EIT Manufacturing
EIT Manufacturing is a public-private partnership, co-funded by the European Union and established in 2019. It is one of the nine Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KIC) supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). Their purpose is to improve people’s lives through sustainable manufacturing, connecting manufacturing players by promoting talent and entrepreneurship to accelerate sustainable innovation in Europe. They bring together a growing network of top-tier industrial partners, leading academic and research institutions from across the region, and innovative startups, scaleups and SMEs. EIT Manufacturing transforms knowledge into value by overcoming the fragmented nature of many innovation networks, connecting and integrating education, innovation, and business creation. The aim is to ensure that innovations reach the market, industry has the right talent, and entrepreneurs can thrive. They focus on solutions to high-value manufacturing challenges and supports projects that turn research into industry-ready solutions. Their operational budget is largely dedicated to projects turning research into industry-ready solutions. EIT Manufacturing's Regional Innovation Scheme is designed to overcome disparities between regions, strengthening local innovation ecosystems in countries that are moderate or modest innovators. This is achieved by offering dedicated programs and building links between key innovation actors. They strive to accelerate faster innovation, helping to meet Europe’s ambitious climate goals, and ensuring that its workforce is ready for tomorrow’s challenges. They are building a network of innovators to overcome barriers, challenge convention and take action to put innovative products and services into the hands of those that need them the most.
EIT Urban Mobility Impact Fund
EIT Urban Mobility is committed to decarbonising the mobility sector and accelerating the transition to sustainable urban mobility. They aim to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in urban mobility to create more liveable urban spaces. They bring together various stakeholders including the public sector, established companies, startups, SMEs, and academia, to implement pilots aimed at solving real mobility issues in cities across Europe. The focus is on supporting startups with funding, coaching, and opportunities to scale their solutions to market. EIT Urban Mobility leverages its Knowledge Hub to collaborate with experts and study pressing urban mobility topics, publishing reports and studies to inform the sector.
ELO Pension Company
ELO Pension Company (Elo) is a Finnish pension insurance company providing statutory pension insurance (YEL and TyEL) for self-employed individuals and employers. Their primary focus is on ensuring the financial security of individuals during retirement. They offer services related to pension management, including calculating and managing pension contributions, providing support for maintaining employee wellbeing, and offering insights into economic trends and investment strategies. Elo aims to be a reliable partner throughout the working life of individuals and businesses, from the first summer job to retirement.
EMH Partners
EMH Partners is an entrepreneurial-led and visionary growth equity firm focused on partnering with outstanding entrepreneurs and management teams in the European Mittelstand (medium-sized businesses). Their strategy is based on an entrepreneurial approach, digital competence, and experience as investors to close the gap between venture capital and classic buyout funds. They aim to enable entrepreneurs to think bigger, overcome limitations, and realize their full potential by providing strategic capital, deep industry expertise, and a shared vision for growth. EMH emphasizes building strong partnerships based on entrepreneurial thinking, empathy, and a down-to-earth attitude. They believe in creating a network that delivers sustainable benefits, combining the expertise of investors, entrepreneurs, and experts. EMH's approach extends to incorporating ESG best practices into their investment strategy, focusing on driving ESG data convergence and benchmarking their portfolio's performance.
EMV Capital
EMV Capital is a deep tech and life sciences venture capital investment group focused on generating superior returns for investors by investing in, managing, and strengthening early-stage IP-rich companies. They target fast-growing sectors and technologies that will define the future. Their approach is characterized by proactive management to advance companies to critical value inflection points and a capital-efficient investment model that utilizes the PLC balance sheet and syndicate investments. EMV Capital has an evergreen structure that supports extensive growth and value creation through direct equity stakes, carried interest in portfolio companies, and the management of independent third-party funds.
ENISA
ENISA is a Spanish public entity that provides financing to SMEs and startups with viable and innovative projects. They aim to build the future by supporting entrepreneurs through loans, guidance, and connections within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Their process involves an application, analysis, and formalization stage, and they offer support beyond just funding, connecting entrepreneurs with a network of inspiring individuals. ENISA also promotes the certification of startups to facilitate access to benefits offered by the Law of Startups and collaborates with Spain Up Nation to foster a culture of innovation within Spain.
