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leAD Sports & Health Tech Partners

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We are institutional investors with an entrepreneurial mindset. We operate an investment division and an innovation arm.

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A global family of funds designed to support current & future industry-leading companies.

Pre-Seed: LEAD Pre-Seed, launched in 2017, invests globally in pre-seed companies with disruptive ideas and mission-driven founders.

Seed: The Lake Nona Fund, launched in 2021, is a $30m fund built to invest in seed-stage companies, initially building in the US, who have displayed product market fit, and a management team capable of delivering scale.

Series A: ADvantage Fund, launched in partnership with OurCrowd in 2018, is a $50m fund built to invest globally in Series A companies who have displayed verified business metrics and are led by industry leading operators.

Growth: LEAD Growth, launched in 2022, invests in growth stage companies with a validated operation, ready for rapid acceleration, and financial status at or nearing profitability.

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Supporting entrepreneurs until success. Only entrepreneurs know the reality of the journey that every leader goes through before reaching success. The most experienced are therefore the best guides for those who dare to adventure. Genuine and structured experience shared alongside solid ressources to support entrepreneurs on critical issues (funding, structuring, international development, etc.) significantly change the chances of success of projects. It is with this objective in mind that 50 Partners has been developing, for the past 10 years, tailor-made and "lifelong" support programs for the best startups in the Digital, Impact and Health sectors. Beyond the Partners, we work with a whole ecosystem of investors, large groups, experts and institutions to ensure the success of these companies and the emergence of tomorrow's solutions. 50 Partners Digital Long-term, tailor-made support by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. Mission 50 Partners was created in 2012 with the ambition to develop the best support solution for entrepreneurs. A single organisation could be set up to bring together the best resources to focus on the selected projects. 50 outstanding entrepreneurs, founders of the most successful French companies (Blablacar, LebonCoin, Dataiku, Priceminister, ShowRoomPrivé etc.) are associated with and committed to the success of the startups. Other key resources (funding, offices, relations with key accounts, international ecosystem, etc.) are also offered to meet the needs of entrepreneurs. The particularity of this tailor-made program also lies in its lenght. Startups are provided with a long term support in order to get help at every stage of their development. To achieve this ambition, only 6 to 8 projects are selected each year out of more than 2,000. Partners The 50 Partners are the founders of the most successful French companies (Dataiku, Talentsoft, BlablaCar, LeBonCoin, etc.). They work together to select 6 to 8 promising start-ups each year to whom they provide a long term personalised support to build the most successful businesses. Each month, meetings are organised based on the issues faced by the entrepreneurs. They then share their experiences, advice and networks to answer questions and accelerate the development of projects. 50 Partners Impact A program to support the most ambitious environmental and social impact startups in France. Mission 50 Partners Impact is a startup accelerator dedicated to projects that develop innovative environmental or social solutions and provide a direct response to one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs defined by the UN). Co-founded by 50 successful Impact entrepreneurs (Phenix, La Ruche qui dit oui, BlablaCar, Kisskissbank, Hesus...), the program offers all the necessary resources to enable projects to achieve their ambitions. Mentoring, funding, offices, network of partners (large groups, VCs, service providers), international connections etc. The support is long term in order to be able to intervene at all stages of the company's life. Each year, only 7 to 8 projects are selected from among more than 1,000 studied. Partners The 50 Partners are the founders of the most successful French impact stories (Phénix, Ynsect, BlaBlaCar, Good Goût, Castalie...). They work together to select 6 to 8 promising start-ups each year to whom they provide a long term personalised support to build the most successful businesses. Each month, meetings are organised based on the issues faced by the entrepreneurs. They then share their experiences, advice and networks to answer questions and accelerate the development of projects. 50 Partners Health Long-term support for the most ambitious health innovations by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs. Mission 50 Partners Health is the 50 Partners accelerator dedicated to supporting the most innovative projects in the e-health, medtech and biotech sectors. The steps to be taken to transform an innovative technology into a regulated health product, adopted by a health care system and included in a viable economic model are technical, complex and costly. Therefore, the support of an expert network significantly modifies the chances of success of a project. Co-founded by successful French healthcare entrepreneurs (Direct Medica, Lifen, Keocyt, Biocodex, Kaducéo, Domidom, SociaNova, etc.), the 50 Partners Santé program provides all the experience and business intelligence necessary to support the development of the selected projects. The particularity of this tailor-made program also lies in its lenght. Startups are provided with a long term support in order to get help at every stage of their development. Partners The 50 partners are the founders of the most successful French healthcare companies (Lifen, DirectMedica, Domidom, Biocodex, Stallergenes, etc.). They work together to select 6 to 8 promising start-ups each year to whom they provide a long term personalised support to build the most successful businesses. Each month, meetings are organised based on the issues faced by the entrepreneurs. Partners share their experience, advice and networks to answer questions and accelerate the development of projects. Ecosystem Having access to a wide network of industry professionals and business experts helps in the understanding of markets, building business relationships or gaining a better understanding of topics in business, technology or management. The "50 Friends" ecosystem is made up of more than 250 executives from large corporations, C-levels of scale-ups, investors and business experts. 50 Partners hosts meetings, workshops and individual working sessions that allow entrepreneurs to benefit from the network. Funding The definition of a good funding strategy is a key factor of success for companies. The amount, timing and investors must be thought out specifically for each project. 50 Partners ensures that 100% of the companies find the necessary funds at the different stages of their development, with the best possible investors (Business Angels and VCs). Each year, 20 to 30 fundraising operations are carried out with the support of our teams. The 50 Partners Capital Funds, subscribed by the Partners and third-party investors, can also co-invest in the projects supported. Support for fundraising. Definition of the right fundraising strategy and connections to the best investors. Access to 50 Partners Capital Funds. A short validation cycle. Bridges and co-investments. Loft 50 Partners 50 Partners offers a unique coworking space in the heart of Paris dedicated to entrepreneurs. This former factory can host up to 125 workers and is the heart of the ecosystem (workshops, conferences, networking, etc.). The projects supported benefit from free hosting. The loft also welcomes entrepreneurs in coworking with a flexible and non-binding office offer. For all office requests or event space reservations, contact leloft@50partners.fr Community 50 Partners brings together more than 300 entrepreneurs (Partners and alumni) in France and abroad. This unique, experienced and caring community is an extraordinary resource for entrepreneurs. Numerous events are organized to enable this exchange between all the founders: workshops, dinners, green days, conferences, etc. Finally, annual events such as the"50 Day 2023" or"Impact & Innovation Days 2022", a unique conference to discover tomorrow's solutions for the Environment and Society. International 50 Partners develops relationships with ecosystems around the world. Regular study trips to the US, Asia, and all over Europe allow us to build relationships with entrepreneurs, investors, large companies and all those who make innovation happen internationally. A network of international accelerators offers the opportunity for startups in the program to be hosted on site to study possible extensions in promising new markets. Finally, many Partners who have successfully developed their activities abroad, advise entrepreneurs as they embark on this key stage.

