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Q: What is a "Verified Investor"?

A "Verified Investor" is a profile/company that our team at BEAMSTART has internally vetted and communicated with. These are also investors that you can submit your business proposals (pitch decks) to directly via their profile on BEAMSTART. The purpose of adding the "Verified Investor" badge is to increase both credibility and deal-flow for these investors.

Q: What is the difference between a "Managing Partner", "General Partner", and "Associate" in an investment firm?

In an investment firm, the roles of Managing Partner, General Partner, and Associate differ in terms of their responsibilities and level of authority within the firm's hierarchy:<ul><li>Managing Partner: The Managing Partner is typically the senior-most partner in the firm. They are responsible for overseeing the firm's overall operations, setting its strategic direction, and representing the firm externally. Managing Partners often have a significant ownership stake in the firm and play a key role in decision-making.</li><li>General Partner: General Partners are senior members of the firm who are responsible for sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities, managing portfolio companies, and raising capital from investors. They also typically have ownership stakes in the firm. General Partners are involved in making investment decisions and managing the firm's investment portfolio.</li><li>Associates / Analysts: Associates (sometimes also known as "Analysts") are typically entry-level professionals in an investment firm. They support the General Partners and Managing Partners in sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and monitoring portfolio companies. Associates often have a more analytical and research-focused role, helping the senior partners make informed investment decisions.</li></ul>Overall, Managing Partners have the highest level of authority and responsibility, followed by General Partners who are responsible for managing investments, and Associates who provide support to the senior members of the firm.

Q: I'm an investor and would like to add my profile to the list. How do I go about this?

Simply register for an account with BEAMSTART by signing up as a member (we have a low quarterly fee for this). Once you're signed in, you will be able to create an "Organization Profile" and add it to the investors list by selecting "Venture Capital and Private Equity" or "Investments" from the "Organization Category" field.

Q: I need help raising funds. Can you assist me fundraise instead?

Yes we can. Please reach out to us directly via <a href="@beamstart" style="color:black; border-bottom:2px dotted #999999;">this page</a>. Kindly take note that this would fall under our fundraising service, with fees ranging between 3% - 8% of funds raised.

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If you spotted an error, please do not hesitate to report it to us via the <a href="contact" style="color:black; border-bottom:2px dotted #999999;">contact page here</a> — our team will have it rectified within the day.

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Pre-Seed Stage

Investors	Markets	Stage	Sector	Connect
Divergent Capital An Early-stage VC
Commonweal Ventures We back founders building America's future
Centre Street Partners A modern, technology-focused investment firm at the intersection of private equity and venture capital
Bright Ventures Investing in Human Potential
B5 Capital We help you build
Benchstrength Early-stage venture capital firm investing in technology companies that transform business and uplift communities
Beat Ventures Humans are the heartbeat of AI
Achebe Capital Venture Capital isn’t just for the select few. It’s for all of us.
Able Partners An early stage consumer investment fund focused on health & wellness.
A100x Ventures An early-stage venture firm investing in the convergence of emerging technologies
SENT Angels Where Catholic Angel Investors fund and support Catholic entrepreneurs
25madison We connect bold founders with business leaders to transform ideas into unmatched economic value.
Recast Capital Don’t just look to the future. Face it.
Great Circle Ventures Accelerating the world’s food ecosystem transformation.
FasterCapital A global venture builder and online incubator dedicated to co-funding and co-founding innovative startups.
Earth Venture Capital We invest in Science-backed Startups We invest in Science-backed Startups
Green Frontier Capital Accelerating our green future®
ONEVC We help founders build category-defining companies
Yellow Hungry Founders, Welcome Home
Crossover Backing funds that are the first call of today’s best founders + select early-stage direct opportunities.