EQ2 Ventures
EQ2 Ventures invests in Seed to Series A startups across MENA and Africa, focusing on Ad-Tech, E-commerce, Marketplaces, Ed-Tech, Fin-Tech, and AI-powered SaaS. They emphasize long-term alignment with founders, ecosystem synergies, and emotional intelligence to drive sustainable value creation. Their evergreen mandate allows for patient capital, supporting founders through the journey of building large companies in emerging markets.
EQIQ
EQIQ operates under the belief that the traditional Silicon Valley approach, focused solely on function and utility, is no longer sufficient in a world oversaturated with technology. The firm posits that while technology has permeated every aspect of life, its sheer abundance has led to a lack of differentiation and meaningful connection with consumers. EQIQ advocates for a convergence of the logical, technical expertise of engineers and scientists with the creative, storytelling abilities of artists and filmmakers. The core of their strategy involves investing in companies that can effectively communicate their value proposition through compelling narratives, thereby inspiring consumers to engage with the underlying technology. EQIQ's investment philosophy is rooted in the idea that storytelling is essential for cutting through the noise and building companies that resonate with audiences on an emotional level. They believe that by bridging the gap between technology and narrative, they can identify and support companies that are not only innovative but also capable of creating lasting brand loyalty and impact. The firm seeks to invest in companies that understand the importance of crafting compelling stories to drive adoption and differentiate themselves in the market. The firm's name, EQ∞IQ, reflects this dual focus on emotional intelligence (EQ) and intellectual quotient (IQ). They are not merely looking for technically sound solutions but also for companies that possess a deep understanding of human emotions and motivations. This understanding allows them to craft narratives that resonate with target audiences and drive meaningful engagement with their products or services. EQIQ aims to "save the world" by investing in companies that combine technological innovation with compelling storytelling. This approach is designed to create more meaningful and impactful solutions that address real-world problems while also capturing the hearts and minds of consumers. This approach suggests that they are looking for mission-driven companies with a strong social impact component.
EQT Life Sciences
EQT Life Sciences, as part of EQT Private Capital, focuses on investing in innovative companies within the life sciences sector. Their investment strategy aims to create value by actively supporting portfolio companies through their deep sector expertise, digitalization capabilities, and extensive network. They leverage the EQT Network of industrial advisors to provide strategic guidance and operational support to their portfolio companies. A key part of their approach involves digitalization, using data and technology to future-proof their investments and drive value creation across various industries affected by digital disruption. The firm also emphasizes a responsible and sustainable approach to investment, aligning with EQT's broader mission of creating value for society. Through partnerships and initiatives, they aim to support the wider community and contribute to a long-term positive impact. This involves integrating sustainability considerations into their investment process and promoting responsible ownership. EQT Life Sciences leverages the “EQT Motherbrain”, which is a proprietary AI platform used to source and assess companies, as well as improve the operational efficiency of their portfolio companies. EQT Life Sciences distinguishes itself through a comprehensive value creation approach, leveraging both internal expertise and a network of external advisors to drive growth and innovation in its portfolio companies. EQT Life Science is also known to collaborate with other funds focused on specific fields such as the LSP Dementia Fund.
ESPIRA Investments
ESPIRA Investments is a private equity fund focused on investing in established SMEs in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. Their investment strategy centers around providing growth capital to businesses with proven business models, annual revenues exceeding €2 million, and positive EBITDA. ESPIRA seeks to partner with entrepreneurs to accelerate growth, facilitate acquisitions, enable ownership evolution and capital restructuring, and support management buy-outs or corporate spin-offs. The firm offers not only financial investment but also leverages the team's extensive experience and network of professional relationships to provide strategic and operational support to portfolio companies. ESPIRA targets companies with a demonstrated growth trajectory and a clear potential for further expansion. The fund places a preference on businesses exhibiting gender diversity in their ownership or management. They seek companies that require between €1-3M in equity investment for each transaction, with a holding period of 3-6 years. ESPIRA's approach extends beyond mere capital infusion; they emphasize partnership and recognize the importance of business continuity and personal legacy for the entrepreneurs they work with. Their investments focus not purely on capital alone, and prioritize building relationship with founders, and understanding each company on a human level. The firm is actively seeking new investment opportunities in the CEE region, focusing on entrepreneurs in education, consumer, healthcare, services, and specialty manufacturing sectors, while promoting social responsibility and sustainability within its investment approach. The fund is a member of associations like the Association of Social Responsibility, the Czech Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (CVCA), and the Slovak Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SLOVCA).
