Ramaiah Evolute

We provide growth capital and share insights, experience, and network of proven global entrepreneurs and investors to make it happen. Our strategy Invest in CEE-based companies with a proven product and help them go global. We offer complete unique VC package of flexible capital, entrepreneurial and investment experience. Unique team’s competence We have seen this movie before. We have built global companies out of CEE. We have invested over $200m in growth equity as well as decided on buying and selling Unicorns. We delivered consistent 3x returns to our investors on our VC portfolio. Now experienced investors join forces with accomplished business builders to help your companies make the most of their global potential, through our investment, business insight and fund-raising competence of our team and our network. Unique startup We invest in companies that solve important problems of the modern world engaging teams with exceptional skills and hungry for global success. We expect at least a validated business model or commercialized technology and a proven product-market fit. Unique investment scope We support founders mainly from Round A through growth and expansion Rounds B and C. This way we can provide startups with longer-term financial support than a typical VC fund. We might invest in pre-A Round on an exception basis together with another renowned VC fund. Unique investment product As a 100% private fund we have exceptional flexibility in terms of financing. We tailor investment to company needs, not the other way round. Together with founders we determine the best financing for the company. We support businesses via investments in equity, providing convertible loans or venture-debt. We help companies also with special situations, e.g.: debt-to-equity conversion or pre-IPO. Unique geographical mandate We focus on Central Europe, but we are open for investment opportunities outside of the CEE Region. Our management team invested across Europe, Asia and the US. With that first-hand experience we will support our companies in global expansion.

While we love speedy success, we're acutely aware that greatness comes in many forms and at different times. That's why we're not afraid to break the mold to bring something spectacular to life. Our approach is personal. We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach, but there are a few absolutes intrinsic to who we are and how we work. And these values weren’t contrived out of thin air, they’re hard earned over the past 30 years and counting. High performance, low ego. The old adage “actions speak louder than words” rings true within Canaan’s walls, and in our interactions with companies out in the wild. Words like "understated" and "effective" are often used to describe our partners, and that’s fine by us. We’ll leave the bragging to the others. People are more than statistics. A diverse team means we bring varied perspectives to the table. And that table welcomes out-of-the-box thinking, spirited debate, and people from all walks of life. It’s our individual backgrounds and interests that inform our collective approach, which spans industries, generations, and coasts. In short, our diversity is who we are and what we do. We ask for help, and so should you. We firmly believe that two heads are better than one. So while our investors thrive in 1:1 partnerships, our companies also have the support of the entire Canaan team whenever, wherever. Recruiting your executive team? We’ll mobilize our full network. Need operational advice to bring a product to market? We’ll connect you with the right partner or colleague. Our resources are yours. The Golden Rule still applies. We treat you like we treat ourselves - with respect, transparency, and honesty - even if it’s sometimes not what you want to hear. It’s this approach that makes our portfolio companies more like family, because we’re not afraid to get in the weeds and help solve big hairy problems. In fact, it’s what we live for. We’re acutely aware that our success hinges on your success, so we do what it takes. We're in the know, not in the way. We’d be lying if we said we weren’t hands-on, but we also know when to step back and let you soar. Our goal is to add value to your process, and help you grow in ways you couldn’t alone. That’s why you’ll never see us booking meetings just to check a box or “see how are things are going.” We’ll already know, because that’s the kind of relationship we have with our companies.

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