SilkRoad Equity

+ SilkRoad Equity is a global private investment firm with interests in a diversified portfolio of public and private companies. Co-founded by Andrew "Flip" Filipowski and Matthew Roszak in 2003, SilkRoad Equity invests its own capital in companies with strong market positions, recognized brands and enormous growth potential. + SilkRoad Equity's investment philosophy centers around a core set of principles focused on partnering with management to execute strategies for long term value creation. We do not acquire businesses with a predefined exit strategy or investment time horizon – we are happy to own and operate businesses for the long term. + Our investments are primarily centered around growth – growth achieved through acquisition, organic growth and/or through our universe of resources and relationships. Our introductions to potential customers, buyers, distributors, partners and directors help build critical relationships and strategic alliances. We provide the ability and resources to add value operationally and strategically, with a high degree of technology acumen and substantial transaction structuring experience. + We invest in a wide range of opportunities – from start-ups to buy-outs, build-ups, spin-offs, privatizations and industry consolidations, focusing on those with high growth potential and strong management teams. Over the past 20 years, we have invested in and acquired over 200 companies worldwide, comprising over $5 billion of transaction value. + We primarily pursue opportunities in the areas of: technology, gaming, media & entertainment, healthcare, energy and real estate.

Vika Ventures

Vika Ventures is a premier boutique venture capital firm that specializes in pre-IPO investments and the private equity market. Our primary investment objective is to make venture capital and growth investments in various early and late-stage private companies. The focus of our fund is investing in pivotal technologies including digital media, social media, clean tech, life science industries, and artificial intelligence. Our extensive network in Silicon Valley, the Middle East, and Asia gives us a competitive advantage when analyzing potential investments. We aim to transform industry segments and seek companies that can generate a significant return. The high tech industry is rapidly evolving, new opportunities are emerging and we are at the forefront to capitalize.

TheBakery

We're helping Stockholm to become a global hub for hardware enabled startups by creating a viable path to Series A. We connect startups with a tailored set of execution experts from the nordic ecosystem and provide the financing & experience to unlock this injection in exchange for equity.

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Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund

Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund is a not-for-profit initiative launched by Alibaba Group in 2015. Our mission is to help Hong Kong and Taiwan-based entrepreneurs and young people realize their dreams and visions for their businesses and communities. We are passionate about fostering the entrepreneurial spirit amongst young people. As such, we established in Hong Kong a HK$1 billion fund and in Taiwan a NT$10 billion fund to support entrepreneurs in both markets.