Moivre Ventures

We believe that to unlock the profound potentials of AI, a collaborative approach is needed. With our Venture Studio, we are orchestrating the category leaders of tomorrow. How we build After years of research in the field, we have cultivated an integrative approach to building AI ventures. Including all relevant stakeholders during each step of the way. From ideation up until Series A, our process ensures that you as a Founder is best equipped to build a venture that will form a lasting impact. ‍The 5 pillars on which we build AI ventures To bring AI from research into practice, there are five key challenges that need to be overcome. We have cultivated a setup that enables you as a Founder to master these challenges, in order to build the category leading venture of tomorrow. 1. Team We are the leading employer for AI in Europe, attracting both junior and senior as well as generalist and specalist talent from all over the world and thus enable you to assemble a strong team from day one. On average, our ventures see 50+ applicants per engineering hire We ensure that you can assemble diverse teams from around the world Our hiring processes include cross-interviewing with experts and onsite days to help qualify candidates 2. Validation We believe that even the greatest ideas require a very strong initial go to market. This is why we push you in getting a commercial signal from the market fast and provide sparring in validating your product and technical angle. We connect you with external experts, potential costumers and open doors to win the first pilot projects Get proof and sparring from our engineering team to validate your venture case from a technical perspective Our validation process challenges you to answer the right questions and the right time 3. Financing Setting you up for a strong scaling phase, we will invest in the pre-seed and seed rounds of your venture - and connect you with strong other investors. Pre-Seed and Seed round investments by Merantix Use our network to approach the right investors for your deeptech venture Fundraising prep and coaching through us and external experts 4. Network Your Founders journey starts at Merantix, and our community will follow you far beyond that. Exchange with our Founder community to navigate hard times, build resilience, and develop leadership skills Receive mentoring and invest in your personal growth during our bi-annual Founders Retreats Establish your personal network and enter Berlin’s leading network of visionary entrepreneurs 5. Collaboration At the core of our venture studio principle lies collaboration. We believe that by sharing and collaborating we can unlock the real potentials of AI. Open research agreements between our ventures - meaning we share code, contracts and know-how Access our proprietary tech-stack for rapid prototyping and co-work with any experts in our network Engage on our AI Campus Berlin for inspiration, co-creation, talent acquisition and more

Across Ventures is a San Francisco–based venture capital firm that seeks to invest in top-tier micro VCs across frontier technology domains. We empower exceptional micro VC General Partners and their portfolio companies who we believe are enabling the future of innovation — from AI to blockchain to deep tech — while fostering strategic connections with leading Japanese limited partners (LPs). By bridging Silicon Valley's entrepreneurial dynamism with Japan's industrial excellence, we seek to drive meaningful cross-border collaboration and long-term value creation. What We Focus On Seeking to Invest in Exceptional Micro VCs: Seeking to invest in and partnering with top-tier micro VC GPs focused on next-generation technologies and global impact. Enabling Cross-Border Open Innovation: Building bridges between the world's most innovative startups and Japan's forward-looking corporates to co-create the future.

Enkadon Capital is an emerging global venture capital firm with a bold vision to back the next generation of deep tech and AI-driven innovation. Focused on Seed to Series A investments, we specialise in technology areas.

We invest in early stage AI & Deeptech companies from the Middle East, Europe and North America to accelerate the transformation of our region’s economies. Since 2018 we have invested in 13+ companies with a global footprint, and worked with advisors, partners and co-investors from across the world.

R3D3 Ventures connects entrepreneurs, technology and market resources and dedicated to investing in global financial technology, digital economy, software services and AI fields. Through integrated technologies such as artificial intelligence, we provide professional advertising information business consulting, investment financial analysis, fund investment and other services for enterprises in the fields of finance, digital and science and technology As the CVC arm of fintech conglomerate Rong360, we offer support in disruptive, cutting-edge technology, operations, and expansion for start-ups at the early, angel, and Series A and B funding stages. Our investment track record speaks for itself, with returns of 13x gross and 3x realized over the past few years. We are actively deploying to the top allocators in Americas (NY, Silicon Valley, Latam) and Asia (Hong Kong & Singapore), with a small allocation to Middle East / Africas

