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We obsess over the values shifts driving consumers and the tech shifts underpinning consumer adoption. The need and potential is clear, and the opportunities are massive.Evolved attitudes and social norms are shaping new demands. Antiquated and fragile systems are begging for reinvention. Ongoing demographic shifts are fueling deep, fundamental needs. The power of technology for progress is more profound and scalable than ever.We live in a society dependent on thoughtful bridging of on-and off-line worlds. Generative AI will unlock a new set of possibilities. Nimble adoption and swift, bold change is the norm. We believe opportunity lies ahead of the trend. In an industry obsessed with trailblazing, we go one step further: We meet the consumer where they’re going. When big thinkers are poised to transform culture, they become more than just founders, or CEOs, or investors, or entrepreneurs. They become Forerunners.Forerunner Advantage Forerunner is a research-focused, thesis-driven venture capital firm that’s dedicated to serving a fast-changing society with complex needs. We believe in walking the walk: early action, high conviction, engaged partnership. Research-focused: We commit ourselves to having a constant pulse on what people are doing and why. This requires both IQ and EQ - we combine data-driven research with an intimate understanding of peoples’ needs. We always show up with a prepared mind. Thesis-driven: We leverage our research to uncover business opportunity and invest in the teams best positioned to reshape categories and help transform culture, such as Faire, Chime, Glossier, Hims&Hers, ŌURA, The Farmer’s Dog, Ritual, and more. And the work doesn’t stop when we invest. Consumer-led: The consumer is our North Star. We invest to support evolving societal needs and further the potential of people. We see technology-driven change as a means to meet the consumer - your user - where they are going. Credibility-building: Working with us is a statement about the company you aim to build. Our focused efforts and decades-long track record of partnering with category-defining companies early have established Forerunner as a true advantage to founders.

Born in San Francisco and Paris, Partech is one of the most active tech investors in the world, bringing together capital, operational experience, and strategic support for entrepreneurs at seed, venture and growth stages. The current portfolio includes 200+ companies in 38 countries, of which 14 are valued at more than $1B: Alan, Bolt, Cazoo, Jellysmack, Made.com, ManoMano, Merama, People.ai, Rohlik, Sorare, Toss, Wave, WorldRemit, Xendit.

We believe the largest companies of our time will utilize breakthrough technologies to solve systemic problems in a profitable and scalable way. As entrepreneurs we’ve helped grow household names like Apple, Twitter, and Patagonia. As investors we’ve helped build world positive category disruptors like Beyond Meat, Proterra, and Diamond Foundry. First and foremost, we’re product designers and company operators, and we are on a mission to support purpose-driven entrepreneurs across three investment pillars: Sustainable Systems: Transforming the industrial systems of the global economy to be safer, more efficient, and carbon-free. Healthy Living: Reimagining healthcare, food, and consumer goods in ways that enable healthier lifestyles for all, from outcome-driven personalized care to new consumer wellness offerings. People Power: Reshaping financial services, insurance offerings, and work productivity systems to empower individuals and small businesses with the tools for financial health and success. Our Credo We founded Obvious Ventures on a simple belief that the most valuable companies of our time will be the ones solving humanity’s biggest problems. Our purpose is to support the world positive entrepreneurs building these disruptive solutions. Together we can reimagine huge sectors of the global economy in ways that move the planet forward. We place great value on values and culture. We hold ourselves and our companies to the highest ethical and moral standards. We select for, and cultivate, values-based leadership across our entire portfolio. We practice humility by reminding ourselves we’re not perfect and we will make mistakes. We practice audacity by taking bold risks and investing in companies that we wish existed. We use our operating experience to help define the big vision and sweat the little details. Ultimately, we see profit and purpose as a virtuous circle. In the right combination they form a flywheel that will deliver enormous financial returns while transforming capitalism in a world positive way. How we practice thisWorld Positive Report: Obvious invests in companies with impact baked into their business models. Learn more about the environmental and social imprint they are leaving on the world. World Positive Term Sheet: We encourage entrepreneurs to incorporate their mission and values into our term sheets. Certified B Corp: Obvious is a Certified B Corp and we perform a bi-annual audit to ensure we’re putting our values into practice.