ETH Foundation
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is a non-profit organization supporting the Ethereum ecosystem by funding protocol development, research, and open-source projects. Its mandate prioritizes censorship resistance, open-source principles, privacy, and security (CROPS). The EF does not control Ethereum but contributes to its growth through grants, academic research, and community initiatives like Devcon and the Bug Bounty Program.
EUREKA! Venture SGR
Eureka! Venture SGR is an Italian venture capital asset management company focusing on deep tech, science-based, and digital tech investments. They aim to invest in technologies that improve the world, targeting areas such as energy, health & well-being, mobility, environment, and AI/Big Data. Their strategy revolves around technology transfer, connecting with the research world to generate IP portfolio startups. They focus on creating a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, absorbing innovation, providing ancillary services, and leveraging a dedicated team with scientific and business expertise. They manage multiple funds, including Eureka! Fund I focusing on early-stage deep tech, BlackSheep Fund focused on late-stage MadTech companies, and ETA Fund investing in search funds.
Eaglestone Capital Partners
Eaglestone Capital Partners is a real estate investment and development firm focused on creating high-value living and working spaces. They aim to differentiate themselves through innovative urban vision, operational efficiency, and bold project development. Their approach emphasizes sustainable development, contemporary architecture, and the integration of art and design into urban environments. They focus on both residential and investment projects, demonstrating an interest in creating sustainable living environments and providing opportunities for real estate investment. The firm aims to contribute actively to a more responsible and circular construction sector, better prepared for the future, by participating in events like the Thematic Day on Sustainable Construction and through initiatives such as revitalizing vacant spaces with partners like (Re)space.
Earlybird
Earlybird invests in pan-European tech companies that are poised to create breakthroughs. They provide financial backing, strategic support, and access to a global network, aiming to support founders from idea to IPO. Their focus includes sectors like fintech, healthtech, AI, and deep tech, with a commitment to backing ambitious early-stage founders.
Earlybird Vision Lab
Earlybird is a venture capital firm that invests in European early-stage entrepreneurs building impactful and lasting companies. Founded in 1997, they focus on groundbreaking technologies, providing financial resources, strategic support, and access to a vast international network. They aim to be a "Day 1 Partner" for founders, supporting them from Pre-Seed to Series A stages. Earlybird seeks to power progress by investing in Europe’s tech innovators and backing founders before the breakthrough.
Earthshot Ventures
Earthshot Ventures focuses on backing technologies that will define the next industrial era, specifically in energy, AI, and critical minerals. They believe that new inventions in these markets will unlock both outsized returns and positive climate impact. Their investment thesis centers around the foundations of compute efficiency for AI, the energy that enables it, and the mineral supply chains that make electrification and resilience possible. They aim to scale companies capable of winning trillion-dollar markets by investing early in category-defining teams and accelerating their growth. The firm's investment approach is to find companies that are cheaper, better, or faster than the status quo, particularly those at the intersection of powerful technology waves like AI, energy, materials, and robotics. They seek outlier founders with unique knowledge of their markets, utilizing go-to-market playbooks proven in tech, energy, and other scaled industries. Earthshot Ventures views AI as a systems-level unlock for productivity and resource conservation and have been early to AI, not as a trend, but as a foundational capability reshaping the economy. Earthshot Ventures invests in companies that are solving the data center energy puzzle with clean, firm power, making AI computing higher performing and more energy efficient, and building AI-native vertical applications to reinvent the biggest industries on earth. They aim to extend their global network of investors, customers, and talent to help founders move faster. The firm emphasizes the importance of commercialization and execution, investing in founders with a clear focus on these areas. They combine disciplined venture underwriting with a clear thesis around efficiency, AI, and critical systems that are foundational to the future of our economy. Earthshot Ventures has deep experience working alongside founders as they deploy technology, providing a strong sense of what has commercial traction and the ability to make rapid climate impact.
