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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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Pre-Seed Stage

Investors	Markets	Stage	Sector	Connect
Connecticut Innovations We are Connecticut's venture capital arm and the leading source of financing and ongoing support for innovative, growing companies.
AlleyCorp We are tech pioneers, investors, and entrepreneurs.
Stage Next Fund We are a network-driven venture fund investing in high-growth companies led by women with prior business-building experience.
Rushworth Investments A multi-family investment office that helps entrepreneurial clients build wealth via long-term investment programmes and/ or individual deals. We are public and private market specialists, which enables us to build diversified portfolios that align with specific objectives and risk tolerances.
NEXT VENTURES Empowering billions of people to lead healthier, more capable lives through innovation and access.
Nodes Ventures Syndicating capital & experience to support your ambitions.
Radix Innovation Capital Investing in the Disruptive & Innovative Founders of Tomorrow.
Nodes Ventures We invest in passionate founders with a strong desire to win.
Node Capital A cryptocurrency fund backing the builders of the distributed economy.
RocketAxis Investing in the Future of Digital Innovation and Ethical Web3 Growth
Keiretsu Forum Spain We successfully connect startups and investors.
General Inception Inception Begins With a Spark.
Outset Capital Builders Backing Builders
Ethos Fund Partners of Third Culture Innovation
better ventures For Founders Fixing the World
node.vc Backing Nordic Game Changers
Strada- Strategic Investments We invest in companies that drive positive change in the education-workforce system.
Pact VC Backing the next generation of purpose-driven founders
Scale Incubator Founders-first incubator, focusing on high-growth startups and sustainable companies. The incubator was created by entrepreneurs for ambitious and talented founders. We aim to create a community of early-stage startup founders, investors, and corporate venture teams.
Bitcoin Frontier Fund Investing in Outstanding Teams