GR Capital

As a privately financed venture capital investor with flexible long-term capital, we are looking for exceptional founders who are committed to building category leaders over 5-10+ years. We invest in early-stage technology ventures with a focus on Real Estate, Finance & Insurance, Human Resources, Renewable Energy, Mobility, E-Commerce and Health. Picus predominantly makes initial investments in Pre-Seed, Seed and Series A ventures. We follow a very long-term investment approach investing significant amounts throughout the lifecycle of a company. Our culture combines the discipline of a financial investor with the creativity and pragmatism of an entrepreneur. We have invested in over 140 companies to date. Our Investment Approach Pre-Seed Investing We are the lifelong sparring partner for entrepreneurs from the early days onwards – no matter whether the path is already clear or to be defined: From discussing new markets, opportunities & trends to sharing feedback & insights and finetune existing concepts. We create a unique environment for an iterative sparring process and offer value-adding support structures throughout various dimensions. Seed & Series A Investing Seed & Series A investing to us means to partner with exceptional founding teams who pursue daring technology business models in massive markets. Our value proposition goes far beyond pure capital commitments. By becoming one of the closest partners of our portfolio companies and by leveraging our industry and functional expertise, network access and HR support, we help to bring ventures to the next level and create a foundation for accelerated growth with the ambition to build international category leaders. Our Vision Empowering entrepreneurs to reimagine the way we live and work. Our Mission Picus works together with daring technology companies that are challenging the status quo and shaping tomorrow.

GRC is a Venture Capital/Private Equity investment firm established in 2005. The team specializes in venture investments in hard-core technology startups in the areas of Energy Efficiency, New Materials, Smart Infrastructure, Advanced Mobility, Digital Transformation, and Health & Wellness. We believe in "doing well by doing good." We work with entrepreneurs who share our core value of sustainability and corporate governance by providing capital investments and professional assistance to commercialize innovation that can enhance the well beings of our society. The GRC team has been working with and recognized by institutional Limited Partners worldwide, and has a global team with presence in Silicon Valley, Beijing, Shenzhen, and Taipei.

We're backed by Vituity, the largest physician-owned partnership in the US, with 6K+ clinicians across 450+ practice locations serving 9M+patients annually. We invest in the best pre-seed, seed, and series A startups innovating across healthcare. We aspire to be your earliest design partner, fastest go-to-market accelerant, and most knowledgeable healthcare advisor on the cap table. We identify pressing healthcare challenges, validate new solutions, and apply our unique insights and strategic advantages to build where there are unmet market needs. We leverage over 50 years of industry expertise to offer invaluable clinician perspectives and healthcare insights. Our consultants collaborate with leading Fortune 500 companies, emerging startups, and government entities to empower them to master and disrupt the healthcare status quo.