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TXV Partners

The health & performance of people will be shaped by systemic, holistic approaches to everyday physical & mental wellness. Through creating lasting partnerships with visionary founders, we envision a world in which emerging technologies empower humans to perform at higher levels, more attuned to their physical and mental well-being. The Impact of Human Performance We define human performance as the measure of how an individual’s tools and surroundings allow them to thrive in their environment. There are a number of things that can affect human performance, from tangible objects like equipment and technology, to intangible objects like processes and platforms. Whatever tools a person is given, when utilized properly, can improve their overall performance dramatically, leading to increased productivity, risk reduction, and incredible results. The Power of Investing in Superior Software Technology drives everything we do, both in and out of the workplace. With new goals come new challenges, and with an influx of capabilities comes an influx of tasks. Software has proven to be one of the most important technologies that we have seen emerge in the 20th and 21st centuries. The power of software to optimize workflows, drive process optimization, and provide data and insights will and has been radically reforming the ways that stakeholders understand and operate their businesses. We believe in investing in software solutions that provide tangible value, clear insights, and technological innovation to their customers. A Texas Heritage with a Global Focus We are a Texas-based firm with a growth mindset. Based in Austin, we believe that Texas has a unique capability with our infrastructure, a culture of optimism, and talent to become a global player in startups and technology. We look forward to investing in companies whether they're in our backyard of a half day's flight away. In true Texas spirit, every founder we invest in gets a pair of Austin-based Tecovas boots on us! Driven by Enthusiasm & Idealism Everything’s bigger in Texas – and we’re not just talking about restaurant portions. At TXV, we take immense pride in our relationships, both with incredible clients and amongst ourselves. We’d love our team to become a part of yours – see y’all soon. A Firm Built on Principles We believe in having a diverse perspective, making insightful investments, and the consistent growth and improvement of the systems that help us run our world. Our aim is to create lasting partnerships with increasing growth potential, and have a good time while doing it. Let’s do this, y’all.

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Rex Health Ventures

We are dedicated team of experienced investors who help to enable groundbreaking work by investing in and fostering companies and technologies that advance the future of health. Entrepreneur-friendly strategic investor that speeds access to new healthcare products and services to improve patient care Established by UNC REX Healthcare in 2012 as part of its commitment to innovation Partners with emerging companies throughout North Carolina and the U.S. Leverages the talent and subject matter experts across the UNC REX and UNC Health Care network

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Northwell Holdings helps to advance medical technology and promote the development of Northwell Health enterprises by investing in novel ideas and business models across the health care landscape. What we do:We invest in early stage, innovative companies with strategic alignment to the health system’s goals. We develop and commercialize internal innovations invented by Northwell team members. We create and bring new products and medical devices to market through development of internal innovation and strategic partnerships. We advance the identification and realization of novel data assets. We align with partners across industry verticals to create joint ventures and strategic partnerships. Improving the future of health care Our mission is to improve the future of health care by investing in companies that drive quality health outcomes, increasing operating efficiency, lowering the overall costs of health care, and - most importantly - improving patient experience. We use the vast medical resources of Northwell Health to build new technologies and progress new ideas in both clinical and non-clinical areas. Our team has deep experience with entrepreneurial ventures, from starting and investing in early-stage companies to providing strategy and management consulting services to a portfolio of businesses. Our goal is to transform innovative health care concepts and solutions into profitable businesses for Northwell and beyond.

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