gener8tor

Capital Factory is the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas, the number one startup state in the U.S. Thousands of entrepreneurs, programmers and designers gather day and night, in-person and online for meetups, classes and coworking. With boots on the ground in Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Washington, DC we meet the best entrepreneurs outside Silicon Valley and introduce them to investors, employees, mentors and customers. According to Pitchbook, Capital Factory has been the most active investor in Texas since 2010. Capital Factory backs its startups through three funds that go beyond the typical VC scene, pairing coworking space, access to mentors, investors and customers with structured programs and events. It operates boots-on-the-ground in multiple Texas cities and beyond, and it hosts classes, hackathons and pitch competitions designed to accelerate early-stage companies. The organization emphasizes mentorship, education and real-world connections to help founders navigate fundraising, product development and go-to-market strategy.

We are a nationally-ranked venture capital firm and accelerator that brings together startup founders, investors, corporations, job seekers, universities, musicians and artists. The gener8tor platform includes more than 75 programs spanning startup accelerators, corporate programming, speaker series, conferences, skills accelerators and fellowships. gener8tor believes that everyone deserves opportunities, regardless of race, place or gender. And that is what we consider our mission. Why do we do it? Our mission is to be the best partner for a community to invest in its best and brightest. We envision communities achieving measurable and transformational growth through programming that enables equitable access and opportunity. We do what we do because we care about our communities. At gener8tor, everyone belongs. We don’t just talk the talk, we walk the walk. Our goal is to close equity gaps for founders, continually improve the workforce, and foster relationships with diverse communities and organizations that are dedicated to DE&I. From the culture of our own company to the experience of our programs and participants, we strive to create an inclusive and safe environment for everyone.

'IQT is a not-for-profit global investment platform dedicated to accelerating the adoption of groundbreaking technologies that can strengthen national security and economic prosperity for the United States and its allies. For over 25 years, IQT has identified, evaluated, and leveraged frontier innovations by pairing private-sector problem solvers with government missions. As an independent nonprofit strategic investor, IQT bridges venture capital with public sector needs to move breakthroughs from the lab to real-world capability.' 'IQT operates a global footprint and invests across AI, microelectronics, space systems, biotech, cyber, and more, while maintaining deep collaboration with U.S. and allied partners. The organization's model emphasizes rigorous evaluation, early-stage support, and targeted technology transfer to government customers, including current and former partners such as the CIA, NGA, FBI, DIA, NSA, DHS, and U.S. Space Force. Led by CEO Steve Bowsher, IQT continues to expand its Compass investing initiative and related programs to ensure that innovations meet mission needs and deliver measurable impact.'

We are firmly committed to living and working by these core values: Honesty: We are honest and transparent, informing each other, as well as our portfolio founders, exactly what we think about work and execution. We provide candid feedback in realtime, and we're straight-talkers. Kindness: We always try to remember that we can never know everything happening in someone's life, and try to approach every difficult situation with empathy and understanding. Ambition: In just three years, we have built the most active pre-seed and seed-stage VC fund in Sweden. Now we look across the world to find the technologies and business models of the future, backing the best founders in the Nordic region. Helpfulness: We endeavor to be as helpful as possible to every entrepreneur we meet, whether or not we ultimately invest in their startup. We also try to work with other investors to help them find relevant deals. We invest in founders who live and work by these values: Relentlessness: You have identified a problem to solve and you are absolutely obsessed with developing the solution. You will stop at nothing to solve problems for your customers, and inspire your team to act similarly. Resourcefulness: You leverage all of the tools, opportunities and advice at your disposal. You will always find a way to get the resource you need, even if it seems out of reach. Your hustle is your primary door-opener. Transparency: You never hide from bad news, always keeping your team and stakeholders informed of both your successes and your struggles. You never allow people to operate in silos, championing collaboration. Compassion: You are able to show empathy towards everyone in your organization, even through turbulent times. You never make disagreements personal, and prioritize the wellbeing of the people you work with.

888vc is the Cross Border Accelerator VC. 888vc is the peer network of Investors across the globe. We invest in seed/early stage technology startups from emerging markets. We also facilitate cross border investments. Until now we have invested directly or indirectly with more than 20+ startup deals.

We engage with all stakeholders in creating new industries, and act as a hub, bringing talent, information, and technology to all our partners to create a platform that drives the next generation of sustainable industry. The “Genesia” in Genesia Ventures is a portmanteau of “genesis,” implying origin and creation, and “Asia”, to represent our commitment to create new business opportunities in Asia. It would be no exaggeration to say that the world has entered a new era through digital technologies, and startups have played and are still playing pivotal roles in this game-changing transformation. The large industries and social infrastructure that have thus far led the world are on the brink of new development through the disruptive potential of the digital sphere. Simultaneously, developed regions are establishing new industries through a digital infrastructure that is not dependent on traditional modalities or assets. Through seed and early stage investment in startups, we believe we can help achieve a thriving society heralded by digital technology, and we are committed to support these startups and accelerate their growth, ushering in a world in which everyone can create wealth and has equal opportunities. Investment As a member of co-creation platform: We are a member of a platform for the creation of a sustainable new industry. As a venture capital company, we carry out investment and provide business support for innovative startups within the platform, become a hub connecting society as a whole and all stakeholders as one team. In this way, we serves the same function as blood circulating within the body. Stage: We are a venture capital firm dedicated to seed and early stage investments in innovative digital startups in Asia