The Westly Group

Paladin Capital Group is a leading global investor that supports and grows the world’s most innovative companies through venture investment, expansion, and growth capital. We are headquartered in Washington, DC, with offices in New York City, Silicon Valley, and London. We seek out diverse investment opportunities across the US and worldwide. Paladin is a leader in investing in technologies, products, and services focused on dual use in both commercial and governmental markets with a strong value-add culture. Paladin recognizes that successful investments begin with attracting and collaborating with top-tier entrepreneurs and management teams. Adding value to our portfolio companies is a cornerstone of Paladin’s investment culture and philosophy. In addition to subject matter expertise, entrepreneurs in today’s dynamic markets are focused on investors’ ability to add value through a variety of avenues, including helping to build strategic partnerships, accessing key customers or new markets, navigating non-dilutive financing options, or recruiting high-quality management talent and independent board members. Our ‘dual use’ investment approach, with deep knowledge of both commercial and government markets, provides our companies with unique insights and opportunities. We Are Active Investors The Paladin team merges financial expertise with national security and technical competence to add value across a wide array of market sectors and company stages. Paladin is focused on being an active investor - bringing decades of experience, advice, access, and relationships to its portfolio companies. Our Funds Since Paladin’s inception, more than $1 billion have been committed across multiple funds and investment vehicles. Paladin Cyber Fund II Our most recent fund is a $372 million multi-stage fund that invests in cybersecurity startups bringing innovative technologies to market. Cyber Fund II will look to deploy capital across a number of high-priority cybersecurity and online safety sectors, including innovative technologies that protect critical infrastructure from cyberattacks and networks from ransomware. Paladin Cyber Fund The Fund focuses on Digital Infrastructure Resilience, investing globally in advanced technologies and solutions which enable, monitor, manage, and defend critical infrastructure that is dependent on cyber space. Paladin III The Fund has completed 34 investments and continues to deploy follow-on capital to its portfolio companies and offer value-add services. The Fund invested primarily in disruptive cyber and advanced technologies and, to a lesser extent, alternative energy.

FV is a venture capital syndicate that invests in early-stage technology startups charting the future in mobility, climate, proptech, and security - with a technical focus on software, robotics, and artificial intelligence. In the past decade, the most ambitious companies have generally affected change in our infrastructure, communities, societal behavior, or created a disruption in the market (or regulatory system). The syndicate members of FV have observed and worked on these trends first-hand. To maximize impact, FV generally invests at the pre-seed or seed stage of a company’s journey. As a founder-led firm, we understand the challenges entrepreneurs face, now and beyond. futureland ventures is comprised of entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, technology executives, government leaders, and alumni of top universities, such as the Stanford Graduate School of Business. The syndicate members have expertise in emerging technologies to advance smart cities, such as climate, transportation, robotics, resilience, artificial intelligence and more.

We are all entrepreneurs who have started successful companies to change the world for the better - in one case from zero to over a billion in revenues in less than a decade. We have a true long term view - our fund is an independent evergreen fund, with no end of fund life date, thereby avoiding many of the conflicts typical in the venture industry. Finally, we strive to have a life-long relationship with all our entrepreneurs. Focus First and foremost, our primary goal is to help entrepreneurs achieve their goals in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. While we can invest at any stage, from early to expansion to late stage growth, we’d prefer to get to know you and your vision - and how we can help - early. We can invest as little as one million dollars to as much as ten million in a single company. Currently, we are interested in software companies that can apply innovations in IoT, Big Data, and Security technology, to drive meaningful disruptions in energy and infrastructure sustainability, and establish clear category dominance and leadership. Ecosystem We have a diverse ecosystem of people and partners that can help. This might include partnering opportunities, customer opportunities, company scaling and team building advice, and strategy development. Please talk to us about how we can help you and your business grow. Unconcerns With an independent, evergreen fund, we're unconcerned with structural issues that lead to entrepreneur-unfriendly activity at most venture firms today. Our "unconcerns" include timing out, the next fundraise, and arbitrary investment constraints, enabling us to be structurally aligned with our entrepreneurs' best interests. Timing out Venture Today. Most funds operate on a 10-year timeframe, after which holdings in portfolio companies are liquidated and distributed to LPs. This means that when a fund is close to timing out, investors can push for a premature exit - even if that goes against an entrepreneurs' long-term vision. How We’re Different. Our fund is an independent, evergreen fund with no end-of-fund-life. The next fundraise Venture Today. Once an investment is made, the capital deployed is gone for good. This means that investors are under constant pressure to raise the next fund, which often leads to entrepreneur-unfriendly behavior that optimizes fundraising. How We’re Different. We recycle most of our proceeds back into the fund, thereby eliminating the need to fundraise. Arbitrary investment constraints Venture Today. Constraints on fund strategy are usually set when VCs market their funds to LPs. These typically include limitations on stage (Seed / Series A only), arbitrary ownership targets (at least 20% ownership), and control (board seat required). How We're Different. We're flexible as to investment stage, ownership targets, and board representation. We only care about partnering with category leaders.

Hitachi Ventures is the global venture capital arm of Hitachi Group, a global industrial player active in a broad range of technology sectors. Hitachi Ventures invests in innovative companies that address society’s key technological challenges in areas like IT, industrial automation (robotics, sensor technology and IoT), cloud services (data management, cybersecurity), mobility (autonomous driving, mobility services, smart infrastructure and security services), energy, smart medicine (AI for digital imaging, smart diagnostics, remote care), smart city, smart infrastructure and more. Hitachi intends to leverage its strong position in multiple global technology markets, its expertise and network to support and promote Hitachi Ventures portfolio companies. With our first fund of USD 150M, we invest in Series A/B/C rounds in globally leading startups. From our offices in Munich, Germany, and Boston, USA, we work tirelessly to develop close ties and effective collaboration with leading innovative technology hubs and like-minded co-investors.

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 combine: committed capital without corporate budget constraints, a fast and independent decision process, a separate legal entity protected by chinese wall principles, an exit incentivised team with more than 100 VC transactions, a strong network to our corporate backer. Our focus areas We invest in European startups with our €100 million evergreen setup. We act as lead- or co-investor. Series A: €1 to 10 million Smart infrastructure: digital and sustainable Headquarters in Europe What we are currently looking for and why The field of smart infrastructure is huge. Here are some topics that we're particularly interested in at the moment. Charging Battery solutions Cybersecurity