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Private Equity (PE) and Venture Capital (VC) investors are the catalysts of innovation and growth in the business world. PE firms primarily target established companies, seeking to optimize operations and unlock value through strategic investments and management expertise. They focus on long-term growth and profitability, often preparing businesses for a future sale or IPO. VC investors, by contrast, are the adventurers of finance, injecting capital into high-potential startups and early-stage companies. They embrace risk for the possibility of outsized returns, often becoming invaluable advisors. Both investor types not only bring capital but also strategic guidance, industry connections, and market insights, propelling their portfolio companies towards success.

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VR Ventures VR Ventures
VR Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2020. The firm is led by a small team of experienced professionals, including Andreas Laule and Mani Kandan. VR Ventures distinguishes itself by focusing on innovative technologies that shape the future, with a commitment to supporting creative and brave ideas. The firm primarily invests in fintech, proptech, business-to-business, and SaaS sectors, targeting companies across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. VR Ventures typically participates in seed rounds, with a portfolio that includes notable companies such as Qonto and Penta Bank. The firm collaborates with co-investors like Redstone to maximize its impact. Notable investments by VR Ventures include Empion - a business productivity software, Banxware - financial software, and Atlas Metrics - business productivity software. The firm has a track record of successful exits, including companies like Penta Fintech and Atlas Metrics.
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Vsquared Ventures Vsquared Ventures
Vsquared Ventures backs entrepreneurs engineering the seemingly impossible. We are early-stage investors in deep-tech companies tackling society's most pressing challenges, with an emphasis on quantum and novel computing, green energy, robotics, AI/ML, new space, synthetic biology, and healthcare. Our team of founders, academics, operators and innovators has invested in over 30 companies to date and built one of Europe’s strongest deep-tech portfolios, forging alliances with key players in industry, research, and a global startup ecosystem along the way. The companies we’ve partnered with so far include Isar Aerospace, IQM, Zama, Hyperganic and Custom Cells.
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VTB Capital Investment Management VTB Capital Investment Management
VTB Capital Investment Management is one of the key business divisions of VTB Capital, VTB Group’s Corporate Investment Business. <br /> Our unparalleled reputation, a growing international presence and an award-winning team of investment experts enables us to remain the leading Russia-focused Investment Management business. We offer institutional investors a wide range of top-grade investment solutions through our Asset Management and Venture Capital platforms. Our main products and services include the management of open-end and close-end funds; investment fund advisory; discretionary managed accounts; as well as real estate, pre-IPO and venture capital vehicles USD 30 billion as of 30 September 2019. Firm AUM is comprised of discretionary assets under management (USD 12bn), assets under advisory (USD 1.5bn), and passive strategies (USD 17bn) The goal of our asset management team is to be Russia’s leader in the management of discretionary managed accounts, pension funds, corporate and private assets invested in the securities market, as well as in our domestic and overseas investment funds. The Portfolio Management Division has been operating under the VTB Group brand since 2006 and focuses on the following activities: Management of 20 Russia domiciled and 2 overseas open-end funds Management of Russian domiciled closed-end funds Full discretionary and advisory service capabilities Asset management for institutional accounts, such as private pension funds, insurance companies, endowment funds & indemnification funds, family offices, HNWI, sovereign wealth funds, nonprofit organizations and compensation funds of self-regulatory organizations. Management of a portion of the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation The Alternative Investment Division focuses on the following activities: Management of Russian domiciled and overseas venture funds Management of Russian domiciled and overseas real estate funds Direct co-investments and co-investment programs Management of Russian domiciled pre-IPO funds Moscow-based Research Team Our thorough research process is one of the cornerstones of VTB Capital Investment Management. A dedicated research team provides in-house modeling to generate financial projections and fair value estimates for traded companies. Global economic and capital market research helps shape our investment strategies and decisions. Headquartered in Moscow, both portfolio managers and analysts are in the midst of current events. Regular meetings with companies ensure a timely and comprehensive assessment of current operations and management quality. These factors are important as analysts and portfolio managers play an active part in every phase of our investment process
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VTB Capital Private Equity VTB Capital Private Equity
VTB Capital Private Equity and Special Situations group (VTB Capital PESS) was established in 2008. The Private Equity group has invested nearly US$2 billion. This amount is comprised of Bank’s proprietary capital, as well as a significant amount of co-investments from a number of prominent global institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds. Current portfolio is comprised of attractive investments across a variety of industries, including consumer, media, transportation and food retail.<br /> <br /> The Private Equity Team invests in both minority and controlling stakes, and subsequently exits through public listings or trade sales, normally over a period of three to five years.
