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32 500 STARTUPS is a global venture capital fund and startup accelerator based in Silicon Valley with $250M in assets under management. They have invested in over 1,500 technology startups all over the world. Their team of 100+ people manage seed investments in 20 countries and speak over 25 languages. For over 15 years, ACCEL-KKR has been investing in mid-market software and technology enabled services firms with the goal of driving value for its portfolio company management teams and their employees as well as its investors. Accel-KKR brings capital, expertise and a network of relationships to its portfolio companies, enabling them to grow faster and more profitably. Throughout the years, the firm has taken a collaborative approach to working with management teams to help companies reach their full potential. The firm has $4B in committed capital across its buyout and growth capital funds, providing for flexibility depending on the needs of its portfolio companies. AMADEUS CAPITAL, founded in 1997, is a global technology investor. They invest across stages in developed markets, and in mid- to late-stage ventures in emerging markets via the Amadeus IV Digital Prosperity Fund. Amadeus is headquartered in the UK, with additional offices in San Francisco, Cape Town, Bangalore, and Stockholm. Key areas of investment include: fin-tech, biotech, digital media (content & advertising), online services and mobile. Notable investments include: Bidu and Descomplica. ASPADA'S experienced cross-functional team manages over $100M in capital and has a demonstrated track record of success in identifying, investing in, and exiting early stage investments in India, with plans to now diversify outside of India. The Aspada approach has been to invest in business models that address the unmet needs of the middle of the pyramid by adopting a full-stack approach. Aspada's portfolio of 14 investments across agriculture, healthcare, financial services, education, logistics, employability, and technology-led SME enablement platforms, showcases Aspada's commitment to solving the hardest problems in a capital efficient manner at scale. AXA STRATEGIC VENTURES invests globally in companies that leverage differentiated technology and scalable business models to drive innovation and define the future of insurance and asset management. Sectors of interest include enterprise software, financial technology, insurance technology, and big data. ASV is a €230M ($250M) VC fund investing in seed and early stage companies through ASV Early Stage, and in growth companies through ASV Capital. Their typical check size ranges from €300K for seed investments and up to €15M for growth equity investments. CAPITAL CLIFFSNOTES