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Traditional law firms often prioritize billable hours over meaningful work, leaving lawyers trapped in rigid structures that stifle creativity and professional satisfaction. NEON exists to transform this outdated model by creating a law firm built on freedom, self-determination, and the genuine joy of practicing law. The firm redefines conventional legal practice boundaries through a groundbreaking co-entrepreneurial spirit, empowering lawyers to take ownership of their careers while delivering exceptional results for clients. As a German transaction boutique based in Berlin, NEON brings expertise seamlessly across the globe, handling complex transactions and litigation with a collaborative, international approach. The firm's 25 top-notch transaction advisors and litigators work together to create perfectly fitting solutions for each client, treating every case as a blank canvas for innovative legal strategies. Beyond client work, NEON fosters a culture of continuous learning through Think.NEON and believes that professional growth thrives when personal connections are made, creating a workplace where lawyers can excel without sacrificing their autonomy or passion for the law.

Deel operates an integrated payroll and HR platform across 150+ countries, combining HRIS, compliance, benefits administration, and equipment management on proprietary infrastructure. Founded in 2019 by MIT graduates Alex Bouaziz and Shuo Wang, the company reached $1 billion in annual recurring revenue within five years and currently holds a $17.3 billion valuation. The platform is backed by Andreessen Horowitz and Y Combinator. The company processed $11.2 billion in worker payments during 2024, supporting nearly 100 currencies and providing healthcare and benefits coverage across 109 countries. Deel's compliance infrastructure combines 2,000+ local experts with AI-powered workflows to manage labor law requirements across its operational footprint. The platform supports multiple employment models, including contractors, employer-of-record arrangements, and direct hires. Deel's technical approach centers on owned payroll infrastructure rather than third-party integrations, with AI capabilities embedded in compliance and payroll processing workflows. The company positions itself in the global employment services market, addressing administrative and regulatory barriers for distributed workforce management.

DCVC backs entrepreneurs solving trillion-dollar problems to multiply the benefits of capitalism for everyone while reducing its costs. Deep Tech is a potent approach to this challenge that enables more for less - now and for this century. For over twenty years, DCVC and its principals have backed brilliant entrepreneurs applying Deep Tech, from the earliest stage and beyond, to pragmatically and cost-effectively tackle previously unsolvable problems in nearly every industry, especially those that haven’t seen material technological progress in decades. Together, we have created tens of billions of dollars of value while also making the world a markedly better place.

We invest in 3 stages We start to support companies at Seed stage and invest in Series A, B, and beyond. We unite 3 groups of select, like-minded stakeholders European Founders We are looking for teams in the GSA & CEE region with the clear intention to make a difference in the world Leading Global VCs We co-invest in syndicates with Tier 1 funds (eg. Forbes’ Midas List) with the ability to proactively support these teams Regional Fund Investors (LPs) We are backed by investors who choose to focus on best-in-class teams and who share our vision of driving the European startup ecosystem forward A strong entrepreneurial DNA We are ambitious entrepreneurs at heart and we back our founders' vision on the basis of a strictly entrepreneurial mindset. A focus on quality, not quantity We are highly selective when it comes to our approach to partnership and always optimize for quality instead of quantity. A diverse team, acting as one. Being a diverse team of ambitious and passionate individuals, we always act as one: no hierarchies, no red tape, but a tight-knit operational skill set that profits from our varied fields of expertise. Which means: transparent communication and constructive criticism always.

O Brasil é um país que enfrenta desafios por conta do seu subdesenvolvimento estrutural e, por isso, possui oportunidades de expansão geográfica para empresas e projetos que desejam mudar essa realidade. Atualmente, existe uma concentração de mercado fornecedor habilitado para atendimentos complexos a grandes corporações, o que faz com que poucos players dominem grande parte do mercado, algo que entendemos que precisa ser alterado. Não buscamos apenas empreendedores e projetos com potencial de resultados financeiros, mas sim aqueles que querem transformar e melhorar a realidade do país, contribuindo para o seu desenvolvimento e seu crescimento de forma sustentável e equilibrada. O que nos faz diferentes Para acelerar o crescimento e maximizar o retorno das empresas investidas, é essencial adotar uma estratégia que não apenas agilize a implementação de processos, mas também minimize os custos relacionados às estruturas de suporte necessárias para a operação do negócio Por isso, possuímos um Centro de Serviços Compartilhados (CSC) desenvolvido estrategicamente para atender nossas investidas, oferecendo serviços de múltiplas áreas de backoffice e operação para apoiar as empresas no seu dia a dia, tanto em termos de planejamento quanto de operação. Entenda nossa cultura de investimentos Possuímos uma metodologia única de atuação no mercado, contando com um horizonte de investimento flexível e focando no desenvolvimento da autonomia operacional de cada investida Horizonte de investimento: Nosso horizonte de investimento é flexível, permitindo que as empresas investidas permaneçam no portfólio por tempo indeterminado, de acordo com nossa avaliação de seu potencial de crescimento e a plena absorção do conhecimento disponível por meio do nosso CSC. Autonomia Operacional: As empresas investidas têm acesso ao CSC por tempo indeterminado. No entanto, ao longo de toda a jornada com a Crosser Capital, elas são preparadas para a transição gradual e estruturada de desvinculação do CSC. Isso assegura a absorção de todo o conhecimento necessário para que suas operações sejam conduzidas de forma totalmente autônoma.

Mätch VC brings together a powerful collective of 91 family businesses and entrepreneurs who have united to support the next generation of innovators across Europe. The firm operates on a unique model, leveraging the deep industry experience, networks, and resources of its family business members to provide portfolio companies with more than just capital. They believe in backing founders who can transform traditional industries and create lasting value. The team at Mätch VC combines traditional entrepreneurial values with modern venture investing approaches, creating an environment where long-term thinking meets rapid innovation. They focus on working closely with their portfolio companies, offering strategic guidance and access to a broad network of industry experts and potential partners. Their collaborative approach means founders benefit from the collective wisdom and operational experience of dozens of successful family businesses, creating a support system that extends far beyond typical investor-founder relationships.