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We believe companies with a cross-border mindset at core will become the next unicorns. Our team and mentors are a unique group of the most successful European entrepreneurs in the US who support founders to aim global and fundraise accordingly.As an accelerator, Inovexus focuses on boosting early-stage European tech companies. From there, we hand-pick approximately 25 projects every year to accelerate. Why and how did Inovexus get started Inovexus is a group of cross-border entrepreneurs made up of Europeans who have thrived in Silicon Valley. After growing up in Europe, they have spent the majority of their professional lives in the United States. They have a track record of building success stories and leading teams for major companies like Netflix or Samsung. Today, they are entrepreneurs, executives, angels and mentors. Some of our mentors - the rest on the website A few examples of the team behind Inovexus - role models for every entrepreneur: Christophe Jouin spent the last 6 years as the director of ecosystem engineering at Netflix and is a former high-executive in major telecommunications companies. Elodie De Marchi is the former vice-president of Silicon Valley Bank, the Investment Strategy Manager for VMware, and is the current Head of Growth at Kaiko. Christophe Louvion is a serial entrepreneur. He was the founder, CTO, CEO of multi-industries VC-backed software companies in California for over 20 years including PatientPop, FindOut Media, M-GO, Evolve Media, Shopzilla… Learn who makes our mentor team here.Let’s face it, we Europeans are far more risk-averse than our fellow Americans. Something each of our mentors learned the hard way. They had to learn to be ambitious, take risks and be generous: they had to embrace the Californian mindset. Today, their goal is to give back to their home countries and teach local entrepreneurs the know-how of Silicon Valley. If we had to sum up in a few words this Californian mindset: dream big, raise the money you need to make it happen, never give up & pay-it forward. In 2018, they came together and Inovexus was born. To make it happen, they partnered with the most active banks in Europe in the startup ecosystem, Credit Agricole and Village by CA. Learn who makes our team.Inovexus’ team and mentors have built and worked for the most successful tech companies. We have witnessed first-hand in Silicon Valley how to thrive at a global scale. Together, we believe we can have a tremendous impact on European-born companies and support the next generation of unicorns. How we operate In 2018, we launched Inovexus’s first accelerator in Paris on a mission to create global companies from the start.Europe is home to the best tech entrepreneurs in the world. American key players know it: they are now crossing the Atlantic Ocean to meet our tech talents and entrepreneurs. For instance, Luc Julia, Samsung’s head of innovation & CTO and one of Inovexus’ mentors, decided to locate Samsung’s AI hub in Paris. No wonder considering the quality of French engineers!However, European companies think local by nature. Taking risks is not embedded in our culture. Most founders in Europe do not expand beyond their borders in the early days: they lack methodology, network and funding.During the 12-week remote acceleration program, Inovexus teaches entrepreneurs the American mindset. First, our mentors guide them to turn their ambition into concrete objectives, designing a roadmap aligned with the company’s investment strategy. Then, we help founders reach the agreed-on KPIs, execute their roadmap and raise “smart funding” - connecting them with Inovexus’ network of partners in Europe and the US. What Inovexus is not Inovexus’ aim is not to help French entrepreneurs launch in the US. Our aim is to help them become global leaders, from home.Inovexus does not handle entrepreneurs’ roadshows. We mentor and give access but we do not fundraise for the startup, as we strongly believe entrepreneurs are the best to pitch their project and vision. What’s next Inovexus aims to support with mentoring and funding the top 200 early-stage deals across the world in 5 years. This will give to Inovexus the opportunity to access the most promising deal flow offering follow-up opportunities later in the fundraising cycle.Today, we focus on European companies, but we will replicate our model globally by opening local chapters in countries where innovation will be central in the coming years. Why work with us An example is worth a thousand words. Let me introduce you to In&Motion, one of our alumni. In&Motion develops wearable airbag systems for motorbikes. Pierre-François, Valentin and Rémi, the company’s co-founders, wanted to raise a seed round. Local venture capital funds were not interested, they wanted more traction. Thanks to Inovexus’ support, they were able to adjust their go-to-market strategy, define their roadmap, launch a community of motorbikers and build a recurrent business model. At the end of a 3 months program, they raised €3,000,000 pre-revenue with Upfront Ventures, one the most prestigious funds in California. Since then, - the first of many rounds, they have recently closed a series A round of €10,000,000 with Upfront and 360Capital.It’s time to change perspective: think global from day 1.

