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At 645 Ventures, we help founders bring the invisible to life. Every day we wake up and work to cultivate exceptional people, stories, and companies that are changing the way we view and experience the world. We achieve this purpose with over $400 million of assets under management (AUM),deep institutional support, and top tier returns. We’re eight years old, growing fast and backed by leading institutional investors, including the world's best university endowments, funds of funds, and pension funds. We’ve also built and activated a Connected Network of individual LPs who are industry leading business people and have influenced outcomes for our portfolio companies. Our network has grown over three funds in eight years, and successfully supports our portfolio companies through customer acquisition, talent acquisition, strategic partnerships, board placements, and company acquisitions. We have over 49 active companies in our portfolio that we’ve backed at the Seed or Series A stages. We invest between $1 million - $10 million as lead investors or members of syndicates of other top tier funds. Several of our portfolio companies have scaled to hundreds of millions in revenues, have become unicorns by exceeding $1 billion in post-money valuations, and have exited through IPO and M&A. Our companies span enterprise SaaS, infrastructure software, and consumer technology. Our goal is to back founders who aspire to build iconic businesses that transform industries and reach large scale M&A and IPO events. We are proud to have several companies already on that path including FiscalNote (IPO: NOTE), Goldbelly, Iterable, Overtime, Resident, Eden Health and Solidus Labs. We have built a growing team and culture that is inclusive, collaborative, and which prioritizes a client-service mindset. 645 is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion - and our team and community reflect that commitment. We’re proud to lead by example in the venture capital community while nonetheless striving to do better ourselves.

At Ventures.eu, our mission is to empower European startups leading the way in creating innovative solutions that drive positive change in Europe and across the globe. We strive to be a transformative force in the European startup ecosystem, and we believe that by nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and embracing diversity, we can shape a brighter, more prosperous future for Europe and the world. Our strategy targets European tech strengths Geography: 60% Portugal / 40% Europe Investment Stage: Seed, Series A and B Sector: Disruptive technologies, industry agnostic Our Roots Ventures.eu team is the same team that created Dealflow.eu an established European Venture Builder Dealflow.eu is an established pan-European venture builder created in 2019 and working closely with European Projects such as the Innovation Radar. Dealflow.eu’s mission is to help more startups scale up in Europe and bridge the gap between private and public funding. Portuguese Presence: Team based in Lisbon, Portugal​ Established Portuguese VC knowledge & network Founders' Trust: 400+ startups supported​ Trusted ecosystem and acquired support experience EU Network: Solid market recognition, as key EU Venture Builder​ Access to EU funded innovations & opportunities Co-investors Network: +300 close connections with investors from venture building activities Useful to find new investments and co-investors Who we look for EU-based companies, aiming to disrupt the market. Growth Potential Global Ambition Strong development potential Ability to capture a large market share Outstanding leaders Strong and committed teams Ready to adapt and receptive to coaching Diverse and well-rounded teams Impactful Ideas Innovative and futuristic technologies Market disruptive Mission-driven Exit Potential Long-term vision and clear exit strategy Traits to sustain a successful and profitable exit Focus on industry dynamics and competitive landscape

We invest in University of Colorado entrepreneurs. We partner with these entrepreneurs to build impactful and profitable businesses. Our companies’ successes provide strong capital appreciation to our partners. We are not a part of the University of Colorado, but we have a formal partnership with Venture Partners at CU Boulder to find the best investment opportunities in their pipeline. Who We Invest InCU Founders (past or present: Faculty or Students) Companies licensing CU Intellectual Property What We Invest InDisruptive Technologies, solving Large Problems Founders from all backgrounds, with a Passion to Build. How We InvestWe invest Seed & Series A Capital We provide Follow-On Capital and assist with syndication We work alongside entrepreneurs early to build successful teams

