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Established in 2001, we began our journey as a classic broad venture capital firm. Over time, we have evolved into the leading business-to-business (B2B) software investor in the Nordics. Our expertise? Helping Nordic growth-stage B2B SaaS companies scale. That’s all we do. As a minority investor, we are used to cooperating with founders, shareholders, and the management team to help our portfolio companies succeed. We cannot tell anyone what they need to do, so we work together and agree on everything we’d like to do together. We are there as one part of a bigger team to make things happen. Our hands-on approach helps our companies getting it right in order to succeed in their home market and internationally. How we collaborate with our portfolio companies We help our portfolio companies develop and implement strategies, pricing and business models, scalable sales processes. We support finding and integrating add -on acquisitions. Our in-house Operational Excellence Team is an internal consultancy agency for our companies, running projects at no cost while consistently generating substantial value. A big part of our job is also to help the companies to get the right people in place. Without talented people, you can’t get anywhere. So, it is critical to help the companies build the best management teams and get all the necessary competencies. Being part of the Viking Growth portfolio allows everyone in your company to participate in the best B2B software community in Europe, where you get access to more than 2000 peers heads filled with knowledge and experience. The team at Viking Growth Some might think we are just capitalists who only care about getting money back from our investments. Money only proves we are doing something right. What truly drives us and gets us up in the morning is working with our great companies and their passionate teams, trying to get bigger and better every day. Our team is ambitious and professional. We work hard but also like to have fun. The people working here are friendly and helpful, with expertise and knowledge on how to scale SaaS companies in different business areas.

henQ is a Seed and Series A venture capital fund. We invest across Europe in B2B startups with a software component, writing tickets of EUR 2-5M. Companies we invest in range from having their first embryonic product and a few pilot customers, to having EUR 2-3M in annual recurring revenue being ready to properly scale. Our assets under management are approximately EUR 200M. Our latest fund - raised in 2020 - is EUR 80M in size. The returns of all our funds are among the best in the market. Famous brand name funds like Sequoia are reaping the benefits of what they did in the past and defending their existing great position. At henQ, we are equally as ambitious but our work is much more exciting, as together we are building the next great success story in VC rather than defending a legacy. We do so by constructing a high conviction portfolio (making on average 3 new investments / year) and only investing in the very few deals we truly love. The results are top returns and the wonderful privilege of only working with people we admire. Joining now, you could still become one of the key players in our team.

Five Elms Capital is the ideal partner for leading B2B software companies. Since firm inception in 2007, we have focused exclusively on software investing, building an unmatched network and deep domain expertise. Today, with over $2.4 billion in assets under management and a global team of over 70 investment professionals, we have invested in more than 65 software platforms globally. We invest $10-150+ million in companies with $2-20 million in revenues - minority or majority investments, growth capital, or liquidity for founders and early investors. Ideal partner for founders We specialize in partnering with founder-owned, bootstrapped businesses, working alongside management to accelerate growth and continue to build industry leading businesses. We take partnerships seriously and will work our tails off to help you succeed, but never take ourselves too seriously. Our relaxed, open, and honest working style is one of the reasons we've been successful earning founders' trust and a seat at the table in profitable businesses where additional capital is optional. Anti-Valley approach We love billion dollar outcomes just as much as everyone else, but don't believe in "unicorn or bust". We don't push companies to grow at all costs or raise mega rounds of capital - that mindset increases founder dilution and reduces the landscape of exit scenarios where everyone wins. We like managers to have both significant equity stakes and significant option value as to what outcomes can be a win. B2B Focus We exclusively invest in B2B software companies. This specialization has helped us build an unmatched network and deep domain expertise. Founders can supplement their industry knowledge with our experience in helping accelerate growth, overcoming positive and consistent challenges tied to scale, and de-risking the path to a successful exit for all stakeholders. Resources and value-add Our firm and Operations Support Team has been purpose-built to optimize key functions in a bootstrapped organization (e.g., sales, marketing, finance, recruiting). Our goal is to provide you the resources and expertise to supplement your already successful organization and to assist in more rapidly achieving organizational goals. Culture is crucial Our best performing companies are obsessed with company culture - it's crucial to their success. We have a very simple playbook… great products + great people = great outcomes We hustle Much like the companies we back, we aren't the incumbent behemoth in our industry - we try harder.

Our singular mission is to furnish the support, expertise and network to help you scale your SaaS company. Here's what you can expect from us to go all the way together. Unashamed SaaS geekery Oxx lived and breathed B2B SaaS before the bandwagon arrived. It’s likely we already know your market, category and what kind of models might best support your growth. We look for specialised, select companies, ones where success comes from going deep. Then we match your passion and determination to build a stand-out company on the global stage. Some call us B2B SaaS geeks and we take that as a compliment. With Oxx's experienced, capable team by your side, you have the power to build a global category-leader. Product advantage plus - Go-To-Market Fit is unstoppable That’s why we care about your product value proposition and your tech even more than we do about financial traction. (There, we said it!) Of course, we love market success. But if you have a proven product together with an exciting vision and sustainable differentiation, you have the critical fuel for success. We weld our Go-To-Market Fit expertise with your Product-Market Fit to help you create a business that can lead a category at global scale. Check if you are ready for the next stage with our GTMF toolkit. Scaling takes bespoke support We’ll never tell you how to run your company. And we’re allergic to generic cookie-cutter investment approaches. Instead of shortcuts or a catch-all model, we tailor our partnership to your exact situation and needs. Always underpinned with fairness, transparency and openness. Our job is to put an extended, global network of expertise accumulated over more than 20 years at your service. We win on culture; just ask the founders we’ve backed Adding an investor into your journey is a big, sweaty-palms moment, so culture fit and shared skin-in-the-game are critical. Our job is to bring our unique expertise to bear to make you successful on a global stage. Our approach to investment is highly selective and that means that we support every one of our companies with absolute conviction throughout the whole journey. It really works; just ask the founders who’ve already chosen us.

Founded in 2018 and based in Atlanta, GA, Knoll Ventures invests in Pre-Series A tech enabled B2B companies. In Spring 2022, we closed our second fund to support founders at the earliest stages of the growth process where we help drive value creation and increase the odds of success. Our‍ approach We lead or co-lead $500,000 to $3,000,000 investment rounds in B2B technology-enabled companies at the pre-seed, seed, and post-seed stages. We understand that no two early-stage companies take the same path from Point A to Point B, and we're adept at helping founders navigate their way. We look for passionate founders who see around corners, intimately understand customer pain points, and articulate a future vision that feels all but inevitable. Stage Expertise: By focusing on Pre-Series A companies, we've developed a unique perspective on the challenges encountered by founders at this stage. Whether starting a business or facing what feels like an insurmountable obstacle, we aspire to be the first call a founder makes when looking for actionable advice. Alignment: We align ourselves with founders through our deep knowledge of round objectives and a scalable investment structure, creating a dynamic where we win only if the founders win. Network: We make the right introductions at the right time knowing that meaningful connections during this critical stage in the growth process can dramatically improve a company's trajectory. Our impact Our commitment extends far beyond the dollars invested. We take a long-term perspective when partnering with founders to identify ways to add value beyond just writing a check. PRE-INVESTMENT Round Objectives Alignment of Interests Syndicate Construction POST-INVESTMENT Growth Strategy Execution Strategic Introductions Follow-On Fundraising

We prefer to get in touch early and support you well before fundraising is on your radar by helping you think through strategic decisions you're making, introducing you to relevant candidates, advisors, and prospects in our network, and bringing you together with other founders of early stage B2B software companies.