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Taproot Ventures focuses on venture capital investment in technology-based businesses that deliver compelling value to customers in established markets, such as manufacturing processes and equipment, advanced materials, transportation, energy and environmental engineering. The firm invests in businesses with strong prospects for exceptional growth. Taproot Ventures looks for companies with: (1) experienced management teams with substantial industry experience (2) demonstrated, proprietary technical advantages (3) products that deliver significant cost or performance improvements (4) a focus on large and vital markets and (5) existing or near-term revenue from product sales. The firm invests for long-term growth and supports their portfolio companies through board participation, strategic guidance, access to key strategic resources and continuing investments across multiple rounds.

Provides M&A deal making community services

Acts as an alternative investment manager

Northport Investments invests in venture capital firms globally. The firm target companies operating in the fields of alternative energy, communications infrastructure, digital media, life sciences, semiconductors and electronics, software and services and transportation / alternative energy. They look for companies that are positioned to capitalize on significant market trends and can deliver disruptive technologies that address large markets. They provide financing for startups and late-stage and also act as co-investors. They expect an IPO or exit within 6 to 30 months.

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Independence Equity Management seeks investment opportunities in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of material science, industrial innovation and clean technologies. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements with an initial investment size ranging from USD 0.5 to USD 1 million. It acts as a co-investor alongside angels, angel groups and other venture capital funds and. It also provides follow-on investments.

Venturelab is an active manager which provides equity investments in start-ups located in Switzerland. The firm invests in seed stage financing, and it focuses in companies operating in the sectors of fintech, information technology, SaaS, and data processing. It makes investments ranging from CHF 10 thousand and a maximum of CHF 150 thousand. Venturelab looks to take minority stake positions in its investments, as well as in co-investments.

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Cornerstone Angels invests in companies located in the United States primarily in the Midwest. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early stage capital with an investment size of USD 0.25 to 2 million.

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Functions as a College/University

Salveo Capital invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on companies operating across broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for seed, early and growth-stage capital requirements.

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JLS Fund invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of science, data, technology and neurology sectors. It provides financing for seed, early, later stage, buyout and secondary transactions.