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At Morgan Stanley, we connect capital to ideas so that businesses can grow, new products can be created, and communities can thrive. Even in today’s well developed markets, access to capital is uneven, and investors miss opportunities to fund potentially successful ventures in underserved populations. Through our Inclusive Ventures Group, we aim to help broaden access to capital for overlooked innovators, and spotlight others who are succeeding in investing in this space.

Zukunft gestalten. Mit Weitblick investieren. Regionen stärken. Wir entwickeln neue Geschäftsmodelle und investieren in Start-ups. Als Teil der Genossenschaftlichen FinanzGruppe bauen wir ein „Beyond Banking“-Ökosystem, das konsequent die Lebenswelten unserer Kunden und Mitglieder in den Mittelpunkt stellt und regionale Strukturen stärkt. Im Kern unserer Arbeit stehen deshalb die Fragen: In welchen Lebenswelten bewegen sich Menschen heute und in Zukunft? Wie können wir unternehmerische Lösungen wertvoll und nachhaltig schaffen? Wo stecken neue Geschäftsmodelle in einer immer komplexer werdenden Welt? INVEST IN PEOPLE Wir investieren in Ideen von morgen mit nachhaltigem Mehrwert und einem spürbaren Impact auf alltägliche Lebensbereiche der Menschen. Durch strategische Investments in zukunftsfähige Geschäftsmodelle, fördern wir erfolgversprechende Start-ups innerhalb und außerhalb der Finanzgruppe und erweitern damit das genossenschaftliche Ökosystem. Unser Ziel ist es, Start-ups mit großem Potential zu entdecken, zu unterstützen und mit ihnen partnerschaftliche Beziehungen aufzubauen. Wir wollen Start-ups dabei helfen, ihr volles Potential auszuschöpfen und gleichzeitig die genossenschaftlichen Werte fördern. THINK BEYOND BANKING Wir gehen neue Wege und entwickeln mit unseren Partnern Geschäftsmodelle und Unternehmen. Vom Trendscouting über die Validierung ökosystemisch relevanter Geschäftsmodelle bis hin zur Markteinführung: In unserem Venture Builder vereinen wir jahrzehntelange Erfahrung einer der größten Bankengruppen Europas mit der Expertise von erfahrenen Entrepreneur:innen, Entwickler:innen und Designer:innen.

Cabra Venture Partners builds and backs early-stage venture funds in DeFi, sustainable tech, and impact-driven innovation. We're the team behind Ñuhu VC, our first DeFi fund currently in development and designed to power the future of open finance. We back founders solving real problems. We want to hear from you, whether you're building the future of decentralized finance, closing the global wealth gap, or empowering communities through sustainable tech. We're in the trenches with you: helping with multi-chain integration, go-to-market strategies, early partnerships, and pitch prep for future rounds. We bring hands-on experience in DeFi, business development, and sustainability to every founder we support. We act as your growth team and strategic advisors, helping turn your vision into traction. Funding Stage: Pre-seed to Seed, with active support from day zero. Verticals We Back: Decentralized Finance, Planet-Positive Tech, and Impactful Innovation. Operators at the Core: We’ve built, scaled, and know what it takes. In It Together: You get operators, strategists, and experts in your corner. Where capital meets conviction and impact multiplies. We partner with LPs and family offices who believe in decentralized technologies, inclusive fintech, and bold entrepreneurs from emerging markets. At Cabra Venture Partners, you get early access to carefully vetted, high-potential opportunities in open financial infrastructure. We don't just share decks. We build long-term partnerships rooted in trust. Curated Deal Flow: Early access to vetted, high-potential opportunities across frontier tech. Trusted Introductions: We connect you with aligned LPs, founders & co-investors we genuinely believe in. Conviction Sharing: We put our voice, network, and time behind every founder we back. Multiplied Impact: Investments that deliver returns, equity, and systemic value at a global scale.

Our portfolio includes private equity, real assets, and impact-driven projects. We are committed to building sustainable, resilient solutions that drive financial growth as well as positive societal outcomes. Scale: Great solutions work on several levels. Whether tackling large-scale challenges or finessing tiny details, every decision must contribute to long-term value. For us, scale is about understanding the big picture, as well as the smaller steps that make it a reality. Curiosity: Curiosity sparks everything else. We explore new ideas and ask questions that push us beyond the obvious. This helps uncover hidden opportunities and drive deeper, more meaningful change. Courage: Progress doesn’t happen by playing it safe. Real impact requires bold action. It involves calculated risks and the courage to embrace new possibilities in the unknown. We approach each investment with confidence. Challenges are opportunities in disguise. Connection: Real progress happens when people work together. Collaboration is key to achieving long-term success, and we prioritise building strong relationships with our partners, teams, and the communities we invest in. Our approach goes beyond capital. It’s about connecting people and ideas – that’s where meaningful outcomes are born. The origin story Skaala’s story is rooted in 2005 when Taavet Hinrikus was busy building Skype as its first employee. To manage his early startup investments, he created a holding company. Those few ventures soon expanded into a portfolio of dozens, driven by Taavet’s curiosity and his passion for supporting other founders. After departing Skype, in 2010 Taavet co-founded Wise (then known as TransferWise). The company gained rapid momentum by making money transfers fast and affordable. Wise went public in 2021, becoming not just Europe’s first-ever direct listing, but also the largest tech IPO in UK history. Meanwhile, his friend and former Skype colleague, Sten Tamkivi, launched Teleport, which made it easier for individuals and teams to move around globally. Teleport’s success eventually led to its acquisition by Topia. In 2021, Taavet and Sten joined forces to launch Taavet+Sten, an investment platform rooted in their shared mission to create meaningful, lasting impact. In 2022, alongside three other partners, they co-founded Plural, a venture fund for Europe’s most ambitious tech founders. It quickly became their main channel for VC investments, supporting startups poised for significant growth and positive change. Today, both Taavet and Sten focus most of their day to day efforts on Plural. Since late 2024, Taavet+Sten operates under a new name, Skaala. It has evolved into an independent investment company that spans diverse asset classes and impact-driven projects. Built on insights gained from the founders’ past endeavours, Skaala fosters systemic change through solutions that last. Skaala is led by a team of four partners: Kristina (CEO), Martin (CLO), and Taavet and Sten. Day-to-day operations are managed by Kristina, Martin, and a dedicated team of ten. Taavet and Sten focus primarily on Plural.

Saminvest is a state-owned venture capital firm dedicated to fostering new private equity funds and angel investment programs in Sweden. It manages approximately SEK 6 billion, actively working to enhance the availability of private capital in areas with insufficient funding. Saminvest often acts as an anchor investor, emphasizing business-driven investments and sustainability. Its mission is to stimulate the growth of Sweden’s venture capital ecosystem by supporting innovative companies and fostering gender equality in fund management.

We empower sustainable innovation by providing financial support to companies and projects that prioritize sustainable practices and have a positive impact on the environmnt, society and economy, while generating good returns.