We believe that by investing in the brands and technologies that consumers want and use, we can help shape a brighter future, not only for consumers but also for the planet. Our vision is to empower the next generation of consumer-focused disruptors by providing them with the resources and support they need to transform the way consumers live and work. Investing in startups at the earliest stages, and then helping them innovate and scale through XRC’s unique and disruptive capital and service platform, will allow us to deliver the highest value to our entrepreneurs, strategic partners and limited partners. Who We Are XRC Ventures is a venture capital firm and startup accelerator for the next generation of disruptors in the retail technology, consumer healthtech, and consumer goods sectors. With support from our world-class retailer and eco-system partners, XRC Ventures has become the first design-centric retail innovation ecosystem of its kind. Our Funds Accelerator Fund. Invests in pre-Seed to Series A companies in retail technology, consumer goods and the consumer healthtech. Brand Capital Fund. Invests Seed to Series A consumer product companies in beauty, personal care, home goods, and health and wellness categories. Opportunity Fund. Invests in post-Seed to Series A companies in the next generation of retail technology and consumer goods. We co-invest alongside top venture capital funds and provide follow-on capital to select XRC Ventures alumni scaling their companies beyond product market fit and achieving exponential growth. Investment POV At XRC, we look for visionary founders who are leveraging technology to positively change how humans live their lives as consumers. The need for technology in consumer serving businesses, combined with the breathtakingly rapid advancement of AI and other technologies, makes the consumer tech space one of the most dynamic areas for early stage investing. We are excited to be well-connected and right in the middle of this exciting industry. We articulate on our investment thesis in our Investment POV, which in turn drives our focus on the following four core innovation areas: Commerce Enablement. Startups fueling the digital transformation of retail. We're focusing on areas such as AI automation, distributed commerce platforms, consumer fintech, loyalty tech, and the evolution of commerce supply chains. These ventures will help redefine commerce and create a seamless buying experience. Emergent Channels and Revenue. Companies reshaping how consumers discover, engage with, and purchase products/services, inventing entirely new paths to customers, and classes of revenue. This includes shoppable content, product-as-a-channel, loyalty commerce, service retailing, trans-channel experiential retailing, and AI bot-mediated commerce. Consumer Healthtech. Ventures making personalized health outcomes more accessible and efficient. This includes technology platforms for consumer health, remote health services, subscription wellness, health outcomes-as-a-service, and aging-in-place & assured living solutions. Sustainable Commerce. Businesses driving the shift towards a more sustainable and circular economy. This includes on-demand local manufacturing, alternatives to ownership, alternative materials, subscription retail, and sustainable consumer finance.

Guided by a proven philosophy that inclusivity is an essential element of innovation, we understand the power of women on entrepreneurial teams and use it as an advantage in selecting investment opportunities. Our investment focus is early stagecompanies looking for investment from around £50k up to £200k which are eligible for Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) or Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) tax relief. We invest in products and services that meet the interests and needs of women with a clear social, ethical or environmental purpose with a focus on under funded sectors where women are more likely to start their companies including: Retail, Food and Drink, Beauty, Health and Wellbeing, Petcare and Digital Market Place technology.

Established in 1999, iGlobe Partners was founded by Soo Boon Koh in Silicon Valley after she was tapped by Singapore’s government to set up and manage the operations of a corporate venture in the United States and Europe for more than a decade. In 2009, she headquartered the company in Singapore, pioneering the country’s Venture Capital (VC) scene with Singapore’s first female-led VC firm. Since then, iGlobe has become a premier global VC with a strong track record of enabling startups to scale game-changing innovations. Our funds have continually achieved top-quartile performance and have birthed multiple unicorns for our founders and successful exits for our investors. We value genuine partnership and integrity. Our roots lay in our passion for technology and a desire to change the world for the better. Embracing every aspect of diversity, we scour the globe for visionary founders from diverse backgrounds. We aim to build the future by unearthing, investing in and growing promising startups to become leading pioneers in their field. We work with our founders in every step of their journey. Let iGlobe be part of yours. Our Values We understand your desire to change the world for the better and we make sure your VOICE is heard. Value Creation: We have decades of experience through multiple market cycles, delivering superior returns and driving meaningful tech advancement. Openness: We love to hear about game-changing technologies and new ideas from driven entrepreneurs and industry leaders from all backgrounds. Integrity: We cultivate long-term relationships built on integrity and trust, as founders’ investor of choice and investors’ trusted fund manager. Connecting: We connect deeply and extensively, inspiring all to achieve their fullest potential through our mentoring, experience and commitment. Empowering Tech: We unearth and support technologies that empower individuals, revolutionize industries and build a sustainable world for the future. Our Investment Focus We welcome you to join us in shaping the future we envision. The Future of Cities: PropTech, Mobility, Metaverse, Media, Robotics… The Future of Money: Digital Banking, Financial Inclusion, Payment, Insurtech, DeFi… The Future of Bio: Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Food & Agriculture, Materials, Diagnostics… The Future of Health: Digital Health, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Diagnostics & Therapeutics, Precision Medicine…