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Founded in 2006, Techstars began with three simple ideas - entrepreneurs create the future, collaboration drives innovation, and great ideas can come from anywhere. Today our mission is to make innovation accessible to everyone, everywhere. We do this by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to create a more sustainable and inclusive world. Since 2006, Techstars has invested in more than 2,200 companies and today has a market cap of $27 Billion.

GIGA embodies a remarkably intricate concept that has been shaped over a decade of in-depth industry research at the forefront of technology. The following elements encapsulate the essence of GIGA and represent the culmination of this extensive journey: Strategic Business Planning: Crafting a robust business plan that forms the foundation of a company’s growth trajectory. Scalability Criteria: Defining the essential benchmarks that enable a business to expand seamlessly while maintaining efficiency. Fundraising Expertise: Navigating the complex landscape of fundraising, from securing initial investments to subsequent rounds of funding. Innovative Recruitment Strategies: Employing forward-thinking approaches to attract and retain top-tier talent that drives the company’s success. Dynamic Marketing Strategies: Devising agile marketing strategies that resonate with the target audience and fuel brand recognition. Technical Product Development: Guiding the evolution of products from conception to execution, ensuring they align with market needs and trends. Global Expansion: Orchestrating the seamless expansion of operations across international boundaries, capturing diverse markets. Strategies for Exit or IPO: Pioneering pathways for the ultimate transition, whether through a successful exit strategy or a transformative IPO. Each of these components, meticulously studied and honed, stands as a testament to the extensive journey and expertise that define GIGA’s approach in the realm of technology. GIGA’s Decade-Long Odyssey: Shaping the Future of Innovation Our trajectory for the next decade is resolutely grounded in our aspiration to not merely become the foremost technology hub in the UK, but a global beacon of innovation. By leveraging data-driven insights and harnessing the power of our distinctive AI, the “Unicorn Metric,” we anticipate that an astonishing 25% of pioneering breakthroughs across ten pivotal technology domains will originate from our initiatives within the next five years. We firmly believe that the Unicorn Metric will evolve into the definitive standard for investors, enabling them to assess startups with a discerning analytical perspective, ultimately propelling these companies from the realm of SMEs to Unicorn status at a pace that outstrips the evolution of specific technology verticals. Our Team: GIGA boasts a roster of 18 distinguished senior members from both the UK and USA government cabinets, complemented by renowned thought leaders in the global science and technology sphere. Our exceptional team is spearheaded by our multi-exit founder, ROOZY LEE. Notably, the average educational attainment within our company stands at a Ph.D. level or higher, placing us in an extraordinarily unique position in terms of intellectual prowess.

We're here to connect & catalyze tech startups with our extensive network. Grab the attention of corporate partners and VCF Portolfio Managers by demonstrating that your start up is well-managed, growth-focused and addresses a relevant market opportunity. THE HEART OF THE MIDWEST MOVEMENT Midwest really is best. Our ecosystem is strategically located in the heartland of the fastest-growing tech scene - driven by affordable cost of living, ample amenities, friendly people, and more. The Talent is Here With access to top universities, The Queen City has developed a strong talent pipeline. Fortune 500 Access Heavy hitters like P&G, Kroger, Western & Southern and Fifth Third Bank are in our backyard looking for agile startup talent. Full City Support Cintrifuse was created and funded by the city, for the city. Cincinnati is here for YOU. Smart Cost of Business A general low cost of living keeps business costs down and supports a great quality of life.

FKTRY is a Creative Capital Studio; expert-practitioners who work with early stage technology companies to solve mission-critical challenges in return for equity. Consider it your ultimate creative task force, helping establish the critical infrastructure required for scaling. We get in the trenches with startups and VC firms to deliver tangible value and impact across digital product & brand, people & culture, and growth. That helps startups get to their 1.0 or 2.0, investment ready, and set for scale. WHAT WE DO. FKTRY CREATE assembles expert task forces to assist startups with critical needs across Product, Brand and Growth. FKTRY COACH is a coaching program specifically built for the unique journey of rapid-growth early-stage tech startups. FKTRY TALENT helps startups build teams by leveraging the personal networks of creative industry leaders. FKTRY exists at the intersection of creativity and capital to help establish a new creative economy. In the coming age of automation and AI, we believe that work is more important than ever. We believe in open-source over secret sauce. For us that means maximum transparency in the design of our company, sharing our learnings, data, and mistakes, along the way. After all, a rising tide lifts all boats.

SG Growth Capital is the strategic investment platform of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and Enterprise Singapore. Through our investment arms, EDBI and SEEDS, we support global leaders and local startups to drive innovation from Singapore. What We Do SG Growth Capital accelerates the growth of our portfolio companies by providing strategic capital, market expertise, and access to a global network – fuelling their expansion from Singapore to the world. We house two investment arms: EDBI, which backs global technology leaders driving industry transformation, and SEEDS, which co-invests in early-stage startups to strengthen the local startup ecosystem. Together, we drive the development of innovative solutions, create good jobs, and contribute to Singapore’s long-term economic resilience. Bridging Borders We cultivate meaningful relationships, helping Singapore startups and global companies to scale in the region and globally. Collaborative Growth We deepen partnerships with businesses and government agencies to create mutual benefits. Singapore Impact​ We amplify Singapore’s strength as an innovation hub and its position as a preferred gateway for global expansion. Accelerating Growth Beyond Capital At SG Growth Capital, our value lies not only in our capital but in how we partner with companies to scale strategically. From market access to leadership hiring and ecosystem partnerships, we work alongside our portfolio to drive sustainable growth. Through our value creation efforts and expansive network, we offer opportunities for: Market & Tech Access Ecosystem Connectivity Talent Support R&D Collaborations and Technology Commercialisation Strategic Development and Financing

Mila Ventures is building the Venture Scientist platform: an integrated venture-creation engine designed to translate frontier AI research into world-class companies - rooted in Canada, built for the world. Mila Ventures operates within Mila, a prestigious AI research institute based in Montréal, founded by Yoshua Bengio, one of the godfathers of modern artificial intelligence and a pioneer of deep learning. The platform brings together: Mila Venture Studio (co-creating companies with professors, students, and entrepreneurs) Mila Accelerator (early company building and scaling) Venture Scientist Academy (training researchers to become venture builders) The Mila Venture Fund (in formation) We operate at the intersection of AI research, venture creation, and capital, working closely with Mila's globally renowned researchers, students, founders, investors, corporate partners, and public institutions.