RAMPART VC is more than just a venture capital firm - we are pioneers in harnessing the transformative power of AI and its potential for societal good​. Our mission is to identify and invest in early-stage technology companies that are on the cusp of redefining industries and shaping the future. With a strong network of partners and a team comprised of industry veterans, successful entrepreneurs, and technical experts, we have a proven track record of fostering success and driving impactful innovation. Our Investment Philosophy At RAMPART VC, we believe in the power of disruption and transformation brought by AI. We invest in companies that are pushing the boundaries of their industries, and partner with ambitious founders who have a clear vision and unyielding drive to succeed​. We are not just investors - we are collaborators, providing hands-on support, strategic guidance, and access to our vast network to help our portfolio companies reach their full potential Our Portfolio Our portfolio is a testament to our commitment to driving the AI revolution. It's diverse, impactful, and spans across multiple industries, each company sharing the common trait of leveraging AI to redefine their respective sectors and contribute to a better world. Our FocusHealthcare: At RAMPART VC, we understand that transformative AI technologies hold the key to revolutionizing healthcare. We invest in trailblazing startups that leverage AI to make healthcare more accessible, efficient, and personalized. From predictive diagnostics to precision medicine and beyond, we aim to reshape the future of healthcare, making a tangible impact on patient outcomes and quality of life. By nurturing innovators who are at the forefront of medical AI, we're not just investing in companies; we're investing in healthier, longer lives for all. Education: Education is the cornerstone of societal growth, and we at RAMPART VC are committed to fostering the edtech pioneers who are driving this growth through AI. We believe in the potential of AI to democratize education, create personalized learning pathways, and overcome barriers to educational access. By investing in startups that utilize AI to enhance pedagogy, student engagement, and academic success, we're contributing to a world where quality education is not a privilege, but a universally accessible right. Finance & Wealth Management: RAMPART VC is keenly aware of the transformative potential of AI in the realm of finance and wealth management. Our focus lies in backing startups that use AI to democratize wealth creation, making financial success attainable for individuals across varying socio-economic strata. From AI-driven trading platforms to robo-advisors and personal finance apps, we're interested in innovations that simplify financial management and help individuals grow their wealth. In doing so, we aim to foster financial literacy, security, and prosperity for all. What is RAMPART VC's investment focus? RAMPART VC primarily invests in early-stage startups harnessing the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) to drive societal good. We concentrate our investments in the areas of healthcare, education, and wealth creation, with a strong belief in the potential of AI to progress humanity. What stage companies does RAMPART VC invest in? Our investment stage primarily focuses on pre-seed and seed stage startups. We believe in the potential of nascent companies that are poised to redefine their industries with unique AI applications. Our commitment extends beyond just capital, as we provide hands-on support to help our portfolio companies grow. How can I pitch my startup to RAMPART VC? We're always eager to meet founders who share our passion for utilizing AI for societal good. If you're building an early-stage startup in our areas of focus, please get in touch with us at contact@rampart.capital. We look forward to learning more about your vision and discussing how we might support your journey. Does RAMPART VC invest in companies outside of the U.S.? While our operations are based in the U.S., we recognize that innovation has no borders. We're open to considering investments in startups globally, provided they align with our investment thesis and focus areas. What is RAMPART VC's investment process? Our investment process is rigorous and thorough. We start with an initial review of the startup's business plan and product. If there's alignment with our investment focus, we proceed to more detailed discussions with the founding team. We evaluate the startup's market potential, business model, competitive landscape, and the team's ability to execute. Our aim is to partner with startups that have a clear vision, a strong team, and a large addressable market.

We are an independent venture capital firm built on a unique platform of Global Corporate LPs with Prudential Financial as our anchor. Our multi-stage fund invests in InsurTech, FinTech, HealthTech, PropTech as well as horizontal enterprise technologies for these industries: Machine Learning, Cloud, Security, Automation, Digital CX. Through our partnership with Prudential Financial, we are able to access the resources of one of the largest insurers in the world focused on Life, Retirement solutions, Group Insurance, Workplace solutions with presence in 40+ countries, over 50K employees and $4T+ of gross life insurance in force as well as $1.5T in AUM. PruVen is founded by an experienced team that has deep domain expertise in these industry verticals. The team has previously invested in over 70 companies including Square, Docusign, Honey, Plaid, Newfront, Unite Us, Jet.com, Braze, Datarobot, Feedzai, Immuta and Ujet.

Big Society Capital is the UK's leading social impact-led investor, our mission is to grow the amount of money invested in tackling social issues and inequalities in the UK. We do this by investing ourselves and enabling others to invest for impact too. Since 2012, we have helped the social impact investment market grow tenfold to nearly £8bn. This capital has financed social purpose organisations tackling everything from homelessness to mental health and fuel poverty. Working with expert partners, we seek to understand people’s needs first. Then, using our knowledge and capital, we collaborate and invest with fund managers who also want to create a better, sustainable future. They, and the social enterprises and charities they invest in, create the impact. Our role is to bring the most relevant experts from our network to the table, generating ideas and connecting capital to where it’s most needed.