Investors in Ar

M Ventures is the strategic corporate venture capital fund of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. Established in 2009, it manages a fund of €600 million, investing in biotechnology and technology sectors. The fund focuses on healthcare drug development, life science tools, electronics, and frontier technology and sustainability. M Ventures aims to support visionary companies that develop innovative solutions for treating diseases, advancing scientific research, and addressing sustainability challenges. They take an active role in their portfolio companies, collaborating closely with entrepreneurs and co-investors.

Maven 11 Capital is a venture capital fund focused on the blockchain and crypto space. Based in Amsterdam and the Cayman Islands, Maven 11 partners with innovative founders who are redefining ownership through open and inclusive crypto networks. They emphasize active participation, technical fluency, and long-term relationships with their portfolio companies. Maven 11 supports entrepreneurs from inception to growth, with a focus on bold and early-stage investments in the blockchain and crypto sectors.

Venturian is a privately owned funding and investment group established in 2015. As a family-owned enterprise, Venturian brings together a hand-picked team of seasoned entrepreneurs, industry executives, and investment veterans. What sets us apart is our diverse expertise—from entrepreneurial ventures to executive leadership and investment strategy. We understand firsthand the challenges of business growth, having navigated similar paths ourselves. This experience allows us to not only provide capital but also strategic guidance and operational support tailored to each venture's needs. At Venturian, we are passionate about fostering growth and success, leveraging our collective experience to empower businesses to thrive and achieve their goals.

Visit us at 01Ventures where we specialize in early and growth stage investments, focusing on powerful themes that shape the future of humanity. Our portfolio includes groundbreaking companies like Bibblio, creators of the world's most advanced knowledge discovery engine; Volossa, pioneers in video AI that understands video like humans do; and Teralytic, innovators in precision agriculture with a solution for monitoring soil health. At 01Ventures, we are dedicated to supporting innovations in decentralization, data & machine intelligence, automation, enabling technologies, and human-computer interaction. Join us as we write the next chapter of innovation and technological advancement.

Archangel Ventures is an early-stage investment firm specializing in supporting emerging high-growth companies. The firm focuses on identifying and investing in startups with promising potential across various industries. Archangel Ventures provides strategic capital, mentorship, and operational support to help these companies navigate their early stages of growth and scale efficiently. With a commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation, Archangel Ventures plays a crucial role in accelerating the development of groundbreaking technologies and solutions. The firm aims to partner with visionary founders to build sustainable and impactful businesses that contribute positively to economic growth and societal advancement.

OTB Ventures is a prominent European venture capital firm specializing in DeepTech investments, uniquely positioned to access deal flow across Central and Eastern Europe. Focused on early growth startups at late Seed, Series A, and B stages, OTB Ventures targets companies developing cutting-edge technologies in four key verticals: SpaceTech, Enterprise Automation & AI, FinTech Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity. Founded in 2017, OTB Ventures stands as the largest VC originating from the CEE region, managing a substantial portfolio exceeding $350 million. With offices in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and Warsaw, Poland, OTB Ventures leverages its strategic locations to nurture innovative startups and drive impactful growth in the tech sector across Europe and beyond.

Schenker Ventures is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs to transform great ideas into industry-changing companies. The firm provides essential support and resources to early-stage startups, focusing on equipping them with the necessary tools and guidance to navigate the journey from ideation to market impact. Schenker Ventures offers strategic mentorship, access to networks, and financial backing to help startups validate their concepts, scale their operations, and achieve sustainable growth. By fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, Schenker Ventures plays a crucial role in driving economic development and fostering groundbreaking solutions across various industries.

We provide comprehensive support to (starting, growing) companies with a technological or marketing background. We work together on reaching growth targets and provide an infrastructure of knowledge and support where the management can tip into. This includes marketing, Financial, legal and human resource support.

UFP Fintech, part of United First Partners (UFP), we are a global financial services firm specializing in Special Situations Advisory. With offices in key financial hubs including New York, Miami, London, Paris, Geneva, Dubai, and Melbourne, our mission is to deliver top-tier client services across global financial markets. Our expertise encompasses execution across all asset classes, renowned special situations research, and comprehensive services in private equity, credit, investment solutions, and structured products. We provide real-time research accessible through dedicated online platforms in Europe, North America, and Asia, available on desktop and mobile platforms via the Apple Store and Google Play. At UFP Fintech, we offer bespoke investment solutions tailored to the unique needs of corporates and security holders, including stake building/disposals, shareholder activism, and management of special situations. Our strategy is guided by core values that have built a diverse client base, including leading hedge funds, private equity firms, long-only funds, corporates, sovereign wealth funds, and family offices. Our independence, distinctive business model, and strong reputation position us as a trusted and preferred partner for our business associates and talented professionals worldwide.

Archipelago Eco Investors is our impact-led investment firm dedicated to supporting innovative startups that aim to mitigate the environmental and social impacts of plastic and waste. Founded with a focus on Venture Capital investments, we seek to fund technologies, products, and processes that contribute to sustainability and environmental conservation. Our approach involves identifying and supporting early-stage companies that develop new and novel solutions to address the challenges posed by plastic pollution and waste management. By nurturing these startups, we aim to foster technological advancements and scalable solutions that can make a measurable difference in global efforts towards sustainability.

Liquid (LQD VC), we passionately believe that the deep tech ecosystem presents a unique opportunity to usher in a new wave of planet-affirming and life-changing technologies. Our focus is on identifying and supporting innovative startups that have the potential to make a significant impact.

Meneldor offers her customers the unique opportunity to co-invest alongside specialists, in exciting early stage Biotech and Pharma companies. A sector often considered as very risky and highly complex. Meneldor thoroughly studies the science behind her potential portfolio companies. If the science is sound, then all other key aspects; IP, medical need, addressable markets, competition, risk, management, financial needs, valuation, etc., are assessed. Only if a target company meets our selection criteria, Meneldor will invest and invite her co-investors to participate.