SeedInvest is a equity crowdfunding platform that provides investors with access to highly vetted startup investment opportunities. The SeedInvest network contains over 15,000 accredited investors, including hundreds of family offices and institutions. SeedInvest typically invests between $500,000 - $5 million as part of a syndicate.

SeedInvest

Build. Grow. Exit. Repeat. We are a Budapest based startup studio. We build successful businesses.

Drukka Startup Studio

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. They represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm's broad range of services and practice areas are focused on addressing the principal challenges faced by the management, boards of directors, shareholders, and in-house counsel of their clients.  The firm is nationally recognized for providing high-quality services to address the legal solutions required by its enterprise and financial institution clients. Their services include corporate law and governance, public and private offerings of equity and debt securities, mergers and acquisitions, securities class action litigation, intellectual property litigation, antitrust counseling and litigation, joint ventures and strategic alliances, technology licensing and other intellectual property transactions, tax, and employee benefits and employment law, among other areas. Their distinguished international roster of clients span a wide variety of industries, including information technology, life sciences, energy and clean technology, media and entertainment, communications, retail, and financial services.

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Plug and Play is a seed and early-stage investor focused on great teams leading emerging growth companies.  Plug and Play runs 12 industry-specific accelerator programs twice a year, that acts as a platform for major corporations and high quality startups to connect and collaborate.  Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Plug and Play participates in Seed, Angel and Series A funding where they often co-invest with their strategic partners. Through years of experience and as part of their network, Plug and Play has put together a world-class network of serial entrepreneurs, strategic investors, and industry leaders who actively assist the firm with its successful and growing investment portfolio.  SEED ROUND. Plug and Play participates in seed round investing through a program called Startup Camp. Startup Camp is a 10-week program based in Silicon Valley for top-notch entrepreneurs to work intensively on building out their business model. Select startups will refine their business models and prototypes with help from a combination of structured workshops, speaker series and mentorship sessions, as well as active coaching from their investment team. At the culmination of Startup Camp, founders will have crystalized their business plans and pitched their company to the venture capital community at EXPO Demo Day.''  ANGEL ROUND Plug and Play makes angel round investments throughout the year, sourced from their monthly Plug and Play Angels (PAPA) sessions. They are partnered with local angel investors in Silicon Valley who participate in PAPA to find the most promising startups and best new technologies.  SERIES A. Series A typical Series A round is in the range of $2 million to $10 million, and is intended to provide operating capital for the company for six months to two years. This round capitalizes the company as it develops its products, performs initial marketing and branding, acquires talent, and conducts other early-stage business operations. It is in this stage that Plug and Play will co-invest with over 180 venture capital partners.  Plug and Play has helped grow market leaders such as PayPal, Danger, Google, DropBox, LendingClub, Zoosk, SoundHound, CreditSesame, Skytree, and has over 400 more early-stage startups in its portfolio.

Plug and Play

NTT DOCOMO Ventures is the venture capital arm of NTT DOCOMO, Inc. specializing in investments in incubation, early stage, middle stage, and later/pre-IPO stage companies. It prefers to invest in the field of information technology, telecommunications, content platform services, battery power, authentication security, BigData, a solution with devices, cloud, and communication platforms. The firm invests in and outside of Japan. It seeks to invest up to about USD $2 million to USD $3 million per investment. It prefers to seek minority stakes of around 20% or less per portfolio. The firm seeks to exit its investments through sales of stocks or transfer of shares to DOCOMO and NTT Group companies. It also runs an accelerator program called DOCOMO Incubation Program. Docomo Innovation Ventures, previously known as NTT Investment Partners Inc., was established on February 20, 2008, and is based in Minato, Chiba, Japan.

NTT DOCOMO Ventures

QueensBridge Venture Partners invests in technology companies in highly competitive and visible markets. The company's collective experience has shaped our approach to investing by allowing us to quickly recognize and capitalize on key trends. Furthermore, by focusing on co-investment opportunities with leading venture capital funds and angel investors in Silicon Valley, we have unique access to very attractive companies. Successful venture capital investing is highly influenced by a network of reputable investors. QBVP aligns itself with firms that have proven their ability to source and invest in the next generation of leading technology companies in Silicon Valley and emerging markets. We bring capital along with our network of industry veterans and corporate relationships to accelerate the development of the companies in which we co-invest. We seek to partner with firms that generate the most value among VCs and back the companies that reach enterprise value of over $1 billion on a regular basis. The general partners of QBVP are industry veterans in consumer products & services, media & entertainment, and financial services. We have (i) advised tech, media, and entertainment companies in raising over $20 billion of capital at bulge bracket Wall Street firms (e.g. Goldman Sachs; Deutsche Bank) (ii) started over twenty businesses, (iii) produced and/or recorded six number 1 albums on the Billboard 200, (iv) sold over 25 million records worldwide, (v) have products in over 3,000 stores.

QueensBridge Venture Partners

F50 identifies the most promising technology companies in North America by leveraging the collective intelligence of its deep roots of Silicon Valley-based developer and startup communities, the large reach of corporate partners and investor network, as well as industry experts. We support the growth of these companies with corporate partnership, market development, and venture financing, together with our network of corporate members, VC, PE, and experts.

