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Founded in 2007, Ridge Ventures is an early stage venture capital fund investing in experienced founders redefining how the world interacts with software. We back companies delivering advanced technologies, new distribution models and incredible user experiences to market. Our approach - fast, flexible and founder-focused - creates the right relationship from the word “go” helping companies become market leaders quickly. Alignment matters. Here’s the proof: Krux, MindMeld, Sapho, Minted, Braze, ThirdLove, Fastly, for starters. Ridge Ventures was formerly IDG Ventures USA. Our PrioritiesPeople Matter: We refer to teams we back as “The Ridge Familia” for good reason. We have deep respect for the people who call themselves founders. No matter how innovative the technology or massive the TAM, we prioritize character. We think founders should prioritize character as well. Patience, transparency, and follow-through matter; so does remembering it’s about partnership, not control. At Ridge, no investment terms are sacred because we know that it’s the best founders that deliver long-term success, not the best deal terms. Shared Passion: We are passionate about the decades of enterprise innovation and growth that lie ahead. We are equally passionate about helping experienced founders build massive enterprise software companies. As a focused fund, each investment we make matters. We only back companies where our excitement equals (or at least comes very close) the founder’s. This alignment helps drive quick investment decisions and is a key predictor of long term collaboration. Company building is hard work. Shared passion makes it possible. Revenue-Focused: Nailing product market fit and scaling revenue systems are all that matters. Full stop. We have helped build hundreds of companies from seed to billions in outcomes, forging deep buyer relationships along the way. These form the basis of our 100+ company-strong Ridge Revenue Network, with CXO’s from all corners of the Fortune 500. We thoughtfully connect founders to customers to crystallize market fit and drive early revenue. We’ve even been known to write customer intro commitments into our term sheets. Building Revenues Over Hype We are fanatical about substance over hype and backing experienced entrepreneurs building revenue-first enterprise software companies. As late Seed and early Series A experts, typically writing checks in the $2-7M range, we believe in flexible terms that align our incentives, and a transparent process to reduce your fundraising distraction. We approach our investments with the long view at the forefront, knowing well that company building is anything but a straight line. We back experienced entrepreneurs who trust their own vision and voice, and want venture support rooted in mutual trust that serves them as people-first, founders second.

For the past 20 years, we have been backing and guiding more than 100 companies from inception to success in Health, Digital, Technology and NewSpace. Because we believe that investment is not only about money but mainly about people, we provide support to our founders and entrepreneurs very early-on. We come from different backgrounds and bring various skills to help nurturing our portfolio companies on many levels. We are currently deploying three European early stage funds: our Karista’s Fourth Fund, the Paris Region Venture Fund sponsored by the Paris Region and the European Commission, and our SpaceTech fund sponsored by CNES and focusing on NewSpace. We invest in people Since 2001, we have always worked to provide more than cash. We care about the human beings who stand behind each and every project, looking after their uniqueness. We truly think that successes and unicorns cannot be done alone and need team reinforcement all the way along. Attracting and hiring the best people is a tough job and one of the key success factors. We help you structure your team so you can grow and scale your business. Dialogue and expertise along with a strong network are the core values of our operational know-how. We believe in game changers We are risk takers. Our thirst for innovation pushes us to believe in bold projects with strong value propositions. We choose to support companies ready to impact their market and make a difference to the users’ lives. We share a common vision Being onboard together means fully sharing the same vision and collectively working toward that goal. Most of the time, we are the first believers, the first betting on your vision. As a result, building a respectful and stimulating dialogue together with entrepreneurs and co-investors has always been a top priority for us. We co-create Early investment is a choice driven by a strong belief: help companies to structure properly is a fundamental for future success. As a lead or co-lead, we generally ask for a board seat to provide expertise, support and network. Day-to-day we are deeply involved with the founding team on key areas: sales and business development, marketing, recruitment, etc. We take on the mission to stand aside our companies in key moments to guide them to success. Innovative technologies in four main sectorsHealth from MedTech to BioTech and Digital Health Digital from SaaS to Marketplace Tech from DeepTech to data-driven businesses NewSpace from Satellite Systems to Space enabled digital solutions

This is our investment strategy: HealthTech: Multi-stage. Deeply curious about Reproduction and Neuroscience. FinTech: Multi-stage. Advanced expertise in Payments, Banking, Crypto, and Investments. SaaS: Multi-stage. Advanced expertise in Software in general. Consumer: Multi-stage. Other verticals: The company has reached at least: Series C+ stage of funding OR Capitalization of $250M+ OR Break-even/profitability,

