SoftBank Capital makes early and growth stage investments in companies that connect people, devices and the world. We invest in category leaders in consumer and enterprise mobile, online advertising, ecommerce, social media and cloud computing. We have been making investments since 1995, with recent exits including Bluefin Labs, Buddy Media, Hyperpublic, Huffington Post, OMGPOP, Pivot and ZipList.
Berkshire Partners is a 100% employee-owned, multi-sector specialist investor in private and public equity, with a focus on North American-based, middle-market companies. The firm’s private equity team partners with well-positioned, growing businesses across services, healthcare, industrials, and technology. Berkshire is currently investing from its Fund XI, which held its final closing in 2024 with approximately $7.8 billion in commitments. Since its founding, Berkshire Partners has completed more than 140 private equity investments and has a strong history of collaborating with management teams to accelerate growth and create enduring value. For more information, visit www.berkshirepartners.com.
Canvas Ventures is an early-stage venture firm focusing on AI transforming digital health and fintech. The firm is led by Managing Director Rebecca Lynn, who has been on the Midas List five times. Canvas Ventures invests in companies at the inflection point of growth, at the Series A and B, and partners leverage their go-to-market expertise to help them founders reach the next stage and beyond. For more information, visit us at www.canvas.vc