japan and throughout Asia are forward-thinking enterprises eager to collaborate with Silicon Valley’s most innovative startups. Together, we are uniquely positioned to help new companies enter global markets and accelerate revenue growth. Empowerment Corporate Innovation Advisory Government-backed Entrepreneur Programs In addition to facilitating growth through investment, we help our corporate partners evolve their own innovation capabilities through executive training, strategic advisory, and partnerships with leading startups. We also partner with government organizations to provide workshops, pitch contests, and mentorship programs open to the general entrepreneur and academic communities. Our companies and corporate partners are all members of the WiL tribe. Our success as a team requires camaraderie, commitment, and a shared understanding of our core values.
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