Investors in Edtech

We believe in probabilities and statistics, not luck. We rigorously follow our investment criteria and diversify our investments across 100 companies. That is why the risk is lower than in average VC and we can even talk about likely returns. We invest in startups that prefer a cautious and calculated approach to risk. We call these entrepreneurs camels - the ambitious yet resilient players in the startup landscape. For us the camel characterizes the way the company makes its startup journey - displaying curiosity and intelligence and having a remarkable ability to successfully reach their destinations. They use resources efficiently, navigate steadily through diverse market conditions and quickly adapt to changing environment.

Prodeko Ventures is a development company founded by Tuotantotouluiden kilta Prodeko and Prodeko Alumni, which started operations in 2015. The company's goal is to help Prodeko growth companies and individuals succeed and grow. Prodeko Ventures realizes its goal by making early-stage investments in companies with Prodeko key personnel.

Spring Capital is a venture capital firm that operates two distinct funds: Seed and Growth. Our mission is to invest in exceptional early-stage companies in the Nordics & CEE+ and help them realize their full potential.

Day One Capital is a venture capital firm investing in seed-stage B2B software companies in Central Eastern Europe, focusing on innovative products with significant growth potential. With a fund capitalization of EUR 34 million, they invest between EUR 300k to 1.5 million per round, leveraging a skilled regional talent pool. Their experienced team supports technology-driven founders with entrepreneurial, corporate, and investor expertise to achieve global market success.

B4 Investimenti is an independent private equity house established in 2012 with the aim to identify and invest in Italian SMEs characterized by good profitability, clear development prospects, strong vocation for internationalization and leadership positioning in specific market segments in which "Italianness" represents a distinctive factor. B4 Investimenti invests the capital raised from Italian and international investors, including reputable entrepreneurs, managers and professionals, who share its investment strategy, characterized by a "hands-on" approach to investment, which aims to actively contribute to the growth of the portfolio companies, leveraging on some characteristic development drivers such as managerial and organizational structure strengthening, specific investment plans, start (and consolidation) of international expansion and implementation (and acceleration) of aggregational paths. The aim of B4 Investimenti is essentially transforming "small Italian excellences" from "family and/or artisanal" companies to "structured" leading companies.

HTH is a Private Venture Capital Investment Company backed by Entrepreneur in the Healthcare Sector. The company provides capital to Early to Mid Stage companies with breakthrough technologies in Life Sciences. The company invests internationally and focuses on Medtech, Biotech, Digital Health and related fields.

Semantic Capital is a privately backed investment holding company dedicated to fostering innovation through proprietary intellectual property and software-driven solutions. With a focus on leveraging cutting-edge technologies, Semantic Capital identifies and supports ventures that demonstrate potential for disruptive impact in their respective industries. By investing in innovative companies with unique IP, Semantic Capital aims to drive technological advancement and deliver sustainable value.

First Look Capital addresses the pervasive underinvestment in women and diverse founders by European venture capital firms. By recognizing and capitalizing on overlooked opportunities, we position ourselves uniquely as the first investor for resilient and growth-driven ventures. Our mission stems from the belief that diversity—whether in ethnicity, sexuality, gender, or socio-economic background—holds untapped potential, essential for fostering innovation and generating economic returns. We aim to bridge the access gap that impedes these entrepreneurs, channeling our efforts towards unlocking $4 trillion in overlooked value. With a focus on inclusivity, we empower visionaries who bring new perspectives to the forefront, driving transformative change across various verticals.

Arete Capital Partners is a relationship-led, multi-family office that invests transformational private capital into entrepreneurial companies. The team has deep and varied experience in founding, building, investing in, and advising a wide range of businesses, from dynamic start-ups to more established enterprises. They use this experience to support businesses in board evolution, business transformation, acquisitive growth, and subsequent integration. Arete offers flexible equity solutions, including Growth & Entrepreneurial Capital for established businesses and Venture Capital for earlier stage companies. These equity solutions help businesses complete buy-outs, raise growth funds, realize value, and scale operations. Arete Capital Partners LLP is an Appointed Representative of Infinity Asset Management LLP, authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

D4 Ventures operates as an entrepreneurial investment platform with a unique ability to navigate and capitalize on the evolving landscape of technology innovation. The firm specializes in the digitalization of commerce and related interlocking technologies that are poised to influence its future trajectory. D4 Ventures' strategy is rooted in a sharp instinct for identifying emerging trends and transformative technologies within the digital commerce space. By focusing on these sectors, D4 Ventures aims to strategically invest in startups and ventures that have the potential to redefine and shape the future of digital commerce through innovation and technological advancement.

HERmesa is an investment club designed for both new and experienced early-stage investors interested in supporting exceptional startups founded by women. The platform aims to empower female entrepreneurs by providing them with access to capital and strategic support. HERmesa focuses on backing startups at the early stages of their development, fostering innovation and diversity within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. By bringing together a community of investors committed to gender diversity and innovation, HERmesa plays a crucial role in advancing opportunities for female founders in the startup landscape.

Neo Kuma Ventures specializes in investing in early-stage psychedelic healthcare companies that are pioneering clinical research into conditions such as depression, PTSD, addiction, inflammation, and chronic pain. By partnering with leading firms in this emerging field, Neo Kuma Ventures aims to advance and redefine the standard of patient care. Their focus on psychedelic therapies underscores their commitment to supporting innovations that address significant mental health challenges through rigorous scientific research and therapeutic advancements.