Bold ideas. Bright Future. Why we are unique: Emerald brings open innovation and venture capital together in unparalleled fashion, with 20+ years of experience in investing in the sustainable industrial transformation. What we do: We empower corporates to successfully innovate and collaborate with start-ups, and to transition their businesses to a more sustainable future. We have over 50 large corporations as investors and partners in open innovation. How we do it: We invest in early and expansion stage start-ups globally, while being locally positioned in Europe, North America and Asia with a team of specialists from 15+ countries. Our sectors: …

The leading media brand empowering startup Europe | Backed by the Financial Times. Sifted is the critical friend of the European startup ecosystem – providing startup founders, senior management teams, investors and service providers with the curated insights, in-depth analysis and networking opportunities they need to grow their business. Whatever your role is within the ecosystem, however you like to stay up to speed, we've got something for you: 🗞️ Sifted Daily: Our daily newsletter is the essential morning read for founders, investors and corporates who want a quick digest of the news that matters 🔎 Sifted Pro: Our premium …

Serena was founded by entrepreneurs on the belief that your VC should work for you and not the other way around. Serena is one of Europe's leading investment funds, with €750m under management. Founded in 2008 by Xavier Lorphelin, Marc Fournier, and Philippe Hayat, Serena finances and supports innovative start-ups from pre-seed to Series A, with initial checks ranging from €500k to €15m. Focus sectors: AI, SaaS, Climate Tech, Internet Infrastructure, Impact. The portfolio includes successful exits such as The Fork (acquired by Tripadvisor), Aramis Auto (acquired by Peugeot), Cheerz (acquired by Cewe), iBanFirst (acquired by the Marlin fund) and …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

The Challenge: 67% of American women wear sizes 14+—that’s 100 million women. Yet this majority is systematically underserved by the retail industry. The plus size community faces paltry options, unwelcoming environments, and a lack of representation—all adding up to a disappointing experience with style. Our Vision: Style freedom through a life well-lived The Dia & Co Solution: Dia & Co is the only retail service dedicated to meeting the plus size community’s full range of style needs. We’re applying the best of data and technology to serve women who have been ignored for far too long—from developing the shopping experiences …

Sectors: Semiconductors

The publishing platform for the worldwide fintech community FinTech Futures is the leading global provider of independent intelligence and insight for professionals in the fintech sector. We have been providing timely, in-depth intelligence for over 40 years and are trusted by thousands of professionals from banks and financial institutions to service and software providers. Our experienced editorial team provides comprehensive coverage - providing the latest industry developments, unveiling new trends and sharing valuable insights across a range of areas including FinTech, BankingTech, PayTech, RegTech, WealthTech and LendTech. As well as daily news we publish webinars, videos, white papers, reports and …

Sectors: Publishing

We invest in great entrepreneurs. We support outstanding companies. AVP (AXA Venture Partners) is a global venture capital firm specializing in high-growth, technology- enabled companies, managing more than $2 billion in assets across four investment strategies: Venture, Growth, Late Stage and Fund of Funds. Since its establishment in 2016, AVP has invested in more than 60 technology companies in Venture and Growth stages in the US and Europe. With offices in New York, London, and Paris, AVP supports companies in expanding internationally and provides portfolio companies with tailored business development opportunities to further accelerate their growth. AVP value proposition: - …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

We're on a mission to make international transactions instant, frictionless and interoperable. Swift is a global member-owned cooperative and the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services. We provide our community with a platform for messaging and standards for communicating, and we offer products and services to facilitate access and integration, identification, analysis and regulatory compliance. Our messaging platform, products and services connect more than 11,000 banking and securities organisations, market infrastructures and corporate customers in more than 200 countries and territories. Swift also brings the financial community together – at global, regional and local levels – to shape …

At IBM, we do more than work. We create. We create as technologists, developers, and engineers. We create with our partners. We create with our competitors. If you're searching for ways to make the world work better through technology and infrastructure, software and consulting, then we want to work with you. We're here to help every creator turn their "what if" into what is. Let's create something that will change everything. Cloud, Mobile, Cognitive, Security, Research, Watson, Analytics, Consulting, Commerce, Experience Design, Internet of Things, Technology support, Industry solutions, Systems services, Resiliency services, Financing, and IT infrastructure

Sectors: IT services

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. We want to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. To do that, we ask that you help create a safe and respectful online space. These community values encourage constructive conversations on this page: • …