Smart Capital

500 Global's Sustainable Growth practice designs and implements sovereign-aligned strategies that unlock resilient, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth across the Global Majority—Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. The practice bridges public priorities and private capital through ecosystem development, blended finance, and localized innovation programs addressing health, agriculture, gender, climate, and education.

83North is a lean venture capital partnership of four equal general partners that has operated for 19 years. The firm invests globally across the US, Europe, and Israel, and in 2025 raised what it describes as its final fund, shifting focus toward selectively pursuing new opportunities while supporting existing portfolio companies.

8VC is a technology investment firm focused on building and investing in ambitious companies across life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing, enterprise, logistics, and defense sectors, with particular emphasis on operational intelligence and data-driven decision-making.

ACT Venture Capital is an independent Irish venture capital firm that invests €1 million to €15 million in growth-stage private companies, with capacity for larger commitments through syndicated rounds.