At Lab IX, you'll get access to Flextronics' global end-to-end supply chain solutions and industry leading expertise in hardware design, manufacturing and logistics. You'll also benefit from their specialized partners on an unprecedented scale.  Lab IX impacts nearly every industry and help the world's best brands take their products to market all over the world with incredible speed.

Flex Lab IX

Sood Ventures is a Palo Alto-based venture capital and advisory firm focused on the mobile industry.

Sood Ventures

Konica Minolta Inc. is an Innovative Company and continues to create inspiring products and services in the field of imaging. An innovative corporation that continues to create inspiring products and services in the field of imaging. A global corporation that leads the market by advanced technologies and reliability.   The Konica Minolta brand shows intellectual creativity with its challenging, reliable, friendly personality. Four unique characteristics help realize the ideal value of the brand: broad technical expertise covering the entire imaging field; a culture relentlessly committed to creating great products and services; unique product groups developed from integrated technologies; a marketing service network that swiftly copes with customers’ needs. The essence of their brand is Konica Minolta’s comprehensive technological expertise that yields highly original innovations, which are a constant source of surprise to customers.   The logo is a representation of their brand value and company name and expresses what Konica Minolta offers to customers.   The Konica Minolta Group owns a wide array of specialized technologies and technologies that support the competitiveness and attractiveness of their products. These technologies are defined as our core technologies, totaling twelve – four in materials, two in optics, two in nano-fabrication and four in imaging fields.   Throughout their history, they have expanded and advanced these technologies, integrating them at whole new levels so that they are the driving force of our production activities. They continuously strive to integrate these technologies into innovative products with new functions and added value that contribute to the daily lives of people at home and at work. Naturally, this also includes our range of Business Solution products.

Konica Minolta

Bright Success Capital is a family office fund based in Hong Kong that makes venture capital investments and provides strategic value

Bright Success Capital

UpHonest Capital is an early-stage, industry-agnostic venture capital firm that partners with companies from pre-seed stage to Series A. The firm invests in entrepreneurs and early-stage startups and then uses its resources to boost value creation through disruptive means.

UpHonest Capital

At DTRIBE Capital, our mission is to empower founders seeking to enhance people’s lives and create positive economic impact through technology.   DTRIBE Capital’s unique model sees it invest from a balance sheet of permanent capital to help empower founders across Asia and work closely to help them scale efficiently and achieve long-term success. To date, we have made over 50 investments in early-stage technology companies. We’re a tribe.  At the heart of our strategy lies the coming together of like-minded founders to drive synergies through teamwork to deliver optimal outcomes for all parties. The word 'tribe' in our name highlights our collective agenda, driven by a common set of values, with an unrelenting focus on the mission ahead of us.  We roll up our sleeves. At DTRIBE Capital, we know it takes much more than just capital to help founders rapidly scale and reach profitability. That is where we come in. In addition to investing, we provide valuable mentoring, insights, and connection to a strong network. We’ve been there.  DTRIBE Capital was started by an experienced founder with a mission to nurture the next generation of bold entrepreneurs – having built and exited several large ventures himself. Simply put, we know what it’s like to be in the founder's shoes, and respect our founders who live and breathe their company every day.  We’re with you all the way.  We engage early and strive to be with you throughout your journey holding a long-term perspective and actively participating in helping you to build the future. We’d love to get to know you and your team as early as we can.

DTRIBE Capital

Knightscope

Knightscope develops autonomous security robots that predict and prevent crimes. Its technology is a combination of self-driving technology, robotics, and artificial intelligence. It markets the K1 stationary machine, the K3 indoor machine, and the K5 outdoor machine. A K7 multi-terrain four-wheel version is under development.

<div>Knightscope is an advanced public safety technology company based in Silicon Valley that develops fully autonomous security robots and blue light emergency communication systems. Its flagship product is the K5 Autonomous Security Robot (ASR), a self-driving robot designed to enhance security operations by deterring, detecting, and reporting criminal activities. The K5 patrols designated areas 24/7, capturing video footage, reading license plates, and broadcasting custom messages to visitors.</div>

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 Knightscope is an advanced public safety technology company based in Silicon Valley that develops fully autonomous security robots and blue light emergency communication systems. Its flagship product is the K5 Autonomous Security Robot (ASR), a self-driving robot designed to enhance security operations by deterring, detecting, and reporting criminal activities. The K5 patrols designated areas 24/7, capturing video footage, reading license plates, and broadcasting custom messages to visitors.
 
 
 
 
 Knightscope also offers the K1 Hemisphere, a stationary security device with cameras, license plate recognition, facial recognition (optional), and intercom capabilities. Additionally, the company provides blue light emergency communication systems and a cloud-based Emergency Management System (KEMS) for monitoring and diagnostics.
 
 
 
 
 Knightscope's robots are deployed across various sectors, including corporate campuses, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, self-storage facilities, retail locations, and hospitality businesses. In 2022, the company reported an anticipated revenue run rate of USD 12-USD 14 million, tripling its 2021 revenue of USD 3.4 million.
 
