Investors in Consumer

SFC Capital (formerly Startup Funding Club) is a leading early-stage investment firm providing capital and support to British startups. By combining our Angel Network and Seed Funds, we have created a unique model that allows investors to get exposure to SEIS- and EIS-qualifying businesses, either directly or through a diversified portfolio curated and managed by our expert team. Recognised by PitchBook Data as the UK's most active VC, our team has supported more than 400 startups to date. Notable SFC Capital portfolio companies include Onfido, Cognism, and Transcend Packaging.

Burda Principal Investments (BPI) is a division of Hubert Burda Media which provides long term growth equity for fast growing digital technology and media companies. Hubert Burda Media is one of Europe’s largest media conglomerates with a strong investment track record in internet-centric businesses, since 1998. We have long been partners of visionary entrepreneurs, leveraging Burda’s capital, brands and sector expertise, particularly in the areas of business expansion, internationalization and localization. We are proud to have highly successful consumer internet companies in our portfolio from across Europe, the U.S. and Asia. In the past, Hubert Burda Media has also invested in internet platforms such as Etsy, , HolidayCheck, or Xing AG. Our team are dedicated and diverse investment professionals based in Munich, Berlin, London and Singapore.

55m Estonian VC fund, investing in early-stage European software startups with Consumer and Community components, including marketplaces, Consumer Tech and B2B companies with short sales cycles. Currently investing out of Fund II, launched in 2022. Investing in pre-seed, seed and early series A startups, with ticket size between 100k-1meur and follow-on capacity of up to 5meur. Investment team of 8 people with offices in Estonia, Finland and Germany.

White Star Capital is an international multi-stage technology investment manager built by a team of founders, investors and operators with a track record of entering new markets, expanding teams and exiting companies. Our approach to venture is characterized by a unique combination of international presence, perspective, and people. With offices across North America, Europe, and Asia, we partner closely with our founders to help them scale globally.

EKIPA ASI is a company that brings a new dimension to investments by challenging conventional beliefs and ideas. They specialize in providing information about projects, conducting internal team analysis, performing initial verification etc.Our mission is to support entrepreneurs in implementing their unconventional ideas . We strive to achieve financial success, but it is equally important for us to educate, inspire and help create value for the entire startup ecosystem.

Infini invests in early-stage R&D projects with high potential of market commercialization. We are mainly interested in projects in these industries: - Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Materials - Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals - Nanotechnology, composite materials - Energy and the environmental protection, renewable energy, recycling and energy-efficient technologies - Electronics (optoelectronics, telecommunications) - Cybernetics (computer science, cryptology) - Mechatronics (Automation & Robotics) - B2B IT (especially high-tech communication devices and algorithms for closer human-computer interaction, decision support systems) - Aviation (aircraft and unmanned vehicles) - Mechanical engineering

Alven is an independent early-stage venture capital firm managing over $500m, known for backing 130+ startups across 20 years. They focus on supporting European startups with global potential, specializing in sectors like B2C/B2B marketplaces, productivity tools, AI platforms, social & entertainment, financial services, and wellness brands. Some notable investments include Akeneo, Dataiku, Algolia, Happn, MeilleursAgents, and Birchbox. Alven actively seeks innovative startups at the Series A or Seed stage to partner with for long-term success and growth.

We are a Venture Capital firm, shaping the future of commerce. At SPRING, we invest in tech enablers and B2B companies that provide innovative solutions to retailers and brands, including PoS management, in-store analytics, adtech, omnichannel solutions, payment, CRM, HR, and logistics. Additionally, we focus on new models of distribution such as social commerce, DNVB, ONVB, and marketplaces. Our investment approach relies on strong relationships with over 50 European (E-)Retailers, helping to drive the sales development of our portfolio companies.

William Currie Group, we are a private investment group specializing in supporting fast-growing e-commerce and technology businesses. Our team has the expertise and capital to enable sustainable, rapid growth. We have a strong track record of guiding young businesses through challenging fast-growth situations, focusing on rapid operational scaling to maximize their potential.

ENA is a European-based venture capital firm headquartered in the Netherlands, operating with a broad vision. Our primary goal is to foster limitless growth by investing in companies that shape the future's technological infrastructure and strive to make the world a better place. Calling out to early-stage entrepreneurs in the EMEA region: If you have a start-up with a vision to change the world, reach out to us! With extensive operational experience in fields like cloud computing, artificial intelligence/machine learning, blockchain, and cybersecurity, we possess the knowledge and resources needed to propel your business to new horizons. We aim not only to provide capital but also to contribute expertise and resources that can assist in the growth of your business. At ENA, our aim is to stand by visionary entrepreneurs and companies, contributing to their innovations and promising projects.

Xploration Capital specializes in backing ambitious founders who are building next-generation platforms, digital ecosystems, and SaaS (Software as a Service) companies on a global scale. They focus on investing in innovative startups that aim to disrupt and transform their respective industries through technology-driven solutions. Xploration Capital's investment philosophy revolves around supporting visionary entrepreneurs with the resources and expertise needed to scale their ventures and drive meaningful impact in the market.

JAB Holding Company is a unique partnership of long-term investors in consumer goods & services, with a rich history dating back to the 19th century.we have diversified our investment portfolio by expanding into different categories in the consumer goods and services sectors.Through our Global Investment Platforms, we control businesses that operate in multiple segments. Each business has established its own robust business model and strategy by leveraging industry-leading brands and a tailored products and services portfolio. These brands are distributed through a variety of channels in different geographies, and, as a result, address the needs of a broad consumer base.