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VTB Capital Private Equity and Special Situations VTB Capital Private Equity and Special Situations
VTB Group’s Corporate Investment Business is a leader in the investment banking sector across emerging markets, in Russia, the CIS and CEE. Because of the bank’s integrated corporate and investment business matrix, VTB’s clients benefit from efficient coordination between the Group’s various divisions. VTB Capital has achieved significant results since it was founded in 2008 and has carved out a reputation of a reliable business partner for clients from around the world. VTB Capital has taken part in more than 880 ECM and DCM deals, which have attracted in excess of USD 300bn worth of investments into Russia and the CIS. For the first time in the history of investment banking, a Russian institution, VTB Capital, now stands shoulder to shoulder with the world’s largest international financial corporations. According to the league tables by Dealogic, Refinitiv, Bloomberg and Mergermarket VTB Capital is ranked top three on debt and equity capital markets as well as across M&A advisors in Russia and the CIS, CEE and MENA. Best Investment Bank in Emerging Markets and Best Investment Bank in CEE since 2013 according to Global Finance World’s Best Investment Banks awards Best Investment Bank in Russia according to Euromoney, Global Finance, Finance Monthly, EMEA Finance and other media Best Research Team in Russia according to Institutional Investor и Extel Survey Best Sales Team in Russia by Institutional Investor Best FX Provider by Global Finance Best Investment Banking Brand in Emerging Markets by Global Brands magazine VTB Capital operates in London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Zug, Frankfurt am Main, Sofia and Vienna, with headquarters in Moscow.
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VTF Capital VTF Capital
VTF Capital is a venture capital firm based in the United States with offices in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Founded in 2011, the firm is known for its focus on commerce and retail technology, digital brands, and pre-consumer logistics. The team comprises experienced investors and operators who emphasize a hands-on approach, working closely with their portfolio companies to help them achieve their goals. VTF Capital prides itself on being operationally focused, leveraging its background in building and scaling companies to support entrepreneurs. The firm invests primarily at the pre-seed and seed stages, with typical investments ranging from $200,000 to $1 million. VTF Capital has $48 million under management and targets companies that redefine the commerce landscape, including sectors like digital and physical commerce, commerce infrastructure, and SaaS for the retail ecosystem. While their investments often focus on U.S.-based companies, they are open to opportunities globally that align with their commerce-centric thesis. Notable companies within the VTF Capital portfolio include businesses that are creating innovative commerce solutions. Their portfolio is characterized by companies that possess unique technical advantages, integrate vertically across their supply chain, or redefine categories within commerce. VTF Capital is highly committed to fostering growth in companies where they see potential to become long-lasting and impactful in the evolving retail and commerce industries.
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VU Venture Partners VU Venture Partners
VU Venture Partners is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. The firm boasts a large investment team of over 70 professionals, significantly larger than the average VC fund. VU Venture Partners differentiates itself by its extensive deal flow and selective investment process, sourcing around 20,000 deals annually and investing in only about 0.1% of them. The firm invests across multiple sectors including consumer, enterprise, fintech, healthcare, and proptech. They focus on early-stage investments, particularly pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds, with typical check sizes ranging from $200K to $1M. VU Venture Partners operates globally, with a presence in North America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, and manages a total AUM of over $100 million. Notable investments by VU Venture Partners include HEARTio - diagnostic equipment, Natilus - aerospace and defense, Kangaroo Biomedical - biotechnology, Atomionics - electronic equipment and instruments, and Neuralink - therapeutic devices.
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Vulcan Capital Vulcan Capital
Vulcan Capital is the multi-billion-dollar investment arm of Vulcan Inc., the company founded by Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Paul G. Allen. Vulcan Capital is focused on generating long-term value appreciation across a portfolio which spans diverse industry sectors and investment asset classes, ranging from early-stage venture investments to public equity value investing, leveraged buyouts, acquisitions, special situations and fixed income.
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Vulcan Real Estate Vulcan Real Estate
Vulcan Real Estate is a real estate development company based in Seattle, founded with a focus on delivering transformative projects that improve the environment, economy, and society. The company is led by a team of experienced professionals, including Chief Real Estate Officer Ada Healey. Vulcan Real Estate is known for its collaborative decision-making approach and its commitment to creating better urban spaces. They are recognized for their imaginative designs and dedication to long-term community impact. The firm focuses on real estate projects, especially urban development in the Pacific Northwest. While specific investment sizes are not disclosed, Vulcan Real Estate is engaged in substantial projects such as developing expansive office spaces and mixed-use areas. They partner with clients such as Skanska, Amazon, and Meta to facilitate pioneering developments. The company has received accolades for its excellence in the commercial real estate sector. Among their notable projects are the Tuli Lodge—a community-oriented development inspired by Norway's sauna culture—and The Edge at Lake Union, a tech-focused office space with panoramic views. Vulcan Real Estate's projects are designed to foster innovation and community growth, contributing lasting value to the urban landscape.
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Vurani Capital Vurani Capital
Vurani Capital is a private equity firm registered under the United Republic of Tanzania’s ‘URT’ Companies Act No. 12 of 2002 with a focus on investing in undervalued, high growth equities and special situations in Tanzania
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