KASZEK Competitors

Wayra is Telefónica’s Corporate Venture Capital arm. It invests in tech startups with the potential to generate innovation within the Group and provides open innovation services to third parties. With a presence across Europe and Latin America, Wayra has invested over €245 million in more than 1,100 startups, and currently manages an active portfolio of 530+, of which over 200 are collaborating with Telefónica. It also drives open innovation through its platforms Alaian and Open Future.

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.

500 Global is a multi-stage venture capital firm with $2.3B in assets under management that invests in founders building fast-growing technology companies. We focus on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth. 500 Global has backed over 5,000 founders representing more than 2,800 companies operating in 80+ countries. Our team members are located in over 30 countries and bring experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators from some of the world’s leading technology companies. 500 Global is a leading investor in Southeast Asia having backed companies valued at over US$1B such as Grab, Bukalapak, Carousell, Carsome, and FinAccel. Our team has backed over 400 companies across multiple sectors from consumer to deep technology. We focus on investing in businesses and AI-enabled technologies that advance rural digitalization, sustainable cities, human and machine productivity, healthcare, food security and financial inclusivity. Our 25+ team members are located across Southeast Asia and bring deep in-market experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators. We are actively growing to serve more founders, as well as connect companies with capital, expertise, and global networks to help them succeed.