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Silicon Valley-based Bessemer Venture Partners is one of the largest startup investors in the world, with US$5.4bn invested across five funds, the most recent raised in August 2018. Founded in 1911, the VC has five US offices as well as premises in India and Israel. It invests starting from seed and Series A level, sticking with portfolio companies through later-stage investments. Bessemer Venture Partners has invested in over 880 startups and managed more than 120 exits to date. Recent investments include Korean fintech Toss's US$64m Series F, US accounting unicorn ScaleFactor's US$60m Series C and fintech Mambu's Series C.
Silicon Valley-based Bessemer Venture Partners is one of the largest startup investors in the world, with US$5.4bn invested across five funds, the most recent raised in August 2018. Founded in 1911, the VC has five US offices as well as premises in India and Israel. It invests starting from seed and Series A level, sticking with portfolio companies through later-stage investments. Bessemer Venture Partners has invested in over 880 startups and managed more than 120 exits to date. Recent investments include Korean fintech Toss's US$64m Series F, US accounting unicorn ScaleFactor's US$60m Series C and fintech Mambu's Series C.
Fernando Cabello-Astolfi is a Spanish serial entrepreneur and angel investor in the fintech ecosystem. He has a masters degree in Global Market Economics from the London School of Economics. He is the co-founder and CEO of Ibercheck, a leading company that issues solvency reports for individuals in Spain. In 2014, he founded consumer credit fintech Aplazame, which was sold to WiZink Bank in 2018. Fernando is the CEO of Aplazame, heading the product, risk and finance departments. More recently, he launched Devengo, an innovative payroll model that allows employees to collect their salary when needed, instead of on a fixed date each month, at no extra cost to the company.
Fernando Cabello-Astolfi is a Spanish serial entrepreneur and angel investor in the fintech ecosystem. He has a masters degree in Global Market Economics from the London School of Economics. He is the co-founder and CEO of Ibercheck, a leading company that issues solvency reports for individuals in Spain. In 2014, he founded consumer credit fintech Aplazame, which was sold to WiZink Bank in 2018. Fernando is the CEO of Aplazame, heading the product, risk and finance departments. More recently, he launched Devengo, an innovative payroll model that allows employees to collect their salary when needed, instead of on a fixed date each month, at no extra cost to the company.
Mercy Corps’ Social Venture Fund
Mercy Corps’ Social Venture Fund is a seed and early-stage social impact fund operated by not-for-profit humanitarian organization Mercy Corps. The US-based organization is increasingly moving into tech investments, with key interests in agtech and fintech solutions creating social impact. FinX, a platform designed to accelerate financial inclusion worldwide, was also launched recently. Distributed ledgers, digital assets, cryptocurrencies and other digital financial solutions will be deployed to alleviate poverty in local communities. The fund has invested in 16 companies at the seed stage. Investments in the February 2021 included a pre-seed round for Kenyan healthcare fintech platform ImaliPay. In December 2020, it joined a $5.3m seed round for Colombian remittance tech Valiu.
Mercy Corps’ Social Venture Fund is a seed and early-stage social impact fund operated by not-for-profit humanitarian organization Mercy Corps. The US-based organization is increasingly moving into tech investments, with key interests in agtech and fintech solutions creating social impact. FinX, a platform designed to accelerate financial inclusion worldwide, was also launched recently. Distributed ledgers, digital assets, cryptocurrencies and other digital financial solutions will be deployed to alleviate poverty in local communities. The fund has invested in 16 companies at the seed stage. Investments in the February 2021 included a pre-seed round for Kenyan healthcare fintech platform ImaliPay. In December 2020, it joined a $5.3m seed round for Colombian remittance tech Valiu.
Unlocking the potential of pan-African commerce, on-demand logistics platform Kobo360 is scaling its trucking network across borders to speed up deliveries and reduce transportation costs.
Unlocking the potential of pan-African commerce, on-demand logistics platform Kobo360 is scaling its trucking network across borders to speed up deliveries and reduce transportation costs.
Founded in 1996, HMC Venture is a subsidiary of the Harmony Group, a conglomerate that specializes in startup investment and chemical trade. HMC Venture’s investments focus on Internet-based FinTech and the enterprise service business, the medical and biological business and private equity.
