Techstart Ventures
Invests in early-stage startups (up to £750k first cheques with follow-on capacity) focused on teams with unique insights, global ambition, and an iterative approach. Primarily operates in Scotland & Northern Ireland.
idacapital
idacapital Investment Fund is a pioneering impact fund in Türkiye, focused on fostering transformational enterprises with high growth potential while addressing societal and environmental challenges. The fund aims to align profit with purpose, contributing to a more sustainable and equitable future by investing in technology-driven sectors such as FinTech & Digital Inclusion, LogTech, HealthTech, EdTech, ClimateTech, and AgroTech in Türkiye and beyond. They seek companies with disruptive ideas poised for rapid growth, targeting untapped niches or challenging established industries, investing in ventures that generate strong returns while driving positive social and environmental impact. idacapital looks for high-growth, scalable, and disruptive innovative companies that can achieve substantial growth and profitability. They back ventures primed to capitalize on significant market opportunities. The fund runs the Innovate21st Acceleration & Investment program. This program includes a two-phased approach, with a careful two-stage evaluation system for applications. Startups chosen for investment are included in a 24-week acceleration program designed to develop their businesses, increase market share, and expand their network. The firm has a sector-agnostic approach but maintains a distinct focus on financial inclusion. They emphasize that net financial returns are the core driver of their investments, aligning with their mission to discover and invest in startups founded by the brightest minds to create the next gazelles emerging from Türkiye and beyond.
Paua Ventures
Paua Ventures invests in B2B tech entrepreneurs who are obsessed with solving complex problems in vast markets at the pre-seed & seed stage. The firm aims to invest, build, assist, hustle, connect, and facilitate the growth of their portfolio companies. They provide access to industry experts, product advisors, tech advisors, veteran mentors, and customers to help their portfolio companies succeed. Paua Ventures focuses on backing founders who are tackling complex challenges in large markets, demonstrating a clear focus on early-stage companies with high growth potential.