SEEDS Capital

Our mission is to identify and invest in the most promising Deep Tech opportunities through strategic partnerships with leading VCs in North America and Europe. A global fund of funds approach Our fund of funds model harmonizes VC returns, smoothing out the fluctuations that come with different market cycles and fund stages. Enhanced Risk Management and Speed: By diversifying CVC investments across funds, Nour Capital enhances the pace of investment while minimizing risk. Corporate Insight Beyond Boundaries: Nour Capital offers a unique vision into corporate blind spots, unveiling uncharted territories. Unrivaled Global Network Access: Nour Capital empowers investors by acting as a limited partner (LP) within VC funds, unlocking unprecedented access to an expansive array of innovation partners. Prioritizing Sustainable Returns: At Nour Capital our focal point is to deliver sustainable returns on investment (ROI). This commitment is fortified by meticulous risk management strategies. We are all-in on Deep Tech We believe Deep Tech is the area that is the most important to the future of ASEAN countries, requiring a breadth and depth of investing expertise. Infrastructure Blockchain: Blockchain technology continues to evolve and disrupt various industries. Its applications extend beyond cryptocurrencies, encompassing vital sectors such as supply chain management, healthcare, and finance. In this dynamic landscape, there is an increasing emphasis on not only scalability, interoperability, and sustainability but also operational efficiency in blockchain development. Generative AI: Generative AI models like GPT-3 have witnessed remarkable advancements in natural language understanding and generation. These models are at the forefront of various applications, from content generation and language translation to fostering creativity in art and music. Cybersecurity: With the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks, cybersecurity remains a critical investment theme. Focus areas include AI-driven threat detection, zero-trust architecture, and secure cloud computing solutions. Hardware Semiconductors: The global semiconductor shortage has underscored the pivotal role of this industry in the modern world. Investments are strategically directed towards advancing chip manufacturing processes, harnessing AI-accelerated computing, and developing technologies for autonomous vehicles. Quantum Computing: Quantum computing is undeniably in its early stages, yet it radiates immense potential. The realm of research and development is currently laser-focused on two key objectives: constructing scalable quantum processors and delving into the possibilities of quantum algorithms across diverse applications like cryptography and optimization. Robotics & Drones: The transformative power of robotics and drones is reshaping industries such as logistics, agriculture, healthcare, and even modern warfare. Investments in this dynamic sector are strategically aimed at enhancing the autonomy, precision, and adaptability of robots and drones. Sustainable World Biotech: Biotechnology is experiencing a rapid evolution, driven by current trends and innovations. The focus now extends beyond traditional biotech domains into cutting-edge areas such as personalized medicine, gene editing, and regenerative therapies. These advancements are revolutionizing not only healthcare but also agriculture and environmental solutions. Sustainable Energy: Sustainable energy is at the forefront of the global energy transition, with renewable sources like solar and wind playing an increasingly pivotal role. As the world accelerates its shift towards cleaner and more sustainable power generation, the research and investments within this sector are evolving to address new trends and challenges. Future Mobility: Future mobility extends beyond the realm of electric vehicles, autonomous driving technology, and urban mobility solutions. It signifies a comprehensive transformation in transportation, driven by the need for seamlessly connected ecosystems that cater to the evolving demands of the new hybrid working culture and embrace the latest trends. Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 signifies the ongoing revolution in manufacturing and supply chain management, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive efficiency and innovation. Within this theme, we explore new trends that are not only global but also highly relevant to the ASEAN and Southeast Asia regions. Advanced Supply Chain: Advanced Supply Chain initiatives are gaining momentum, both globally and in ASEAN and Southeast Asia. New trends include: Resilience through Localization, Sustainability and Circular Economy, Data-Driven Visibility. Digital Banking: Digital banking is evolving to meet the unique needs of ASEAN and Southeast Asia. Key trends include: Financial Inclusion, Cross-Border Payment Solutions, Cybersecurity for Financial Data Smart Manufacturing: Smart manufacturing is poised to revolutionize production in ASEAN and Southeast Asia with trends such as: - Customization and Flexibility, Skills Development, Sustainable Practices. Nour Capital is committed to staying at the forefront of Industry 4.0 investments, actively supporting these trends to drive economic growth and technological advancement in the ASEAN and Southeast Asia regions. Our investments aim to harness the transformative power of Industry 4.0 technologies, ensuring that the benefits of this revolution are accessible and applicable to the unique challenges and opportunities present in the region.

