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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
Neon Fund We are the first to invest in ambitious Enterprise AI Startups
Upekkha AI Accelerator  ‍for Global Indian Founders
z21 Ventures Supporting Entrepreneurs Build Purposeful Companies
Foster Ventures We are focused on creating an impactful community of founders, investors and advisors.
Ahead VC First believers in brilliant outsiders.
PointOne Capital A VC fund investing into pre-seed stage tech startups.
Warmup Ventures Amplifying tenacious founders, with better and faster capital!
OTP Ventures Empowering Founders Building for India
Veltis Capital At Veltis Capital, we understand what you really need to get to the next stage. We have navigated the entrepreneurial journey multiple times.
Atrium Ventures Where founders, capital, and conviction meet.
Lumikai India's Pioneering Interactive Media and Gaming VC
Supernova Invest Empowering deeptech leaders to shape the future
SAMURAI INCUBATE INC. It's not about whether you can do it or not, but whether you do it or not that will change the world!
First Circle Capital Seeding the Next Fintech ‍Generation in Africa.
UNCOVERED FUND Building tomorrow by backing today’s leading innovators
Palm Ventures Great Founders, Exceptional Support, Big Dreams!
Oraseya Capital The venture capital fund of DIEZ, we are committed to fostering innovation and driving the growth of early stage startups in the UAE and beyond.
Joa Capital A private market investor focused on investing in high-growth technology businesses in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region
Sanabil Investments A financial investment company that commits approximately $ 3 billion in capital per annum in private investments that include venture, growth capital and small buyouts.
SEEDRA Ventures Advancing the Entrepreneurial Spirit to Create What’s Next