Pascal Capital

firstminute capital is a $320m sector-agnostic seed fund backed by 120 unicorn founders, including over 20 founders of $10bn+ businesses. Our General Partner Brent Hoberman is a double unicon founder. Yet, we are more than a fund. We’re an ecosystem of entrepreneurs from all over the world who, facilitated by firstminute capital’s team, come together to help one another, turn vision into reality and create the future. Our community is our edge. It is the source of the transformational support we offer to our partners who are warmly welcomed inside. An invitation into the firstminute capital community is secured by those with a special kind of spirit, not just a solid spreadsheet. A rare breed driven by a powerful characteristic we call, ‘Magnetic Ambition.’ Those with it often don’t recognise it in themselves, yet they are propelled forward by it, every day. We see it in their ability to capture hearts and minds with their vision, their belief and their commitment. When we find a founder with Magnetic Ambition, we open the door to the firstminute capital community and we give them everything they need. At your service What can founders expect from working with us? First of all, our 9-person investment team will fight for founders. Between us, members of the team have backed 10 unicorn startups at seed; we have IPO-ed companies; we have started companies; we have fundraised ourselves and we have failed and picked ourselves up again. So we are all here to help with advice, strategy brainstorming, product workshops, introductions to customers, raising a Series A or just being there for you in the tough times as well as the good times. If we can't help, we'll know someone in our extensive network who can and we'll make that intro. On top of the investment team, founders also get the whole "platform" team, which is another 11 people dedicated to helping founders scale their business and help with areas such as hiring and marketing. Our goal is to be the most helpful seed fund in Europe. We love to help founders build. Network effects At firstminute, we see ourselves as collaboration catalysts. We act to unlock the value our the community and bring our own expertise to bear when the time is right. Thanks to our 120 unicorn backers as well as a network of top CEO supporting us, firstminute has an extensive global reach. We like to bring on our investors - some of the top angels in the world - into our deals and as advisers to supercharge companies. firstminute's co-founder is Brent Hoberman, who after founding and exiting two unicorn startups himself created a network of companies under the 'Founders' umbrella. These include a world-class event series called Founders Forum as well as a consultancy, a recruitment firm, a charitable arm and Europe's largest incubator-accelerator. This whole ecosystem is part of our network, which helps with everything from sales introduction to finding top talent. We also have a large investor network to help with that Series A fundraise and beyond, having done deals with our friend at funds such as Tiger Global, Sequoia, Benchmark, a16z, Coatue and Atomico. Being part of our community, with our events and parties with some of the biggest names in tech and business, means you will be working with the best. We do an annual retreat for founders as well as regular drinks and dinners. Every year we hold our flagship summit in London which brings together firstminute investors, portfolio founders, partners from the top US and European multi-stage funds, and friends who are all bright lights in the tech community. Read more about that here.

We invest in world-class entrepreneurs looking to solve long-term global issues that Japan and the rest of the world will face over the next 30 years (Domain Theme) with the competitive technology that OIST and Japan have a competitive edge in (Technical Theme). We invest in startups at Pre-Team (before full co-founding team) or Pre-Seed (before product launch/ PoC), with follow-on investments at Post-Seed/ Series A (after traction/ PMF). Our motto is “Provide any growth support we can as a part-time ambassador to to our portfolio”. Through weekly meetings + alpha (any ad-hoc support depending on the need), we provide hands-on support to our portfolio companies, from business strategy to execution support most needed at each stage of the company growth. Team Formation Introduction to co-founder/CXO candidate Support for recruitment PR plan Support for building relationships with recruiters Support for formulating Mission-Vision-Value Support for building OKRs Support for implementing in-house collaboration tools ……etc Product Business plan Support on product validation Support for product design specifications Support for introduction of design sprint Introduction to initial product development partner Introduction to product experts ……etc. Growth Business development support for initial sales Support for implementing a system for marketing (content, inbound, B2B, CRM and lead gen) Introduction to digital marketing experts ……etc. Corporate Support for building a KGI/KPI management system Support for building an accounting/ CF management system Introduction to accountants, lawyers, patent attorneys, etc Support for equity financing Support for debt financing Support for corporate finance including M&A ……etc.

We invest up to $500K in the earliest stages of your venture and love being your first money in. Engaged community Leverage our diverse network to find the right mentors to help you think through GTM, product development, organization building and more. Accessible 24 x 7 x 365 No cohorts, no programs. Engage continuously with specialists to uplevel design, engineering, product, marketing, HR and more as you scale.

Axion Ventures is launching a new venture capital fund aimed at strategically investing in a very selective portfolio of high-growth, early-stage companies. Where We Come From Rooted in Babson College’s renowned entrepreneurial principles, our investment approach focuses on identifying, building, and scaling high-potential platforms through strategic acquisitions and operational excellence. We conduct rigorous market analysis to identify scalable platform opportunities with untapped potential, guided by the entrepreneurial mindset cultivated at Babson College. By deploying strategic capital into complementary startups and providing incubation support, we foster innovation and drive value creation. Through integration and Babson College-inspired growth strategies, we build cohesive platform ecosystems, optimizing operational synergies and scalability. Additional acquisitions enable vertical integration, strengthening competitive advantages and ensuring sustainable growth. Our structured exit strategies deliver superior returns, embodying Babson’s principles of innovation, leadership, and strategic foresight.

Neo is a diverse mentorship community and VC fund that aims to identify America’s most promising CS students and help them become tomorrow’s tech leaders. With almost $240M AUM across two funds, we back ambitious teams with strong technical leadership. Our “communal” VC fund is raised primarily from more than 150 individual investors including iconic CEOs, CTOs, and founders of legendary companies. We invest based on people, not industry sector.

You have big ambitions for your venture. As the strategic partner to Canada’s innovators, so do we. Our goal: build strong Canadian companies - and propel them to the global stage. In it with you We’re an active investor. We put in the work needed for our funded ventures to succeed. With equity investment, expert guidance and trusted advice, we can help your high-potential company scale. Invested in results Great companies aren’t made overnight. They take time, ambition, and a long-term view. We understand this – that’s why we’re a patient investor who bring tailored, value-added support based on your sector and stage. Beyond connected Our structure, scale and reach put us at the heart of Canada’s venture capital ecosystem. We’re more than an investor: we’re a dynamic platform here to propel the most innovative companies through development and growth.