Founded in 1996, HMC Venture is a subsidiary of the Harmony Group, a conglomerate that specializes in startup investment and chemical trade. HMC Venture’s investments focus on Internet-based FinTech and the enterprise service business, the medical and biological business and private equity.
Founded in 2013 by board chairman of Longfor Properties Wu Yajun, Wu Capital conducts multistages investments and focuses on TMT, healthcare, fintech, consumption, culture and entertainment sectors. It has also co-founded Cloud Angel Fund with China Broadband Capital, Sequoia Capital China, Northern Light Venture Capital and GSR Ventures.
Founded in 2013 by board chairman of Longfor Properties Wu Yajun, Wu Capital conducts multistages investments and focuses on TMT, healthcare, fintech, consumption, culture and entertainment sectors. It has also co-founded Cloud Angel Fund with China Broadband Capital, Sequoia Capital China, Northern Light Venture Capital and GSR Ventures.
Dario Cifrodelli is the head of Digital Transformation at Volkswagen Financial Service. He previously held the same role in AXA for more than 6 years. He specialized in digital services strategy, leading the transformation of digital insurance and financial services. He is also an angel investor in fintech startups.
Dario Cifrodelli is the head of Digital Transformation at Volkswagen Financial Service. He previously held the same role in AXA for more than 6 years. He specialized in digital services strategy, leading the transformation of digital insurance and financial services. He is also an angel investor in fintech startups.
Spanish-born Juan Urdiales is best known as the co-CEO and co-founder of UK-based employment site Jobandtalent where he has worked since 2009. As angel investors, Urdiales and co-CEO Felipe Navio have also participated in the €1.15m seed round of fintech StudentFinance in 2019.
Spanish-born Juan Urdiales is best known as the co-CEO and co-founder of UK-based employment site Jobandtalent where he has worked since 2009. As angel investors, Urdiales and co-CEO Felipe Navio have also participated in the €1.15m seed round of fintech StudentFinance in 2019.
Acton Capital Partners is a Munich-based VC that focuses on late-stage investments. The firm invests primarily in the sectors of fintech, marketing and e-commerce and has invested over €350m across the three industries. It has backed prominent companies such as Toronto-based Chef’s Plate and online homemade crafts marketplace Etsy.
Acton Capital Partners is a Munich-based VC that focuses on late-stage investments. The firm invests primarily in the sectors of fintech, marketing and e-commerce and has invested over €350m across the three industries. It has backed prominent companies such as Toronto-based Chef’s Plate and online homemade crafts marketplace Etsy.
Portuguese-born Nuno Sebastião is best known as the CEO and co-founder of risk management platform Feedzai where he has worked since 2010. Based in San Francisco, he is also a senior advisor at Oak VC and as an individual investor, he has participated in the €1.15 seed round of fintech StudentFinance.
Portuguese-born Nuno Sebastião is best known as the CEO and co-founder of risk management platform Feedzai where he has worked since 2010. Based in San Francisco, he is also a senior advisor at Oak VC and as an individual investor, he has participated in the €1.15 seed round of fintech StudentFinance.
Founded in 2014 by Cao Yi, formerly of Sequoia Capital and Ceyuan Ventures, Source Code Capital currently manages about US$500 million of capital, focusing on early-stage TMT (especially fintech, O2O, e-commerce) investments. Notable investments have included Qufenqi, Meituan, and PPzuche. Source Code Capital is part of the Sequoia Capital China.
Founded in 2014 by Cao Yi, formerly of Sequoia Capital and Ceyuan Ventures, Source Code Capital currently manages about US$500 million of capital, focusing on early-stage TMT (especially fintech, O2O, e-commerce) investments. Notable investments have included Qufenqi, Meituan, and PPzuche. Source Code Capital is part of the Sequoia Capital China.
Focused on seed/early-stage investing, Zhonglu Capital is the private equity arm of Zhonglu Group, controlled by Shanghai investor Chen Rong. It uses owned capital in making equity investment, backing 40 to 50 companies a year in the TMT sectors; and specifically in recent years, in lifestyle O2O, enterprise IT, mobile healthcare, fintech, VR & AR.
Focused on seed/early-stage investing, Zhonglu Capital is the private equity arm of Zhonglu Group, controlled by Shanghai investor Chen Rong. It uses owned capital in making equity investment, backing 40 to 50 companies a year in the TMT sectors; and specifically in recent years, in lifestyle O2O, enterprise IT, mobile healthcare, fintech, VR & AR.
