About

Established in 2000 as an early-stage venture capital arm of SoftBank Group, SBVA has a storied history of empowering extraordinary entrepreneurs across the globe. In 2023, we joined forces with The Edgeof, a global startup ecosystem builder founded by Taizo Son, JP Lee, and Atsushi Taira and began our new chapter as an independent entity with a renewed commitment to fostering innovation and technological advancement.

Where we invest

  • Early to Growth: We invest in early to growth stage startups.
  • Go Global: We invest and support startups who seek to expand globally.
  • Constant Innovation: We prioritize startups with technology that can transform people’s lives.

WHY SBVA

  • Technology Pioneer: Leveraging our expertise and network in the ICT sector, we have invested over $2billion in over 300 startups in the past 20 years. SBVA is committed to working with startups to ensure their innovative technologies are valued greatly in the market.
  • Growth Partner: Our investment team includes a CEO, who is a serial entrepreneur, and technical experts from major IT companies and startups. We support our portfolio companies throughout their growth stages with our expertise and network.
  • Global Partner: We actively support our founders with our global network of experts across various industries. Moreover, we offer networking events and educational sessions, such as Fireside Chat with OpenAI and Portfolio Night.

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AIP Seed

We invest in early seed and pre-seed stages, offering tickets of up to €200k alongside co-investors. Our sector focus is broad, encompassing any industry, with a geographic emphasis on Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). FAQ At what stage do you invest? What do you mean by pre-seed? Ideally, we want to lead the first investment round in your company. Sometimes this is also referred to as an angel round. As for product development, we will generally want to see the MVP and some go to market story or traction. It is great if you can get those first five clients or sell the very first batch of your product prior to our investment. If getting traction is impossible, you still should have a story of progress and achieving goals in your startup. I feel like my company is too early/too late for you. Can we still talk? Sure, you’re welcome to reach out at any point. A lot of startups that we’ve invested in came to us too early, but because we could start those relationships and develop a mutual understanding, it was a lot easier to make the investment decisions later on. If you are too far down the road for us, but you believe we could add some value, feel free to reach out to us as well. We’ll definitely look into what we can do together. What is your USP?Pre-seed investment focus – we are the biggest pre-seed VC fund in Poland and in the CEE region. Competence Hubs – we provide our portfolio companies an unique model of support in the way of 8 Competence Hubs, which are focusing on the following areas: Marketing, PR & Growth; AI & Technology; Finances & CFO on Demand; Legal; Next Rounds & Co-investors; People & Culture; Grants; Exits. Co-Investors – to every investment round in a seamless, efficient process we add co-investors – business angels with a unique background specifically matched with your needs. 120+ investments – we have the unique experience with the largest amount of investments in the CEE region. 100% private capital – we are fully private VC fund, which gives us and our portfolio companies a lot of flexibility. How are you unique?Timing: we are likely the earliest possible institutional investor due to our focus on pre-seed. Acceleration model, built on four pillars: the in-house team ready to help founders all hands in if needed adding co-investors to every investment round in a seamless, efficient process 8 Competence Hubs unique experience from 120+ investments. You mention co-investors. Are they absolutely necessary? Do we have to bring them, or do you help us connect with prospective investors? We believe that adding co-investors at this stage is super helpful for the startup, and we have got a number of cases to prove it. Co-investors will most often be experienced business angels, and we make sure to find the best possible fit. If you bring someone to the table, that’s great. We are also happy to dig through our network. How do you work with portfolio startups? We believe that adding co-investors at this stage is super helpful for the startup, and we have got a number of cases to prove it. Co-investors will most often be experienced business angels, and we make sure to find the best possible fit. If you bring someone to the table, that’s great. We are also happy to dig through our network. Where do you stand on diversity and inclusion We welcome teams and founders from all backgrounds. AIP Seed has also enjoyed great success with a number of female-led startups like GLOV, SiDLY or EduCat.

