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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
GOLDEN EGG Ventures Create the New Ecosystem for Startups
Prediction Capital The best way to predict the future is to create it.
Regen Capital An equity based investment firm. Investing in early-stage companies across North America.
Regeneration.VC Supercharging Consumer-Powered Climate Innovation
Vale Ventures Invests globally in pioneering early stage startups that bring big ideas and bold thinking to Vale’s long-term ambitions.
Evolve A student-led venture accelerator enabling early-stage healthcare and life sciences ventures in the Northeastern University entrepreneurial ecosystem.
A-typical Ventures Early-stage VC firm backing extraordinary founders across the wider Middle East
northstar.vc We actively support and advise management teams on their path to profitability.
Earnest Capital Nurturing Money
Venture Kick 1 Million Plus to kick your startup to success. Venture Kick is an initiative of the Kick Foundation.
Atlantic Bridge Cross-Border Value Add and Expansion Capital for Technology Companies
Candy Capital A privately-held family office established by British entrepreneur and businessman Nick Candy to manage his personal business interests and group of companies.
Kua Ventures Patient Capital, Coaching, & Community for Faith-driven Enterprises
BackSwing Ventures An effective backswing is the culmination of countless hours of practice, focus, repetition and refinement. So is our investment strategy.
Rebel One Ventures A global investor community backing transformative founders.
Arbor Ventures A Fresh Approach To Investing
Fintactics Ventures A Saudi specialized fintech VC fund and venture builder focused on shaping the financial landscape of tomorrow.
Genius Guild Investing in the Future of Us
Adverb Ventures Build an extraordinary company in good company
Overkill Ventures Backing pre-seed & seed stage startups across the Baltics, Nordics, CEE & CIS.