We invest in and support ambitious entrepreneurs to get them where they want to go, whether at early stages with sights on the US market, or at later stages looking to the potential of Europe. Frontline today is a team of 17 people with a growing portfolio of over 80 exceptional companies across Europe and North America, and an expanding, global, investor base. EXPERTS IN EXPANSION Founders see what the world misses. In fast pursuit of opportunity, you make critical decisions with little certainty. We get it, because we’ve been there. Frontline is the venture firm for globally ambitious B2B companies on both sides of the Atlantic. Frontline Seed speeds up ideas at inception across Europe. Frontline X is a growth-stage fund, for fast and frictionless US-Europe expansion. WE'VE LEARNED IT THE HARD WAY As a team of entrepreneurs, we have built many businesses, many ways. And as a venture fund, we’ve helped tens of founders and CEOs cross the pond. We’ve scaled too – with team members in Dublin, London and San Francisco. Today, our team, LPs and advisors represent senior leadership at many of the world’s most successful B2B companies (Think: Segment, Stripe, Looker, Linkedin, Airtable, Google and Workday – to name a few). Collectively, we can add value when founders need it most – at company defining moments. CAPITAL IS CHEAP Look around; the venture market is drowning in noise. Hundreds of funds and millions of blogposts – all claiming to “add value” left and right. We believe that capital is cheap, and we know that value-add is not made equal. Our focus is clear; we back challengers with global ambition, and we dedicate our time to helping them fly higher – faster. Our experience makes us knowledgeable. Our global network makes us unique. Want more detail or first-hand accounts? we are happy to introduce you to our founders. SYMBIOSIS In nature, the best things work together. We see the landscape ahead and can warn you of the risks, while you stay strong and focused on your goals. Indispensable; that’s how we see our relationship.

