Investors in Lean

Cornerstone Venture Partners LLP, we are a London-based limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales under number OC440668. Our operations are centered at our registered office located at 10 Orange Street, Haymarket, London, WC2H 7DQ, United Kingdom. We proudly serve as an Appointed Representative of The Fund Incubator Limited, authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) with firm reference number 208716

Sustainable Future Ventures (SFV) is a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in technology companies that are leading the way towards a more sustainable built environment. Leveraging deep relationships within the real estate sector, SFV identifies and supports innovative technologies that address environmental, economic, and social sustainability challenges across the real asset value chain. SFV's investment focus spans from technologies that influence how new assets are built and the materials used, to transforming transactions and operational practices within the built environment. They operate globally, investing from late seed to Series B stages, and are supported by PATRIZIA, enhancing their ability to drive impactful change through strategic investments in transformative technologies.

Ponderosa Ventures is committed to driving radical change in the food, agriculture, and ocean sectors to meet climate, biodiversity, water, justice, and human health goals. We invest $100-750k in pre-seed and seed-stage companies globally, with a particular focus on the US and Europe. Our streamlined investment process aims to provide quick decisions, typically reaching a yes or no within an average of 18 days (updated live). This efficiency allows entrepreneurs to focus on building their companies while we support transformative innovations in these critical sectors.

Saffron Hill Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in investments within the technology sector. The firm focuses on identifying and supporting early to growth-stage technology companies with innovative business models and scalable technologies. Saffron Hill Ventures provides capital, strategic guidance, and operational support to help portfolio companies accelerate their growth, expand market reach, and achieve sustainable success. The firm's investment strategy spans across various technology sub-sectors, including software, fintech, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and digital media. Saffron Hill Ventures aims to partner with visionary entrepreneurs and management teams to drive innovation and create value in dynamic and evolving markets. Through its sector expertise and network, Saffron Hill Ventures plays a pivotal role in supporting technology-driven businesses in achieving their full potential.

Sixth Wave Ventures, we are on a mission to disrupt and vastly improve the way we fund and support early-stage startups tackling the world's fundamental problems. We believe in giving these innovative technology startups in the UK better access to early-stage investment and expert guidance from NEDs, mentors, and advisors. Our team comprises founders, investors, and advisors who see a critical gap in the early-stage/seed funding space between angels/groups and risk-averse VCs.

Founded in 2016, today Indaco Venture Partners SGR is the largest independent Italian venture capital asset management company, with a strong specialization in companies that innovate in electronics and robotics, medtech, digital and new materials. Indaco manages over 250 million across its five funds. Investments in Indaco Ventures Fund I are focused on growth-stage companies whose competitive advantage stems from cutting-edge proprietary technologies and innovations. In terms of teams and technologies, the focus is on Italian enterprises, although investments are made throughout Europe, USA, Canada and Israel. Anchor institutional investors in Indaco Ventures Fund I include Intesa Sanpaolo, Fondazione Cariplo and Fondo Italiano d'Investimento. In the digital sector, Indaco has an advisory partnership with growITup.

We support new entrepreneurs and develop new business models by sharing our professional network and our wealth of know-how to create long-term value and positive social impact on the territories.Ulixes Sgr wants to contribute to the resolution of structural problems, even in traditional sectors, paying attention to international macro trends of technological and socio-economic development, in compliance with the sustainable development goals (SDGs) promoted by the United Nations in the 2030 Agenda.

Metavallon is a venture capital fund investing in early-stage technology startups connected to Greece, providing initial funding up to €1.5M. They offer hands-on support to Seed and Seed+ stage investments, focusing on sectors like transportation, energy, AI, and fintech. Metavallon aims to drive innovation by partnering with exceptional tech companies and helping them expand globally.

Neva SGR combines the strength, reputation, and stability of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group with the best practices of international venture capital firms. Neva aims to boost the Italian economy through new technologies and to be a market maker in the venture capital asset class in Italy. Neva SGR seeks the best Italian and international excellence, targeting companies from Late Seed to Series B/C stages with an average investment ticket of €4M. They focus on market-validated technologies and products, directing proceeds towards scaling efforts. Their value is recognized through an extensive network of experts, in collaboration with the Intesa Sanpaolo Group and corporate partners. The NEVA FIRST fund, with EUR 250 million, invests in companies worldwide, with a minimum of 30% allocated to Italian companies. The NEVA FIRST ITALIA fund co-invests with the Neva First Fund in Italian startups, targeting those headquartered and directed in Italy, or in an EU member country, the UK, or Switzerland, with production or R&D activities in Italy.Neva SGR combines the strength, reputation, and stability of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group with the best practices of international venture capital firms. Neva aims to boost the Italian economy through new technologies and to be a market maker in the venture capital asset class in Italy. Neva SGR seeks the best Italian and international excellence, targeting companies from Late Seed to Series B/C stages with an average investment ticket of €4M. They focus on market-validated technologies and products, directing proceeds towards scaling efforts. Their value is recognized through an extensive network of experts, in collaboration with the Intesa Sanpaolo Group and corporate partners. The NEVA FIRST fund, with EUR 250 million, invests in companies worldwide, with a minimum of 30% allocated to Italian companies. The NEVA FIRST ITALIA fund co-invests with the Neva First Fund in Italian startups, targeting those headquartered and directed in Italy, or in an EU member country, the UK, or Switzerland, with production or R&D activities in Italy.

Systemiq Capital is an investment firm focused on driving systemic change towards a sustainable future. They invest in sectors critical to addressing global challenges, including sustainable food & materials, clean transport, climate intelligence & finance, and climate restoration. Systemiq Capital partners with innovative companies and entrepreneurs who are developing solutions that mitigate climate change, promote sustainable development, and create positive environmental impact. By combining investment expertise with a commitment to sustainability, Systemiq Capital aims to catalyze transformative change and contribute to building a resilient and low-carbon economy.

First Imagine! Ventures is an early-stage venture capital investor with a dedicated focus on technologies that propel the energy transition. They specialize in identifying and supporting innovative startups that are pioneering solutions in renewable energy, sustainable practices, and efficient energy use. By investing in these transformative technologies, First Imagine! Ventures aims to accelerate the shift towards a more sustainable energy future. They play a crucial role in nurturing early-stage companies with promising technologies, helping them to scale and make a significant impact in the global energy landscape.

Playfair Capital is a venture capital fund that takes a contrarian approach to pre-seed technology investing. As a generalist VC, Playfair Capital seeks out early-stage startups across various technology sectors. The firm emphasizes backing visionary founders with innovative ideas and disruptive business models. Playfair Capital's investment philosophy centers on supporting startups in their formative stages, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to help them achieve rapid growth and market success. For entrepreneurs seeking early-stage investment, Playfair Capital offers a platform to explore funding opportunities.