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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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Pre-Seed Stage

Investors	Markets	Stage	Sector	Connect
Lifeforce Capital Invests in software companies reshaping the status quo in healthcare’s largest markets.
Fifty Years We back tech founders solving the world's biggest problems.
Define Ventures One of the largest funds exclusively focused on early-stage digital health companies
Ausum Ventures Backing founders committed to improving the world through blockchain technology, cryptoassets, and beyond.
Anorak Ventures Investing in transformational people and technology
7 Gate Ventures Investing in People. Creating the Future.
WestWave Capital As former entrepreneurs we know that starting a paradigm-shifting company takes more than just capital.
Unusual Ventures Your partner for the journey ahead.
Montage Ventures We back founders who rethink the ordinary
Fusion Fund We back early-stage startups that leverage technical or data advantages
Swanlaab Venture Factory We are more than a Venture Capital, we are a Venture Factory
Narya Addressing America’s Most Acute Problems
Hemisphere Ventures It takes the right intersection of people, ideas, timing, and techology to make a business grow farther and faster than ever before imagined.
Foresite Capital Catalyzing the Transformation of Healthcare
Dynamk Capital Funding the Future of Life Sciences
Boost VC We are the FIRST check into Deep Tech.
She Capital We invest in diverse teams that are configuring the world (for the better).
Kae Capital Pioneers of early-stage investing in India. Partnering with passionate founders & teams.
Hearst Ventures Makes strategic investments in companies operating at the intersection of media, information, and technology.
Cherubic Ventures A venture capital fund investing in the most ambitious founders from angel to pre-IPO.