Investors in Business Development

Metsä Group has its roots in the Finnish forests: our parent company Metsäliitto Cooperative is owned by over 90,000 forest owners. We use wood to make recyclable products for the day-to-day lives of millions of people globally. We focus on wood supply and forest services, wood products, pulp, paperboards, and tissue and greaseproof papers. We are committed to the principles of regenerative forestry to measurably strengthen the state of forest nature. We promote a culture of diversity, equality and inclusion. In 2023 our sales totaled EUR 6.1 billion, and we have around 9,500 employees.

Metsä Group has its roots in the Finnish forests: our parent company Metsäliitto Cooperative is owned by over 90,000 forest owners. We use wood to make recyclable products for the day-to-day lives of millions of people globally. We focus on wood supply and forest services, wood products, pulp, paperboards, and tissue and greaseproof papers. We are committed to the principles of regenerative forestry to measurably strengthen the state of forest nature. We promote a culture of diversity, equality and inclusion. In 2023 our sales totaled EUR 6.1 billion, and we have around 9,500 employees.

Fuse Venture Partners is a specialized firm that invests in and advises investors and ventures within the high-growth internet space. With a focus on innovation and market disruption, Fuse Venture Partners identifies promising opportunities and provides strategic capital and advisory services to accelerate growth and maximize value. The firm's investment philosophy centers on partnering with visionary entrepreneurs and investors to navigate the complexities of the digital economy effectively. Fuse Venture Partners leverages its deep industry expertise and extensive network to foster innovation and drive strategic initiatives that position portfolio companies for long-term success in the dynamic internet sector.

Rockley Group is an investment firm that specializes in identifying and supporting developing businesses focused on large and timely markets. The firm seeks out opportunities in sectors poised for significant growth, leveraging its expertise and strategic insights to invest in companies with innovative technologies and scalable business models. Rockley Group provides capital, operational expertise, and strategic guidance to help portfolio companies accelerate their growth and achieve market leadership. With a proactive approach to investment, Rockley Group aims to capitalize on emerging trends and disruptive technologies, driving sustainable value creation for its investors and stakeholders. Through its rigorous investment process and commitment to fostering entrepreneurship, Rockley Group plays a vital role in supporting the expansion and success of high-potential businesses.

Emso Asset Management is an alternative asset manager specializing in investing across emerging markets fixed income strategies. The firm focuses on identifying attractive investment opportunities in sovereign debt, corporate bonds, currencies, and related instruments within emerging markets. Emso Asset Management employs a disciplined investment approach that integrates rigorous research, fundamental analysis, and risk management to generate alpha and preserve capital. The firm serves institutional investors, including pension funds, endowments, and sovereign wealth funds, by offering diversified investment solutions designed to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns. With a commitment to transparency, integrity, and client-centric service, Emso Asset Management aims to provide investors with access to emerging markets and capitalize on opportunities arising from global economic trends and market dynamics.

Planet First Partners is a growth equity platform that invests in and partners with disruptive entrepreneurs to scale tech-enabled businesses that combine a purpose-driven mission, profitable growth, and a people-centric culture. As an Article 9 fund, Planet First Partners applies rigorous methodology for sustainable investing and commits to always follow the highest standards and strictest criteria. Founded in 2020, Planet First Partners is made up of a highly experienced, qualified team of investment and sustainability experts focused on maximising and optimising sustainability. The team is complemented by a mission-aligned advisory board, made up of global business and political leaders.

TrueSight Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in pre-seed and seed investments. The firm focuses on identifying and supporting early-stage startups with disruptive potential across various sectors. TrueSight Ventures provides capital, strategic guidance, and operational support to help these startups navigate the initial stages of growth and achieve market traction. By backing innovative entrepreneurs and ideas, TrueSight Ventures aims to catalyze technological advancements and drive meaningful impact in the industries it invests in.

DLF Venture is a family-owned consumer-focused investment company, founded in 2016 in Luxembourg, with footprints in Brussels and London. We always like to back a team with great ambition and the right interpersonal skills. We focus on 5 skills: doer, empathic, problem solver, curious and generous. We invest time and money in building brands around simple life-changing ideas, mainly in 3 key sectors: Food & Beverage, Health & Care and Innovative Retail. We love passionate personalities who like undoing the existing in order to reinvent it more efficiently, without cutting corner on doing the right thing. Honesty and integrity are the starting points: the ventures we back must have a positive impact for their consumers and rely primarily on quality, ethics and transparency to convince new consumers.

Shift Capital is a long term, open-ended crypto fund offering a one-way bet on crypto. We are a global team of 6 people covering the US, Europe and Asian market. We are backing teams, protocols and currencies aiming to build a more fair and decentralized world.

Mercuri specializes in leading pre-seed and seed stage funding rounds for UK-based companies operating at the intersection of media and entertainment technology sectors. They provide crucial early-stage capital and strategic support to startups aiming to innovate within these industries, fostering growth and technological advancement. Mercuri's investment focus includes backing visionary entrepreneurs and disruptive technologies that redefine the future of media and entertainment.

Tiny VC specializes in early-stage investments led by Philipp Moehring, Andy Chung, Ophelia Cai, and Sandra Lyness. They focus on supporting innovative startups and entrepreneurs at the early stages of their growth. Tiny VC provides strategic capital, mentorship, and operational support to help startups achieve their potential and scale their businesses. With a collaborative approach and deep industry expertise, Tiny VC aims to identify promising opportunities and empower founders to build successful and sustainable companies. For more detailed information, visit their official website.

Augmentum Fintech plc is a leading venture capital investor in Europe, focusing exclusively on the fintech sector. They invest in early and later-stage fast-growing fintech businesses that disrupt the banking, insurance, asset management, and wider financial services sectors. Augmentum stands out as the only listed fintech-focused venture capital firm in the UK, listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange since 2018. This listing provides businesses with patient funding and support, unrestricted by conventional fund timelines. Augmentum Fintech aims to drive innovation and transformation within the financial industry by backing pioneering fintech companies poised for significant growth and market impact.