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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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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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Pre-Seed Stage

Investors	Markets	Stage	Sector	Connect
DOB Equity Capital for entrepreneurship in Eastern Africa
Quam Venture Capital When Nothing is Sure, Everything is Possible. Achieving Growth.
Inference Partners Early partner to teams building tomorrow's payment infrastructure
Simpact Ventures Make Impact with Simpact
Calm Company Fund Built For Builders
Syndicate 708 Deep Tech seeks to solve the world's hardest problems, we enable founders to solve them.
D Squared Capital DSQ is a global investment firm employing a differentiated investment strategy to some of the world’s most exciting companies.
Remagine Ventures Investing in technologies that change how consumers spend their time online
FirstCheck Africa Backing Africa's most exceptional female-led startups
AnD Ventures Better and Faster, Together.
AdirVentures Stand out from the Crowd
Graft Ventures People, Planet, Profit, Growing Together.
Good Company Unlocking billion-dollar opportunities.\|
Blockchain Founders Fund We believe in a more transparent and trustworthy world. We support leading emerging technology projects.
Catalyst by Wellstar Let’s disrupt the status quo to create a healthier future for all of us
Autonom Ventures We support Romanian entrepreneurs and companies, offering them consulting and financing for development.
Companisto Investment platform for startups and growth companies
GreyMatter Unlocking breakthrough progress in mental health.
Atlantis Ventures Exceptional teams, who are on a mission to progress the world.
Moonstone We champion founders who are deeply committed to addressing impactful yet unsolved problems that affect people and the planet.