We are in the midst of technological shifts at a pace faster than ever before. Calculus VC capitalizes on these shifts to deliver returns and impact. We invest in the Series A and Series B stages of startups in the below sectors: FUTURE OF COMPUTING AND AI Continued advancements in AI will demand new developments in hardware and software. New computing materials and interfaces may emerge. Computing power may be more distributed, and the world will be infinitely more connected. These and more, are our areas of interest: Intelligence beyond language: We expect AI to understand quantitative models and physical phenomenon just as well as it understands language. Large Quantitiative Models are a focus for us. New hardware, materials, and architectures: We expect that demand for computing power will grow exponentially. Quantum computing, as well as distributed computing are expected to grow. We expect advancements in computing materials beyond silicon. Immersive and neural interfaces: These interfaces already exist, we expect they will become more mainstream. Spatial computing, integrating the physical world with digital environments may be our future. COMPUTATIONAL LIFE SCIENCES AND HEALTHTECH Breakthroughs in biology, materials, sensors, and data science are converging to redefine healthcare. Precision and personalization will take center stage as AI enhances how we detect, monitor, and treat disease. Areas of interest include: AI-First Therapeutics and Discovery Platforms: ML-powered platforms designing drugs and biologics via simulation, predictive modeling, and data-rich experimentation. Infrastructure for Programmable Biology: Tools that make biology engineerable – lab automation, bioinformatics, 3D bioprinting, next-gen diagnostics and R&D devices. Continuous, Data-Driven and Personalized Care: Wearables, medical devices, and diagnostics to deliver patient-centric care. These models turn users into real-time data streams, enabling adaptive treatment and personalized interventions. ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES As we expand the frontiers of possibility, we expect industry to evolve with intelligence, autonomy and environmental sustainability at its core. Areas of focus include: AI and automation in industry: Intelligent machines will optimize production, reduce waste, and enable new workflows. From predictive maintenance to robotic manufacturing, automation will power the next industrial revolution. We support startups enabling this vision. Land, ocean, and space transport and communications: We are interested in advanced materials, robotics, sensors, systems and software that will unlock new frontiers from deep-sea mapping to planetary missions. Resource efficiency: Building the future will demand large reserves of energy and natural resources. Technologies that can serve our energy, food, water, and agricultural needs while supporting a better planet are of interest to us.

HB Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in Deep Tech and Web3 opportunities in Asia Pacific and other regions. We focus on investing in early and growth stage technology companies. Our typical investments are Series A to Pre-IPO stage companies whose founders have built solid traction, and we come in to bring in capital and corporate networks to accelerate expansion. We invest in scalable businesses with sustainable model built around core technology. Sectors: Semi-conductor, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Web 3.0, Advanced Manufacturing, Biotech, Medical Equipment, Renewable and Alternative Energy, Fintech,and other emerging technologies Target Regions: Greater China and Southeast Asia, and we are also open to investment opportunities in the US & Europe Investment Ticket: Initial USD1-5 Million (up to RMB50-100m with our strategic partners and co-investors) Business Model: Technology led and capital efficient companies whose founders have clear vision and proven traction in building companies Our Deep Tech funds focus on early growth to Pre-IPO stage companies while our Web3 funds, in collaboration with our strategic partner Web3Labs, focus on earlier stage opportunities as well as Fund of Fund investments. We also provide AI Cloud services as well as Incubation programs to our Web3 related portfolio companies. Our Advisory Board and Partners have backed 100+ technology companies with notable capital market and M&A exits, and they are here to bring deep industry insights and networks to our portfolio companies. Experience and Expertise: Our partners and advisers have hands-on experience in building successful technology companies from sketch in leading roles Extensive Business Network: The track record and diverse background of our partners and advisors allows us to provide senior connections critical for scaling up the operation of an early-stage Future Financing and IPO: We will bring in our corporate finance experiences as well as networks with late-stage funds and banks to accelerate the growth of our portfolio companies. We could assist, or even take a leading role, in further fund raising and IPO of our portfolio companies A Strong Community + Decades of Experience = Wisdom and EmpathyTransparency: We are direct, honest and cooperative in our interactions with each other, our entrepreneurs and LPs Entrepreneurship: We are more than just investors, we are entrepreneurs: pragmatic, risk-tolerant and decisive when key opportunities arise Team: We are a diverse team in skills and backgrounds and achieve our goals through building cooperative relationships Winning Mentality: We are ambitious like the entrepreneurs we invest in. We walk the extra mile to build global companies