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Addin Ventures 富旌創業投資

A US-Taiwan cross-border seed stage fund that invests in US-facing startups specializing in AI-enabled services, data-driven digital transformation, and vertical SaaS. Go Global is our goal. Addin Ventures aims to offer additional value to early stage startups. When resources are limited in the early stages, having a partner who understands and injects value into a startup team can be invaluable. This is also where Addin Ventures comes in, to help strengthen the platform of startup teams and foster their growth. Addin Ventures is a seed-stage fund that focuses on investing in US-facing startups specializing in AI/LLM-enabled services, data-driven digital transformation, and vertical B2B SaaS offerings that drive disruptive innovation in existing industries. Our Investment Philosophy At Addin Ventures, we believe that the cornerstone of early-stage investment lies in the founding team's willpower, intelligence, and execution skills - the Heart, Head, and Hand that collectively form the Team. We delve deeper into intelligence, examining your logical thinking and whether you possess the crucial Long-Term Thinking mindset necessary to realize your vision. We value a Data-Driven approach, understanding that it forms the bedrock of sound decision-making. Willpower extends to the entrepreneur's Inner mindset. Have you truly grasped the essence of entrepreneurship? Do you harbor a Vision grand enough to elevate your perspective? The crux of entrepreneurship is about who you are. The ventures that spring from your core identity are those that will showcase your maximum value and solve the most significant challenges. In our globalized world, we favor teams with a resolute Go Global mindset. This is the key to creating a larger, more meaningful Impact. At Addin Ventures, we're not just investors - we're partners in your journey to greatness. If you're a founder with unwavering willpower, sharp intelligence, and relentless execution skills, coupled with a global vision, we want to hear from you. Let's join forces to transform your innovative ideas into world-changing realities. Together, we can push boundaries, overcome challenges, and create a lasting impact on a global scale. Are you ready to take your venture to new heights? Reach out to Addin Ventures today. Let's shape the future of innovation, one groundbreaking idea at a time. Team Beyond the essential 3H qualities (Heart, Head, and Hand), exceptional founders possess a trait that Addin Ventures holds in the highest regard: integrity. We believe that honesty and ethical conduct form the bedrock of sustainable success. At Addin Ventures, our mission transcends mere investment. We aspire to collaborate with visionary entrepreneurs who share our commitment to Add-in More Value to the world every single day. Together, we aim to catalyze a virtuous cycle of positive impact, driving innovation that benefits society at large. We're not just looking for business partners; we're seeking changemakers who are as dedicated to ethical practices as they are to groundbreaking ideas. If you're a founder who believes in the power of integrity and shares our vision of creating lasting, positive change, we want to hear from you. Join us at Addin Ventures, where we don't just build companies - we nurture ventures that make the world a better place. Let's embark on this journey together, adding value, fostering innovation, and cultivating a legacy of positive impact. Data-Driven Methodology At Addin Ventures, we firmly believe that "Numbers are the Boss." We champion decision-making processes that are rooted in robust data collection and insightful analysis. By uncovering the meaningful patterns hidden within the numbers, and coupling this intelligence with strong execution capabilities, we empower our partners to rapidly iterate in response to dynamic market conditions. This data-driven approach is not just a strategy - it's our philosophy. We understand that market validation and success come from the ability to adapt quickly and make informed decisions. By letting the numbers guide us, we can navigate the complex landscape of entrepreneurship with greater confidence and precision. Our commitment to this principle ensures that we're not just following hunches or trends, but making calculated moves based on solid evidence. This approach allows us to minimize risks and maximize opportunities, giving our portfolio companies a significant edge in their respective markets. If you're a founder who shares our belief in the power of data-driven decision making and rapid market adaptation, we want to hear from you. Join us at Addin Ventures, where we turn numbers into narratives of success, and data into market-disrupting decisions. Let's harness the power of numbers together and create a future where your business doesn't just survive, but thrives in an ever-changing market landscape Go Global In the digital software realm, we recognize the "Winner Takes All" phenomenon. To build a truly influential service, a vast user base is an indispensable foundation. The trend towards "Go Global" is not just a choice - it's an irreversible necessity. At Addin Ventures, we understand that in today's interconnected world, thinking locally is no longer enough. The digital landscape has erased geographical boundaries, opening up unprecedented opportunities for those bold enough to seize them. We believe that the most impactful solutions are those that can scale across borders and cultures. By embracing a global mindset from the outset, startups can tap into larger markets, diverse talent pools, and a wealth of perspectives that fuel innovation. Our mission is to empower founders who dare to dream on a global scale. We provide not just capital, but the strategic insights and networks necessary to transform local innovations into global phenomena. If you're an entrepreneur with a vision that transcends borders, you've found your perfect partner in Addin Ventures. Together, let's build solutions that resonate worldwide, capture expansive user bases, and reshape industries on a global scale. Are you ready to go beyond local and make your mark on the world stage? Join us at Addin Ventures, where we turn global ambitions into reality. Let's embark on this worldwide journey together and create services that captivate users across continents.

