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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.

Q: The information listed here is inaccurate. How do I report it?

If you spotted an error, please do not hesitate to report it to us via the <a href="contact" style="color:black; border-bottom:2px dotted #999999;">contact page here</a> — our team will have it rectified within the day.

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Investors	Markets	Stage	Sector	Connect
Excelsior Capital Direct investment firm which invests in companies predominantly in North Asia.
White Star Capital A global multi-stage technology investment platform.
Upstream Ventures Providing funding, expertise and networks to emerging companies across Singapore, India and China.
Beyond Ventures Revitalize Hong Kong’s ecosystem of innovation.
Acequia Capital Global venture fund investing in early stage technology companies.
PTB Ventures Thesis-driven venture capital firm investing in early-stage companies in digital identity ecosystem.
MS&AD Ventures Leading global insurance organization.
Vertex Growth Fund Growing tomorrow’s game changers today
4490 Ventures Investing in early stage Connected Software companies located outside of Silicon Valley.
3Rodeo Entrepreneur-run seed fund based in Los Angeles
22X Fund One Token, Silicon Valley’s Top Startups.
1984 Ventures Early-stage venture capital firm that seeks to invest in fintech, healthcare, SaaS, e-commerce, and consumer sectors.
1855 Capital Investing in the Penn State Community
1517 Fund We back founders first.
St. Mel Investment Group Philippines' leading hedge fund
Rajahblue Capital Invests in seed-stage startups and operates an active business incubator.
SEED Ventures Invests in start-ups seeking their first investments.
NFM Asia Venture Builders : Creating New Possibilities
Ekuinas Private Equity fund management company in Malaysia
Shift Ventures With decades of experience in startups, technology, entertainment and e-commerce.