Decacorn is the buzzword of the start-up world. Coined by Bloomberg in 2015, Decacorn refers to the new breed of start-ups that are worth US$10 billion or more in the private (unlisted) market. In late 2013, only Facebook was in this category, but as of today Ant Financial, ByteDance (TikTok), SpaceX, Stripe, Epic Games, and a dozen others have made it to that list, while some early entrants have headed out from there for their IPO. Tech startups worth US$1 billion are often referred to as Unicorns. Today, there are more than 400 of them around and fast increasing, creating wealth for their founders, early employees and investors like never before. Unicorns and Decacorns might be imaginary, but this new generation of disruptive technology start-ups with rapid innovation cycle led adoption curves is not a myth, but a reality – the new normal - changing for good the way we live, work, and play on this planet. Our Story Decacorn Capital is a cross-border venture funding initiative, centred around start-ups that use technology innovatively to create a defensible moat, led by high-caliber, resourceful founders who are out there with the mission to either create a true delight or solve a real problem. Our journey in this exciting world of start-ups is often on roads seldom traveled. In these lonely roads, we love to co-invest with bell-weather investors, pioneers and others, in high-impact startups disrupting large market opportunities, either existing or newly enabled, with the aim to make our planet shades better than what we inherited from our parents. Differentiator At Decacorn Capital, we seek to curate startups that are tech defensible, have a clear path to monetization and have crossed an “inflection point”. We invest in rare gems, mostly original or early mover ideas, that have the potential to become not just unicorns/decacorns but the next tech mega-caps thus generating “superior alpha”. Our endeavor is to connect the underserved consumers with pioneering, deep-tech disruptive innovations wherever they may be - “The World is our Oyster”. As a consequence, we have investments spread across all the continents, stitching together a “string of pearls”. Seek to “democratizing” private tech investment in top quartile start-ups for non-institutional accredited investors. Approach Curating startups with rapid innovation cycles and large adoption curves, across 6 technology platforms: AI & Big Data Cloud & Edge Blockchain Space Tech Robotics & Automation Genomics We adopt a bar-belled approach of investing in Early stage (Seed/Series A) start-ups with large multiplier effects, as well as in Growth-stage (Series B and beyond) start-ups offering instant gratification and a big margin of safety. Following a stage-by-stage investing model, our initial bite size is between US$300-600k, with US$100k-1M being the outliers, going up all the way to US$3M across two or more follow-on funding rounds.

Focused on the rising consumption story in India and Indian SaaS companies catering to a global market. CONSUMER TECH Backing tech native businesses for India’s internet users and middle-class. AgriTech EdTech HealthTech SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (SAAS) Backing product-led SaaS startups that can reach a global scale. Automation, Collaboration and Intelligence Vertical SaaS SaaS enabled marketplaces FINTECH Backing companies which manage finances in the most tech efficient way Vertical neo banks, lending Embedded Finance, infra APIs Insurtech Alternative investing DEEPTECH Backing companies solving deep engineering problems Artificial Intelligence Robotics / Drones Space tech and Semiconductors OUR APPROACH We invest in people rather than companies. From great entrepreneurs emerge great brands and companies. We are good listeners and that is a trait needed in our profession to grow. We have a non-intrusive approach and we completely believe in the entrepreneurs we have backed. An entrepreneur can think of us more as a resource and a sounding board. WHAT WE LOOK FORWe prefer to invest in mission driven founders who have relevant work experience and domain expertise Significant growth potential over the next 3 to 5 years. We prefer backing founders with at least 4-5 years of prior experience. Differentiated products or services that have strong ‘moats’ built around it. HOW WE INVESTWe invest in pre-seed and seed rounds. We invest ~US$ 250K per startup in the first round and then in follow-on rounds We are open to investing through convertible structures and instruments, however, we prefer straight equity. We generally prefer to co-invest along with other VC funds and micro VC funds In a larger round of fundraising – we co-invest with our select Limited Partners.

Founded in 2020, Citta Capital is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California. We prefer to invest in early stage and early growth stage companies in AI/ML, big data, cloud, healthcare technology, IoT, marketplaces, SaaS and enterprise, blockchain, and robotics. Our seasoned investment team has a good mix of extensive startup experiences as entrepreneur and strong operating background as senior executive of global companies. We are committed to be your long-term partners to take on challenges and pursue game-changing ideas.