The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development was established in 1991 when communism was crumbling in central and eastern Europe and ex-soviet countries needed support to nurture a new private sector in a democratic environment.
Today the EBRD uses the tools of investment to help build market economies and democracies in countries from central Europe to central Asia.
The EBRD is the largest single investor in the region and mobilises significant foreign direct investment beyond its own financing.
It is owned by 61 countries and two intergovernmental institutions. But despite its public sector shareholders, it invests mainly in private enterprises, usually together with commercial partners.
It provides project financing for banks, industries and businesses, both new ventures and investments in existing companies.
It also works with publicly owned companies, to support privatisation, restructuring state-owned firms and improvement of municipal services.
The Bank uses its close relationship with governments in the region to promote policies that will bolster the business environment.
The mandate of the EBRD stipulates that it must only work in countries that are committed to democratic principles.
Respect for the environment is part of the strong corporate governance attached to all EBRD investments.

Startup Wise Guys is one of the most active early stage investors in the broader CEE region and Nordics, has been voted Top VC fund in the CEE in year 2019.
To help techy startup founders become true entrepreneurs, we are running a world-class startup accelerator since 2012.
We have accelerated more than 300 startups, focusing on Sustainability, B2B SaaS, Fintech, Cybersecurity, and XR.
The portfolio has already had 11 major exits and the overall startup survival and success rate is above 80%.
The intensive up to 5 months-long accelerator program is focused on validating, developing, and selling products to business customers.
Over 200 international and local mentors help startups move through those stages much faster than they would on their own.
Founders are also prepared to sell their vision to investors, and the program culminates in Demo Days & major tech event visits, where startups get to present to venture capitalists and angel investors.
Post-program, startups join the alumni community of 300+ startups in more than 40 countries and become eligible for invite-only alumni events such as SWG Getaway focused on business development, fundraising, and experience sharing.

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company that conducts research and implements machine learning.
The research organization is dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence safely and beneficially.

Elemental fills two gaps that are fundamental to tackling climate change: funding first-of-a-kind projects for climate technologies in real communities, and embedding equity and access into climate solutions.

Pfizer provides access to safe and effective and affordable medicines and health care services. They have a portfolio of products and medicines that support wellness and prevention, as well as treatment and cures for diseases across a broad range of therapeutic areas; and they have an industry-leading pipeline of promising new products that have the potential to challenge some of the most feared diseases of their time, like Alzheimer's disease and cancer.

Deutsche Bank is a global investment bank. Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. In a fundamental transformation the bank focuses on its core strengths in a newly created Corporate Bank, a leading Private Bank, a focused investment bank and in asset management.
They provide banking services to companies, governments, institutional investors, small and medium-sized businesses and private individuals.
Deutsche Bank was founded in 1870 to accompany German businesses into the world. They have worked across borders ever since.

Techstars is a global platform that provides investment and innovation. Through the Techstars Worldwide Entrepreneur Network, founders and their teams connect with other entrepreneurs, experts, mentors, alumni, investors, community leaders, and corporate partners who will help their companies grow.
Techstars operates four divisions: Techstars Mentorship-Driven Accelerator Program supercharges success and Techstars Startup Programs inspire, educate, and connect entrepreneurs.
Techstars Venture Capital Fund invests in innovative and disruptive companies. Techstars Corporate Innovation Partnerships help brands create products and services. Techstars accelerator portfolio includes more than 1,000 companies with a market cap of $8.1 billion.

T-Mobile is a wireless telecommunications company that redefines the way consumers and businesses buy wireless services.
The company is committed to transforming the way that consumers and businesses purchase and use wireless services by offering a range of flexible, affordable, and feature-rich plans.
One of T-Mobile's key strategies is to challenge the traditional wireless carrier model by offering customers more choice and control over their wireless plans.
The company has introduced a number of groundbreaking initiatives, including its ''Un-carrier'' program, which eliminates long-term contracts and provides customers with more transparent pricing and billing.
T-Mobile has also invested heavily in expanding and improving its network coverage, which now covers more than 99% of the US population.
The company's network has been recognized for its speed and reliability, and T-Mobile has received numerous awards for its wireless service quality.
In addition to its consumer-focused offerings, T-Mobile has also developed a range of solutions designed to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes.
These include wireless plans, mobile device management tools, and customized solutions for industries such as healthcare, transportation, and retail.

Silver Lake is a global technology investment firm focused solely on making large-scale investments in leading technology companies.
They are partners to world-class management teams that seek to use their capital and expertise to build and extend their market leadership. seeks to formulate its investments to enable growth and frequently employs conservative capital structures designed to drive aggressive investment in new initiatives, innovation, and business expansion.
Their core investment thesis is that the technology industries represent an extraordinary yet under-exploited target for large-scale private investments.
The firm also seeks to cultivate proprietary or specialized investment opportunities not typically available to generalist investors.
It devotes its full scope of talent and intellectual capital to the singular mission of investing in the world’s technology, technology-enabled businesses, and related growth businesses.
Silver Lake was established in 1999 by David Roux, Glenn Hutchins, Jim Davidson, and Roger McNamee and is based in Menlo Park, California.