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Telcred is a company that provides cloud-based access control systems for properties and businesses. Its technology allows property owners and real estate companies to offer "Access Control as a Service" to their tenants. With Telcred's solution, tenants do not need to acquire their own access control system, as the property's infrastructure itself integrates Telcred's access control technology.
Telcred's system offers features similar to traditional access control systems, along with modern capabilities such as mobile access. This allows property owners to generate new revenue streams by charging tenants a monthly fee for access control services, while reducing administrative overhead.
Telcred's access control solutions are designed for companies that operate unmanned facilities or aim to launch unmanned operations. The company's system, which utilizes hardware from Axis Communications, provides a reliable and easily integrable access control solution for such businesses.

Telcred

Varram is a company that develops smart pet robots powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to keep pets active, healthy, and entertained when their owners are away. Their flagship product, the Varram Pet Fitness Robot, is designed to play with dogs and cats, providing both physical and mental stimulation. The robot uses sensors and AI algorithms to recognize pets, dodge obstacles, and adjust its behavior based on the pet's mood and actions.
The Varram robot can move autonomously around a home, zooming and weaving to engage pets in play. It also has a treat dispensing feature to reward pets and encourage further activity. The robot is durable, water-resistant, and made from FDA-approved polycarbonate material, ensuring it can withstand rough play.
Users can control the Varram robot remotely through a mobile app, customizing activity routines, play periods, and treat dispensing. The app connects to the robot via Bluetooth and allows monitoring of the pet's interactions. With a battery life of up to 10 hours, the robot can keep pets active throughout the day.
Varram initially launched the Pet Fitness Robot through a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2018, raising over USD 130,000 against a USD 30,000 goal. The company began shipping the product to backers in January 2019. As of April 2022, Varram was continuing to market and sell the robot through its website and other channels.

Varram

Wyze Labs is a technology company based in Seattle that specializes in producing affordable smart home devices and services. Its core product offerings are centered around home security systems and cameras. In December 2020, Wyze shook up the home security market by launching an inexpensive professional monitoring service for its home security system. For just USD 60 per year or USD five per month, customers receive 24/7 professional monitoring from a third-party provider called Noonlight. This undercuts competitor pricing significantly, such as Ring's monitoring fees.
The Wyze Home Monitoring Core Starter Kit includes a hub, keypad, entry sensors, and motion sensor that can trigger recording on Wyze cameras and smart lights/plugs to turn on. The system has home/away modes, and the hub contains an 82dB siren. Components communicate using 915MHz radio for long range. Wyze plans to expand the system with water leak and temperature sensors.
In addition to home security, Wyze is known for its affordable smart home cameras like the Wyze Cam launched in 2017. The cameras integrate with the security system and provide AI detection through the Cam Plus subscription service. Wyze's product ecosystem extends to smart bulbs, locks and other IoT devices controllable through its app and voice assistants.
Wyze has rapidly grown its product line since being founded in 2017 by former Amazon employees in Seattle. Its mission is to create accessible smart home technology by keeping costs low. While Wyze's affordable products are manufactured in China through partnerships, the company stores all user data securely in the US and emphasizes strong data privacy practices.

Wyze Labs

Eagle Eye Networks is a provider of cloud-based video surveillance solutions. The company offers a cloud video management system (VMS) that enables customers to monitor and manage their security cameras from anywhere through a web browser or mobile app. Eagle Eye Networks' platform leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics to provide features like license plate recognition, object detection, and smart video search.
The company's cloud VMS supports both IP and analog cameras from various manufacturers, allowing customers to utilize their existing hardware. Eagle Eye Networks utilizes a proprietary Dual Storage technology across multiple data centers to ensure video redundancy and availability. On-premise devices like Bridges and Cloud Managed Video Recorders (CMVRs) act as gateways, enabling intelligent bandwidth management and flexible storage options through Cloud-Premise Flex Storage.
Eagle Eye Networks' solutions are designed for scalability, allowing customers to add locations, cameras, and users as needed. The platform offers features like motion detection analytics, customizable layouts, and alerting capabilities. As of 2023, the company reported a 250% year-over-year increase in the use of 4MP security cameras and notable adoption of license plate recognition technology beyond traditional security purposes.

Eagle Eye Networks

Platforms that integrate with existing surveillance camera systems to record and store video footage and deliver real-time remote monitoring and AI-based video analytics through their web portals or mobile apps.

Platforms that integrate with on-premise access devices to manage access controls such as issuing temporary access, providing mobile authentication, and detection and notification of users on unusual behavior.

Hardware solutions such as smart security cameras and sensors that provide real-time monitoring and automated security alerts.

Indoor and outdoor security robots or drones that are used for surveillance and are either fully autonomous or controlled remotely.

Biometrics are used to authorize access to smart security controlled areas

AI/ML help automate certain surveillance workflows and help companies extract insights from video feeds

Certain remote surveillance applications could be accelerated by 5G

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