Investors in Economy

Provide finance to support the growth of young, innovative businesses in the Leather sector The Leather industry, thanks to the production of leather goods and footwear in particular, has long contributed to France’s reputation around the world, the embodiment of France’s finest products. But it is not only a question of image, powerfully driven by the leading luxury houses; the French leather sector is also an important economic force. It consists of 9 400 companies, generates 25 billion euros of turnover and has nearly 130 000 employees. More than ever, the automation generated by technology, the digital transformation, customization, environmental sustainability, the principle of transparency and the circular economy of models, plus marketing and communication are major agents for change. It is with this in mind, to dynamize the sector and prepare it for tomorrow’s big challenges, that CUIR INVEST wishes to offer financial support to the visionary entrepreneurs that are shaping the future. CUIR INVEST is an investment fund created to offer long-term support to the most promising young innovative businesses in the sector, while respecting the values that drive us.

Cardumen Capital is a global venture capital firm and asset management company with presence in Europe and Israel that invests in world-class founders who bring the future into the present. With €250M in Assets Under Management, Cardumen Capital’s extensive portfolio encompasses tech companies and fund investments across three different strategies, with global coverage. Cardumen Capital strives to be the most active investor for both entrepreneurs and investors. Its portfolio benefits from decades of experience in the world’s most important tech ecosystems, a culture of radical collaboration and absolute availability. Cardumen Capital is backed by world-leading institutional investors and corporations. Cardumen Capital supports world-class entrepreneurs to reach their potential by proactively providing services, connections and capital. Our portfolio benefits from 14 years of experience in this business, a culture of radical collaboration and the availability of our team 24/7. We invest in companies that work to bring the future into the present, investing in people developing the technologies that drive the evolution of society and business.

MALTAccelerate operates in partnership with a number of highly reputable VCs and investment funds with focus on digital and climate-tech ventures impact investment. We guide you through all necessary preliminary stages including pitch deck revision, financial forecasting, company valuation, proposal design, introduction and negotiations. On a case by case basis, and depending on your business profile and objectives, we accompany you all the way either to achieve and complete the exit strategy or an IPO.

The Normandy Littoral Fund was established to harness the significant natural assets of Normandy's 640 km coastline and its pivotal role in the region's economy, particularly with nearly 50,000 jobs in the seafood sector, making Normandy the second-largest region in France in this domain. Recognizing these strengths and challenges, the fund aims to serve as an active financial partner to maritime stakeholders. Its team, composed of specialists rooted in the region, deeply understands the concerns of maritime professionals and is committed to long-term engagement to support their strategic planning and project implementation. The fund's focus spans the maritime, coastal, and river sectors, aiming to foster sustainable development and growth through strategic investments and tailored financial solutions that contribute to the economic and environmental prosperity of Normandy's maritime economy.

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.

We are a part of the Qemetica – a modern chemical holding, one of the industry leaders in Central and Eastern Europe. Its main shareholder is Kulczyk Investments - a global investment group specializing in building value of companies representing various industries. We invest globally in early-stage ventures related to ChemTech, New Materials, Circular Economy, AgroTech, and CleanTech.

ECBF is a growth-stage venture capital fund dedicated to investments within the European Circular Bioeconomy. They bring Europe's circular technologies to market by identifying the most promising investment targets and syndicating with private and public investors to join financial rounds. Their mission is to provide access to finance for innovative solutions that enable the transition from a linear economy to a more sustainable circular one, with the European Investment Bank as a cornerstone investor.

Investment Ready's goal is to make impact ventures ready for investment, growth, and global impact. We make scalable green ventures ready for investment, growth, and impact. Annually, a cohort of 10-12 selected entrepreneurs follow a unique 5-month peer-learning program comprising 12 training days and individual support, leading up to an investor forum, supported by mentors, speakers, content experts, associates, and powerful business tools.

Aephoria.net is a sustainable-business education and incubation program for startup companies operating in Greece. Aephoria.net aspires to become a world class full fledged incubator for very early stage start ups developing any product or service condusive to sustainable development. We aim to attract people with raw ideas, encourage and actively guide them through to creating companies that find seed funding within 6 to 12 months, effectively creating seeds of sustainability.

Skagerak Capital is an early stage venture firm that invests in companies with a positive impact, focusing on megatrends like climate change and resource scarcity. They believe in technological innovations for a better future.

Afaceri Sociale is a social economic foundation dedicated to helping social entrepreneurs form social ventures. A very useful overview of the Work Integration Social Enterprises sector in Romania. Unfolds is a sustainability documentary series that educates and promotes inspiring sustainable programmes.

AC75 Startup Accelerator develops acceleration programs for startups, vertical on industrial sectors of national strategic interest. We research, select and invest in startups with a strong innovative content and potential market success, supporting them through capital investments and specific acceleration programs. The mission of AC75 Startup Accelerator is "accelerate to fly", an ambitious challenge borrowed from AC75, a revolutionary concept of a sailing boat capable, with the sole force of the wind, of gaining speed until it rises and flies on the water; a vision that has become reality thanks to investments in talented teams and technological innovations.