Andav Capital
Andav Capital is a New York-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage tech-enabled companies. The team, led by Founder and General Partner Nisha Desai, comprises experienced operator investors with a background spanning institutions like Deutsche Bank and J.P. Morgan. The team brings 155+ years of combined experience and works with underdog founders to achieve above-market returns in their investments.
The firm's investment focus is on sectors such as frictionless commerce, risk management, and embedded edge technology. They typically invest in early-stage companies with a focus on tech-enabled innovations. Andav Capital works closely with co-investors such as Kleiner Perkins and Morgan Stanley to achieve its investment goals.
Notable investments include companies like Sweetgreen, a startup that went public, and other key players in the enterprise software and marketplace sectors. Nisha Desai, with her extensive experience and leadership, drives the firm's vision and strategic partnerships, playing a role as an Advisor to venture capital studios backed by Schmidt Futures.
Andera Partners
Andera Partners is a private equity firm based in Paris, France, founded in 2001. The firm was formerly known as Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners. It has a team of 81 professionals, including 33 partners, and is known for its focus on sustainable investments. Andera Partners stands out for its commitment to responsible investment principles and its active participation in various venture capital associations across Europe.
The firm primarily invests in growth-stage companies through buyouts, with a focus on sectors such as sustainable energy, transportation and logistics, agribusiness, business-to-business and business-to-consumer services, building and construction, cosmetics, distribution, and industry. Andera Partners typically invests in companies based in France and Germany, but also considers opportunities in other European countries. The firm makes investments ranging from $5 million to $35 million and participates in early revenue to pre-IPO stages.
Notable investments by Andera Partners include FloStent - therapeutic devices, Societe D'applications Comptables - accounting services, Exciva - drug discovery, EIS Wire & Cable - electrical equipment, and SDCL Efficiency Income Trust - buildings and property. The firm has a diverse portfolio of 113 companies and has made 293 exits to date.
Andreessen Horowitz
Founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, Andreessen Horowitz (known as "a16z") is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology. We are stage agnostic: We invest in seed to late-stage technology companies, across the consumer, enterprise, bio/healthcare, crypto, fintech and games spaces.
a16z is defined by respect for the entrepreneur and the entrepreneurial company building process; we know what it’s like to be in the founder’s shoes. The firm is led by general partners, many of whom are former founders/operators, CEOs, or CTOs of successful technology companies, and who have domain expertise ranging from biology to crypto to distributed systems to security to marketplaces to financial services.
We aim to connect entrepreneurs, investors, executives, engineers, academics, industry experts, and others in the technology ecosystem. We have built a network of experts including technical and executive talent; top media and marketing resources; Fortune 500/Global 2000 companies; as well as other technology decision makers, influencers, and key opinion leaders. a16z uses this network as part of our commitment to help our portfolio companies grow their business, so our operating teams provide entrepreneurs with access to expertise and insights across the entire spectrum of company building.
Aneli Capital
Aneli Capital is a venture capital firm based in Vilnius, Lithuania, founded in 2018. The firm focuses on investing in B2B technology startups across the Baltics and Central & Eastern Europe. With a team of experienced professionals, Aneli Capital aims to empower innovation through strategic investments, leveraging over 20 years of venture investing and fund management experience.
The firm primarily invests in early-stage and seed-stage companies, with a focus on sectors such as ICT, robotics, energy, space, photonics, smart manufacturing, and HealthTech. Aneli Capital manages two funds: the Aneli Venture Capital Fund and Business Angels Fund II, with a total of €60 million under management. The firm typically invests between €100,000 and €5 million per deal.
Notable investments by Aneli Capital include Walk15 - an information services company, Inbalance Grid - a utilities provider, and Okredo - a media and information services company. The firm has a track record of 21 total investments, actively seeking new opportunities to support ambitious startups in the region.
Angel CoFund
ACF Investors was launched in November 2011, it is a private sector entity with clear objectives to boost the quality and quantity of business angel investing in the UK, and to support long-term, high quality jobs in growing companies. The fund has been designed and established by a consortium of private and public bodies with expertise in business angel investment. It has been created with a grant from the Regional Growth Fund and the British Business Bank, and invests alongside business angel syndicates from across the UK.
Angel Invest
Angel Invest is a pre-seed and seed stage investor based in Berlin, Germany, founded by Jens Lapinski, a former Managing Director at Techstars. The firm is known for its high-volume approach to early-stage investing, and its team includes Managing Partner Jag Singh and new venture partners Nazanin Daneshvar and Connor Murphy. Angel Invest differentiates itself by making numerous small investments and providing intensive coaching to its portfolio companies.
The firm invests primarily in technology startups at the earliest stages, with a significant focus on AI in recent deals. Their investment strategy includes writing first checks around €125K and supporting companies across Europe. Angel Invest is recognized for its follow-on validation from top-tier firms like Andreessen Horowitz, Index Ventures, and Insight Partners. The firm manages funds including Fund I, Fund II, and the recently closed Fund III at €40 million, highlighting a growing AUM.
Notable investments from Angel Invest include Peec AI, Originator, Sapiom, Fonio, INXM, and Daisytuner - all technology-focused companies. The firm has also achieved success with companies such as Rasa, Taktile, and Spacelift, which have attracted follow-on funding from renowned investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Index Ventures.
Angel Ventures Mexico
Angel Ventures started in 2008 as the first professionally managed angel investor network in Latin America seeking to “link great ideas with capital”. It now has more than 250 members, comprised of Angel Investors and other senior executives, to co-invest in early stage, high potential companies. In 2012 the firm raised its´ first VC fund of 20 million dollars which were invested in 21 companies. AV is now raising its second fund of 120 million dollars which will be invested in the Pacific Alliance countries (Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru).
AngelHub Ventures
AngelHub Ventures is a seed stage Venture Capital fund investing into lean startups with disruptive business models and technologies. Starting out in 2011 as the first angel group in SA, we matured into an early stage Venture Capital firm in January 2014. Operating out of Stellenbosch in South Africa and backed by two family offices we are passionate about early stage investments in (South) Africa. Being entrepreneurial ourselves, we thoroughly understand the challenges and changes our founders face – which is why we back them in any way we can. Most importantly, we believe in building great businesses and we are in it for the long haul.
Angelico Ventures
Angelico Ventures is a life science focused venture capital firm and investment banking boutique founded in 2008. It is a tech driven and dynamic firm with a personal touch. Angelcio Ventures is based in London and facilitates investing in early stage - growth companies with talented teams and exciting science and technology’s . The founding partners both have extensive experience in investing, entrepreneurship and managing companies across the full life cycle from startup to exit. The partners leverage their complementary skills and network for the success of their clients and portfolio companies.
AngelList Asset Management
AngelList is an online platform founded in 2010 by Naval Ravikant and Babak Nivi, designed to connect early-stage startups with investors, talent, and resources. It has evolved from an email list into a global platform that supports startups, investors, and funds across various regions, including the US, UK, Canada, India, and Southeast Asia. By 2024, AngelList had backed over 200 unicorns and funded more than 7,000 startups, managing over $171 billion in assets.
The platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools for fundraising, talent acquisition, and software solutions tailored for private markets. Key features include online syndicates for capital raising, a jobs marketplace that supports millions of candidates, and cap-table management tools. AngelList has also expanded its services with initiatives like CoinList for crypto tokens and Republic for equity crowdfunding. The platform has significantly influenced seed investing, particularly in venture capital and private equity, and continues to target technical founders in major innovation hubs.