Metis Ventures

Lumma is a global accelerator program designed to help founders and operators build, scale, and expand high-potential businesses into sustainable, internationally competitive companies. Founded with the vision of creating globally connected accelerator ecosystems, Lumma operates structured accelerator programs that combine execution-focused mentorship, market-driven strategy, and performance management. Our model enables local operators to run accelerators in their own markets while remaining aligned with a unified global framework. By connecting founders, investors, corporate partners, and regional ecosystems, Lumma accelerates growth, strengthens execution, and supports long-term value creation. Our approach balances global standards with local insight, allowing businesses to scale efficiently and responsibly across markets.

Frontier Ventures is a venture fund investing in early-stage technology companies with network effects in the United States and globally. Our investment team is based in the United States. The fund was founded by serial entrepreneur Dmitry Alimov, co-founder of IVI.TV, the largest video service for Russian-speaking consumers worldwide serving over 60 million users globally. Frontier Ventures partners with talented entrepreneurs to help them build global market-leading businesses. We stand out by helping our portfolio companies scale globally in Europe and Asia where our partners have access to strong networks of technology entrepreneurs, investors, and tech company executives. We open these powerful networks to the companies we invest in, which helps them scale across borders faster. We also help our portfolio companies raise follow-on financing by giving them access to more than 1,000 US and global VC, growth funds, and family offices where we have long-term business relationships. Our founding team has more than 30 years of collective experience in venture investing, having backed over 50 early-stage companies. Frontier Ventures is backed by family offices, technology entrepreneurs, and financial investors as limited partners. Most of our limited partners are current or former technology entrepreneurs. WHY ARE WE CALLED “FRONTIER VENTURES”? In the history of the exploration of North America, the term “Frontier” was used to determine the boundary between inhabited and unknown territory, where from the 18th to the 20th centuries, settlers developed new areas. Unlimited free land in this zone was available, and thus offered the psychological sense of unlimited opportunity. This, in turn, had many consequences such as optimism, future orientation, and shedding of restraints due to land scarcity. The development of new land to the West and the North of the United States became a catalyst for the settlement of the North American continent and its subsequent rapid economic development. By analogy, the name of our fund – Frontier Ventures – is intended to symbolize the limitless possibilities that are open to entrepreneurs and investors in the development of the software and Internet. Our team and our entrepreneur partners share the spirit of optimism and belief in success, combined with a rational willingness to take risks to achieve great goals, which at one time united the North American pioneers, during their advance towards the unknown.

We seek to back entrepreneurs with revolutionary technologies committed to solving major global problems. We deliver extraordinary financial returns by investing capital in a sustainable, compliant and impactful manner. We let Founders focus on what they do best. We are long-term partners that understand the importance of providing entrepreneurs with space to grow, whilst supporting our founders with the Vickers network to fuel their growth. The Vickers Investment Strategy Our strategy is the result of decades of experience in venture investing. Dealflow: We cast a wide net to source for category defining companies from a large and global deal flow. Investing: We sieve and invest in companies with the best chance of success. Growing: We provide our expertise and our time to support our founders and build strong businesses. This is our strategy and our advantage. Deal FlowBest of Vickers: Our strategy to double-down in companies we have cultivated, using later funds, where we know the team, strategy and have witnessed execution success in sectors that are still in the high growth stage.‍ Best of Vickers is important for our risk mitigation strategy that sets a firm foundation for each fund’s portfolio. Macro View: Emphasis of portfolio construction following macro trends, draws on our investment committee’s experience and nuanced understanding of the big picture. This has been key to reduce beta risk because sound investments are not subject to trends and stand the test of time. Global Presence: We are a global team of diverse individuals with broad interests and deep knowledge and expertise across various deep-tech sectors to find the best technologies. InvestingRisk Mitigation: Our strategy to double-down in companies we have cultivated, using later funds, where we know the team, strategy and have witnessed execution success in sectors that are still in the high growth stage. Platform plays: Emphasis of portfolio construction following macro trends, draws on our investment committee’s experience and nuanced understanding of the big picture. This has been key to reduce beta risk because sound investments are not subject to trends. People Investing: We invest in founders and teams with vision, resilience and integrity, three traits crucial to turning ideas into successful businesses. GrowingInvesting our Time: Spending the time and working side by side with our portfolio companies on fund-raising, strategic planning and operations. Introducing Our Network: Introducing our broad network to help our companies discover synergies, expand and grow. Sharing Experiences: Our partners have extensive track records to provide insights and invaluable lessons for navigating the challenges faced by growing companies. Our Commitment Vickers is committed to integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) in both our investment philosophy as well as our internal processes. We invest in technologies that can Fund a Better World. Internally, we continuously monitor our performance, and work with our portfolio companies to devise actionable ESG plans to improve screening, reporting and issue-resolution measures specific to their individual needs. Our ESG Report provides details on our ESG framework and progress for both Vickers and our portfolio.

