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Q: What is a "Verified Investor"?

A "Verified Investor" is a profile/company that our team at BEAMSTART has internally vetted and communicated with. These are also investors that you can submit your business proposals (pitch decks) to directly via their profile on BEAMSTART. The purpose of adding the "Verified Investor" badge is to increase both credibility and deal-flow for these investors.

Q: What is the difference between a "Managing Partner", "General Partner", and "Associate" in an investment firm?

In an investment firm, the roles of Managing Partner, General Partner, and Associate differ in terms of their responsibilities and level of authority within the firm's hierarchy:<ul><li>Managing Partner: The Managing Partner is typically the senior-most partner in the firm. They are responsible for overseeing the firm's overall operations, setting its strategic direction, and representing the firm externally. Managing Partners often have a significant ownership stake in the firm and play a key role in decision-making.</li><li>General Partner: General Partners are senior members of the firm who are responsible for sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities, managing portfolio companies, and raising capital from investors. They also typically have ownership stakes in the firm. General Partners are involved in making investment decisions and managing the firm's investment portfolio.</li><li>Associates / Analysts: Associates (sometimes also known as "Analysts") are typically entry-level professionals in an investment firm. They support the General Partners and Managing Partners in sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and monitoring portfolio companies. Associates often have a more analytical and research-focused role, helping the senior partners make informed investment decisions.</li></ul>Overall, Managing Partners have the highest level of authority and responsibility, followed by General Partners who are responsible for managing investments, and Associates who provide support to the senior members of the firm.

Q: I'm an investor and would like to add my profile to the list. How do I go about this?

Simply register for an account with BEAMSTART by signing up as a member (we have a low quarterly fee for this). Once you're signed in, you will be able to create an "Organization Profile" and add it to the investors list by selecting "Venture Capital and Private Equity" or "Investments" from the "Organization Category" field.

Q: I need help raising funds. Can you assist me fundraise instead?

Yes we can. Please reach out to us directly via <a href="@beamstart" style="color:black; border-bottom:2px dotted #999999;">this page</a>. Kindly take note that this would fall under our fundraising service, with fees ranging between 3% - 8% of funds raised.

Q: The information listed here is inaccurate. How do I report it?

If you spotted an error, please do not hesitate to report it to us via the <a href="contact" style="color:black; border-bottom:2px dotted #999999;">contact page here</a> — our team will have it rectified within the day.

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Ben Jen Holdings LLC We work with entrepreneurs in their idea, seed, growth & mature stage to help them succeed.
Benhamou Global Ventures We are a cross border vc platform deeply rooted in the heart of Silicon Valley. We deploy our financial and human capital from seed stage to IPO.
Base Ventures We are sector-fluid, seed-stage tech investors who believe in supporting the next big thinker and not the next big thing
BBG Ventures An early-stage fund backing diverse founders with big ideas that will reshape the way we live.
BDMI We partner with innovative technology companies and work together to build success.
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania Growing the Philadelphia region's technology ecosystem for good.
Baseline Ventures Awesome Entrepreneurs. Real Results.
Band of Angels Investing In and Mentoring Silicon Valley’s Best Seed-Stage Startups - Since 1994
BABEL Ventures An early-stage biotech VC fund backing driven, impact-oriented entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley.
B37 Ventures We invest in early-stage technology startups that fuel innovation for global enterprises and consumers.
Authentic Ventures Look Beyond the Visible
ATX Venture Partners Investing In People Pioneering The Future.
Atomic VC Come build with us.
Atlas Venture We build breakthrough biotech companies with remarkable life science entrepreneurs.
Array Ventures Enterprise Deeptech Pre-seed Fund
Armory Square Ventures Fueling innovation in unexpected places