Baird Capital

We focus on founders building technologies that are redefining legacy industries Long-Term Capital We invest for the long-term; we’ve guided many of our portfolio companies to IPO or acquisition - and beyond. Concentrated Portfolio Making just four to five investments per year, we run a concentrated portfolio to ensure every company we back receives the resources it requires. Value-Add Partner We leverage our Global 2000 network, extensive experience, and operational expertise to drive value. Target Investment Criteria We've been partnering with founders of industry-disrupting, fast-growing tech businesses since 2006, working with companies that have strong product-market fit and generate $5 million to $100 million-plus in annual sales. We typically take minority stakes, investing between $20 million to $100 million. Investment Size $20 million to $100 million Company CharacteristicsEstablished product-market fit Substantial customers & a large TAM Strong teams with shareholder alignment 20%-100%+ growth Generally recurring or reoccuring revenue High customer retention Strong market position, with competitive moats Solid unit economics Structuring ApproachWe support without seeking control. We are minority investors, with a lead investor mindset who take board representation. We provide capital for growth/expansion, acquisition financing, optimizing capital structure and shareholder liquidity needs.

B Capital Group is a multi-stage, international investment firm founded in 2015. Investing in companies transforming large traditional industries across borders and geographies, B Capital leverages a global team of seasoned experts, as well as its strategic partnership with BCG. The firm helps founders navigate business challenges, raise capital, and attract talented leadership at every stage of the startup lifecycle. B Capital invests in enterprise software, consumer enablement, financial services, healthcare, and industrial and transportation companies. The B Capital portfolio includes global, industry-leading companies like Atomwise, Carro, Dailyhunt, Datarobot, Evidation, Icertis, Innovaccer, Ninja Van, Tuhu, and Yalo.

We are the UK's leading digital venture builder. Our approach to transforming industries has always been the same. We identify high growth sectors, typically undergoing some market, technology or regulatory discontinuity, and look to build scalable platforms that satisfy a real customer need. We aim to build profitable companies, with sustainable business models. We are venture builders, not venture capitalists We invest more than just funds; we invest our knowledge and experience, our ideas and our infrastructure. Working alongside entrepreneurs and co-founders, we support our ventures from startup to scale to exit, giving them access to the global networks and services they need to grow. This support is bolstered by the innovative partnerships we forge with big businesses. Our digital experience helps our ventures be more agile, while our partners' global scope helps them scale faster. Founded in 1998 Blenheim Chalcot traces its roots back to Netdecisions, the internet services group. Already back then we set out to build companies to transform industry sectors. And since then we’ve become the UK’s leading venture builder, with portfolio sales of over £350m, more than 3,000 employees, and a successful track record of over 40 companies.

We're looking for the rebels. We invest in the underdogs. The contrarians. The resilient. We want to write the untold stories that rewire prevailing ways of thinking and doing. We’re a VC firm that helps build, not bet on, companies transforming massive industries. We started from an MIT dorm room during the Great Recession and spent the last decade helping build industry-leading companies, often bringing them their biggest, million-dollar customers. Everyone told us we were crazy when we got started. Now we have offices in Boston, San Francisco, and London. We like defying the crowd, following our instincts, and proving them wrong. We love if you do too. We admire people who think really big. Those who want to craft legendary, contrarian companies worth $5B or more. Those who have an irrational belief in your vision. We are very patient and have both youth and experience on our side, and we are hungry to build. We lead Seed, Series A, and early Series B rounds. We prefer B2B companies tackling large traditional industries and/or commercializing research from top-tier groups. We are generalist, but themes that excite us include: human-machine convergence (augmentation and automation) consumer-enterprise interface (digitalization of the consumer experience) enterprise agility (‘real-time’ actionable insights from novel data sources) new industrial revolution (use of sensors and software in industry) security of all data (more digitalization, more security problems) software eating healthcare (making delivery more accurate, efficient, efficacious) generation Z (the future) How much are you looking to raise?$0 - 3M (Pre-Seed / Seed): We write small checks into multiple companies at the Seed stage. Our goal is to work closely with you to determine whether we should continue our investment at the Series A. Historically, we have achieved a 2:1 ratio in terms of Seed investments to Series A follow-on rounds. $3 - 10M (Series A): We lead $3-10M rounds at the Series A stage. Our core investments are either follow-on investments from companies we’ve seeded or first checks into new additions to our portfolio. As the lead institutional investor in your company, we will work closely with your executive team and board and serve as a true partner in your growth. $10 - 20M (Series B): We lead $10-20M rounds at the Series B stage. A portion of these investments will be follow-ons from our Series A companies, but many will be new additions to our portfolio. We partner with entrepreneurs who are uninterested in raising artificially inflated rounds and who seek active partners to help hire executives, build boards, and optimize growth strategy. How we help We don’t bet. We build – and that starts from our first interaction with each entrepreneur. We work tirelessly to add value to the companies in our portfolio, and we base that strategy around four core pillars. Customer Acquisition: We help you kick down doors, secure early pilots, and win contracts with key customers. Building Go-to-Market Teams: We work closely with you to find and win the best talent for your most critical roles. Fundraising Strategies: We guide you as you prepare and pursue additional capital to build and grow. Board-Level Strategy: We support you in making decisions as an experienced voice at the table, and we bring in other players who can add outsized value.

True value creation through carefully selected teams of seasoned investment professionals, operating executives, and technologists with deep sub-sector expertise to steer companies on an alternative path to Growth. INVESTMENT STRATEGY At Dardania, our investment strategy is meticulously crafted to identify, acquire, and nurture high-potential businesses. We focus on driving growth and creating substantial value through strategic buyouts and transformative rollup strategies. A PROVEN APPROACH TO GROWH Focused Investment Criteria Industry Leadership: We target companies poised to lead their industries, with strong competitive advantages and market positioning. Scalable Business Models: Our investments focus on scalable business models that offer significant growth potential. Experienced Management Teams: We partner with companies led by seasoned management teams committed to driving long-term success. Rollup Strategies Consolidation for Growth: We specialize in rollup strategies, consolidating smaller entities to create industry leaders. This approach leverages economies of scale and enhances operational efficiencies. Strategic Synergies: By integrating complementary businesses, we unlock synergies that drive revenue growth and cost savings. Value Creation Framework Operational Excellence: We implement best practices in operations, finance, and governance to enhance efficiency and profitability. Post-Investment Support Performance Monitoring: We continuously monitor the performance of our investments, ensuring they stay on track to achieve their strategic and financial goals.

We partner with founders who have experience and expertise in industrial automation, healthcare, and enterprise spaces and are building the next industry game changer. We invest in Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A companies anywhere in the United States and Canada. ‘VALUE ADD’ IS MORE THAN ASKING ‘HOW CAN WE BE HELPFUL’ Whether it’s customers and revenue, talent, partners, or investors, we help bring a variety of diverse perspectives to the table to help our companies succeed. Our CXO Network , consisting of 44 C-level executives from Global 1000 Corporates and other major institutions, consistently generates valuable insights and customer connections and has created many sources of revenue for our companies. THE DNA OF THE FUND IS ROOTED IN THE TEAM’S TECHNICAL AND ENTREPRENEURIAL BACKGROUND As former technical operators who have previously built and exited companies, we know what it takes to build successful enterprises and how to overcome challenges specific to those building technology startups.