468 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.

With headquarters in London, UK, and Tel Aviv, Israel, Launchbay has built a global presence with strong connections in the local ecosystems in which the team operates and an active investment and portfolio construction approach. Launchbay supports technology companies across three main pillars: a flagship access fund for early-stage investments, a growth fund for selected later-stage opportunities, and a proprietary digital investment platform that facilitates primary and secondary deals across various stages Data-driven decision-making is a key aspect, where we utilize algorithms and scoring within the platform to address industry-wide challenges related to access and liquidity. Launchbay takes a particular interest in founders with an immigrant background because we recognize the distinct perspective, drive, and ambition that often accompany building successful businesses outside of one's home country. We believe in the success stories of the vision, capabilities, and growth potential demonstrated by founders with this type of experience.

F2 Venture Capital is a Tel Aviv-based VC firm that invests in early-stage technology companies on the cutting edge. Our team members have been investors, operators, and engineers in startups and multinational giants that changed the game over the last twenty years. With $500 million assets under management, F2 powers visionary founders on their bold missions with personalized support. F2 also operates The Junction, Israel's most active pre-seed investment platform, to back founders with guidance, network, and capital from day zero. What does F2 stand for? F2 stands for “Power to Founders”. Our team is here to augment and support your team with the guidance, network and capital to hit your milestones and realize your vision. What are our core values? Our core values are trust, boldness and efficiency. All of our team members share these values that are inspired by the values that Israel’s special forces use to accomplish daring missions against all odds. When was F2 established? We launched our first fund in 2017. Our founders spun out of Genesis Partners, one of Israel’s most established and respected VC funds over the last 25 years. We are currently investing out of our second fund raised in 2019. Which notable companies have we backed? Our partners have previously backed Bizzabo, Click Software (Acquired by Salesforce), Crossrider (FTSE IPO), eToro, FundTech (NASDAQ IPO), Innovid, Kidaro (Acquired by Microsoft), Monday.com, Neebula (Acquired by ServiceNow), ObserveIT (Acquired by Proofpoint), Optimove, PrimeSense (Acquired by Apple), R2Net (Acquired by Signet) and Simplex, among many others from seed stage to exit. Who backs F2? We are backed by institutions and family offices on every continent except Antarctica. Many of our investors are successful founders themselves and routinely help our portfolio companies with advice and support on the ground. F2 is also supported by InnovFin Equity, with the financial backing of the European Union under Horizon 2020 Financial Instruments. Where do we focus? We back deep technology companies at the junction of Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Connectivity. These are B2B or B2B2C enterprise software companies with R&D in Israel. Do we focus on particular industries? We believe technology will disrupt every market, so our approach is industry agnostic. We back companies in cyber security, digital health, financial services, HR, insurance, media, real estate, retail and software infrastructure, among other areas. We do not invest in hardware or biotech. At which stage do we invest? It is never too early to get in touch with our team. We love sharing ideas and tailor our approach to support founders at the concept, pre-seed and seed stages. How much do we invest? F2 typically leads seed rounds with checks of up to $4M. We reserve additional funds for follow on rounds in high growth companies. What do we look for in a startup? In order to take our investment decisions, we evaluate the team, market, value proposition, technology and commercial validation. The team is by far the most important factor for us. What do we look for in the team? We are looking for authentic entrepreneurs – women and men who could not imagine doing anything except their venture and have a large vision for their company. Founders should also complement each other in terms of technical and commercial skills. We also love to back “first timers”. What do we look for in the market? We are interested in game changing startups targeting large, existing markets like financial services and healthcare, or small but rapidly growing markets like artificial intelligence. What do we mean by value proposition? We are looking for compelling concepts with a clear business model and a unique approach to solving big problems. Timing is also critical; we ask, “why now?" What do we mean by technology? We look for startups whose technology can provide a moat or barrier to entry for competition and support a great product and user experience. What do we mean by commercial traction? We look for evidence of product-market fit. At the early stage, this usually comes in the form a small but passionate set of customers who view your service as “mission critical”. What is our investment process? Our investment process generally follows five steps: First meeting with our team. In advance of our first meeting, we will review any materials you want to share. This will help us ask the right questions to ensure there is a fit. Our first meeting (or call) will be 45 minutes to cover the basics and feedback. Follow up meetings with our team. Most of our “passes” happen after the first meeting. Follow up meetings mean we are genuinely interested in your startup and want to learn more. You will meet additional team members to address questions and concerns. It’s also our chance to share more about F2 and how we can help. Meetings with outside experts. Over the last 25 years, we have had the privilege to work with founders across every sector. We will match you with domain experts from our network who help us to build conviction and respond efficiently. Meeting with our Investment Committee. Our general partners comprise the investment committee of the fund. We meet every Monday and will invite you back to share the entire story and address the questions that arise in our process. Final Decision. We take all investment decisions as a team by unanimous vote of the general partners. Our goal is to give you a final decision within 24 hours following the meeting with our Investment Committee. How long does our process take? While we follow the same steps for every company, the timing of our process varies based on the investment criteria and our level of conviction. It can range from two weeks to two months but generally we strive to complete a thorough process as fast as possible. Is there a fast track? The Junction is our fast track to investment. The program is designed for strong founding teams that are still developing one of or more parts of their business plan. We can move as fast as one week to provide pre-seed funding in these situations. Does F2 only back companies from The Junction? No. F2 invests in the seed stage in companies from The Junction as well as directly into companies that do not start at The Junction. We harness the network of founders and partners around The Junction to support all of our companies. What is The Junction? Established in 2011 at Genesis Partners, The Junction is our pre-seed investment program to help founders achieve technological, product and business targets in an accelerated time frame. What are some notable companies from The Junction? The Junction has launched more than 200 companies including AppsFlyer, HoneyBook, Simplee, ClarityRay, HouseParty, CyberX, Mobilize and many others that have raised close to $1 billion from top VC funds and realized multiple exits to tech giants. What value does The Junction provide? Over a 6 month period, startups in the program receive tailor made support in strategy development, positioning, sales & marketing and recruitment, among other critical areas. The Junction provides 5 layers of support to founders: Guidance. Expert guidance from investors, alumni and industry experts. Network. Access to multinational partners for commercial pilots and investment. Capital. Pre-seed funding from F2 on founder-friendly terms. Operations. Support in positioning, business development and HR from industry experts. Perks. Free workspace, credits and discounts for cloud hosting and additional services. What are the terms of the program? The terms of the program are simple. F2 invests on a SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) that converts into your seed round at a discount with no cap on the valuation. In addition, F2 has the right to participate in your seed round, on the terms of the round. How do you apply to The Junction? Contact us with your background and vision and we will follow up with you within 48 hours. If your focus fits our areas of focus, we will invite you for a meeting and give you a decision within 7 to 14 days. Does F2 continue to invest in companies from The Junction? Yes. We can lead or join the seed investment round in companies from The Junction. In fact, this is why we run the program – to get to know you, add value and give you the opportunity to get to know us – to build a strong and successful partnership with you for the long term. How much do we invest in a company? F2 typically leads seed rounds with checks of up to $4M. We reserve additional funds for follow on rounds in high growth companies. Will F2 join a round with another VC? Yes. We often partner with other top funds, multinationals and strategic angels from our network and yours to build the best possible team and support your growth. What makes F2 different? F2 is a specialized fund with a clear mandate to back seed stage, deep technology companies in Israel. We are totally aligned to help you reach your milestones and bring additional top global funds for your round. In addition to our team of investment and HR professionals and portfolio companies, The Junction community with hundreds of founders and partners pay it forward to support you with collective wisdom and partnership. How do you support your companies? The companies we have previously backed have raised billions of dollars in follow-on capital. We leverage our experience and relationships – built over decades – to help you build the right pitch and connect with your ideal partner. As market conditions shift and Series A pools shrink, this kind of resource becomes a serious advantage to our founders. Will F2 support you in future rounds? On day one we set milestones together and help you achieve them. We want to be your first call when you hit an obstacle so there are no surprises, and we continue to invest in your Series A round and beyond as you execute on plan or pivot with the market. How does F2 help you with HR? Our Head of People is dedicated to help you connect and screen top talent to build your team. As a trained psychologist, she also coaches our founders through inevitable tensions and challenges in order to perform at your best, as individuals and as a team. Does F2 take board seats? F2 takes a board seat in companies when we invest at the seed stage and are most active helping you build your company in the first years. Outside of the board, we prefer to meet one-on-one to help you navigate challenges and opportunities on your growth trajectory.