We’re not afraid of revolutionary change because it’s been at the center of our trajectory for more than 30 years across more than a dozen industries. We’ve taken technology from our imaginations into households worldwide, and we’re always looking for the next great idea - not because it’s a straight line to profit but because we’re risk-takers who love a good story. OUR GOAL IS NOT TO FORETELL THE COURSE OF THE REVOLUTION. We aim to contribute to its construction. Across our diverse and forward-thinking portfolio in AI, education, medical devices, SaaS, and marketplace businesses, our core focus is harnessing and nurturing talent with a strong emphasis on unleashing the full potential of data, insights, and machine learning to unlock new possibilities and create a better future. We bring more than just capital to the table. We work closely with founders to provide strategic guidance, mentorship, and access to our extensive industry experts and advisors network. We believe in the power of collaboration and are committed to working with our portfolio companies to help them succeed. OUR STORY For many years, the brothers served as co-CEOs of Insight Enterprises, with Eric retiring to Chairman Emeritus in 2009 while Tim remains Chairman of the Board to this day. Throughout their tenure, Eric and Tim played were critical in cultivating Insight’s culture of innovation and exceptional customer service and empowering their employees. This culture that has helped Insight earn numerous awards and recognition over the years. In addition to building Insight into a Fortune 500 company, Eric and Tim have remained active in the business community as principals of AZ Crown Investments. Through this venture, they provide early-stage funding and mentorship to promising startups in various of industries, including technology, healthcare, and consumer products. Drawing upon their wealth of experience and expertise, they have helped numerous companies succeed. Beyond their work with AZ Crown Investments, the brothers also serve on the boards of multiple companies and organizations. They are dedicated to making a positive impact in their communities and beyond, supporting various philanthropic initiatives. Eric and Tim have established themselves as true leaders in the business world through their commitment to entrepreneurship, mentorship, and philanthropy.

Founded in 2011, IvyCap Ventures is one of India's leading homegrown venture capital funds leveraging IIT and IIM alumni networks to power the Indian startup ecosystem. Headquartered in Mumbai with offices in Delhi, Bengaluru, US and Singapore, the company is currently managing assets in excess of USD 530 million with a portfolio of 30+ companies spread across sectors such as ConsumerTech, HealthTech, Fintech, EdTech, Saas, Enterprise Tech, DeepTech and others. We are a sector agnostic fund stemming from our strong belief in people’s power to spark innovation & disruption. We invest in early to growth stage start-ups (Seed Pre-series A, Series A and Series B) that are building innovative technology-based products, services & business solutions and have the potential to scale and adapt to lead in a cut-throat market and became India’s first homegrown VC fund to have successfully created a dragon company' As a homegrown VC fund, we are proud to have more than 20 institutional investors investing across our funds. Promising start-ups, in addition to funding, could receive invaluable advice and scale-up support within the IvyCap Ventures ecosystem under the Mentorship Program. We also have an alumni-driven engagement platform for all the stakeholders in the start-up ecosystem under the name IvyCamp which helps in enabling engagement, accelerating business, design corporate innovation programs, and help early stage start-up communities to connect with investors. IvyCap Ventures also have direct support from over 5,000+ IIT and IIM graduates globally. Our core philosophy lies in creating enduring value for all our stakeholders through capital and expertise. We nurture relationships with our investors, and portfolio companies and believe in creating a meaningful impact while generating financial returns. Our current portfolio includes Purplle.com, Bewakoof.com, Biryani By Kilo and more, together we are accomplishing a meaningful difference.

We’re nothing like your average early stage VC. For more than two decades, we have scouted, mentored, and funded Danish success stories like Vivino, Trustpilot, Lunar, Seaborg Technologies, and Glycom. Altogether, we lived well over 400 journeys alongside young guns, big egos, and eccentrics - the best kind if you ask us. PSV The land of opportunitiesInvestment Funds: We invest early in founders with the potential to rewrite the future. Societal Impact: We ensure early adaption of impact in our portfolio and the wider ecosystem. Academy: We build, nurture and develop the next generation of founders. Portfolio Management: We specialize in the commercialization of technology and act as portfolio managers. Humble-bragging just doesn't cut it when talking about our tribe of founders and their companies. They're our pride, not just for making it big but for making it right.