Lavrock Ventures

Innospark lives at the intersection of decades of expertise and a conviction in the outsized role that Artificial Intelligence will play in our future. More directly, our experience informs our views and propels our mission: We believe AI is here to stay and we are the fund to help ensure its success. Why We InvestUncharted Potential of AI: Leveraging computational intelligence to discover novel solutions to challenging problems across domains. Transformation at Scale: AI will accelerate and expand the ongoing shift to digital, impacting global business, government, and daily life. Scaling Impact: Mission-driven AI carries the hope of improving access, transparency, and affordability in areas such as education, climate, housing, and human health. We Invest at the Intersection of AI and Major IndustriesHealthcare Life Sciences B2B Enterprise Education Disruptive Tech The Innospark AdvantageAI Expertise: Thought partners to technical founders and teams, understanding your approach, your data, your pipeline, and your algorithmic ambitions. Entrepreneurial Mindset: Supporting founders with the perspective of proven operators and builders, betting on people and long-term value. Expansive Network: Founders join an accessible community of experts, advisors, strategics, prospects, executives, and other investors. Extensive Experience: Support, guidance, and mentorship from partners who have walked your path several times.

Founded in 2018 and based in Atlanta, GA, Knoll Ventures invests in Pre-Series A tech enabled B2B companies. In Spring 2022, we closed our second fund to support founders at the earliest stages of the growth process where we help drive value creation and increase the odds of success. Our‍ approach We lead or co-lead $500,000 to $3,000,000 investment rounds in B2B technology-enabled companies at the pre-seed, seed, and post-seed stages. We understand that no two early-stage companies take the same path from Point A to Point B, and we're adept at helping founders navigate their way. We look for passionate founders who see around corners, intimately understand customer pain points, and articulate a future vision that feels all but inevitable. Stage Expertise: By focusing on Pre-Series A companies, we've developed a unique perspective on the challenges encountered by founders at this stage. Whether starting a business or facing what feels like an insurmountable obstacle, we aspire to be the first call a founder makes when looking for actionable advice. Alignment: We align ourselves with founders through our deep knowledge of round objectives and a scalable investment structure, creating a dynamic where we win only if the founders win. Network: We make the right introductions at the right time knowing that meaningful connections during this critical stage in the growth process can dramatically improve a company's trajectory. Our impact Our commitment extends far beyond the dollars invested. We take a long-term perspective when partnering with founders to identify ways to add value beyond just writing a check. PRE-INVESTMENT Round Objectives Alignment of Interests Syndicate Construction POST-INVESTMENT Growth Strategy Execution Strategic Introductions Follow-On Fundraising

Pravega, believing deeply in the transformative power of entrepreneurs, invests financial and professional resources, to build the future leaders of India's Fintech and Enterprise sectors.

Walter Ventures is the early-stage investment platform of the Walter Group. We identify and support emerging, scalable, impactful innovations led by visionary entrepreneurs. Our growing team is motivated to invest in exceptional, mission-driven founders who lead technology-enabled companies. We focus on Series A enterprise software companies tackling core value creation for established industries, and believe in projects that enable sustainable socio-economic development. Walter Ventures launched in 2017 in Canada and continued its global growth by relocating its team and main operations to Europe in 2019.

Tech Square Ventures is a leading early-stage venture capital firm based in Atlanta, Georgia. We partner with visionary entrepreneurs and help them with what they need most – access to markets and customers. As one of the largest and most active seed funds in the Southeast, we aim to be the top destination for enterprise and marketplace technology startups. The firm also invests through the Engage corporate venture and go-to-market accelerator program in partnership with 14 category-leading Fortune 1000 corporations and Georgia Tech. Our platform is built on a strategic network of innovation ecosystem, corporate, and university relationships that help founders inform and accelerate go-to-market strategies.

We invest in the most ambitious and promising startups across all of New York State and in secondary markets across the Midwest. We focus on overlooked regions once home to the nation’s most resilient manufacturing centers and small businesses. We partner early with exceptional entrepreneurs confronting and solving core business challenges by building world-class, technology-enabled startups. We are entrepreneurs ourselves and seek founders as passionate as we are about changing the world through new business. We provide founders with capital, active counsel, mentorship and introductions to those in larger venture hubs, so their companies can grow. We identify talent, partners and investors to help young teams thrive, aiding them in their journeys and driving their regions forward. Our Philosophy We believe that creativity can come from anywhere. Overlooked industries can generate compelling opportunities for new businesses. Underestimated, solid industrial regions can host thriving and vital startup ecosystems. And regardless of background or location, entrepreneurs anywhere can succeed based on their abilities, passions and potential. Our Mission We aim to identify and support exceptional entrepreneurs from all backgrounds and encourage teams who may lack traditional access to capital and networks. We recognize startups need far more than capital to survive, scale and thrive. We help our startups elevate their operations to generate outsize returns. In doing so, we believe we are inspiring American cities of the future. Our Approach We are a returns-oriented fund that recognizes integrity and channels the power of community. From day one, we roll up our sleeves to have real conversations with our founders about what success could look like. We collaborate on all aspects of company growth - from recruiting senior talent, customers, and co-investors to providing general management support at every stage. Our Story We created Armory Square Ventures in 2014 out of one community’s desire to seed greater opportunities and jobs for those living in Upstate New York. We exist because a group of highly respected investors in Syracuse aspired to provide entrepreneurs with better access to funding and to return a sense of optimism to our region. As such, we invest in startup markets where we believe there may be untapped pockets of opportunity. It is an approach that has served our region. Over the past decade, our firm has catalyzed the creation of over 2,500 jobs here. We also value diverse views. Armory Square is enriched and nourished by individuals from a range of backgrounds, all of whom are passionate about uplifting and inspiring growth across America’s smaller cities. Our CultureStraightforward: Reputations matter, and honest communication is vital. We work hard to be the transparent, fair, and accessible partner that our entrepreneurs deserve. Results-oriented: We are proud of our work ethic, our track record, and our depth of expertise, which, dare we say it, is unparalleled for a firm of our size. We are methodical, analytical and passionate about affirming high standards. Collaborative: At ASV we make decisions as a team. We nurture real, long-term partnerships with our founders. We have been entrepreneurs ourselves and seek those who think deeply, in a structured manner, about building a business. Curious: Asking questions and constantly learning - that’s how we work. We have built our community of entrepreneurs, partners, investors, and local business leaders by seeking out those who share our close approach. Independent: Contrarian, ambitious thinking is central to who we are and what we appreciate. We honor diverse perspectives on our team and in our community. Accessible: We elevate and mentor entrepreneurs at every stage. We maintain an approachable ethic and strive to be clear and deft, always, in service to our companies and communities. Investment Criteria/FAQsWhat makes you any different from other VC firms your size? We are far more active in helping our startups scale. We also take a concentrated approach to investing in each company, deploying a much larger check at the earlier stages in a startup’s life cycle than other firms our size. At what stage do you invest? We focus on seed stage and Series A investments. We often provide the first round of institutional capital for startups operating across a range of industries, with a focus on B2B SaaS businesses for the most part. In the past, we have typically funded companies that demonstrated ongoing relationships with one or two large enterprise clients. What’s your target investment? Between $500K and $2M, initially, with considerable reserves for follow on investments.