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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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Investors	Markets	Stage	Sector	Connect
Maki.vc We're a VC firm that champions entrepreneurs rewriting the future.
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.
Startup Sherpas An Angel Network empowering passionate founders to build successful companies.
WIT Angels Club Encouraging greater gender diversity in technology and investment is about creating a more inclusive society
Peaceful Progress We back Ideators with Execution tenacity
Hampton Capital Helping innovative companies realise their growth potential is at the core of what we do.
Anthropocene Ventures Investing in pre and seed stage climate tech companies that leverage hard science and novel engineering to create a global economy more closely aligned with the earth’s ecology.
Fraunhofer Technology Transfer Fund We provide Venture Capital for Start-Ups using Fraunhofer Technology
Z2Sixty Ventures Helping Founders Create a Smarter, Sustainable and More Impactful Society
FLORA Ventures Partnering with Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs Redefining the AgriFood Industry
Prime Ventures Partners to the Visionaries
Treeo VC Bridging the gap between global startups and US opportunities
Vertis SGR We deal with the investments of the innovative Made in Italy
Interface Fund Funding Breakthrough Talents
Crescent Ridge VC Redefining Wealth. Rethinking Startup Capital. Reimagining Leadership
Incisive Ventures Your partner for growth
Inertia Ventures Disrupting the inertia of legacy industries