Investors in Retail

We finance Finnish growth companies with instruments varying from debt to equity. In the last 7 years we have invested over 100 MEUR in Finnish growth companies with our anchor investors.

FStage is an early stage VC, disrupting the way investing happens for startups and for investors. We validate first, then invest, then support with mentoring. Our investors contribute with their skills and small ticket fundings. Reach out to talk details! We're a VC firm that validates entrepreneurs capable of disrupting the future. We don't train, nor push, nor drag anyone off from their best trajectory. We validate & support with expertise, mentoring, publicity & invest €50k.

FINEXT Investment Fund Management Ltd. is the first Hungarian fund manager focused on alternative investments, managing a diverse range of real estate funds as part of the Futureal Group. Specializing in residential, office, retail, and logistics sectors, as well as international hedge funds and venture capital, FINEXT leverages decades of expertise in the real estate market. Their relationships with leading asset managers and institutions provide unparalleled sectoral and geographical advantages.

GB & Partners is Hungary's largest independent venture and private equity fund management company, supporting portfolio companies with active operational involvement to ensure high returns and security for investors. They specialize in ambitious, game-changing ventures, providing strategic, sales, and professional support, contributing to the growth and prosperity of their investments. As a full member of Invest Europe, GB & Partners manages nearly HUF 80 billion in assets, covering a wide range of industries and geographical areas, achieving significant growth and record sales.

Chaired by the scientist and entrepreneur Stefano Buono, LIFTT came to life as an operating company in 2019 thanks to Compagnia di San Paolo, Politecnico di Torino and LINKS Foundation. The aim is to encourage technology development and transfer from University to Industry, but also to clear the way from a simple business idea to the creation of an innovative product, offering a dynamic and modern vision of venture capital as applied to Technology Transfer. LIFTT guarantees high visibility to ideas and new businesses at a national and international level, investing and attracting capital and ensuring maximum impact on the local and national territory. While generating value for its shareholders, LIFTT supports the creation of businesses, development, employment and economic growth, through the implementation of an ethical and transparent governance model, based on the participation of all the actors involved.

Growth Engine is a Venture Capital holding which invests in Pre-Seed and Seed high-potential Startups and Scaleups. Growth Engine was founded by Michele Appendino, the co-Founder of the 1st IT focused VC fund in Europe, Marco Ariello, Private Equity professional with 25+ years of experience, Andrea Marangione, experienced business angels and entrepreneur and Fabio Mondini de Focatiis, former Venture Partner of the most active European VC fund in Series A e Series B.

Azimut is the first major independent Italian financial company active in the managed savings sector. It operates on all world markets, free from the typical complexities of banking, industrial or insurance groups to focus exclusively on the interests of its clients. Azimut integrates management and distribution in order to identify and create the best opportunities on the market suitable for every type of investor: using a network of more than 1,800 consultants throughout Italy, it offers a wide range of financial and insurance solutions, aimed at advanced management of value. In recent years, Azimut has expanded its range of action to the real economy and to support businesses, which has led to the creation of a platform dedicated to alternative investments in private markets, making a range of products traditionally reserved for institutional investors accessible to private investors, and to support entrepreneurs and SMEs through consultancy services in ordinary and extraordinary finance operations.Its mission consists in identifying, based on the client's needs, the most appropriate direction to invest and supporting them in the overall management of the portfolio. A model that leaves you free to choose, challenges and objectives, to continue to be innovators and pioneers in the managed savings sector.Internationality, independence, innovation: these are the values ​​that have always characterized Azimut in successfully facing challenging and highly competitive financial markets

Anya Capital invests in companies that strive for a more purposeful world. They view capital as a raw source of energy that should be consciously deployed to support Life, Earth, and People. They recognize mindful activists and entrepreneurs as some of the world's Healers and firmly believe that, together, they can advance the world.

Nova Growth Capital operates with a unique deal flow strategy sourced exclusively from its Cofoundery, a venture builder. This approach has resulted in impressive portfolio growth, averaging 36.5% year-over-year for the past 11 years. The firm specializes in identifying and supporting high-potential businesses emerging from its venture builder, providing strategic capital and operational expertise to accelerate their growth trajectories. Nova Growth Capital's focus on nurturing ventures through their critical early stages underscores its commitment to driving sustained growth and fostering innovation within its portfolio companies.

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.

AA Sons is the family office of Alain Afflelou and Sons, dedicated to managing their wealth and investments. As a family office, AA Sons focuses on a range of investment activities, including private equity, venture capital, real estate, and other asset classes. With a strategic approach tailored to long-term wealth preservation and growth, AA Sons leverages its deep industry knowledge and extensive network to identify and capitalize on investment opportunities globally. The family office plays a pivotal role in overseeing the Afflelou family's financial affairs and supporting strategic initiatives that align with their investment goals and values.

Moscar Capital is committed to discovering and fostering the growth of promising startups into industry-defining companies. With a focus on innovation and future-oriented solutions, Moscar Capital provides strategic investments and comprehensive support to ventures that are poised to shape how we live and work in the future. Their mission is to drive transformative growth and market impact, helping startups achieve lasting success and influence in tomorrow's world. Through a principled approach and dedication to excellence, Moscar Capital aims to cultivate the next generation of industry leaders.