Founded in 2010, Runa Capital is an early-stage VC that invests across North America, Asia and Europe. It manages funds worth US$270m and has invested in more than 40 companies, primarily in the healthcare, fintech, B2B SaaS and education sectors. The firm invested in Capptain, an app management platform acquired by Microsoft in 2014.
Founded in 2010, Runa Capital is an early-stage VC that invests across North America, Asia and Europe. It manages funds worth US$270m and has invested in more than 40 companies, primarily in the healthcare, fintech, B2B SaaS and education sectors. The firm invested in Capptain, an app management platform acquired by Microsoft in 2014.
Samos Investments is a private equity investor that works with venture funds and other investors based in Europe and USA. It focuses on European startups that have high growth potential. Its portfolio includes companies in fintech, energy, natural resources, e-commerce, retail and digital media.
Samos Investments is a private equity investor that works with venture funds and other investors based in Europe and USA. It focuses on European startups that have high growth potential. Its portfolio includes companies in fintech, energy, natural resources, e-commerce, retail and digital media.
Global Investment Fund (GIF) is an impact investment fund supporting new ventures that are solving social problems in the developing world. Besides investing through debt, equity investments and SAFE (simple agreement for future equity) contracts, GIF also disburses grants for social enterprises. It invests in various sectors, including agriculture and aquaculture, health, education, water and fintech.
Global Investment Fund (GIF) is an impact investment fund supporting new ventures that are solving social problems in the developing world. Besides investing through debt, equity investments and SAFE (simple agreement for future equity) contracts, GIF also disburses grants for social enterprises. It invests in various sectors, including agriculture and aquaculture, health, education, water and fintech.
Amid Covid-19 gloom, some bright spots in Portugal's tech startup scene
Despite a recession and doubling of the unemployment rate forecast this year, it's not all bad news for the Portuguese tech ecosystem
James, an AI-powered tool for faster, more accurate credit risk assessment
Capable of analyzing over 7,000 types of data, the award-winning credit risk tool for financial institutions is also quick to install and roll out
Bdeo: Using video intelligence to automate, speed up insurance claims handling and payouts
Insurtech SaaS Bdeo lets insurers process 70% of motor and property claims without human staff; targets Series A close by year-end
Billin offers unlimited free e-invoicing services to SMEs and freelancers
Offering automated online invoice generating, sharing, tracking and payments, the Spanish fintech wants to become the billing Dropbox for businesses worldwide
StudentFinance: AI screening software matches students to IT courses and jobs
StudentFinance also offers "Study now, pay later" model, making IT courses financially accessible while helping companies overcome skilled tech talent shortage
Women entrepreneurs get ahead faster in Portugal
Still a long way to go for equality, but female founders in Portugal have made significant headstarts as tech innovators
Jojonomic's fintech PaaS helps corporates automate reimbursement, prevent fraud
Jojonomic is used by big companies including Pertamina Patra Niaga, Lazada, Tokopedia and Gojek
After insurtech and fintech, Newralers applies AI to winemaking
Newralers expects strong demand for its disruptive AI solutions that test the cognitive value of information, with clients from listed companies to SMEs
4YFN: Investment booms across Europe during pandemic
Speaking at the recent 4YFN conference, prolific European startup investor Mattias Ljungman provided a highly optimistic assessment of the continent's current ecosystem strength and climate for seed funding
Coinscrap: Digital piggy banks for millennials
Smart savings app helps young consumers save and invest every cent of spare change by rounding up payments for purchases
Growing together: a look at the Indonesia Fintech Association (Aftech)
The Indonesia Fintech Association sets an example of how professional associations can help new industries grow faster and better
Capaball: Empowering employees to upskill in tech as more businesses digitalize
The Spanish edtech platform for Fortune 500 clients and professionals is focused on developing new markets in Latin America
Harnessing its innovative startups, Portugal builds a better cleantech ecosystem
With help from government and private-sector initiatives, Portuguese cleantech startups are playing an ever-increasing role in helping the country meet its energy challenges while cutting harmful greenhouse gases
Lota Digital: Disrupting fishing in Portugal for a sustainable future
The “digital fish market” app helps fishermen compete in a market dominated by large players
Portugal looks to its marine heritage to create an oceantech leader
Portugal is tapping oceantech disruption to create new value out of its blue economy, with strong government push
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