East Ventures
East Ventures positions itself as a leading venture capital firm in Southeast Asia, focusing on early-stage investments across various sectors. They emphasize a commitment to long-term value creation by partnering with entrepreneurs building impactful businesses. Their strategy involves identifying and supporting companies that demonstrate strong potential for growth and innovation within the region. They aim to be more than just a capital provider, acting as a strategic partner by providing operational expertise and access to a vast network.
Echo.xyz
Echo enables experienced crypto investors to pool resources via professional groups, investing in decentralized projects and startups aligned with community, user ownership, and onchain transparency. Lead investors share deals with followers, incentivized by profit-sharing, while founders benefit from broader, decentralized capital distribution.
Edastra
Edastra is an investment firm founded, owned, and operated by entrepreneurs, specifically focused on empowering and unlocking the potential of other entrepreneurs. They believe in long-term value creation through meticulous execution in the present. The firm aims to accelerate value creation alongside entrepreneurs, prioritizing building enduring businesses over quick exits. They focus on entrepreneurs building for customers with passion, discipline, and high ambition, intending to create companies designed for the long haul. Edastra highlights the importance of capital efficiency, emphasizing that the optimal amount of capital fosters creativity, focus, and learning, ultimately increasing the chances of success while allowing entrepreneurs to retain a larger share of the value created. They advocate for the investment company model, which allows for patience and strategic capital deployment for cumulative growth, contrasting with the time-constrained investments of traditional funds. They invest with precision and stringent criteria, aiming to build large companies that can thrive for decades, ensuring continued support beyond the typical exit horizon. Their philosophy revolves around recognizing companies that have achieved product-market fit, are generating organic customer advocacy, and experiencing growth driven by trust. Edastra believes such companies, equipped with the right team, data, and tools, can achieve global scalability rapidly. They see the current era as the age of capital efficiency, where minimizing capital input to maximize returns is crucial. They prefer entrepreneurs who understand the balance of capital and creativity.
Edastra Venture Capital
Edastra Venture Capital is an investment company based in Stockholm that focuses on being an active owner in entrepreneurial companies. With over three decades of experience in starting, developing, and investing in successful businesses, Edastra emphasizes a long-term perspective due to its permanent capital. They aim to accelerate value creation alongside entrepreneurs, prioritizing building enduring companies over quick exits. Edastra believes in the power of capital efficiency and the importance of entrepreneurs maintaining a significant portion of the value they create. They see the investment company model as the future, valuing patience and strategic capital deployment over the time constraints of traditional funds. Their philosophy revolves around investing with precision and high standards to support the growth of companies that can thrive for decades. They specifically target entrepreneurs who build for their customers with passion, discipline, and high ambitions, focusing on creating lasting businesses. Edastra is positioning itself as a partner for entrepreneurs who understand the balance between capital and creativity, fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency. They aim to provide the right amount of capital to encourage focus and learning, ultimately increasing the chances of long-term success.
Eden Block
Eden Block is a thesis-driven venture capital firm investing in the future of Intelligence and Decentralization. They partner with founders challenging the status quo and building infrastructure for a more open, intelligent, and equitable digital future. They aim to back builders, researchers, and visionaries constructing the next generation of the internet, from AI infrastructure to decentralized protocols. They are long-term partners committed to the ecosystem.
Eiffel Investment Group
Investing for a sustainable world by financing energy transition and impact-driven companies and assets across private debt, equity, and infrastructure strategies.
Eir Ventures
Eir Ventures focuses on financing the development of innovative medicine, striving for Nordic innovation to drive global health forward and improve millions of lives while delivering high returns to investors. Their investment strategy centers around a triad of transformative potential, excellence in execution, and scalability, which they apply to every company in their portfolio. They aim to translate rapidly evolving innovations into business opportunities and patient benefits. The firm measures its success by the impact it has on lives and the returns it delivers to its investors. Eir Ventures actively contributes to the progress of their portfolio companies through company creation, board seats, chairpersonships, and even assuming CEO roles when necessary. They emphasize active ownership and syndication with international partners.
Eir Ventures I AB
Eir Ventures invests in transformative life science innovations with the potential to improve global health. The firm focuses on companies demonstrating excellence in execution, scalability, and a clear path to market impact, aiming to drive high returns while advancing patient outcomes through clinical programs and partnerships with pharma.