Investors in Deep Tech

Carinthian Venture Fonds GmbH is a public venture fund founded in 2022 by public stakeholders in Carinthia. The company's objective is to invest in start-ups and small and medium-sized companies in the technology sector in Carinthia (seed and growth stage companies). The company invests only together with a private, independent co-investor.

The largest Japanese VC in Europe backing companies tackling the world’s carbon footprint with a focus on climate tech, deeptech, and digital society. We are a team of founders and operators focusing on problem areas the world has to solve - from transportation to healthcare to a wide array of digital infrastructure – to decrease the vast carbon footprint. We serve founders with ambitious mission - investing in the future we want to live in. From its first €101 million Fund I launched in 2019, NordicNinja has made tens of investments, three of which have achieved unicorn status, with a handful showing similar potential. The portfolio includes companies that transformed industries including Bolt, Einride, Veriff, Voi, Starship, ClimateView, Kognic, Mavenoid, Pactum, Varjo, DappRadar and Ready Player Me. Half of the first fund’s investments are in mobility and transportation – an area with a massive carbon footprint, as well as inefficiency and poor user experience.

BGF is the most active equity investor in the UK and Ireland. We have a unique proposition that few investment partners can match. We provide businesses with an initial investment of £1m-£20m, with significant follow-on funding available for new growth opportunities. This investment is intended to help you scale-up through ambitious growth plans, such as product development, international expansion, M&A or succession planning. Our Growth team is located across 15 offices in the UK and Ireland.

Elige Capital is an investor specializing in capital transmission and development capital operations for growing SMEs, in minority or majority, for investment tickets between 1 and 4 million euros. A dual DNA: entrepreneurs and investors Elige is led by an independent team that manages two investment vehicles subscribed by private investors who are business leaders and leading institutional investors. A flexible investment strategy whose main criterion is based on the women and men at the head of the companies and their development projects.

Vesper Investissement is an evergreen investment company owned by its managers alongside French entrepreneurs and industrial families. Vesper's mission is to support the long-term development of innovative companies in the real economy that are profitable, have strong growth potential, and significant strategic value. They focus on fostering sustainable growth and strategic advancements in the companies they invest in, ensuring lasting impact and value.

It is sometimes difficult, both for a company and for a saver, to find the right player to get involved. This is where we play an essential role: that of a link between people who want to give meaning to their savings and companies who want to find financing by strengthening their positive impacts. Since 1990, we have financed and supported more than 420 companies in Hauts-de-France, to the tune of more than 18.5 million euros, thanks to savings collected from several thousand supportive citizens.

At Invento VC, we believe that we all have an impact. By partnering with entrepreneurs, we help them develop, refine and market their ideas and innovative products. We make sure that with our experience, knowledge and business contacts, they respond to needs, find the best solutions, conquer new markets and build an international advantage. This is how we change our world for the better every day. At Invento VC, we create a space where people and their ideas meet, along with finance, experience, science and business. Together we create, solutions that could never have been created if even one of these elements were missing.

We utilize our extensive network and expertise to identify optimal investment opportunities for our members. Our mission is to democratize startup investing, making it accessible and impactful.

Within the business climate around knowledge centres UG/UMCG there is an increase of start-ups and initiatives to investigate the possibilities there to. The most promising companies will at a certain moment search for venture capital to finance their growth. Carduso Capital wants to participate in this type of companies by putting in, besides capital, also their strategic knowledge. Carduso Capital recognises the several development stages of this type of companies.

Sky Man Ventures is an innovative investment firm specializing in early-stage and growth-stage opportunities across diverse sectors. Based on their proactive investment strategy, they seek out promising startups with disruptive potential and provide strategic capital and operational support to foster their growth. Sky Man Ventures prioritizes sustainable and scalable business models, aiming to create long-term value for both entrepreneurs and investors alike.

We are a Venture Capital fund supporting students and recent graduate founded startups with funding, a community of young entrepreneurs, and our network of industry experts and investors. At ASIF, we bridge the gap between student entrepreneurs and venture capital funding. Our goal is to spur entrepreneurship in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area by guiding and investing in student-led startups. We are here to support student & recent graduate startups from the get-go.

Vivid Ventures specializes in providing early-stage capital to innovative startups, focusing on nurturing and accelerating their growth trajectories. Based in the Netherlands, Vivid Ventures strategically invests in promising ventures across various sectors, aiming to support entrepreneurs in realizing their visions and scaling their businesses. With a commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurial success, Vivid Ventures offers more than just financial backing; they provide strategic guidance, access to networks, and operational support to help startups navigate the challenges of early-stage growth. By leveraging their expertise and resources, Vivid Ventures aims to contribute significantly to the development of groundbreaking technologies and solutions that drive positive impact in their respective industries and beyond.