At Exhort Ventures, we believe that the foundation of groundbreaking innovation lies in the hands of extraordinary people. Our focus is on identifying and empowering relentless founders - those with the vision, expertise, and tenacity to build and execute on their promises. Our mission is to be the catalyst for early-stage success, leveraging our extensive community and experienced networks to connect founders with the resources they need. Our promise is to back only companies in which we truly believe, and we are committed to doing everything within our power to support them – during both the good times and the bad. Our Approach Deal Flow Generation: We engage with an extensive network of established investors from leading venture capital firms, with whom we have built trust and relationships over the years. Venture firms partner with us to provide the additional capital required to close a funding round, understanding that while we may contribute a smaller cheque, we offer an extensive network that founders can tap into. We also engage with startups at their earliest stages, helping them find strategic investors when they reach the right scale. Lastly, we offer a share of the deal-specific profits (carry) to those who facilitate introductions to founders. Strategic Co-Investments: We do not lead investment rounds; instead, we invest alongside top-tier VCs that have a strong track record and with whom we identify strong alignments. The nimble structure of our syndicate allows us to make decisions more quickly, bypassing institutional red tape. This approach helps founders close deals quickly, enabling them to focus on building their businesses. Community at the Core: Our long-term vision is to foster a community of LPs who are as invested in the success of our startups as we are. We are building a community of LPs comprising CEOs of established companies, founders, industry operators, lawyers, and seasoned investors. The cumulative insights and reach of our community unlock tremendous value for founders who want us on their cap table, not just as a provider of capital. Sector-Agnostic: We are not bound by investment constraints, which allows us to identify and capitalise on the best opportunities across all sectors. However, we prefer to invest in software and in non-capital intensive businesses where technology is at their core. Therefore, we tend to avoid areas like BioTech, MedTech and ClimateTech with large hardware components. Secular Themes We Favour Each theme below represents not only a significant market opportunity but also mirrors broader societal and technological trends, which we expect to persist and evolve over the next decade. Cloud-Native Software Disruption: The shift towards cloud-native software is disrupting incumbents entrenched in outdated legacy tech stacks. New ventures are demonstrating superior scalability and efficiency at exceptionally low costs, delivering value to customers. We view the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence applications as complementary to software companies rather than disruptive. Generative AI Integration into Human Workforces: We are at the infancy of the development of generative AI, but its integration into human workforces is set to redefine productivity, creativity, and efficiency. By automating routine tasks and improving decision-making, generative AI can augment human skills and significantly boost productivity. There are numerous ventures in this space, and it is essential to navigate carefully, as the lasting impact of these innovations over the next decade is still to be determined. Digitalisation of Payments: With economies becoming more digital, the demand for secure, efficient, and adaptable payment solutions is soaring. This trend is especially relevant in emerging markets transitioning from cash to digital and in developed economies focusing on digital efficiency. The evolution of fintech, along with the adoption of blockchain and other technologies, promises to further revolutionise how transactions are conducted. HealthTech and Aging Demographics: Advancements in medicine have considerably extended average lifespans, leading to an aging population. This demographic shift presents unique challenges and opportunities. While we don't invest in Medtech (or medical hardware), we favor HealthTech solutions that aim to address critical aging-related issues, such as remote patient monitoring and personalised medicine. By leveraging AI and other technologies to deliver health-related services, HealthTech can offer more proactive and predictive care models, thereby reducing healthcare costs and enhancing the quality of life. Evolving Cybersecurity Industry: Cybersecurity is an ever-evolving field, with new threats and challenges emerging as technology advances. With the increasing digitisation of assets, the proliferation of connected devices, and the sophistication of threats, there will continue to be a growing need for advanced security solutions to protect our data and privacy. E-Commerce Solutions: The rise of e-commerce is reshaping consumer behavior, with a shift towards the convenience of online shopping. We are particularly interested in businesses that are changing consumer behavior and spending patterns. The ongoing evolution of e-commerce platforms, including the creator economy and integrations with social media, is creating new opportunities for brands to engage with consumers and enhance their experience. Our Investment Process Having a rigorous investment process can help filter through the noise, but it can also hinder your ability to identify non-obvious opportunities. We assess each deal on its own merit, acknowledging the following considerations: Founders: We invest in people – relentless, domain-expert leaders obsessed with solving real problems. We prefer founders that are deeply rooted into the problem they are solving and offer a unique perspective. Markets: We favour large and rapidly growing addressable markets. Though we also like niche, inefficient, and fragmented markets if they have much lesser competition and if we identify opportunities to expand into adjacent markets. Business Models: We favour capital-efficient businesses that leverage technology for rapid scaling. Our support extends to innovative business models, as well as proven models from other industries that can be effectively replicated across various geographies and verticals. We love enterprise solutions, embedded into workflows, that have short sales cycles and high contract values. Traction: We generally don't invest in ideas, we actively seek evidence of market validation. This means we look for clear indicators that the product not only solves a problem but also that it has garnered genuine customer enthusiasm and approval. Deal Terms: We play the long game, ensuring every term aligns with the potential for stellar returns. In early-stage deals, we focus on company ownership and pro-rata rights, which are the two single contributors to enhanced returns. When a company does really well, you want to own as much of it as you can. Why Now is the Time From a macroeconomic perspective, the era of cheap money is over... or at least for now. The balance between capital supply and demand has shifted back to investors, allowing us to benefit from lower valuations, less competitive deals and better terms. The following points are also structural tailwinds benefitting Australian investors. Aussie Ecosystem Boom: The Australian tech scene has exploded over the past decade, fuelled by record VC funding, government support, and a wave of experienced founders stemming from some Australia’s most successful startups – think of Canva, Airwallex, Safety Culture and many others. Global Solutions: The Australian market is small but is fertile ground for experimentation before going global. Global markets are now more interconnected than ever and we champion startups that think beyond borders, building products that can grow into enormous global markets. Undervalued Gems: Australian startups are often priced attractively compared to global peers, presenting a unique chance for higher return multiples. Early Mover Advantage: The Australian ecosystem is still young but at an inflection point, offering exponential return opportunities for early investors. The market is not as crowded and competitive, allowing you to handpick some of the highest quality deals.