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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.

Q: The information listed here is inaccurate. How do I report it?

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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Investors	Markets	Stage	Sector	Actions
Brinc A different breed of venture capital and accelerator firm.
Cherubic Ventures A venture capital fund investing in the most ambitious founders from angel to pre-IPO.
NUS Alumni Ventures Southeast Asia’s first student-alumni run Angel Investment Network
Helicap Access to Select Southeast Asia Private Investments Opportunities
AngelCentral An Angel Investment Network for Angel Investors to Learn and Invest Together
Ideaspace Ventures Igniting innovation, unleashing potential
Y Combinator We give startups a disproportionate advantage.
XFactor Ventures Female founders. Billion dollar opportunities.
Weekend Fund An early stage fund, backing your next favorite thing
Venture Development Partners Offers complete solutions for US market entry, business development, and operations management.
UpHonest Capital An Early Stage Focused Venture Capital Group
Underscore VC It Takes a Community
Tuatara Capital A sector-focused private equity firm dedicated to helping great companies realize their vision in the burgeoning cannabis industry.
Thursday Ventures Advise, invest, and build teams at rapidly scaling early to growth stage start-ups.
Teamworthy Ventures We invest in great teams. We strive to be worthy partners
SmartGateVC Investing at the Intersection of AI with Healthcare, Biotech, Security and IoT.
SeaChange Fund Powering Pacific Northwest Startups
Sandalphon Capital A Midwest VC firm focused on Pre-Seed, Seed and Series A rounds.
Right Side Capital Management, LLC. A venture capital fund changing the way early-stage technology startups receive funding.
Retail Technology Ventures We invest in female founders who are innovating ways for brands and retailers to better serve their customers.