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3i group

http://www.3i.com/

As a world leader in private equity, we work with talented management teams to develop businesses that have potential for significant growth. Each year we invest over €2.7bn supporting people who start, grow, change and buy businesses. We’ve been doing this for over 60 years; delivering significant power to the people we work with through our knowledge, experience and global network of relationships. Ultimately, we’re driven by our strong sense of values. We form close partnerships with the companies we invest in and we build strong relationships based on integrity, trust and mutual respect.

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3TS Capital Partners

http://www.3tsvp.com

3TS Capital Partners is one of the leading private equity and venture capital firms in Central and Eastern Europe operating in the whole region through offices in Budapest, Bucharest, Prague, Vienna and Warsaw. 3TS is currently the exclusive advisor to three funds totalling approximately € 200 million : * Fund I - the € 66 million TCEE Fund * Fund II - the € 100 million 3TS Central European Fund II * Fund III - the 3TS-Cisco Growth Fund III 3TS Capital Partner identifies, evaluates and recommends investments for the Funds it is advising. After the investment is made, 3TS represents the Fund either directly and/or with non-executive directors with positions on the Board and works with the management to fully support the development of the investee companies. Investors in the Funds include 3i, Cisco, Sitra, EBRD and KfW among others. 3TS primarily targets expansion capital and buyout investments in high growth sectors including Technology & Telecoms, Media & Marketing, Services and Environment & Energy. The target companies are in growth sectors which are most likely to benefit from the catch up to the western EU or the pre-accession run up in the case of the next wave entrants. 3TS can also provide financing to companies expanding into the CEE region. Download 3TS Leaflet in PDF-Format The Shareholders 3TS is owned by the Management Team, 3i and Sitra. The Management Team 3TS is lead by the co-Managing Directors Pekka Santeri Mäki and Daniel Lynch. 3i Group plc 3i is a world leader in private equity and venture capital focusing on buyouts, growth capital and venture capital and invests across Europe, in the United States and in Asia. www.3i.com Sitra Sitra, the Finnish National Fund for Research and Development, is an independent public foundation under the supervision of the Finnish Parliament. Sitra promotes economic prosperity by encouraging research and providing venture capital. www.sitra.fi

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Accueil I-Source Gestion

http://www.isourcegestion.fr/en/index.htm

I-Source Gestion is an early stage venture capital firm, focusing on Information and Communication Technologies (Software, Saas, Multimedia and Telecom). We invest at first round in early stage companies (either just created or up to 3 years of existence). We invest in the subsequent rounds of our portfolio companies when necessary. Our funds are managed by a stable and senior team with a strong background in the industry, in finance and in entrepreneurship. This allows us to actively support each portfolio company and bring significant added value. Given our strong technological focus, we have built a partner network comprised of: -research laboratories and their incubators -institutional and private investors -world-class high-tech companies such as Alcatel We are currently managing 6 funds worth Euro 172 million.

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ACT Venture Capital

http://www.actventure.com/

ACT Venture Capital is Ireland's leading venture capital firm. Founded as an independent operation in 1994, ACT has completed over 70 investments, principally in technology based companies serving global markets. ACT takes a stage diversified approach to investing in exceptional companies operating in Information & Communications Technology, Internet & Media, Healthcare and the Development Capital sector. By leveraging the collective experience of our investment professionals as well as our extensive network of contacts, ACT takes a value added approach to technology investing. We take an active role in our portfolio companies, through board participation and beyond, to support talented entrepreneurs to achieve success on a world stage. ACT has raised over €350 million sourced from leading American, European, Irish and UK institutions. We provide capital to high potential companies located within Ireland, the UK and Europe in the range of €1 million to €15 million.

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add Partners

http://www.addpartners.com

Our investing style is unique. Unlike most VCs operating in Europe today, Add Partners brings together a highly productive Silicon Valley-style emphasis on creating the maximum value in its investments and an unmatched, practical knowledge of the challenges and opportunities Europe’s technology businesses face in realising their global potential. Through our initial fund of €175m, raised amongst some 25 institutional investors from across Europe, the US and Asia, we have already invested in a select group of companies with outstanding international growth potential. While the majority of our investments are with early stage companies, we also aim to selectively support more developed private companies where our financial and strategic involvement can make a critical difference to a fast growing business. Headquartered in London, our expert team of investment professionals draws on a wide range of operational experience, deep local knowledge and global perspective to help maximise the performance and value of young companies. Our commitment to our partner companies extends to working actively with CEOs and senior managers, and to leveraging the resources of a global network of industry and professional contacts to steer a course for success.

