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byFounders is a community-powered early-stage venture fund focused predominantly on the New Nordics, backed by some of the region’s most accomplished founders investing in and supporting the next generation of globally ambitious founders. We invest from pre-seed to series A (investments ranging between €0,5m - €4m) and are currently investing from our second fund. We pride ourselves on three things: True founder compassion - We’re founders ourselves and our empathy for founders permeates our every interaction, where we strive for transparency and candor. We also have some of the most founder-friendly terms on the market ;) Global tight-knit network We’ve built what we call the ‘byFounders Collective’ which consists of 50+ experienced founders and operators who are incentivized to help us with deal sourcing, evaluation, and most importantly: to help our portfolio companies succeed. These people are today - together with our 45 portfolio companies - spread across the US and Europe. We care about Tomorrow - We believe in the future and recognise the power we hold in shaping it. We, therefore, put a lot of effort into responsible investing and help startups to make a positive impact on the world.

There are global issues that require immediate attention. We can only help make our world more sustainable by becoming change-makers ourselves. Because you need to be the change you want to see in the world. 4impact was born out of our desire to increase the purpose of our work and help us give back. By backing tech4good ventures with knowledge, experience, network, and funding, we can act as a catalyst towards a sustainable world. As a leading investor, we empower ambitious tech4good entrepreneurs who accelerate the transition to a sustainable world and deliver robust financial performances. Digital tech4good companies are the future. They will generate market-rate returns driven by the social and environmental value they add for the planet, its inhabitants, their employees, and their customers. Time is Running Out In our search for profit, we've sacrificed the earth and social causes. Climate change is real, and stress and anxiety are at an all-time high. The time to act is now. Infinite Opportunities Empowering ambitious tech4good entrepreneurs will accelerate the transition to a sustainable world while delivering robust financial performance. 4impact Philosophy We believe that companies that focus on sustainable and financial returns will outperform profit-led companies. And that technology will drive accelerated impact. Investment focus You might be a great fit for us if you're Out to Change the World: There is always a better way. A way for business to have a positive impact on our planet and those who inhabit it. Developing Software: Digital technology has the potential to tackle some of humanity's biggest problems in a scaleable way. Combining Impact & Profit: Impact and profit go hand-in-hand when we work towards a more sustainable world while generating market-rate returns. Scaling Internationally: Global and local are connected. Borders form no boundaries to the ambition to have an impact. Based in North-Western Europe: Europe is a great place to start a solid business with a dazzling array of cultures and languages at arm's reach. Raising Seed to Series A: Funding from a strategic investor who shares your goals and values is key to accelerating your growth.

Bold Investment for overlooked founders and markets. Bold ideas are the ones that change the world. They're ideas that find something completely new, flip categories upside-down, or see the world from an entirely different perspective. Our focus is to discover and build the possibility of these bold ideas, and provide investment to support the incredible founders behind them. Whoever and wherever they are. Foundational CapitalWe are there at the start, which is usually post-product, pre-revenue. We are a pre-Series A investor with a first cheque of £250,000-£500,000. We invest in UK technology companies with global ambitions. We support founders solving the world's biggest challenges with technology.

Algebra Ventures is Egypt’s leading tech Venture Capital firm. We have been partnering with bold and resilient founders building transformative companies since 2016. While our entrepreneurs are doing the heavy lifting, we support by providing multi-stage capital, assisting with strategy and operations as well as helping build star teams. We are a diverse and experienced team of founders, geeks and operators who are passionate about the positive impact of tech on people’s lives in the MEA region. Our DNAEgypt: Grounded in our continued belief in Egyptian tech entrepreneurs, Algebra Ventures doubled down on its home market with the launch of its $90M second fund, while still opportunistically investing in the rest of the MEA region. Founders: We are dedicated to our founders by providing capital, assisting with strategy and operations, as well as helping build star teams to ensure that the most qualified and ambitious individuals continue to join Algebra’s portfolio. Impact: We partner with founders who are transforming industries, addressing long-standing problems that only technology can provide solutions for, and directly improving the lives of millions. Network: We engage with the strongest co-investors with EM experience to bring the right value to our startups and connect our portfolio with industry partners to support growth and future exit.

Launched by Twinkl Educational Publishing, TwinklHive is a business accelerator that equips mission-led founders with the tools they need to have a meaningful impact. We offer tech start-ups a customisable cash investment, mentorship, access to services and residency, helping them to break into and succeed within the technology sector. Our experienced Sheffield-based team is passionate about building a community of sustainable and successful start-ups and a community of motivated entrepreneurs.

We invest in European sustainable growth. We are passionate about entrepreneurs who disrupt entire industries with their technology, innovation and vision. Our team backs bold European growth-stage companies with more than €5m revenue and with sustainability built into their DNA. We aim to spread sustainability in the European tech ecosystem. We target high performance with no compromise on values and ethics. Together with our partner Sycomore Asset Management, a leading asset manager in responsible investing, we have built a unique platform that leverages our expertise in public markets and growth equity.