4Founders Capital
4Founders Capital is a venture capital firm based in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 2017. The firm is led by a team of experienced entrepreneurs and investors, including Jesús Monleón, Marc Badosa Rigau, Marek Fodor, and Javier Pérez-Tenessa, who bring extensive backgrounds in technology and finance. Their team, comprising 12 professionals, leverages their experience as founders and CEOs to support portfolio companies in scaling their businesses.
The firm focuses on investing in early-stage technology companies, particularly those with strong tech components that can scale internationally. They invest from Pre-Seed to Series A+ stages, with typical check sizes ranging from €100K to €4M. 4Founders Capital manages several funds, including 4Founders Capital I and III, with a total AUM of over $147 million. They primarily invest in companies across Europe, with a strong emphasis on Spain.
Notable investments by 4Founders Capital include VibePeak - AI marketing for real estate, Glovo - on-demand delivery service, Holded - business management software, and The Hotels Network - hotel marketing platform. The firm aims to partner with ambitious entrepreneurs to build disruptive companies that can achieve significant market impact.
4Front Ventures
4Front is a leading investment and management firm in the U.S. cannabis industry. It has developed a national platform that consists of a multi-state retail footprint, a far-reaching network of partnership relationships, and operational efficiencies that allow it to take advantage of new opportunities as state-legal cannabis markets continue to open up. Led by a group of professionals with experience in finance, real estate, manufacturing, and multi-location retail and hospitality operations, 4Front brings to the table a comprehensive collection of management skills and hands-on operating expertise. It has invested heavily in its talent and capabilities in order to support the steep growth curve in front of it.
4impact
4impact is a venture capital firm based in The Hague, Netherlands, focusing on investments that combine positive social and environmental impacts with financial returns. The firm is led by a team of experienced professionals who are passionate about supporting tech4good entrepreneurs. They emphasize the importance of sustainable business practices and believe that technology can drive significant positive change. 4impact stands out for its commitment to investing in companies that aim to make a difference in the world.
The firm targets investments in sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, SaaS, HealthTech, and Energy, with a geographical focus on the Benelux, Nordics, and DACH regions in Europe. They typically invest in early-stage companies, from Seed to Series A, with initial ticket sizes ranging from €250k to €2.5M. 4impact reserves capital for follow-on investments to support the growth of their portfolio companies.
Notable investments by 4impact include Circularise - supply chain traceability, Solar Monkey - solar market insights, Envision - personal assistance AI, Carbonfuture - carbon removal credits, and exnaton - AI-driven energy solutions. Their portfolio reflects a diverse commitment to leveraging technology for impactful solutions across various industries.
5 Eyes Ventures
We look for the exceptional companies. Those that operate outside the hype but in large industries. The crazy founders who think they can make the world a little better. Early stage startups that show signs of revenue at seed stage and a good potential growth trajectory. The companies we choose are not part of the bubble and will not be hurt when it explodes. They can also be evaluated using public market fundamentals that give us greater confidence in their potential even at an early stage. While other venture firms go narrow, We go wide. A more extensive journey to discover the diamond in the rough.
And then we do everything we can to polish that diamond.
50 Partners
50 Partners is a venture capital firm and accelerator based in Paris, France, founded in 2012. The firm was established by a group of 50 successful entrepreneurs, including founders from companies like BlaBlaCar and Le Bon Coin, to support emerging startups. With a team of around 70 professionals, 50 Partners offers a unique blend of mentorship and investment, focusing on fostering innovation and growth in the startups they support.
The firm invests primarily in the digital, impact, health, and Web3 sectors, targeting early to mid-stage companies. They typically provide funding in the range of $20k to $500k, focusing on startups within France. 50 Partners operates an accelerator program that provides high-quality mentoring, international connections, and office space in central Paris. Their portfolio includes over 130 companies, with notable investments in firms like Brigad, DataDome, and The Guarantors.
Notable companies in their portfolio include En Carta Diagnostics - diagnostic equipment, Linc - financial software, Getinside - business productivity software, Dowgo - financial software, and Ublo - business productivity software. These investments highlight 50 Partners' commitment to supporting innovative solutions across various industries.
500 Global (500 Startups)
500 Global is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2010. The firm is led by a diverse team of professionals, including Tim Chae, who has expanded the firm's presence in Korea. With a team of over 140 members across 15 countries, 500 Global is known for its extensive network and commitment to supporting globally ambitious founders.
The firm invests in a wide range of sectors including fintech, SaaS, consumer services, e-commerce, and media. It focuses on early-stage investments, typically ranging from $100k to $5 million, and operates across various geographies such as the United States, Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. 500 Global manages over $2.3 billion in assets under management and is a registered investment adviser.
Notable investments by 500 Global include companies like Carevision - decision/risk analysis, Kami - movies, music and entertainment, Amity Robotics - other hardware, Playabl - entertainment software, and Zavu - communication software.
500 Istanbul
500 Istanbul is an early-stage VC fund focused on defensible technology companies created by Turkish and Southeast European teams. The fund’s mission is to back seed-stage technology companies targeting sizeable markets and help them scale globally.
500 Istanbul will be the first institutional investor, will continue to invest and provide intangible support, through the 500 Global network, in terms of business development, team growth, and international expansion.
500 LGBT Syndicate
We’re excited to announce the 500 LGBT syndicate. We’re very passionate about is getting more LGBT folks on both sides of the table, and launching this syndicate will help us fund more great founders, while also encouraging people in the LGBT community to participate as angel syndicate backers. We already have some amazing LGBT-run companies in our portfolio, like Dattch, Hornet, and Whim. We can’t wait to support even more.
500 Mena
500 Mena is a venture capital firm based in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. It is part of the larger 500 Global network known for investing in technology companies globally. The firm benefits from the extensive experience of its parent company, which boasts a team of experts adept at identifying and fostering tech-driven enterprises worldwide. Its headquarters are in a strategic location that allows it to tap into emerging market opportunities, and it has positioned itself as a key player in the MENA startup ecosystem.
500 Mena focuses on technology sectors, with an interest in fast-growing tech companies and startups that show potential for global scale. They invest in multiple stages, from Series A to late-stage rounds, and their geographic focus extends across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. As part of the 500 Global network, they leverage a significant total AUM of $2.3 billion, channeling funds into innovation-driven enterprises poised to capture new market opportunities.
Their portfolio includes over 35 companies valued at over $1 billion and more than 160 companies valued at over $100 million. Notable investments from the broader 500 Global realm feature names such as Credit Karma - fintech, Canva - design platform, and Talkdesk - cloud-based contact center solutions, showcasing their ability to back high-impact ventures that transform their respective industries.
500 Startups Black and Latino Microfund
500 Startups is raising a $25 million dollar microfund to make early stage investments in Black and Latino founders. This fund will invest in ~100 companies and give Black and Latino founders the access to capital, networks, and expertise that they need to grow their businesses. The United States’ shifting demographics is a clear opportunity for investment. By 2044 people of color with be the majority in the US and Black and Latino consumers currently have a combined $2.5T in purchasing power.