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Advent Venture Partners

http://www.adventventures.com/

Founded in 1981 Advent Venture Partners was one of the first US-style venture capital firms in Europe. We have backed, so far, more than 200 companies, with over forty already taken public on exchanges both in Europe and the USA and a similar number successfully sold to trade buyers. Whilst the firm has evolved and the team grown, the aim remains the same: to invest in world-class technology, to back strong entrepreneurs and management teams and to build tomorrow's great companies. With over £500m of fund commitments under management, our focus is on venture investment at both the early and late stage, in two sectors: Life Sciences and Technology. Our style is active 'hands-on' involvement from a team of professionals who know the industries in which they are investing and who use their extensive networks to deliver success.

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AGF Private Equity

http://www.agfpe.com

Avec un souci continu de délivrer la meilleure performance possible, nous sommes des découvreurs de talent et sommes convaincus que la création de valeur s'inscrit dans la durée, pour les entreprises et les actionnaires. Nous avons l'ambition d'investir dans les entreprises leaders d'aujourd'hui et de demain et contribuons activement à leur croissance et à leur développement international. Nous sommes impliqués dans la recherche d'une rentabilité durable pour les entreprises que nous finançons. Aussi, nous considérons l'exercice de droit de vote comme un acte de gestion à part entière, devant être réalisé dans le meilleur intérêt des porteurs de parts de ses OPCVM. Par ailleurs, nous assumons un rôle de conseil auprès de nos mandants. Notre politique d'exercice de droits de vote s'appuie sur le principe de base du Gouvernement d'Entreprise : une action, une voix. Enfin, nous développons des relations fortes et privilégiées avec nos partenaires et clients, fondées sur la confiance et la transparence. Pour en savoir plus, télécharger notre Politique des Droits de Vote Conformément à la réglementation en vigueur (AMF par application de la Directive MIF) AGF Private Equity publie sa politique en matière de conflits d'intérêts. Pour en savoir plus, téléchargez notre Politique en matière de conflits d'intérêts

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Alice Ventures

http://www.aliceventures.it

Alice Ventures invests its time and resources in backing entrepreneurs with genuine technological breakthroughs that have a tremendous amount of business potential and ultimately impact their designated markets in a significant manner. Ongoing Support We provide various levels of support depending on the investment stage. Whether you are just starting out and require extensive input or are in a more mature stage, there are four areas where we help all our portfolio companies: defining strategies, opening doors, recruiting executives and fundraising. Our support is extended from the very early stages, even in cases where there is not a full management team in place. However, certain criteria must be met for any type of investment and they include good people, innovative products, intellectual property assets, groundbreaking technology, and falling in our areas of investment where the Alice Ventures team is well grounded. We also have a policy of supporting our portfolio companies throughout difficult times. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you create the perfect conditions for ensuring success.

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AlpInvest

http://www.alpinvest.com

AlpInvest Partners independently manages the private equity investments for two of the world's largest pension funds: Dutch ABP and PFZW. While ABP and PFZW had successful histories as private equity investors, the funds concluded that their long-term commitment to the market would best be served by an independent, dedicated, and full-scale private equity organization. AlpInvest Partners became the exclusive private equity manager for these funds in 1999 and bears full discretionary power over all investment decisions. Additionally, AlpInvest Partners manages commitments from a diverse group of pension funds in Europe and Canada.