O.G. Venture Partners is a founder-friendly multi-stage VC primarily focused on Early Growth opportunities, typically B and C rounds. We team up with passionate founders and ambitious teams seeking to disrupt existing industries and create new markets. O.G. Venture Partners is a single LP fund founded and backed by Eyal Ofer’s Ofer Global, a multi-generational private portfolio of international businesses. Eyal has been a long-time investor in a range of successful technology businesses and is a committed supporter of technology innovation. As Managing Partner of O.G. Venture Partners (Global), David Ofer brings extensive experience of tech investment and business leadership within the Ofer Global group for over a decade. As Managing Partners of O.G. Venture Partners (Israel), Roy Oron and Ziv Kop bring a wealth of expertise to O.G. Venture Partners as multi-stage investors, C-Level operators, and as Board members of both private and public tech companies. Our unique structure allows us to be fully flexible and enables our portfolio companies to benefit from fast decision-making, long-term commitment, and a broad global network that comes from being part of the Ofer Global group. If you are a fast-growing startup with a strong product-market fit and a proven go-to-market – talk to us.

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.

We specialize in leading Seed and Series A rounds collaborating with angel investors, other venture capital firms and strategic partners. We are active investors and board members – operating as an extension of the entrepreneurs’ network. We invest in the best teams, solving the biggest problems in technology hot spots around the world. Our typical initial investments range from $500,000 to $5 million with additional amounts reserved for follow-on funding. We take pride in our ability to forge and sustain great partnerships with visionary entrepreneurs. Being a strong partner means more than providing capital. It’s doing everything we can to support our portfolio companies. From recruiting, business development, marketing and operations, we provide resources and bench strength to help entrepreneurs. Guiding Principle Our logo is inspired by history, an interpretation of a compass and Leonardo da Vinci’s “Flying Sphere.” It symbolizes our support of entrepreneurs through the ups and downs of their start-up stages, and graphically reminds us of the spirit of innovation, which continues into the future. The Leonardo da Vinci symbol is a drawing of a flying machine – the man in the center sphere remains upright no matter what direction the wind blows. So too with our entrepreneurs…carpe diem. Fueling Innovation It takes passion and teamwork to build a company, help it grow and drive it to the top. We take pride in our ability to forge and sustain great partnerships with visionary entrepreneurs. Being a strong partner means more than providing capital. It’s doing everything we can to support our portfolio companies. From recruiting, business development, marketing and operations, we provide resources and bench strength to help entrepreneurs. CIO Council Exclusive access to an invitation-only council of CIOs that connects members and portfolio company entrepreneurs to provide introductions, forge meaningful partnerships and engage in thoughtful conversations about business and technology trends. The Council meets regularly in San Francisco and New York.