Across Ventures

Scrum Ventures is a seed-stage venture firm investing across a range of industries in the U.S. and Japan. Based in San Francisco with extensive experience and networks in both Silicon Valley and Japan, Scrum Ventures accelerates portfolio companies with global opportunities and helps corporations innovate. Scrum Studio is a platform that connects global corporations with startups.

CLiffs is a deep technology-focused investment fund. It chooses to operate in an international landscape to become the Italian bridge to the U.S. VC market and exploit the opportunities offered by the most powerful innovation hubs of the world. Finally, with a focus on early-stage opportunities, we leverage our expertise, network, and resources to support entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses and driving technological advancements.

We’ve written a new venture capital playbook – a global platform that unifies tech investment across continents, investors, entrepreneurs and leading corporations to accelerate innovative startups even further and stronger onto the global stage. As a multistage fund with offices across San Francisco, New York, Paris, Shanghai, Beijing and Singapore, we invest in startups positively impacting the world through technology. Investing globally We invest in startups at the center of the digital revolution across North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa. We work with visionary and mission driven teams to help them grow and lead markets. We back startups at the inflection point of growth, with revenues between $5M to $20M, that will benefit from guidance on refining the company, maximizing performance and creating long lasting value. Our initial check sizes range from $5M to $40M. We can lead or follow, and keep reserves for follow-on investments. We leverage the larger social evolutions at play, taking into account a startup’s contribution towards sustainability, analyzing the global competitive landscape, and integrating the insights of our Fortune 500 ecosystem. Investing for good We built our strategy around the idea that the future of venture capital, startups, incumbent companies, and innovating for good - is converging. A startup’s contribution to sustainability is a critical component to our investment philosophy, taking into account various issues such as economic growth, social interests and safeguarding the planet. Our values ONE TEAM FOR ONE WORLD As one global team from various backgrounds and cultures, we strongly believe that sharing diverse perspectives and knowledge significantly benefits everyone. ADD VALUE BY BEING USEFUL We believe our vision of a collaborative ecosystem, with global reach and local expertise, is best achieved by building trust between different stakeholders and constantly being useful to our partners in achieving their goals. SAY WHAT YOU DO AND DO WHAT YOU SAY We firmly believe in sincerity, transparency and being the kind of partner who always gives it straight and delivers on their commitments. FOR PASSIONATE ENTREPRENEURS We want to empower passionate entrepreneurs who can demonstrate that they have the determination and clarity in purpose to turn visions into reality. FOR THE DETERMINED AND COURAGEOUS Startup success requires a high personal price and we believe in standing by our entrepreneurs to help, both in good and challenging times. CHANGE THE WORLD FOR THE BETTER We are proud to work with those who share our vision and commitment to sustainability and are positively impacting the world through technology. How we started Cathay Innovation is a global venture capital partnership, created in affiliation with Cathay Capital. Our story began in 2015 when Cathay Capital Founder and serial entrepreneur Mingpo Cai met Denis Barrier, a French venture capitalist and innovator in his field. Together, they infused the Cathay Capital platform with venture capital.

Based in Tel-Aviv, we invest in early stage Israeli startups powered by extraordinary founders & cutting edge technologies. Focused on data, AI and validated market fit by working hand in hand with our growth & corporate partners to accelerate our entrepreneurs, creating industry leading companies. We redefine Value-Add investing by accelerating and developing company building, enabling our entrepreneurs to build transformational tech companies better and faster, together.

We believe that Web3 and blockchain are the foundations of the new digital, decentralized economy. To this end, we’re partnering with startups that are advancing the future of Blockchain technology. We provide early stage founders with the capital, network connections and most importantly, the advice they need to transform the Web3 landscape in India. Why it Matters?Partnership with India’s largest wealth tech destination Access to a network of 70+ global venture capital partners Capital infusion up to $250,000 Mentorship from in-house experts

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