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Endeit Capital

As Dutch/German scale-up investor we invest since 2006 in European scale-ups across 7 countries. Driven by AI, deep learning, quantum computing and democratized algorithms, we execute on our Intelligent Empowerment thesis. Shift happens; we are supporting those entrepreneurs who drive that change and will shape the future. We have assisted most of our portfolio companies with their Buy & Build based on which 30+ add-on companies have been acquired expending overall into 22 countries. Out of our three homemarkets Germany, The Netherlands and Sweden we invest with our current €303M fund in multiple European countries. We care: entrepreneurs in who we invested for the second time, portfolio entrepreneurs who invested in our own funds, former employees who came back and so on. We strongly believe that growing scale-ups rapidly is all about saying NO to numerous activities. We are PRI signatory and highly value the principles for responsible investments, promoted by the United Nations Endeit Capital stimulates various initiatives to encourage entrepreneurship Based on our ‘Thinking BIC’ philosophy (Believe, Innovate & Internationalise, Collaborate) we stimulate entrepreneurship in numerous ways. Key supporting activities we co-founded are LOEY Foundation (Leading Online Entrepreneur of the Year; co-founded in 2010), Venturepreneurs’ Organisation (serial German entrepreneurs being angel investors; co-founded in 2010) and VEECEE (Young VC professionals; co-founded in 2015). Endeit Capital is also one of the two Founding Partners of ai.nl (making impact disrupting technologies comprehensible). Besides we are involved in various other activities such as Jong Ondernemen (Young Entrepreneurship Foundation), ACE(Amsterdam Centre of Entrepreneurship), #FundRight, Techstars, Accenture Innovation Awards and accelerator programs from Rockstart, Startupbootcamp and Microsoft.

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Golden Gate Ventures

We are a global venture capital team powering tech & innovation from Southeast Asia. About us Golden Gate Ventures is a South-East Asian venture capital firm founded in 2011 that brings together knowledge and experience from Silicon Valley with passion and ambition for Southeast Asia. For over a decade we’ve proudly backed some of the region’s most audacious founders and companies behind Southeast Asia’s incredible growth story. Headquartered in Singapore with offices in Indonesia and Vietnam, we’ve launched 4 funds, have US$250M AUM, and invested in 70+ companies with 9 unicorns across our portfolio. Our Mission is to Empower the Audacious, through Human and Financial Capital. We believe in empowering founders who are risk-takers, who dare to challenge the norms, and who leverage technology to change the way the world works. 70+ companies funded $250m in AUM $1 billion+ portfolio financing Top 5 of SEA funds by KPMG What we do We fund and learn from the audacious. From product development, to technical strategy and growth hacking techniques, we’ve helped and learned from over 60 startups in our portfolio. We practise diversity to breed innovation. Our team and networks hail from different cultures, disciplines and experiences. We are a mix of former founders, marketers, heavy metal drummers, yoga instructors, martial artists, and financiers. We put founders first. We have a solid track record of identifying opportunities before their times, and work with founders on their long-term vision and strategy. How we investWhere do we invest? We focus on Southeast Asia - and have invested deeply across Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines. We have also invested in startups around the world expanding to Southeast Asia. What do we invest in? Startups addressing technological opportunities that arise out of the growing consumer class in Southeast Asia, which includes everything from consumer apps to B2B SaaS services. We invest heavily in machine learning tools to explore markets, uncover trends and gather market intelligence to identify next big bets. How do I pitch? Preferably through an introduction - from a founder in our portfolio to an investor in our network. Or find us at an event and give us your best 60-second pitch. We’ve been pitched in elevators, escalators, and even taxi queues! How we helpFounder Community: We’re very selective on the founders we invest in (we have a lower acceptance rate than Harvard). As a founder in the portfolio, you’ll be plugged into a network of other founders across different stages through chat groups, online webinars, portfolio dinners, yearly summits, and business development trips to other countries. Regional Expansion: With investments across more than seven countries, we have local partners in each country, from fellow CEOs to LPs to corporate investors. We co-invest with local investors to tap local expertise and help open new networks. Network and Fundraising: We’ve built a deep global network from Southeast Asia to Silicon Valley with corporates, governments and conglomerates. Our Partners hail from across three continents with a rich global network open to our portfolio. Strategy and Coaching: Many of the firm’s partners have founded their own startups, including in Silicon Valley. Our advice comes from decades of experience and data-driven insights. We’re constantly learning from our portfolio and share learnings and best practices with all our founders. Recruiting: We know you’re raising money to hire great talent and we help source that talent for you. Our events plug us into great communities, our brand helps senior executives confide in us that they’re looking to make a jump, and our newsletters help us promote your needs to thousands of potential hires.

