Sun Mountain Capital

Fil Rouge Capital (FRC) is an investment fund manager whose funds focus on early stage businesses from pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds of investment. ManifestoWe love building and being part of an entrepreneurial ecosystem where everybody plays their role. We want to make the Croatian entrepreneurial ecosystem the best in class so expect to see a lot of us because this is what we want to achieve! Our reputation is our wealth. We always stand behind our founders, in good and bad times, we mean it, you will see! We hate getting the “long yes” so we never give …the “long yes”. We love bold founders and we provide “Capital for the Bold”. Get it? We at FRC have “been there, done that”. Our combined M&A and financing track records exceed $4B. We didn’t always get it right, but we’re not ashamed of it. We can give continuous support to our startups from incubation and acceleration to scale-up and exit. “We bring you more than money”: every VC claims it but very few actually live by it – we do. We were voted “Best Investor” in our region 2 years in a row and there is a reason for that. We’re fine with opinions but we’d rather focus on facts. We are no nonsense guys. We will tell you things as they are, we never intend to demean or hurt. We might seem offensive every now and then, remember, we NEVER mean bad but we’d rather be straight.

Muḥammad Al-Khwārizmī, a 9th century Muslim polymath who produced works in mathematics, astronomy, and geography. The terms “algorism” and “algorithm” are derived from the name al-Khwārizmī. In Europe, the word “algorithm” was originally used to refer to the sets of rules and techniques used by Al-Khwarizmi to solve algebraic equations, later being generalized to refer to any set of rules or techniques. About Us Khwarizmi Ventures is a Saudi-based Venture Capital firm investing in early-stage startups with proven traction in the MENA region. Ever since its launch in 2018, Khwarizmi has seed-funded notable startups, assisted various founders, and scaled multiple regional companies. We aim to help leading companies of the future in accelerating their reach to their full potential. Investing our vast network and rich expertise in the MENA region, we pursue scalable opportunities and disruptive ideas as our core interest to solve the problems of today’s everchanging world. Vision To be the leading Venture Capital firm in the MENA Region and the preferred partner for startups. Why Khwarizmi?Our efficient investment process: We leverage our team and advisors’ backgrounds across entrepreneurship and VC to respond to founders in a timely manner, allowing them to focus on what's important: their core business. Our industry expertise: We offer broad investment experience combined with deep industry expertise on a local, regional, and global level. Our commitment to building a winning team: We support our founders in their biggest challenge: talent. Our partnerships with key players enable us to recruit the best-in-class talent in the region. We also provide access to top schools for sourcing talent through our network.

Lewis & Clark Ventures was founded by former founders and operators to support the tech ecosystem. We’ve built venture-backed companies and have navigated the terrain of going from idea to exit multiple times. We are excited to partner with dynamic founders them on their journey to build successful companies. What We Look For Stage | Sectors Late seed through Series A and are sector agnostic technology investors. Investment We typically invest between $2M - $3M in our initial investment, but have flexibility in either direction. Between The Coasts We seek to fund companies in geographies that are overlooked by coastal venture funds Market Large opportunity, with high growth potential. Founder | Team We look for founders that have a big vision, a bold idea, and a strong ability to build and lead a great team - an exceptional founding team with either previous startup experience, domain expertise, or are very close to the problem they’re solving. Role We prefer to lead investments, but this is not always a requirement. Market-Fit We look for rapidly accelerating growth metrics and lean toward a minimum of $500K - $1M in revenue. Customers Companies that are establishing strong product-market-fit through close customer relationships, and are beginning to demonstrate a consistent go-to-market process. Mission To partner with visionary founders to build iconic companies between the coasts. Our Ethos Empathy As former founders, we are rooted in understanding and supporting the founders’ journey. People who embark on this journey command our respect. Execute We take pride in doing great work and care about the details. Initiative is in our DNA and we always have a bias towards action. Navigate The path to success and significance is rarely a straight line and decisions are rarely black and white. We believe in navigating the complexity of startups with our experience to accelerate growth. Shoot Straight As partners for the long term, we believe an open, transparent and candid communication style, based on mutual respect and trust, is the best way to communicate and achieve the best results. Smart Growth We believe in smart growth, not growth at all costs. We work with founders to build sustainable, enduring companies, combining rapid growth built on a foundation of strong fundamentals. True Partners We believe that the people you surround yourself with make the difference in life. We work with people we respect, that challenge us to dream bigger, and that we enjoy spending time with. We support each other and win as a team.

Nuwa Capital is a radical investment platform reshaping the relationship between founders and capital. It strives to be a unique platform that brings together leading entrepreneurs, domain expertise and an unparalleled track record in venture capital in emerging markets, driven by a commitment to deliver a unique and founder-friendly approach to venture investment. To learn more about us, please visit https://nuwacapital.io/who-we-are/.

Forest Partners is a leading, independent venture capital firm in South Korea focused on investing in Korean founder-led, early-stage to growth companies. The firm has three major businesses: Venture Capital, Growth/Private Equity, and Public Equity. Our unique platform with full-stack capabilities allows us to outperform across cycles. It also enables cross-over collaboration between our Venture Capital, Growth/Private Equity, and Public Equity teams to make strategic investment decisions as our private companies crossover into the public market. Our vision is to grow together with great companies so that we can become the go-to alternative investment firm in Asia. OUR VALUES Based on trust-based partnerships, our team is committed to enabling growth and creative outcomes for all our partners. Our team is driven by the following values: Passion for Excellence: Passion for excellence permeates every investment decision and the long-term supporting role we play for the founders we back in order to secure maximized, solid returns for our investors. Independent Thinking: Our investment decisions are driven by independent thinking and we aim to make a lasting impact for companies at their pivotal moments of growth. Professional Integrity: We hold ourselves to the highest standards of professional integrity in everything we do and are committed to transparency.

With an established presence across India, Gulf Cooperation Council and Southeast Asia, we are a Global Venture Debt & Growth Credit fund manager and advisor in the United Kingdom, dedicated to advancing innovation and success. With over $1.6 billion in credit enabled globally, we are guided by the Principles of Responsible Investing (PRI), ensuring our efforts align with sustainable and ethical practices. Our Philosophy We offer structured debt solutions that put entrepreneurs first. We protect founders' ownership by offering non-dilutive, custom funding options. Our mission is driven by the passion to innovate inclusive and accessible financing for all startups, while ensuring founders keep control of their businesses. Stride does more than just finance. We work with partners across the ecosystem to help startups grow in a sustainable way. Our Investment Focus Large Addressable Market: We look for large addressable markets that can be tapped using technology as a lever and achieve scale in an efficient manner. Sponsor backed: We look for reputable institutional investors that have supported the company and partner with them either in subsequent funding rounds or in between rounds. Favorable Unit Economics: We look for businesses with favourable unit economics and a concrete path to profitability. Sectoral Leaders: We back sector/category leaders and double down on them with conviction to help them achieve greater milestones. Our Portfolio Our sector-agnostic and stage-neutral portfolio boasts over 180+ startups across 12+ sectors, including 16+ unicorns. Our partnerships with both emerging ventures and billion-dollar entities have endowed us with a nuanced understanding of the global ecosystem.