Lair East Labs is a startup accelerator based in New York that empowers founders to expand internationally. Our Mission Founders face a relentless uphill battle. That’s why we at Lair East Labs are dedicated to supporting founders, wherever they are in the world. Lair East Labs is a springboard: we propel founders along their growth trajectory by leveraging acceleration, investment and an international community of like-minded entrepreneurs. We believe that without founders there is no innovation. And without innovation, we won’t be able to meet the challenges of tomorrow. We support founders in building successful and sustainable ventures that solve global problems. We are founders accelerating founders. What Is Special About Us?Cross-border Acceleration: Our extensive international connections make us a bridge between the US and Asia, giving founders access to large and rapidly developing markets. Long-term Partnership: We are devoted partners looking to build fruitful and supportive relationships with founders beyond the accelerator program period. Tailored Approach: We tailor our investors, mentors and guidance specifically for every portfolio company. What matters most to us is that we help you create a positive and valuable societal impact. What Do We Value?Diversity: Everyone deserves equal opportunity to achieve success. We foster an environment of inclusivity that prioritizes ideas over origins and brings together people from around the world. Innovation: Innovation is the engine that drives change. We look for founders who see the world’s imperfections as an opportunity to innovate and transform industries. Impact: Financial returns are no longer enough. We support founders who actively pursue positive change to create a cleaner, fairer and more sustainable future. Global Perspective: The world is more connected than ever. We back founders with a global vision and then leverage our international network and resources to pave the road to success.

We have a unique setup that combines venture creation and tech investments within a single organization. This advantage enables us to identify new research and deep tech opportunities with both commercial and impact potential, all within Chalmers’ entrepreneurial ecosystem. We are experts in starting up companies based on deep tech and research in the most effective manner possible. This process allows us to cultivate our own high-quality deal flow in which we invest and become active owners. Throughout the entire journey, we function as investors and venture builders until exit. Profits are reinvested through our evergreen model and allocated to Chalmers to support new, groundbreaking research. Our investment processWe identify market potential in research-based tech We match the team We invest in and startup the company We attract competent capital with external VCs We have active ownership until exit Our deal flow criteriaDeep tech / research based tech University spinouts Global commercial and impact potential Our process: from lab to market We use our long experience to create conditions required for a growth company to start up correctly and with the right structural capital. We are then involved in the startup through competence and capital until exit. Simply put: we take groundbreaking research from lab to market. IDENTIFY: We attract, seek out and evaluate research and technology ideas. The technologies with the greatest potential are matched with entrepreneurs. SHAPE AND START: Create the basic conditions to shape companies correctly and build structural capital. We are involved in starting up the companies and provides additional benefits during that first critical period. VALIDATE & VERIFY: Validating business model, working for paying customers and unlocking the business model. Find the right proof points to validate and verify the company’s unique idea to both the market and investors. SCALE: Becoming sustainable growth companies reaching out to an international market. Chalmers Ventures works with its skills as active owners, provides professional governance and syndicates the right growth capital. EXIT: Chalmers Ventures pursues a positive exit strategy at what it feels is the right time. We can focus our resources on those companies with the greatest potential and positive impact on the portfolio.

At Ventures.eu, our mission is to empower European startups leading the way in creating innovative solutions that drive positive change in Europe and across the globe. We strive to be a transformative force in the European startup ecosystem, and we believe that by nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and embracing diversity, we can shape a brighter, more prosperous future for Europe and the world. Our strategy targets European tech strengths Geography: 60% Portugal / 40% Europe Investment Stage: Seed, Series A and B Sector: Disruptive technologies, industry agnostic Our Roots Ventures.eu team is the same team that created Dealflow.eu an established European Venture Builder Dealflow.eu is an established pan-European venture builder created in 2019 and working closely with European Projects such as the Innovation Radar. Dealflow.eu’s mission is to help more startups scale up in Europe and bridge the gap between private and public funding. Portuguese Presence: Team based in Lisbon, Portugal​ Established Portuguese VC knowledge & network Founders' Trust: 400+ startups supported​ Trusted ecosystem and acquired support experience EU Network: Solid market recognition, as key EU Venture Builder​ Access to EU funded innovations & opportunities Co-investors Network: +300 close connections with investors from venture building activities Useful to find new investments and co-investors Who we look for EU-based companies, aiming to disrupt the market. Growth Potential Global Ambition Strong development potential Ability to capture a large market share Outstanding leaders Strong and committed teams Ready to adapt and receptive to coaching Diverse and well-rounded teams Impactful Ideas Innovative and futuristic technologies Market disruptive Mission-driven Exit Potential Long-term vision and clear exit strategy Traits to sustain a successful and profitable exit Focus on industry dynamics and competitive landscape