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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
Beluga Paris Ventures At the risk of pleasing you. I embrace your ambitions.
Brickyard For the trough of sorrow
Marathon Ventures A Revenue Focused Venture Firm
Black Jays Investing in trusted products and services that address the modern needs of families.
StartersHub We support exceptional founders
Liquidity Group The leading AI-driven fintech direct lender, globally
Versatile Venture Capital We back “investment tech” companies which help investors generate alpha and grow
Hitachi Ventures Fostering Innovations
Paris Business Angels Invest in bold startups
Ground Up Ventures There's a reason world-class founders choose us.
Origins We back legendary consumer founders
Ardent Venture Partners When we invest, we’re all-in.
Maki.vc We're a VC firm that champions entrepreneurs rewriting the future.
Dakota Venture Group The first completely student-run venture capital investment fund in the United States.
Betaworks Ventures Product-focused, seed-stage Venture Capital
Nexea Startup Funding + World-class Mentors + Corporate Support
LUMO Labs We create opportunities for impact-driven ventures in emerging technologies.
Cadence Venture Capital Invests in seed to Series A fintech and marketplace startups in Southeast Asia.
Alterra Capital Partners An Africa-focused private equity firm that partners with exceptional entrepreneurs and management teams to grow their businesses
J12 Ventures We back founders building for the AI era.