Yabeo Capital
We are an early-stage investor that believes in flexible evergreen funding without the limitations of traditional funds. We know what we’re talking about because we’ve been there. We have grown and run everything from startups to international corporations on three continents.
We help to secure significant follow-on fundings and configure the ideal cap table. Our own follow-on funding strength is supplemented by our proprietary access to globally renowned venture capitalists, growth equity, private equity players, and strategists. For debt funding, we maintain close contacts to venture debt (providers), commercial banks, and alternative lending players that we know will deliver.
We have a large network and access to investors, partners, technology providers, regulators, startups, talents and corporates that we are happy to provide to you.
Yandex
Yandex is a diverse internet technology company based in Russia, established in 2000. It was founded by Arkady Volozh, Ilya Segalovich, and others, and has grown into a leading provider of internet-related products and services. The company operates with a significant team across various subsidiaries, with a strong focus on AI and machine learning technologies, offering services in areas such as search, transportation, and online advertising.
While specific financial investment criteria are not detailed, Yandex operates in sectors including internet services, fintech, and AI-driven solutions, catering primarily to the Russian and CIS markets. Yandex has been consistently expanding its reach and capabilities in the tech space with substantial R&D investments.
The company's portfolio includes a range of tech-driven products and services, notable among them are Yandex Search, Yandex Maps, Yandex.Taxi (now part of the Yandex Go app), and the Yandex Market. These services highlight Yandex's involvement in digital and internet services, showcasing its role as a significant player in the Russian tech and internet ecosystems.
Yao Capital
Established in January 2016, Yao Capital was founded by NBA superstar Yao Ming, Head of Team Yao - Erik Zhang and a team of investment professionals and sports & media and entertainment industry veterans. Yao Capital focuses on growth capital investments in sports, media, entertainment and consumption related opportunities catering to new life style trends for younger generation in China. Since inception, Yao Capital has established its investment thesis around emerging consumption needs from millennials in China. As such, our portfolio companies include premier global sports franchises, IP operator in entertainment industry, media marketing companies, sports nutrition company, AI technology company, health & fitness chain, etc.
Yavu
YAVU is an Accelerator & Venture Studio that partners with great teams to craft extraordinary startups. <br />
We invest up to US$100k per company and guide them to achieve a flawless execution with a hands-on mentorship-driven acceleration program. YAVU was born in 2016 and already has15 companies in the portfolio. TargetPortfolio: 40 startups by 2022.<br />
YAVU provides a 24x7 hands-on acceleration model to the invested startups during the Acceleration Process.<br />
Startups receive in total between 50 and 100 thousand US Dollars, strategic advice,office space, mentoring network, business development, workshops, among other perks.
Yellow Point Equity Partners
Yellow Point Equity Partners is a private equity firm based in Vancouver, Canada, that focuses on investing in mid-market companies. Founded by Brian Begert and Dave Chapman, the firm comprises a small but experienced team committed to creating enduring partnerships with strong management teams. The leadership emphasizes deep integration and alignment of interest between the firm and its portfolio companies through significant personal investments in their funds. This aligns their vision and goals with those of their partners, making them a distinguished investor in the space.
Yellow Point targets companies with revenues between $20 million and $350 million, strong free cash flow, and substantial growth prospects, primarily in business services, distribution, energy, healthcare, industrial, and manufacturing sectors. They avoid real estate, resource extraction, and early-stage startups. The firm operates with a flexible investment horizon of 3 to 15 years, providing room for tailored growth strategies. Their geographic focus includes Canada and the Pacific Northwest United States.
Notable investments in their portfolio include Alpine - industrial services, Edo Japan - quick service restaurant chain, CAS - security services, and Nature’s Emporium - grocery retail. Their strategic involvement ranges from minority growth equity to full buyouts, aiding companies in transitions such as management buyouts, succession planning, and more.
Yellow Rockets
YellowRockets.vc is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on robotics and automation.
We work side-by-side with our founders helping them to scale their businesses. Our team have access to a huge network of corporations all around the globe.
We help our companies to raise next round and meet new VC funds & angel investors. Our partners are successful angel investors and VCs.
We have a team with experience in Automatics&Robotics fields. We know where to get the best developers and C-levels for your startup
Yellowwoods
At Yellowwood, we believe insightful marketing has the power to influence business and human behaviour for the better.
Since 1997, we’ve helped our clients build better businesses. In doing so, we’ve also created a better business for ourselves. Today, we are South Africa’s leading Marketing Strategy Consultancy with clients that reach across Africa and the globe.
Over the years, we’ve deepened our specialist capabilities and grown our footprint, to evolve into a company that bridges the traditional divide between business and brand.
It is this unique perspective that allows us to solve challenges with a disciplined, rigorous but pragmatic process, balanced with creative and disruptive thinking. We call this ‘Unconventional Wisdom®’ and it all begins with asking ‘why’.
YES Bank
YES Bank is a large private sector bank headquartered in Mumbai, India. Founded in 2004 by Rana Kapoor and Ashok Kapur, the bank provides a wide range of banking and financial services across retail, MSMEs, and corporate segments. They focus on innovative banking services, harnessing technology to enhance customer experience, and offering value-added services. The team consists of a diverse group of banking professionals with expertise across various financial sectors.
The bank operates primarily within the financial services sector, providing services such as retail banking, corporate banking, digital banking, and investment management. YES Bank does not specifically focus on traditional venture capital or private equity investments; rather, it supports customers with its comprehensive suite of financial services. Their geographic focus is primarily India, and the bank has significant total assets under management.
YES Bank is not known for having a portfolio of venture capital investments; instead, its activities are centered around banking services. Therefore, notable portfolio companies do not apply in the context of venture capital or private equity activities.
Yes VC
Yes VC is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018 by partners Caterina Fake and Jyri Engeström. The firm focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage investments, with a team that includes experienced founders and operators. Yes VC is known for its commitment to backing companies that are building net-positive social infrastructure and culture-tech.
The firm invests in a diverse range of sectors including artificial intelligence, climate, consumer brands, and space. Yes VC typically writes checks ranging from $30K to $1.5M and focuses on early-stage investments in the United States. The firm manages two funds: Yes VC Fund I with $13 million launched in 2018, and Yes VC II LP with $29 million launched in 2022.
Notable investments by Yes VC include Adept AI - an ML research and product lab, Boom Supersonic - a company building supersonic passenger planes, Lovevery - a maker of Montessori-inspired toys, Steady Energy - a developer of zero-emission heating plants, and Tau - a builder of advanced electrification systems.
YFM Equity Partners
YFM Equity Partners is a private equity firm based in the UK, with a history dating back over 40 years. The firm has a dedicated team focused on providing capital and strategic support, helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) grow and achieve their business objectives. What sets YFM apart is their willingness to invest in ambitious and innovative strategies, supporting businesses across various growth stages.
The firm primarily invests in UK-based companies, with typical investments ranging between £3 million and £15 million. YFM Equity Partners offers growth capital and supports management buyouts, focusing on businesses with at least £1 million of sales or profits in the last 12 months. They manage assets worth approximately £750 million and emphasize strategic partnerships over mere financial investment.
YFM Equity Partners' portfolio includes notable companies such as Protein Works - a nutrition brand, Vypr - a consumer intelligence platform, and GHG - a business services provider. They continue to expand their reach by backing promising companies like London Drainage, Force24, and Summize - a business law platform.