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Alta Berkeley

http://www.altaberkeley.com/

Alta Berkeley is a premier European venture capital firm, focused on identifying exceptional young technology companies based in Europe and Israel, and leveraging our wealth of experience and industry contacts to help them become commercially successful in the global market. Strategy We focus on finding leading communications and computing technology teams based in Europe and Israel and assisting them to build global companies by harnessing our investing partners' own entrepreneurial experience of growing successful technology companies and bringing them to successful exit via public offerings and trade sales. Approach Our investment methodology is similar to that used by top tier US venture capital firms, characterized by partners with relevant industry background, a deep understanding of technology and high-level contacts at the leading global technology companies. This approach has been honed over a long history of investing success - and a few that never reached their full-potential - to form an invaluable bank of knowledge for start-ups. Track Record Since 1982 we have raised six venture funds and backed over one hundred companies through both bull and bear markets. In the process, we have helped create considerable value for our portfolio companies and for our own investors, including listings on five different public markets (including Nasdaq and LSE) and trade sales both in Europe and in the US.

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Altor Equity Partners

http://www.altor.com/

Altor is a private equity firm focusing on investments in companies based in the Nordic region. In addition to capital, we invest substantial amounts of our own resources in partnership with management to build lasting value through operating improvements, organic growth initiatives and strategic add-on acquisitions.We predominantly acquire the companies outright, but we are equally interested in establishing partnerships with company owners to realise the full potential in their business.

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Amadeus

http://www.amadeuscapital.com

We invest across the technology spectrum in industries that include communications and networking hardware and software, media, e-commerce, computer hardware and software, plus the medical technology and clean energy technology sectors. Since we started in 1997, we have used our unique skills to identify and nurture the high-technology companies of the future. With £460m under management, we have active investments in around 40 companies at any time, across Europe and selectively in Israel. We have the vision to recognise a technology that is indeed special – a great leap forward, not just a new wrinkle. We have the imagination to see how a new product can exploit its technological advantage. We have the operational experience to nurture the right management team to make the vision a reality, helping fast growing companies to avoid pitfalls. We have a global network of technology investors and leaders that are able to help a new company succeed financially. And our team has a track record of investing successfully in high technology companies. We offer the right companies more than just capital. We offer vision, imagination, experience and a network of contacts across the globe. The right companies are Amadeus companies.

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Ariadne Capital

http://www.ariadnecapital.com/

ENTREPRENEURS BACKING ENTREPRENEURS Ariadne Capital is building a new model of the financing of entrepreneurship in Europe. We have secured the backing and commitment of some of the world.s leading entrepreneurs . the founders of lastminute.com, BetFair, WorldPay, Hotmail, SES Astra, and others [in total 42] . who are investing in the next generation of entrepreneurs building game-changing, global leading firms out of Europe. We are very market-driven - caring more about how customers are going to adopt [or not] innovation, and how we can help drive an effective "Go to Market" strategy, than the beauty of the technology. We are fundamentally focused on people, and the most important element about whether we engage with a business is whether we think the people are world-class. For consideration of your business proposition, please email: newopportunity@ariadnecapital.com

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Atila Venture

http://www.atilaventures.com/

ATILAVENTURES was founded in 1999 with the goal of providing capital, operating and other value adding resources to entrepreneurs in Europe. Our experience gained in Silicon Valley, Europe and Asia in the high growth technology sector is used to provide entrepreneurs primarily in Switzerland, France, Germany, Austria and other European countries with venture capital, advice and networking. Professionals at Atila Ventures have had operational experience in the segments in which we operate in order to provide the right level of advice to entrepreneurs and their companies. Atila Ventures has offices in Lausanne (Switzerland), Bermuda and Vienna, and has a consulting office in Munich (Germany).

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Atlantic Bridge Ventures

http://www.abven.com

Atlantic Bridge Ventures ("Atlantic Bridge") is a Pan European venture capital company with offices in Dublin and London. Atlantic Bridge focuses on making early and mid stage technology investments in semiconductors and software across Europe with a strong focus on a transatlantic business building and investment exit model. Atlantic Bridge brings together a unique team of technology entrepreneurs, corporate finance and investment experts with a wealth of international business experience across Europe, US and Asia. We have worked together in various capacities for the last 5-10 years and bring a partnership approach to our team and our investments. Our investors include the founders, institutions and private shareholders with a track record of investment in successful technology companies. The Atlantic Bridge Ventures portfolio currently comprises five companies operating in the semiconductor, wireless software and nanotechnology sectors.

