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We at the FINORPA group are one of the leading equity and quasi-equity providers for SMEs in the Hauts de France region. FINORPA Gestion, an AMF-approved management company, has the capacity to intervene with around €15 million per year. With €80 million under management, we invest in SMEs to finance their creation, development, and transfer projects. Over the past 30 years, the FINORPA Group has supported more than 2,000 companies across various sectors including industry, services (distribution, consulting, transport, ICT), and health. As part of our commitment to regional economic development, the FINORPA Group has been a shareholder in the FONDS RÉGIONAL DE GARANTIE (FRG) since 2009. This partnership enables SMEs and mid-cap companies to access financial counter-guarantees for medium and long-term loans, equipment and real estate leasing operations, equity contributions, and professional receivables. Additionally, FINORPA CONSEILS, another entity within our group, plays a crucial role in the redeployment of economically restructuring territories. Through strategic partnerships in these regions, FINORPA CONSEILS facilitates access to loans at preferential rates for job-creating SMEs.

Timechain, we are dedicated to supporting Bitcoin infrastructure projects. We emphasize Bitcoin's attributes as a censorship-resistant and permissionless monetary network, which we believe is superior to traditional fiat systems. Our view of Bitcoin's limited supply of 21 million units is that it acts as an "economic battery" for humanity, facilitating value transfer at the speed of light due to its digital nature and inherent scarcity. We distinguish Bitcoin from other cryptocurrencies by highlighting its role as digital sound money, essential for a prosperous future without political interference in global value exchange.

Montpellier Mediterranee Metropole is a startup accelerator/incubator that offers economic development programs for entrepreneurs. With 31 municipalities, Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole is participating in the vast movement of municipal, urban and peri-urban regrouping. News, agendas, & practical information on the Montpellier Metropolis.

Startup hub focussed on Life Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, and Industry Tech. The Technology Park is run by the Technologiepark Heidelberg GmbH, a joint venture by the City of Heidelberg and the Rhine-Neckar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK), which with its wide-ranging services and active networking is committed to promoting the rapid growth of this base for cutting-edge science and technology.

Sanaga Ventures focuses on investing in and nurturing new and emerging ventures across Sub-Saharan Africa. The firm is dedicated to building the capacity of its partners, enabling them to attain financial sustainability and operational scale. Sanaga Ventures' approach centers on identifying high-potential entrepreneurs and integrating them into its extensive network. Through close collaboration, they aim to develop compelling investment opportunities that appeal to the broader investment community.