Investors in Future Of Work

Ascension VC is an early-stage VC built by exited entrepreneurs to back the next generation of tech and impact founders. Ascension VC has a strong focus on diverse and underrepresented founders, as well as startups that address social and environmental challenges. Ascension VC operates several funds, such as the Fair By Design Fund, which invests in companies tackling the poverty premium, the ASCEND SEIS Fund, which backs exceptional UK-based tech entrepreneurs, and the Good Food Fund, which supports healthier and more sustainable food and drink brands. Ascension VC was voted Seed VC of the Year in 2022 by the UK Business Angels Association and has been the most active investor in London over the past decade, according to Beauhurst.

Citizen Capital is a leading French private equity fund dedicated to using an impact-driven investment approach to deliver both financial and social returns for investors and society at-large. Citizen Capital manages €65 million and provides growth capital to high growth startups or SMEs (€1 to 50 million sales) with a strong social purpose targeting pressing social challenges (adressing the needs of underserved populations) or ecological needs (sustainable production and consumption). Our goal is to build wealth for all stakeholders in our portfolio companies as well as positive social impact for society at large. In addition to capital we offer a combination of strategic, financial, operational guidance to the companies in which we invest, as well as a pro-active support in building and driving impact strategy – Citizen Capital has implemented a methodology combining social impact and ESG approach. Citizen Capital is B Corp certified, has signed the Principles for Responsible Investment (United Nations, PRI) and is a member of the G8 Social Impact Investment Task Force.

blueworld.group is an investor of a new generation. With a heart for technological progress and innovation blueworld.group’s area of activity is investing, developing and optimizing. blueworld.group acts as an investor and innovator for ambitious growth companies and new business models in a wide range of industries. Therefore, blueworld.group works hand in hand with pioneering companies, their managers and employees to create outstanding performance as well as genuine and sustainable value. Always with the aim of harmonizing progress and sustainability in all dimensions.

ADP Invest is the Corporate Venture Capital ("CVC") fund of the Groupe ADP. It invests in start-ups and venture capital funds in line with the company's strategic priorities : Passenger Experience, Airport Operations & Infrastructure, Future of Work and Decarbonization. We focus on financing companies that have already experimented with the Groupe ADP, based on needs expressed by the company's various business divisions. Each investment is sponsored by one of these departments, and their representatives sit on our investment committee.

Unitatea Capital outlines its strategy to target differential businesses within specific verticals, aiming to enhance product value. Their focus lies particularly on early-stage ventures, valuing pre-seed and seed stages as pivotal for offering substantial support to entrepreneurial teams. With an average entry ticket of up to €50,000 per investment, they plan a comprehensive 4-year investment period to build a diverse portfolio. Their strategic vision revolves around investing in five fundamental pillars: Future of Work, Future of Mobility & Energy, Future of Education, Future of Food, and Future of Health, anticipating these sectors to drive significant societal transformation.