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Q: What is a "Seed" funding round?

Seed money, also known as "seed funding" or "seed capital", is a form of securities offering in which an investor puts capital (typically cash money) into a startup company in exchange for an equity stake or convertible note stake in the company. The "Seed" funding round is typically the first investment a startup company receives, and is typically utilized to improve their product offerings to gain "market fit" (the degree to which a product offered by the startup is in demand by the market). Seed investors come in many forms, ranging from regular individuals to professional fund managers (venture capitalists).

Q: What is a "Verified Investor"?

A "Verified Investor" is a profile/company that our team at BEAMSTART has internally vetted and communicated with. These are also investors that you can submit your business proposals (pitch decks) to directly via their profile on BEAMSTART. The purpose of adding the "Verified Investor" badge is to increase both credibility and deal-flow for these investors.

Q: What is the difference between a "Managing Partner", "General Partner", and "Associate" in an investment firm?

In an investment firm, the roles of Managing Partner, General Partner, and Associate differ in terms of their responsibilities and level of authority within the firm's hierarchy:<ul><li>Managing Partner: The Managing Partner is typically the senior-most partner in the firm. They are responsible for overseeing the firm's overall operations, setting its strategic direction, and representing the firm externally. Managing Partners often have a significant ownership stake in the firm and play a key role in decision-making.</li><li>General Partner: General Partners are senior members of the firm who are responsible for sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities, managing portfolio companies, and raising capital from investors. They also typically have ownership stakes in the firm. General Partners are involved in making investment decisions and managing the firm's investment portfolio.</li><li>Associates / Analysts: Associates (sometimes also known as "Analysts") are typically entry-level professionals in an investment firm. They support the General Partners and Managing Partners in sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and monitoring portfolio companies. Associates often have a more analytical and research-focused role, helping the senior partners make informed investment decisions.</li></ul>Overall, Managing Partners have the highest level of authority and responsibility, followed by General Partners who are responsible for managing investments, and Associates who provide support to the senior members of the firm.

Q: I'm an investor and would like to add my profile to the list. How do I go about this?

Simply register for an account with BEAMSTART by signing up as a member (we have a low quarterly fee for this). Once you're signed in, you will be able to create an "Organization Profile" and add it to the investors list by selecting "Venture Capital and Private Equity" or "Investments" from the "Organization Category" field.

Q: I need help raising funds. Can you assist me fundraise instead?

Yes we can. Please reach out to us directly via <a href="@beamstart" style="color:black; border-bottom:2px dotted #999999;">this page</a>. Kindly take note that this would fall under our fundraising service, with fees ranging between 3% - 8% of funds raised.

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Seed Stage

Investors	Markets	Stage	Sector	Connect
Kiko Ventures Regenerative Capital
Scale Incubator Founders-first incubator, focusing on high-growth startups and sustainable companies. The incubator was created by entrepreneurs for ambitious and talented founders. We aim to create a community of early-stage startup founders, investors, and corporate venture teams.
Bitcoin Frontier Fund Investing in Outstanding Teams
Angels' Bay Invest Investing and committing to help entrepreneurs succeed in their innovative projects
IP Group PLC Visionary ventures for a future made possible by science.
Alabaster We invest in founders to help them grow breakthrough companies that will make a positive, planet-level impact.
Archimed Capital Thesis driven digital asset investment firm, backing the builders of a decentralized future.
Digital Ocean Ventures Starter We support exceptional founders building global companies in fintech and digital transformation, on their journey from 0 to 1
W23 Global A global grocery retail venture capital fund
Follow [The] Seed A Global Data-Driven VC That is Shifting Away From The Old Paradigm
Livingbridge A leading mid-market private equity firm. We empower your business to unlock its true potential. This is investment done the right way, built on ambition and experience.
Southern Cross Venture Partners Supporting Early Growth Stage Technology Companies
Aura Ventures Early stage Investors, Long term Partners
ARCHIMED Impacting Healthcare
Fintech Ventures Fund Hyperfocused on supporting founders building businesses with banking/capital markets, lending, and insurance use cases
Forepont Capital Partners Investing in Innovation Improving Lives
AS1 Growth Partners A private multi-family investment office based in Sydney, Australia
Yuuwa Provides both expertise and capital to identify and scale our portfolio companies.
Verona Capital Backing brilliant, from the beginning.
Starttech Ventures Build your startup at Starttech Ventures. We shall invest in you, we shall work for you, and we shall be at your side at every step of the way until you make a scale-up.