Investors in Lean

Founded in 1984 by Queen's University Belfast, QUBIS Ltd is dedicated to commercializing the university's research and development activities through the creation of spin-out businesses. We play a crucial role in this process by acquiring equity in new spin-out ventures, leveraging investments in cash and/or Intellectual Property. Our primary mission is to transition innovative R&D from the laboratory to the commercial marketplace. At QUBIS Ltd, we proactively identify and evaluate commercially viable research and resources within Queen's University. We collaborate closely with skilled management teams and partners who possess the necessary market expertise to drive these ventures forward. Our approach is market-driven, focusing exclusively on ventures with strong market validation and demand. We recognize the importance of partnering with private or trade investors who can contribute not only capital but also valuable market access. This collaboration allows us to effectively navigate market challenges and leverage established distribution systems or market presence. By bridging academia and industry, we are committed to facilitating the transformation of cutting-edge research into impactful innovations that benefit society and drive economic growth.

FORWARD.one is a European venture capital firm specializing in investing in hardware innovations across sectors such as Semiconductors, Climate Tech, and High Tech. Founded with a focus on supporting entrepreneurs who are passionate about solving complex challenges through innovative technologies, FORWARD.one seeks to identify and nurture groundbreaking solutions. The firm is dedicated to partnering with early-stage companies, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to help them scale and succeed. Committed to making a positive impact, FORWARD.one aims to build a portfolio of companies that drive innovation in their respective fields and contribute to a more sustainable and technologically advanced world.

Massa Innovations leverages the expertise of a highly experienced team specializing in IT technologies to drive achievements. As a forward-thinking company, they focus on innovation and technological advancement, aiming to deliver impactful solutions and services. Massa Innovations collaborates closely with clients to address complex challenges and implement tailored IT solutions that enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness. They are committed to excellence in service delivery, leveraging their deep industry knowledge to achieve sustainable growth and success for their clients and partners alike.

Ruffena Capital specializes in financing and capital investment advisory services. As a trusted advisor, Ruffena Capital assists clients in navigating the complexities of capital raising and investment strategies. They provide tailored financial solutions and strategic guidance to businesses seeking growth capital, leveraging their expertise to optimize funding opportunities and drive sustainable business development. Ruffena Capital's commitment lies in facilitating successful capital transactions and fostering long-term partnerships with their clients.

Innvotec Limited (Innvotec), we are a boutique firm based in London, specializing in asset management, venture capital, and corporate finance. Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), our focus is on delivering strategic investment solutions tailored to meet the diverse financial needs of our clients. We pride ourselves on our expertise in nurturing innovation and fostering growth across various sectors. Our comprehensive range of services includes asset management strategies and venture capital investments, aimed at supporting entrepreneurial ventures and facilitating corporate finance transactions.

Soulmates Ventures accelerates bold entrepreneurs for a sustainable future, seeking 10 innovative companies in 2024 to fund up to €1,000,000 each for impactful solutions in air, water, energy, mobility, education, healthcare, food & agriculture. We are a green investment fund and innovations accelerator.

McWin is a private investment firm that focuses on Food Tech, Life Science, Clean Tech, Mobility Space Tech, Digitalization, and Fintech.McWin is a private equity firm founded by Henry McGovern and Steven K. Winegar partnering with exceptional founders and CEOs daring sustainable disruption, principally in the foodservice and food technology sectors.

Inven Capital is a venture capital fund investing in climate tech startups across Europe and Israel. It is backed by a major European energy utility ČEZ, a.s. and by the European Investment Bank (EIB), having EUR 500m at its disposal over two fund generations. We seek investments into climate tech growth stage startups and all areas within decarbonization are close to our heart. We target late-stage growth opportunities with business model proven by sales and with significant growth potential. We focus on creating long term value through active support of the companies and their founders and aim to build strong consortia of friendly investors together with us at the board.

Impulse Ventures is a venture capital investor focused on tech startups in the CEE region.With a focus on Seed and Series A stages, we provide funding, network support, and expertise to help startups thrive.As a team of investors, founders, HR experts, and finance and product specialists, we are ready to work alongside the founders with whom we partner up.

Climentum Capital is an investment fund based in Copenhagen, Berlin, and Stockholm. We invest in European climate tech companies solving critical sustainability problems for industries. Our fund provides catalytic capital to companies in late Seed and Series A rounds, enabling them to pass key inflection points and scale rapidly. As one of the first funds with a dual carry structure (with both financial and impact targets), Climentum Capital is dedicated to only investing in companies that can deliver true greenhouse gas emissions reductions.

PSV cares about a conscious future. As a venture house, our mission is to clear the path for founders who build companies that matter. Our hybrid setup, comprising PSV Foundry, PSV Lab, and two unique venture funds, PSV Tech and PSV DeepTech, sets us free from adhering to a singular method. Rather we rethink existing ways and models to maximise our impact beyond any individual firm or investment.

BlackWood Ventures is an investment firm that focuses on supporting tech startup founders.BlackWood Ventures is a pan-European early-stage venture capital firm that supports visionary entrepreneurs in fintech, web 3.0, and cleantech sectors.BlackWood is a network and technology-driven Venture Capital firm headquartered in Copenhagen. Founded in 2021