Francisco Partners is a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology and technology-enabled businesses. Since its launch over 20 years ago, Francisco Partners has invested in over 400 technology companies, making it one of the most active and longstanding investors in the technology industry. With approximately $45 billion in capital raised to date, the firm invests in opportunities where its deep sectoral knowledge and operational expertise can help companies realize their full potential.

Spur Capital is a venture fund of fund focused on early-stage managers in the US. We have built durable relationships with top-tier venture capital firms and been early to identify the next generation of talent. Our limited partners are leading private foundations, endowments, families and institutional investors across the United States and Europe.

We are an independent private equity firm established in 1994 in Poland with the objective of investing in controlling stakes of mid-sized companies in the CEE region. We have followed the Polish economy, as it has powered ahead on a wave of entrepreneurialism, all the while responding to new market dynamics and challenges. For investors and entrepreneurs looking for value creation and winning partnerships, Innova Capital seeks to deliver attractive returns through a proven track record of profitable investments using, innovative strategies, commitment to excellence, support for management and steely determination. We build businesses and accelerate growth by identifying feasible and profitable opportunities, converging complex objectives to build a competitive edge for our partners.

Lightyear Capital is a New York-based private equity firm that partners with growing companies at the nexus of financial services and technology, healthcare, and business services. For over 20 years, Lightyear has worked closely with management and leveraged its industry expertise, network of advisors, and operating resources to accelerate growth and build market leading businesses. As of December 31, 2023, the firm had assets under management of $5.0 billion.

STAR Capital is a private equity firm focused on developing strategic asset-based businesses in Western Europe. Established in 1999 and primarily investing in businesses with an enterprise value of between €50 million and €1 billion, our strategy is focused on businesses characterised by strategic qualities that provide strong downside protection.

ICONIQ Capital is a global investment firm elevated by an extraordinary community. We seek to build resilient investment portfolios, partner with inspired entrepreneurs transforming industries, manage our clients’ lives and legacies, and create uncommon opportunities across sectors and society. Together, we channel ideas, energy, and capital to strive toward a better future.

"Bringing large market expertise to smaller companies, Star Mountain’s philosophies include a data-driven and systematic approach to investing. Its long-term focus includes substantial investments in team, technology, brand and culture. Star Mountain’s complementary investment verticals and Collaborative Ecosystem® provide insights, relationships and resources to assist companies in maximizing value: 1. Providing senior and/or junior debt to established, growing small and medium-sized companies. 2. Investing minority or control equity capital into established, growing small and medium-sized companies. 3. Purchasing investments and LP positions from other investors in lower middle-market funds and companies. 4. Providing strategic LP capital (including separate accounts) to lower middle-market funds. Star Mountain’s specialty is helping grow companies that generally have at least $15 million of revenue or under $50 million of EBITDA through organic and strategic initiatives such as acquisitions. Team includes former Head of Credit Suisse Alternatives ($100 bn AUM), Chief Risk Officer GSO / Blackstone, Head of Leveraged Loan Capital Markets at Merrill Lynch and BAML (underwrote ~$50 bn in event driven financings), Co-Heads of ~$6 bn Merrill Lynch and BAML Private Equity, ~$11 bn Citigroup Private Equity and Merchant Banking Division of BNP Paribas and Head of Media & Communications Merchant, Investment and Corporate Banking at BMO. Investment professionals have an average of 20+ years of experience."

LGT Capital Partners is a leading alternative investment specialist with over USD 85 billion in assets under management and more than 600 institutional clients in 43 countries. An international team of over 650 professionals is responsible for managing a wide range of investment programs focusing on private markets, liquid alternatives and multi-asset class solutions. Headquartered in Pfaeffikon (SZ), Switzerland, the firm has offices in New York, Dublin, London, Paris, Vaduz, Dubai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Raleigh, San Francisco, Luxembourg and Sydney.

We are experienced growth equity investors, operating across the UK and Europe, with a technology focus. We have been building businesses for 20 years, enabling founder led teams to achieve their ambitions. Providing investment, alongside expertise and access to an international network, our knowledgeable and down to earth team work hard to help management maximise company growth and value.

Genstar Capital is a leading middle-market private equity firm, investing in high quality companies for over 30 years. Genstar currently has approximately $35 billion in assets under management and is focused on investing in financial services, software, industrials, and healthcare. Genstar partners with its management teams and network of strategic advisors to grow and transform its portfolio companies into industry-leading businesses. We operate as one team with a single office in the heart of San Francisco. Our vision is to help build lasting, impactful businesses that will continue to succeed well beyond our ownership.