Core Innovation Capital

ABS Capital partners with software and tech-enabled services companies to accelerate growth and create sustainable, scalable business models. ABS Capital provides growth equity capital to B2B software and tech-enabled services businesses with strong technology and data underpinnings looking to scale with the right partners. Building businesses has been our passion for more than 30 years. Over that time, we have invested in approximately 130 companies across eight funds. Starting from a deep respect for what it takes to build a company, we bring our investing, operational, infrastructure, technology, and business development skills to support and amplify the success of growing businesses. We choose companies carefully, just as they choose us. We invest in them, advise them, and inspire them.

The heart of Japan: the Tokai region. Here, we have some of the nation’s leading research institutions. A fertile ground for generating groundbreaking ideas. And world-class manufacturing companies renowned across the globe. By connecting these assets, we aim to create innovations that will transform the world. To bring exceptional technologies and ideas born in universities and startups into society as powerful businesses, our professional team supports everything from business launch to self-sustained growth.

At Coreline, we get involved from the start and commit for the long term. We make a small number of high-conviction investments in the US and Japan, focusing on the fundamentals of building impactful companies. Our intentionally compact portfolio means every founder gets our full attention. Expect thoughtful conversations, hands-on advice, and partners who build trust, foster collaboration, and contribute to your growth. We believe in nurturing entrepreneurs and creating something great, together. With an exceptional track record and the strong focus of a boutique firm, we believe in diligently pursuing the “craft” of venture capital. No gimmicks, no shortcuts, just the mastery of the basics.

Overton Venture Capital is a woman led fund that invests in seed and early stage, revenue generating companies whose entrepreneurs break the world’s confines and reimagine it with transformational solutions for next-generation businesses. THE OPPORTUNITY: Technology continues to power rapid digital transformation, so much so that consumers are shifting their behaviors and preferences in how they discover, shop and buy in a next-gen commerce world. We invest in companies that capitalize on this transformation and seek to ultimately transform their sectors. COMPANIES WITH OUR SHARED DNA:Founders and Teams We identify and invest in outstanding teams that are on the cusp of disrupting legacy industries. We are inspired by the people who create innovative products that answer consumer needs. Diversity We believe that teams comprised of diverse backgrounds and different perspectives generate powerful solutions that shape tomorrow’s world. We are committed to backing companies with diverse leadership and balanced teams. Integrity This is a partnership after all. We only work with teams of the highest integrity and those who are unwavering in their commitment to running their businesses. We, in turn, will always be open, honest, and transparent with our portfolio companies and partners. Performance We are motivated to partner with companies that have generated rapid growth through fiscal prowess, product differentiation, and competitive advantage. We look for companies that develop scalable, differentiated and defensible products that outperform the market. HOW OUR TEAMS WORK TOGETHER: As founders and operators ourselves, we seek opportunities where we can create value and a sustainable advantage for our companies. Our team plays an active, hands-on role with each portfolio company to help fill the gaps where they need it most to amplify growth.

Located in both Charleston, SC and Boston, MA, we have a diverse scouting pool in the Southeast as well as early-stage technology accelerators at MIT and throughout Research Triangle. WHY WE WIN Commercialization & Operational Expertise As entrepreneurs, we have deep operational expertise in commercializing technology. Our experience enables us to to evaluate complex technologies earlier than most investors. Early Involvement & Mentoring We mentor founders in their early stages to help accelerate their growth even further. By working with entrepreneurs on average 12 months before funding, we have priority access in deals. Uncorrelated Alpha Sourcing We scout and cultivate deals undiscovered by other investors. As a diverse team, we are sought out by diverse founders. Located in both Charleston, SC, and Boston we have deep ties in the Southeast, Research Triangle, and MIT. OUR DIVERSITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER Larger and more diverse deal flow due to combined 120+ years experience, our diverse team & locations. All of our investments are in impact sectors, as defined by the UN Sustainable Development Goals. 75% of our portfolio have diverse founding teams. OUR INVESTMENT AREAS HealthTech Diagnostics AI-enabled Home-based Monitoring Devices Orthopedics Genetics Small Molecules Data Science Financial Inclusion / FinTech Democratizing Business Safety Analytics (AI, NLP, ML) SaaS Big Data Green Tech Energy / Efficiency Renewables AgTech/ Food Tech Hard Science Chemistry / Battery Tech Advanced Materials Physics

We are a partnership of business builders and domain experts, in search of like kind: passionate visionaries who simply see the world differently than everyone else. Because that’s how we understand our work, too. At Bain Capital Ventures, we are in the business of recognizing - and then making real - world-shifting potential that is not yet obvious to everyone else. And that not-yet-obvious potential we look for is - you. You, the deep thinker, the tenacious builder, the expert of your own world, looking to reimagine the very foundations of how our world works. When you work with us, we do everything we can to make your vision a reality. That means being your first call in both good times and bad. Being in your corner for the life of your company (and beyond). Investing from seed to growth, deploying stage-specific support to help you get to what comes next. Putting the full strength of Bain Capital behind you, rallying the institutional network, resources, and access you need to bring your idea into reality. We look forward to partnering with you to turn not-yet-obvious potential into undeniable fact. What sets our founders apartIntellectual Curiosity: You ask the hard questions and aren’t satisfied with easy answers. You always want to know more, delve deeper, and truly understand, even when others merely skim. Tenacious Drive: You do the hard work, day in, day out - and nights too. You know even the best ideas require perfect execution, and you are ready to dig in for the long haul. Visionary Influence: You see the future you’re building with clarity and confidence - and have the ability to instill that vision in those around you. You can rally people to the cause with passion. Resilient Flexibility: You understand that to grow is to change. You are open and dedicated to growing alongside your company, knowing when to pivot and when to hold fast, where to learn and where to ask for help. Unmatched advantages in partnering with BCVDeep Domain Focus Hands-on Partnership Dedicated Talent Team Proprietary Customer Development Bain Capital Network Our team is your team We are far more than investors or board members. We strive to be both coach and cheerleader, as well as your calmest counsel in the midst of a storm - and the first ones to push you when you need it most. And once you are a part of our community, we all rally behind you: every investment partner, our expansive team of subject matter experts offering specialized support, members of the global Bain Capital network. To be a part of BCV is to continually discover all the ways we are all on your team.