Blossom HR

Peakline Partners brings investors exclusive, fee-efficient private market opportunities typically reserved for institutions. Agile, Opportunistic Approach Our investment philosophy and approach enable us to remain agile and innovative, seizing timely and distinctive investment opportunities. Attractive Long-Term Investments We believe alpha lies in the substantial, long-term value that alternative investments have historically generated for investors.

Passion Capital is a partnership of entrepreneurs and operators who are applying our experiences to helping founders and early-stage teams build great digital media/technology companies. We are Stefan Glaenzer, Eileen Burbidge and Robert Dighero. We have been personally involved in the largest European technology exits of the past decade, including the biggest exits of the year for 4 of the past 10 years by market value (Ricardo.de acquired by QXL, Skype purchased by Ebay, Last.fm acquired by CBS, and QXL/Tradus acquired by Naspers) - and want to be involved in many more. We believe that the critical differentiator and key asset of a successful business is the passion and ability of its founders. We are committed to fostering an ecosystem of technology, collaboration and executional excellence in Europe. As an example of this, White Bear Yard is our own hub for activities, ambitions and energy… and where have fun in the process.

HireNow Staffing, Inc. is a healthcare-focused staffing and recruitment firm providing permanent placement, contract-to-hire, and retained search services to healthcare facilities across Washington State and nationwide. Led by CEO De'Angelo Carter, the company holds certifications as both a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Veteran-Owned Business (VOB), positioning itself within the specialized healthcare staffing sector where regulatory compliance and certification status frequently influence procurement decisions. The firm's service model encompasses three core offerings: permanent placement for full-time clinical and managerial staff, contract-to-hire arrangements that enable healthcare facilities to transition temporary workers into permanent roles, and retained search services for executive or hard-to-fill positions. Typical placements include Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Supervisors, and Clinical Operations Managers - roles that represent critical operational needs within healthcare delivery systems. HireNow Staffing's approach centers on sector-specific expertise within healthcare recruitment, focusing on understanding client operations, organizational challenges, and workforce requirements before executing placement strategies. The company operates in a staffing industry segment characterized by high demand for clinical talent, driven by ongoing nursing shortages and elevated turnover rates across the healthcare sector. As a DBE-certified and veteran-owned enterprise, the firm is positioned to access procurement opportunities with healthcare organizations and government entities that maintain supplier diversity programs.

Blossom's growing portfolio of companies represents the best of European tech talent and ambition. We limit our investments to 5-6 Series A rounds per year so we can give the full weight of our expertise to each company we partner with. Working hard for you Our day-to-day relationship with our founders is not just about funding; it’s about the practical actions that we can take in service of their growth. We focus on standing with our founders so that they always feel our support - no matter what it takes. Early stage capital is long-term strategy Blossom was founded to audaciously challenge how European venture works. We’re all in from the start. We commit early, move quickly and support fully. We (literally) put your interests first We believe that a confident and informed founder is good for long-term growth. We freely share our hard won expertise and transparently structure deals so that our interests are fully aligned. We prioritize collaboration and connection We leverage our local roots and global connections to deliver an undeniable advantage for our European founders. Building new paths to success In addition to the work we do with our portfolio companies, we are also leading key initiatives to drive diversity across the European venture ecosystem: Ambitious Ladies in Tech (ALT) is a mentor network that endeavours to help women in technology startups achieve their career goals through coaching, skills development and networking. While there are many great initiatives to get women into technology, we believe more needs to be done to make sure talented women are appropriately recognised, rewarded and compensated. Blossom Greenhouse. A greenhouse is a symbol of growth and cultivation. Ours is different. Join us for talks from some of the most ambitious founders, talented investors and, of course, the Blossom team discussions, the sectors that we’re passionate about working in, and everything it takes to succeed in them. Greenhouse is an invitation-only, annual event for our portfolio founders, LPs and growth investor networks.

Seedstars Africa Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund investing in high-growth companies active across Sub-Saharan Africa. Early-stage entrepreneurs across the region are creating innovative online and offline models responding to critical products and service needs. They enjoy large market opportunities and boast high growth rates, and yet still have scarce access to capital and support compared to other regions of the World. Capitalizing on Seedstars’ pioneering presence in African entrepreneurship ecosystems since 2012, Seedstars Africa Ventures is profoundly an African investor bringing smart capital for entrepreneurs and providing them access to pan-African and international support. Seedstars Africa Ventures is anchored by and part of LBO France, regulated under the AMF. The partnership has benefitted from investments from EIB Global with EU support under the ACP trust fund - UE compartiment in the text. Our blended entrepreneur-focused approach, backed by major corporate and institutional investors, is what helps us create prosperous partnership opportunities and paths to exit for the companies we support.