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ATP-PEP

http://www.atp-pep.com/

INVESTMENT STRATEGY PROCESS ATP Private Equity Partners seeks to diversify its portfolio over geography, management styles and industry perspectives. ATP PEP invests in buyout funds, venture funds, secondary interests in funds, distressed related funds and co-investments in Europe and North America. We survey the rest of the world such as India, Eastern Europe and Australia for private equity opportunities. ATP PEP wishes to be a significant investor in most funds and to the extent possible, play an active role on the advisory boards. ATP PEP is providing a long term source of capital and adding value through its wide network of contacts in Scandinavia, Europe and North America. ATP PEP always conducts its own due diligence since it plays the most vital part of ATP PEP’s investment decision process and has a key role in understanding the general partners’ investment style and philosophy. SEGMENTS In buyouts, ATP PEP invests in funds with a focus on growing or mature companies where the private owner can add value to companies. Clear value adding capabilities are key for ATP PEP. ATP PEP focuses particularly on funds with a style or sector expertise, often in the mid-market segment in North America; as for Europe, the approach is much broader. In both regions, ATP PEP seeks General Partners with strong experience, history and performance. For the venture capital segment, ATP PEP is looking for partnerships with a proven ability to create new companies and make them grow to profitability. The key theme is value creation through investing in technologies with a competitive edge and forming the right management teams. The main focus of ATP PEP is on early stage venture funds. In North America, as well as in Europe, ATP PEP focuses on venture capital funds with technical expertise, performance and history.

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Auriga Partners

http://www.aurigapartners.com

Since 1998, AURIGA PARTNERS, an independent Venture Capital firm, has been managing several early stage funds specializing in Information Technology and Life Sciences. Enterprise creation represents the core activity of the Auriga's founding members since 1986. Our experienced management team of nine complements one another in education, experience, and sector specialization. Along with investing the necessary capital, we also bring our savoir-faire in developing and solidifying the executive team, organizing the company, and forming strategic and corporate partnerships. As investors, we actively contribute to defining the appropriate financial strategy, as well as, assisting our portfolio companies in raising future capital. We are dedicated to providing a broad network of contacts capable of accelerating internationalization, and furthering strategic partnerships and business deals.

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AXA Private Equity

http://www.axaprivateequity.com

Our investment approach is underpinned by four fundamental values on a daily basis: performance, expertise, international experience and transparency. These values guide our investment decisions in relations with investors, companies, funds and in our internal procedures. These four values help to enable us to offer investors long-term returns on their investments while providing businesses with funds for profitable long-term growth. Performance * Excellent return on investment * Sustainable results * Loyalty and confidence of investors * Large and diverse range of funds under management Expertise * Strict yet entrepreneurial approach in the selection of investment opportunities * Finely tuned valuation techniques for valuing risks and reviewing growth strategies * Stringent due diligence procedures involving complete audits Transparency * Investors have total access to the performance and activities of each fund * Accurate and complete data published * Ongoing update of databases International expertise * Locations in Europe, USA and Asia based in our New York, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Milan and Singapore offices * Focused ongoing strategy for international growth * Staff solidly anchored in the local economic environment backed by in-depth knowledge of the specific features of each market.

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Baird Capital Partners Europe

http://www.gbcp.com/

Baird Capital Partners Europe is the U.K.-based buyout firm of Baird Private Equity. We provide capital to lower middle-market companies in the Business Services, Manufactured Products and Healthcare sectors, where we have deep experience, knowledge and ability to add value. In addition to our links in the United States, our global platform includes operating resources in China and India that work with our portfolio companies to enhance their profitability. Our Investment Criteria We invest in well-positioned companies with successful and highly motivated management teams. We are particularly attracted to businesses that can benefit from the global Baird infrastructure. Our Team Baird Capital Partners Europe has a close knit team. Most of us have been together since the 1990s. We have developed substantial operational, management and investment expertise. Our people are proud of our business and its open, supportive and challenging culture. We enjoy working as part of the broader team of like-minded people within Baird Private Equity. Our Investments Baird Capital Partners Europe brings both extensive investment expertise and significant operational experience. Our strategic approach to building value in our investments is based on partnering with talented management teams and leveraging our vast global resources to support portfolio company growth. Portfolio Management Programme Our Portfolio Management Programme uses the size and resources of our combined portfolio to consistently drive value and best practices at our companies.