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Mosaic

We founded Mosaic as optimists who see technology as a force for good, and believe that the startup ecosystem will positively impact society. Our passion is to partner early with inspiring, ambitious tech founders: renegades who reimagine the world and shape it their way. We also believe in Europe. Breakthrough businesses are starting and scaling here with increasing frequency, powered by unparalleled engineering talent across the region. Our Promise to Founders We are excited to join your journey as an ally. We recognize that venture capital would not exist without entrepreneurs like you, who put everything on the line. We are thrilled when you choose to work with us, and honored to support your dream coming to fruition. As your partner, you can expect the following:‍ Trust: We have faith in you, and commit to supporting the business for the entire journey with intellectual honesty and unbiased counsel. Long term perspective: Success is not built overnight; we are in it for the long haul. Venture capital is a business that rewards patience on all levels.‍ Boutique service:We are a small, highly collaborative team who all pitch in to help across the portfolio. We typically make just 5-10 new investments per year, and every relationship matters. Growth mindset:We are humble, curious, open and straightforward -- having learned from both mistakes and successes. As independent thinkers we often take a different view from the herd. We don’t claim to know everything, and our approach is inquisitive rather than prescriptive. Low friction:We appreciate the value of your time and commit to simple, transparent business and quick turnarounds. Thesis-driven Since the 1990s, we’ve enjoyed a privileged ringside seat alongside hundreds of tech startups in many industries and geographies. Some have been successful, a number super-successful and inevitably, others didn’t work out. From these experiences, we have developed a thesis-driven approach to investing, where we try to imagine how a given market will unfold in the next 5-10 years, and then look for certain horizontal industry and business characteristics. Momentum is nice but we don’t need to see “traction” or baked KPIs to build conviction. There are general characteristics of businesses we like to invest in: Big, addressable markets and/or uncharted whitespace Distinctive product: love, trust, early customer evangelists Business model innovation, i.e. disrupting the value chain A large potential future moat, beyond pure scale and scope. From network effects, technical leadership, or other sources. This helps us derive the consequent gross margins and unit economics Broad customer (and supplier) distribution, i.e. no concentration immediately adjacent in value chain Long tail of independent adopters. Bonus for bottom-up word-of-mouth We invest in ‘whale-hunting’ too, but typically prefer to invest when there is a handful of customers (or highly relevant sector experience amongst the founders) Capital efficiency. After our first cheque, we are aligned with founders/on their side of the table, so funding pays for people, not inventory/asset Thematic Focus We look to back businesses catalyzed by emerging technology that may create a new market from nothing, or else materially disrupt the status quo. The themes we focus on evolve, as successive waves emerge, grow in force, and eventually ebb away. Historically, this led us to operate and invest in a wide range of web and mobile applications including search, social, and digital media. We are comfortable in both B2C and B2B businesses and particularly drawn to marketplace and SaaS/subscription business models. Our track record includes investing in global category leaders such as Alibaba, Etsy, Squarespace and Transferwise. In our current fund, the themes we are focused on include: Machine Intelligence Future of Money Edge Applications Work OS Open Bazaars Human Empowerment We continue to reflect on the impact of the pandemic. We will feel its reverberations not just in public health, but also in almost every aspect of the wider economy, as it impacts jobs and industries in ways that are still unfolding. We believe it also will become an accelerator for many tech trends and sectors, including health, education, and may have a dramatic impact on retail and real estate. In particular, as new work behaviours emerge and opportunities arise, we are deeply curious to understand what forms of value will be created. Our Story Mosaic was founded by Simon and Toby who first met in the U.S. in 1995 at graduate school. We were lucky enough to work in leading Silicon Valley startups at the dawn of the Internet and since then, have collectively amassed over 50 years working in tech, split equally between operating and investing, across the US and Europe (and approaching half of that time working together!) We set out for Mosaic to bring a focused proposition to early stage investing in Europe, providing unique perspective, culture, and founder experience. In the six years since launch, and now we are proud to have created a firm with a strong operating philosophy and values based in trust, intellectual honesty, and integrity, and an amazing group of talented individuals to deliver on our promise to founders.