We’re drawn to the line where creative entrepreneurs and emerging technologies intersect with social, economic, and environmental trends. Why? Because we believe that today’s innovative companies will determine the quality of life for our kids and future generations. We're looking for mission-driven entrepreneurs who believe that purpose and profit go together naturally. What Matters To UsClimate Change: Monitoring, adapting to, and mitigating the effects of climate change to improve economic resiliency and the quality of life for future generations. Circular Economy: Improving resource efficiency, advancing materials, designing for recycling, reimagining “waste” as a resource, and regenerating natural systems to create abundance from perceived scarcity. Empowered People: Creating personalized, transparent, frictionless products and services that empower people and align with their values. Our thingWe prefer people over algorithms. We expect innovative companies to come from anywhere. We believe that technology should serve us and make life easier. We seek entrepreneurs, partners, and investors who unite purpose with profits. We see diversity as a source of resilience and insight. Your thingYou expect a partner you can trust. You appreciate hands-on experience balancing growth with governance. You believe a partnership is defined by listening and collaboration. You seek a partner who regards your time as your most valuable asset. We are optimists We are keenly aware of the challenges facing future generations, yet we remain confident in the creativity of startups, the application of emerging technologies, and the increasing dynamism of global markets. We are a group of entrepreneurs, corporate advisors, board members and investors who offer our partners access to a global network, decades of experience growing businesses, and a track record of successful investing. We discover: We find creative entrepreneurs applying digital and cloud-scale technologies to solve well-defined problems in the physical world. Our ideal investments are venture- and growth-stage companies that are driven by purpose and profit, while being committed to long-term environmental, social, and corporate governance values. We invest: We find alignment with entrepreneurs who seek a thought partner as they build their business and welcome strategic insights based on our collaboration with corporate LPs. We invest with our whole selves, offering the accumulation of our life experiences, business acumen, and deep understanding of technology to our partners. We regenerate: Our investments support companies forging a bold path to a regenerative economy - one in which the end condition is better than the original state. We back businesses that develop people and global capacity while respecting natural resources and restoring - not depleting - the environment. And as collaborative investors, we honor the trust our limited partners place in us by working to multiply their capital.

Kibo Ventures was born in 2012 in Madrid (Spain) with the mission of empowering diverse European tech entrepreneurs to solve big problems and helping them scale. Our team is a combination of operational and investment experts with deep international networks in Europe and US including some of the best founders, investors and corporates. Since 2012, we have built one of the largest VC teams in Southern Europe. Our team and investors are committed to impact, diversity and believe in driving global positive impact while achieving top returns. We include social and environmental criteria in our investments. Our numbers4 funds €300M AUM Assets Under Management 63+ companies invested 1 IPO and 5 Unicorns 14+ relevant exits to companies like Paypal, Airbnb, Groupon and others 3 offices in Madrid, Barcelona and Lisbon 25+ entrepreneurs as LPs in our funds 20%+ female founders Investment thesisWe invest in early-stage companies that are ready to scale globally We lead and co-lead pre-Series A or Series A rounds We are sector agnostic: both consumer and enterprise software Our initial investment range is €2m - €5m, targeting 10-20% ownership We look for teams building global companies that leverage local development and operations, while scaling in bigger markets We favor proven product-market fit and readiness to scale massively We are always open to co-invest with the right partners How we help We listen, respect, hope for the best and are willing to help Recruiting: We have helped our portfolio companies hire 100+ key employees. Several portfolio companies over 200 employees. Building & growing: We supported our portfolio companies via strategy, network and sales actions, resulting in over $4B of total portfolio value. Fundraising: 90% of our companies have raised Series B or exited after our investment, 55% have raised money from international investors. Exiting: We have sold 10+ companies to relevant global companies.

We are passionate about backing visionary founders who are transforming industries and creating a positive impact on the world. Our Investment FocusConsumer: We invest in consumer brands and consumer tech, seeking out companies that are disrupting traditional industries and redefining the way we live, work, and play. Climate: We are committed to supporting companies that are addressing the climate crisis, investing in sustainable foods, waste management, and sustainability solutions. Enterprise: We focus on B2B SaaS, DeepTech, and Enterprise across fintech, health tech, and cybersecurity, backing companies that are driving innovation and efficiency in the business world. Our Team Our experienced team of investors and advisors brings a deep understanding of the tech landscape and a proven track record of success. We are committed to providing our portfolio companies with the strategic guidance and operational support they need to achieve their full potential.