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Banexi Ventures Partners

http://www.banexiventures.com/

Banexi Ventures Partners focuses on: - Early-stage companies with high growth potential and high technology, - Spin-off of business units, turnarounds, specific situations for technology companies Banexi Ventures Partners is the Management Company of Banexi Ventures 2, Banexi Ventures 3 and BV4, French venture capital funds : * Banexi Ventures 2 : 61,3 M€ raised in 1998 * Banexi Ventures 3 : 150 M€ raised in 2000 * BV4 : 130 M€ raised in 2005 * Sponsor of the fund : BNP Paribas Group with a minority investment. The main investors of these funds are : * Public European institutions (European Investment Fund...) * Private international financial institutions (funds of funds, banks, pension funds ...) * A few business angels who contribute their expertise in their specific knowledge area. Banexi Ventures Partners invests in : * Information technologies * Electronics, Semi-conductors * Life sciences

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BASF Benture Capital GmbH

http://www2.basf.de

BASF Venture Capital GmbH is the corporate venture capital company of BASF Group. We are based in Ludwigshafen, Germany and have offices in Fremont, USA as well as Hong Kong, China. We focus on innovative technologies and materials which are based on chemistry. Together with BASF Future Business GmbH, of which we are a 100% subsidiary, we develop new business fields. Headline: Who we are An interdisciplinary team of scientists and financial experts manages the global evaluation and investment process. BASF's know-how and research facilities are used in this investment process. We use our fund of 100 million Euro to invest into innovative start up companies.

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BC Partners

http://www.bcpartners.com

BC Partners is a leading private equity firm with advised funds of €11bn. Established in 1986, BC Partners has played an active role in developing the European buy-out market for over 20 years. BC Partners executives operate as an integrated team through offices in Europe and North America, acquiring and developing European or multinational businesses to create value in partnership with management. Since inception, BC Partners has invested in 66 companies with a total enterprise value of €61 billion.

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BrainHeart Capital

http://www.brainheart.com/

BrainHeart Capital was founded in 2000 and is the largest fund in Europe focusing on growth investment in the wireless technology sector. We currently have 6 portfolio companies, where we are the lead or co-lead investor. The fund totals 1.4 billion SEK and investors include: • Confederation of Swedish Enterprise • Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund • IBM, Inc. • Funds adviced by Partners Group • Sixth Swedish National Pension Fund • Skandia Life Insurance Company Ltd. • Jonströmer International

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Bridgepoint

http://www.bridgepoint-capital.com

A major private equity manager Bridgepoint is a major private equity manager with a 25-year track record of investing in European businesses that will achieve long-term capital growth. Independently owned and managed by a team of experienced private equity practitioners, we have raised €8 billion to date from leading institutional investors. Depth of experience in buying and selling businesses In the last 10 years alone, we have completed over 150 transactions with a total value of €18 billion and in the last five years have sold businesses allowing us to return over €5 billion to our investors. Bridgepoint companies currently employ over 51,000 people across Europe with a combined turnover of €6 billion.

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BV Capital

http://www.bvfund.com/

BV Capital traces its history as a team to the early days of the Internet and has occupied a front row seat in the evolution of this dynamic industry ever since. In the early 90s, BV Capital’s senior professionals created one of the world's first multimedia online services VideoTel and subsequently architected the joint venture between America Online and Bertelsmann. After building AOL Germany into a successful business, the team moved to California to start BV Capital’s first fund and to invest in portfolio companies such as Expertcity that emerged as category-leaders in their markets. BV Capital Today Focused at the intersection of consumer Internet, media and communications software, BV Capital's second fund now leverages cross-sector and cross-continent synergies and the team’s deep operational expertise to identify transformative early stage companies. Working closely with entrepreneurs, our insights and industry contacts help management refine their business plans, recruit world-class talent and deliver the partnerships that generate long-term success. Our long lasting relationships with entrepreneurs and limited partners reflect our commitment to excellence and results.

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