We have been on the ground in Europe for over two decades building a unique understanding of what it takes for a start-up to become a global champion. Supporting European founders from Seed to IPO.22 years investing in Europe $4.5BN raised to invest in European technology >300 companies backed since 2000 We support Europe's leading technology businesses We have one of the largest and most experienced venture teams in Europe. We are all fully committed to supporting our Founders at every stage of their journey. We believe the next European giant will be a technology company For a millennium, Europe was the cradle of innovation. Yet today, only a few of its largest enterprises are technology companies. We believe this will change. The continent’s long tradition of innovation and substantial engineering talent, along with ten years of ecosystem development, have come together to create an environment where startups can scale to become large companies with global impact. Technology is everywhere and transforms every industry. It has the power to generate very large companies in a short period of time. Our ambition is to nurture these future giants in our portfolio. We believe in pioneers with outsized ambitions We believe in people with grand plans. Who think big. Who are fearless and determined. Entrepreneurs who want to build formidable enterprises on a global scale. Founders who see way beyond personal financial gains. Individuals on a mission to create an extraordinary future. These pioneers are rare. They can come from every educational and personal background, and from every country in Europe. That’s why we clock over a million miles a year to seek them out – and when we find them, commit to working tirelessly with them. We believe in engineering serendipity As entrepreneurs and founders ourselves, we know that building a business is not a linear journey. Sometimes, it is serendipitous meetings that spark game-changing inspiration. It is a question of being in the right place at the right time. To leave these moments to chance is to waste the power of possibilities. We believe that serendipity can be engineered. That's why we are committed to nurturing a community founded on networking. We host hundreds of events a year at our HQ in London and across Europe, and we work our extensive network to connect our companies with mentors, board members, customers and new friends. Our Collective infrastructure connects our portfolio companies to each other in ever-deeper, mutually beneficial ways. All to tip the odds in favour of our entrepreneurs. We believe in creating an unfair advantage We and our portfolio companies share a deep desire to win. That’s why we are driven to give our entrepreneurs advantages their competition cannot match. Every day, we draw on our expertise: years of investing, hundreds of IPOs and exits, our personal experience building successful multi-billion dollar tech companies and, crucially, our unique global network from our portfolio to our Executive Council. By deploying maximum resources – from helping find the best talent to advising on global expansion – we seek to create an unfair winning advantage for every company in our portfolio. We believe in the power of ethics We don’t see ethics as an impediment to success. On the contrary, we believe an ethical core is a critical element of every great global company. Ethical decision making, practiced at all levels of a company, creates more sustainable business practices, better financial outcomes, and stronger organizations. We seek companies and entrepreneurs who share this same belief. At Balderton, we are dedicated to winning, but never to winning at any cost. This means we are committed to behaving with the utmost integrity with entrepreneurs, investors, each other, and with our community at large. Every day, we will challenge ourselves to improve not just what we do but how we do it. Our values are the principles that drive our work every dayPassionate about winning We aim to build the best venture firm in Europe We work hard to win the hearts of the entrepreneurs We encourage our entrepreneurs to take risks and to think big Rigorous in our thinking We debate hard and value smart thinking, based on facts and data We aim to develop strong convictions around key decisions and avoid soft consensus We challenge the status quo and aim to excel and raise the bar in everything we do Trusted partner of the entrepreneur More than providers of capital, we aim to be the trusted partner of the entrepreneurs We are straightforward and honest We are here to help entrepreneurs go through the hard challenges of building great companies Collaborative and ego free We work together, and challenge each other, but do so in a friendly and supportive manner We are an equal partnership, and as such, we will bring all the resources of the firm at the service of the entrepreneur We value humility and know not to take undue credit. Success belongs to the companies and the entrepreneurs Responsible investors Integrity is the backbone of our firm. It dictates how we operate with everyone We integrate ethics in our investment decision making We aim to drive values of integrity and responsibility in the entire portfolio

CLiffs is a deep technology-focused investment fund. It chooses to operate in an international landscape to become the Italian bridge to the U.S. VC market and exploit the opportunities offered by the most powerful innovation hubs of the world. Finally, with a focus on early-stage opportunities, we leverage our expertise, network, and resources to support entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses and driving technological advancements.

We started our journey as a technology hub and co-working space in the heart of Soho in 2018. Through years of experience in early-stage investing and community building, we gradually evolved into a marketplace of ideas, talent, and capital. As both venture capitalists and operators today, we pride ourselves on being "founder-first" and aim to add value and catalyze growth for projects by leveraging our extensive network, providing tailored solutions, and working alongside our founders at the forefront of the blockchain and crypto space. OUR EDGEDIVERSIFIED NETWORK: Our general partners leverage both their operational experience and network to capture this wave of web 2.0 entrepreneurs entering the space. STRATEGIC VALUE-ADDITION: We prioritize investments with arbitrage opportunities within our network, adding value through our ecosystem and portfolio companies as well. DEAL FLOW PLATFORM FROM START TO FINISH: We can capture startups and founders at a much earlier stage thanks to our in-house accelerator and incubation program, which assure a minimum of 5X returns on each deal TEAM OF IN-HOUSE ENGINEERS: We build in-house engineering teams of experienced developers to help us gain better control over the technology audit and development process. SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS: We reserve board seats or executive positions to help our founders strategically with fundraising, product development, cross-border market access, team growth, and partnerships. GLOBAL IMPACT: We developed strong relationships with local venture capital firms, investors, and entrepreneurs in markets such as Asia, Africa, and North America, allowing us to identify and invest in new technologies and trends around the world.

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.