Investors in Startups

mentorDay is a non-profit, independent startup accelerator that supports entrepreneurs worldwide through fully funded, online acceleration programs. With 30+ years of experience and over 3,200 startups accelerated across 40 countries, it is one of the most active accelerators globally. Backed by a community of 1,200+ mentors, mentorDay helps founders validate, grow, and access funding through practical, intensive programs, with no cost or equity required.

dmg ventures is the venture capital arm of Daily Mail and General Trust plc (DMGT). As part of a leading media company, dmg ventures focuses on investing in early-stage and growth-stage companies across various sectors, including technology, media, and healthcare. They leverage their industry expertise and network to support innovative startups, aiming to drive growth and create value through strategic investments. dmg ventures plays a key role in expanding DMGT's portfolio and contributing to the evolution of digital media and related industries.

Archangel Ventures is an early-stage investment firm specializing in supporting emerging high-growth companies. The firm focuses on identifying and investing in startups with promising potential across various industries. Archangel Ventures provides strategic capital, mentorship, and operational support to help these companies navigate their early stages of growth and scale efficiently. With a commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation, Archangel Ventures plays a crucial role in accelerating the development of groundbreaking technologies and solutions. The firm aims to partner with visionary founders to build sustainable and impactful businesses that contribute positively to economic growth and societal advancement.

Schenker Ventures is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs to transform great ideas into industry-changing companies. The firm provides essential support and resources to early-stage startups, focusing on equipping them with the necessary tools and guidance to navigate the journey from ideation to market impact. Schenker Ventures offers strategic mentorship, access to networks, and financial backing to help startups validate their concepts, scale their operations, and achieve sustainable growth. By fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, Schenker Ventures plays a crucial role in driving economic development and fostering groundbreaking solutions across various industries.

Manchester Venture Partners focuses on investing in leading UK technology companies, collaborating with some of Europe's most prominent venture capital funds. The firm seeks out opportunities to support high-potential startups and scale-ups in the UK tech sector, providing strategic capital and expertise. Manchester Venture Partners plays an active role in nurturing the growth of its portfolio companies, aiming to enhance their market presence and scalability. By partnering with notable VC funds, the firm contributes to the advancement of technology innovation and entrepreneurship within the UK and broader European ecosystem.

Ada Ventures is a venture capital firm dedicated to discovering and funding exceptional talent that is tackling some of society's most challenging problems with breakthrough ideas. They specialize in investing in early-stage companies led by visionary founders who are innovating across various sectors. Ada Ventures aims to drive positive societal impact through strategic investments and support for startups that are addressing critical issues. By nurturing and empowering innovative entrepreneurs, Ada Ventures plays a pivotal role in fostering sustainable solutions to global challenges.

CDP Venture Capital SGR – National Innovation Fund was created to accelerate the growth of the Italian Venture Capital ecosystem and make it a cornerstone of the country's economic development and innovation. CDP Venture Capital SGR aims to: . Invest the initial €1 billion in an effective and rapid manner, . Create the conditions for overall and sustainable growth of the Italian Venture Capital ecosystem, . Develop the Community by involving companies, investors and startups to create moments of sharing and new opportunities through physical and digital connection platforms, . Evolve the System by working in synergy with national agencies and institutions that support startups and by activating collaborations with key players at an international level, . Grow the Market by attracting new investors, both national and international, promoting a new culture of Venture Capital and entrepreneurship in Italy.

Startarium is an startup incubator based in Romania. Startarium, the city of entrepreneurs, is the most complex online platform dedicated to entrepreneurs in Romania. It provides them with the necessary resources to learn how to build successful businesses, to work on their business model, to interact with experts or mentors and, last but not least, to get their business financed through access to investors and funding programs or within the Startarium PitchDay events. Startarium is an initiative of Impact Hub Bucharest and ING Bank.

Offering bespoke and tailored programs for SportsTech companies at all stages of development. SportsTech Ireland is the leading not-for-profit organisation powering the sports technology cluster in Ireland. The catalyst for creativity, community and collaboration in Ireland’s SportsTech sector.

GameBCN is a videogame incubation and acceleration program in Barcelona. GameBCN is the video game specialist program in Southern Europe, that offers the necessary training and mentoring to make a successful launch to the market. With a 6 month duration, the incubation process offers a comprehensive program of professionalization; with theoretical and practical training, monitoring, and support in a unique ecosystem for video game developers.

IMPACT Growth, is a startup accelerator made by top accelerators, global brands, and VCs. Our current projects include IMPACT Connected Car, IMPACT Growth, and IMPACT RobotUnion. Equity-free funding, top-tier acceleration, expert mentors, and more. Boosting innovation in Europe and beyond.

Blue Lake is a London based accelerator/VC, that scouts for early stage startups from Eastern Europe linking them with the UK market. Blue Lake invests and supports pre-seed and seed stage exceptional immigrant founders in the UK. Our focus is on b-2-b and software startups.