Investors in Venture

AlpVent AG is an investment company that invests in highly promising startups. As an investor we have a good knowledge of the CE region and the operation of innovative companies in it, with a focus on Austria and Slovenia. As the result of many years of entrepreneurial and managerial experience, we know what entrepreneurs in innovative companies need. With the method of our special investment approach, entrepreneurs acquire an investor who knows the startup environment of the region in which he operates, has the knowledge of acting on foreign markets, and especially the experience with already made investments in similar companies. Many startup founders are extraordinary in developing products and services, but have fewer experience in sales and marketing implementation activities. For this purpose, AlpVent has developed a unique approach to cooperating with its investments in order to create a positive partnership, where the overall goal of all multiplicative revenue growth and EBITDA, and the establishment of a lean and stable organisation in the company. The ultimate goal is to help founders to become their global leader in their niche-focused field within three to five years. All this is to the owners of the promise of a good exit.

As a leading energy company and the largest utility in French-speaking Switzerland, the Romande Energie Group offers a wide range of sustainable solutions such as energy production and distribution, energy services, energy efficiency and electric mobility. Through our own 100% renewable production, or innovative services and our Corporate Social Responsibility policy, the Group intends to develop, together with our customers, investors and employees, a better living environment. Romande Energie is also committed to offering high-quality services and guaranteeing a reliable supply of electricity, in line with its customer's expectations, to support them in the energy transition

Chi Impact Capital (‘Chi') is the conscious impact investor creating deep, positive, measurable impact and achieve strong financial returns by investing in core-regenerative business models that advance the most burning Sustainable Development Goals in Europe. Through the Burning Issues Impact Fund (‘BIIF'), Chi is scaling early growth stage companies using breakthrough technologies to transform the sectors they operate in. Chi works with companies to create financial and impact value, providing comprehensive implementation and execution support across impact measurement, management, and reporting. Founded by Dr Christin ter Braak-Fostinger, an impact investor with over 15 years of experience, Chi is working to build a regenerative economy to deliver a more prosperous and sustainable future.

At Fluxus Ventures LLP, we are a global venture capital firm dedicated to backing innovators with demonstrable engineering solutions for smarter cities. We focus on breakthrough scientific advances and ingenious technologies in energy systems, advanced materials, sensor networks, and data analytics, particularly for applications in buildings and urban infrastructure. We seek to support startups and entrepreneurs who are driving impactful innovations in these critical areas.

BACS-Innov is an investment company focused on supporting young innovative companies, backed exclusively by alumni from Ecoles Centrale (Paris and regional), Supélec, and Centrale Supélec. They invest in startups founded by students or alumni of these schools, fostering a strong community spirit and professionalized venture capital approach. With a capital increase in mid-2019 from around a hundred alumni, BACS-Innov now has the financial capacity to begin making strategic investments, aiming to create value for both entrepreneurs and investors while contributing to the entrepreneurial goals of Ecole CentraleSupélec.

IMPACT Partners is the 1st European investment platform dedicated to impact investing. With more than 180 portfolio companies and €340M under management, we have proven that we could generate a double performance. We are engaged for Impact. So that every founder can have access to resources and have a chance to succeed in its impactful entrepreneurial project. To support social and green businesses with great local impact. To transform capitalism into a driving force for a more inclusive society. We have offices in Paris, Frankfurt, Copenhagen, Barcelona, London and Milan.

Daphni is a European VC firm that invests in user-oriented startups with European DNA and strong international ambitions. The company is supported by the daphnipolis, a closely-knit community of 300+ entrepreneurs, executives, academics, artists and advisors, and a digital platform to ensure both efficiency and full transparency. The firm was established in 2015 and is based in Paris, France. ** daphni team ** https://youtu.be/ijw6Lw5td0E ** apply here** https://apply.daphni.com/

TechFund is a pioneering venture capital firm specializing in tech investments, founded to address gaps in traditional VC models. Originating from the firsthand experiences of entrepreneurs navigating funding challenges in Silicon Valley and European tech hubs, TechFund recognized the need for more than just capital – entrepreneurs required hands-on support, strategic guidance, and international networks. This insight led to the creation of TechFund as a multi-stage fund, uniquely positioned to nurture startups from inception through to successful IPOs or acquisitions. By leveraging relationships with international corporate partners, TechFund accelerates its portfolio companies' global ambitions and competitive edge in the tech convergence sectors.

A committed and supportive network of Startupers and Tech Entrepreneurs to support and finance the first steps of Western Startups. The mission of the first floor is to help young entrepreneurs develop their projects by providing financing, advice and networking. We work with Startups and innovative project leaders in the seed phase, when the project begins to generate a little income or the product is ready to meet its market.

Grand Sud Ouest Capital is a regional investment firm based in the South West of France. Specializing in private equity and venture capital investments, they support businesses at different stages of growth, from early-stage to expansion phases. Grand Sud Ouest Capital aims to foster economic development in the region by providing financial backing, strategic guidance, and operational support to promising companies. For more information about their investment focus and portfolio companies, visiting their official website would provide comprehensive insights into their investment strategy and criteria.

CITA Investissement is a versatile investment firm providing venture capital to new companies and development capital for established ones. Specializing in private equity, CITA focuses on investments across diverse sectors including fragrances, packaging, printing, logistics, and interactive television companies.

Weber Investissements stands as a dedicated long-term shareholder committed to fostering the growth of unlisted companies. This active investment firm engages directly or through funds by strategically investing in company equity to bolster their expansion. Weber Investissements plays a pivotal role in supporting businesses, leveraging its expertise and financial backing to drive sustainable growth and maximize operational potential. With a robust portfolio management approach, Weber Investissements aims to create lasting value and contribute positively to the development of the companies it invests in.