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35 QUALCOMM VENTURES is the venture capital arm of Qualcomm, Inc., the world leader in next- generation mobile technologies. Although they are a corporate VC, they approach each investment opportunity much like a traditional financial VC. That means entrepreneurs can expect a quick & transparent process, big & early bets, and the firm's commitment to staying focused on helping portfolio companies reach a desirable exit. Qualcomm Ventures has been actively investing around the world since 2000 and has more than $1 billion under management. Notable investments include: Ingresse, IguanaFix, and Zoom. QUONA CAPITAL is a venture capital firm that invests in growth-stage financial technology companies in emerging markets. The firm was formed with a simple idea - technology has the power to radically improve the quality, access and affordability of financial services for underserved consumers and businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and India. They invest in disruptive innovations to create a more financially inclusive world. RISE CAPITAL is a global investment firm that backs Internet-enabled businesses in emerging markets. They back industry-leading businesses run by world-class entrepreneurs who attack large addressable market opportunities. Leveraging their experience as emerging market internet operators and investors, they strategically guide these businesses to scale. Notable investments include: ComparaOnline and Kueski. RIVERWOOD CAPITAL is a globally-focused private equity firm that invests in high-growth businesses in the technology and services industries, across a variety of verticals and geographies. The firm was founded in 2008, has over $2 billion of capital under management, and is investing out of its second fund with $1.25 billion of committed capital. Their typical investment size ranges from $25-$125 million. Notable investments include: GoPro, Globant and the Melt. SUMMIT PARTNERS was founded in 1984 with a commitment to find and partner with exceptional entrepreneurs and help them accelerate their growth and achieve dramatic results. Since then, Summit has become the investment partner of choice for many of the best growth companies in the world. They've invested in more than 440 companies worldwide, which have completed more than 140 public offerings and in excess of 170 strategic sales or mergers. Summit is currently investing more than $9.5 billion into equity and fixed income opportunities, and has a team of more than 100 investment professionals worldwide. Notable investments include: AVAST Software, E-TEK Dynamics, Fermentas International and FleetCor Technologies. TENCENT EXPLORATION (TENX) is a small group based in Palo Alto that works with and funds innovative companies in the technology and internet sectors. With the future in mind, the team seeks out leading entrepreneurs building products in emerging areas such as AI, space, VR, healthIT, fin-tech, and others. TPG GROWTH was founded in 2007 to specialize in growth equity and middle-market buyout opportunities. Taking a long-term and hands-on approach to partnership, TPG Growth identifies unique companies across the U.S., Europe, Africa, and Asia and help them achieve their full potential. TPG Growth can assist at all stages of a company's growth, from its inception to its international expansion, by drawing on our geography-specific experience and expert global operational resources from the TPG platforms. TPG Growth currently manages more than $8.3 billion in assets across a variety of sectors including media, technology, and industrials. Notable investments include: Resultados Digitais, Airbnb, and Spotify. UNITUS IMPACT is a venture capital firm that invests in scalable companies working to increase incomes and improve the livelihoods of the working poor in Asia's fastest growing economies. With investments in companies in China, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam, the Livelihood Impact Fund aims to support the growth of livelihood companies that link underserved populations to formal markets, engage the working poor as suppliers or distributors, build innovative supply chain or distribution platforms, and provide underserved consumers with products and services that improve their lives. Notable investments include: mClinica, Ruma and Big Tree Farms.