Investors in Learning

Leaf Investments is an early-stage investor in learning technology businesses, aiming to support entrepreneurs both domestically and internationally by leveraging emerging technologies to create innovative learning solutions. Backed by Folens Publishers, Leaf combines deep industry expertise with investment experience, offering a comprehensive understanding of the challenges in scaling learning sector businesses. Their portfolio includes companies like ETU, Surewash, and Realizeit, with a team and advisory board experienced in fundraising, technology, and e-learning.

The Yield Lab was established in 2014 to address the shortage of capital and support for early-stage agriculture technology companies. Recognizing that agricultural innovation is crucial for sustainably feeding a growing global population, the firm aims to enable entrepreneurs to revolutionize agrifood systems worldwide. The Yield Lab operates through four funds across Europe, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and North America. Each regional fund invests in agrifoodtech companies ranging from seed stage to growth stage, providing not only capital but also international business connections and access to the entire Yield Lab international network. Since its founding, the firm has built a portfolio of approximately 90 companies and established a presence in four international locations. The Yield Lab continues to expand and evolve to meet the increasing demand for agricultural innovation, with the ultimate goal of sustainably feeding the world.

Bulba Ventures was founded in March 2018 by Yury Melnichek, the founder of MAPS.ME and AIMATTER, and Andrei Avsievich. Their mission is to improve the quality of human lives by funding machine learning startups.

"Impetus Capital is an early-stage venture capital fund specializing in backing strong founding teams focused on building rapidly growing tech companies poised for global expansion. They target companies in the early stage with post-traction, typically investing initial tickets ranging from EUR 0.3m to 0.5m. Impetus Capital is committed to long-term support, particularly for companies that have demonstrated double-digit growth potential. With a strategic focus on Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Impetus Capital prioritizes investments in CEE-based companies, with a preference for those with a Bulgarian angle. Their investment approach aims to foster growth and innovation within the region's tech ecosystem while facilitating global scalability for their portfolio companies."

BMJ New Ventures is the investment arm of BMJ.BMJ Group is a global healthcare knowledge provider. Our vision of a healthier world drives what we do; by sharing knowledge and expertise we help to improve patient outcomes through better evidence, better decisions and better systems.

ING Ventures is the venture capital arm of ING making minority investments in early stage companies that have a strategic relevance to ING. It targets disruptive technologies that have the potential to impact ING’s business and ensure customers and clients get access to best-in-class services. Based in Amsterdam but shadowing ING’s geographic footprint of 41 countries, ING Ventures is a €300 million fund that not only drives innovation within ING, but also helps entrepreneurs with hands-on support, know-how, scaling expertise and access to our distribution network.

Future Fifty is a leading programme that enables the UK’s most successful late-stage tech companies to come together, build a powerful and supportive network, and problem-solve with peers. With the help of the tech community, the programme supports these companies in achieving their global ambitions, creating jobs and opportunities across the UK, and inspiring the next generation in their tech ecosystem. It’s free to join, and they don’t take an equity stake in your business either. From fintech to online shopping, telematics to edtech, the Future Fifty offer a glimpse into the UK’s digital future. So without further ado, check out this year’s exceptional cohort.

Skymind is the world’s first dedicated AI ecosystem builder, enabling companies and organizations to develop their own AI applications and provide them with the tools to be innovators in their industry. We provide clients with world-class support and access to Eclipse Deeplearning4j and other open-source tools, as well as global capital funding for promising AI innovation and talent development. The company provides unmatched AI expertise utilizing the technology suite Konduit, which incorporates Eclipse Deeplearning4j and other open-source AI software.

Cross Ocean Ventures is the premier early-stage investor for ambitious high-growth technology companies that got their start in Europe and Israel. - That now plan to launch or expand their footprint in the US market. - And are currently on a feasible growth path to receive US Venture Capital led Series-A funding within the next 12-24 months.

Pretiosum Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in investments in Enterprise SaaS (Software as a Service) companies poised to redefine the future of business operations. With a focus on scalable and transformative technologies, Pretiosum Ventures partners with visionary founders to accelerate growth and innovation within the Enterprise SaaS sector. By leveraging deep industry expertise and a strategic investment approach, Pretiosum Ventures aims to support companies that are pioneering advancements in digital transformation and driving impactful change across global markets.

Volta Circle is an evergreen VC fund focused on technology-driven solutions and business models that reshape extractive, linear economic systems into circular, regenerative, and restorative ones. Backed by the Lohia family office, the founders and majority shareholders of Indorama Ventures Ltd. (IVL), Volta Circle operates with a team based between London, Geneva, Milan, and Bangkok, strategically investing in innovations that promote sustainability and economic resilience.

Seek Ventures is a global venture capital firm specializing in investments across various growth phases of technology and internet companies. The firm collaborates closely with visionary entrepreneurs to accelerate their growth and scale. Seek Ventures leverages its extensive expertise and network to drive sustainable success in the digital age. By providing strategic capital and operational support, Seek Ventures aims to empower its portfolio companies to achieve their full potential and make a significant impact in their respective industries. For technology entrepreneurs seeking strategic partnership and growth acceleration, Seek Ventures offers tailored support to navigate and capitalize on opportunities in the dynamic tech landscape.