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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
Innovation Nest A European VC that invests in early-stage B2B software companies.
Save the Children Global Ventures We invest in innovative projects and companies making a transformative impact for children
Bigspace Investments Limited Early-Stage Venture Capital
SpeedUp Venture Capital Group We're a leading group of venture capital funds, investing in people who develop new technologies
ConvrtX Unleashing the True Potential of Entrepreneurs
Acronym VC We back early-stage founders building real and sustainable businesses.
JumpStart Ventures Partnering For Growth Through Venture Funding And Impact Investing
Blueprint Equity Scaling highly-addictive enterprise applications.
Prequel Ventures We Empower Sustainable Supply Chains
Summit Works Empowering Visionaries to Shape Tomorrow’s World
Axial Capital Partners You have a passion for your business. So do we.
New Alpha Asset Management Tailor-Made Investment Solutions for Sustainable Performance
Venture Studio from Crisis We are on a mission to accelerate the end of homelessness for good through entrepreneurship.
DB1 Ventures We drive innovation through start-up investments along the capital markets infrastructure value chain.
High Street Equity Partners We invest in visionary founders building promising technology companies.
Go Global World Investor-first Platform to save time by receiving 10x more relevant startups
MFO Ventures Venture with MFO by partnering with market-leading enterprises across key sectors in healthcare
HCAP Partners Companies needing flexible, smart growth capital turn to HCAP Partners.
Mustard Seed Maze Investing in the great businesses of the future, those that solve social and environmental challenges.
ATP Fund Igniting Innovation, Powering Science to Save the Planet