Workforce Tech Investors

ABB is a global technology leader specializing in electrification and automation, committed to enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. With a workforce of approximately 110,000 employees worldwide, ABB has a rich history spanning over 140 years. The company was formed in 1988 through the merger of Sweden's Allmänna Svenska Elektriska Aktiebolaget (ASEA) and Switzerland's Brown, Boveri & Cie, combining their expertise in electrical equipment manufacturing. ABB's core activities include power generation, transmission and distribution, industrial automation, and robotics. The company invests around 4 to 5 percent of its annual revenues in research and development, collaborating with customers and partners to drive technological innovation. Sustainability is central to ABB's purpose, as it works with stakeholders to promote a low-carbon society, preserve resources, and support social progress toward a net-zero future. (

AddVenture is an international venture capital fund with a sector-focused strategy. Fund's investment range is $1–20M. The fund’s investment focus: - Home & Local Services - FoodTech - HealthTech What are we looking to fund: Horizontal marketplaces Half of the global workforce does manual freelance work,
we look for companies that help people market their skills and provide them with more work opportunities: * Home & local services marketplace * SaaS for workforce management Vertically integrated services In some verticals customers look for a trustworthy brand that they can rely on for their home needs. A company that controls the quality and can always find a right person for the job: * Cleaning * Beauty * Storage * Laundry & Dry-cleaning * Legal

Arc Impact invests in promising startups in sectors of impact, including educational technology, workforce training, healthcare, and assistive technologies, combining venture capital with philanthropy.

We invest in US-based pre-seed companies with the potential to create a more sustainable and equitable workforce.

EIT InnoEnergy is a European company dedicated to accelerating sustainable energy innovations. Co-funded by the European Union, it aims to decarbonize Europe by 2050 through leadership in three industrial value chains: the European Battery Alliance (EBA) for battery storage, the European Green Hydrogen Acceleration Center (EGHAC) for green hydrogen, and the European Solar PV Industry Alliance (ESIA) for solar photovoltaics. EIT InnoEnergy supports over 500 companies, including more than 200 portfolio companies, and has launched over 300 products. It collaborates with over 1,200 partners and has a network of over 2,000 Master and PhD alumni. The company offers tailored solutions to corporates, innovators, students, and the workforce, focusing on sustainable energy technologies that reduce energy costs, increase system performance, decrease greenhouse gas emissions, create jobs, and enhance competitiveness.

Colorintech was started with the belief that a more inclusive tech industry is better for products, innovation, employees and leads to a larger generational impact when it comes to wealth creation and closing opportunity gaps. Feeling frustrated with being one of a few black individuals in tech, Silicon Valley tech executive Dion McKenzie and ex-Googler Ashleigh Ainsley teamed up to create a nonprofit that would help to increase the number ethnic minorities entering the UK tech workforce and inspire thousands of past and future leaders join the movement.

ZOMA Capital is the investment arm of Ben and Lucy Ana Walton, co-founders of ZOMALAB, a family office dedicated to catalyzing systemic, scalable solutions to key issues in Colorado and Chile. Established in 2004, ZOMA Capital focuses on market-based sustainable solutions addressing environmental and social challenges, with an emphasis on energy, water, and workforce development. The firm invests flexible and patient capital across multiple asset classes, aiming to advance progress in its home regions.

SMOK Ventures invests in early stage startups in Central and Eastern Europe. Our key geography is Poland, but we’ve invested in founders from all over the CEE region: Poland, Ukraine, Belarus, Serbia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Latvia, Bosnia and Czechia.We prefer to invest in Delaware C-Corp companies with a significant business or workforce in the CEE. We are happy to invest directly in any CEE country that is part of the European Union as well. So far out of 37 investments, 18 are headquartered in Poland, 12 are Delaware C-Corps, 2 are in Estonia and 5 are in other CEE countries.We are not interested in startups without a significant connection to CEE, i.e. no workforce in CEE, none of the founders is of CEE-origin, and startup is not based in CEE.Working with an investor is a long-term partnership. We need to be sure we will be able to communicate, help each other out and build awesome things together.

CEMEX Ventures is a venture capital arm of CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V., specializing in investing in pre-seed, seed, early-stage, startups, growth capital, commercialization, expansion, and accelerator services. The firm primarily invests in construction and engineering, cleantech, urban development, new construction trends and technologies, technology partnerships, improving connectivity within the construction ecosystem, and reinforcing project finance resources. The firm typically invests in the construction industry with a focus on green construction including carbon capture, utilization and storage, carbon tools and calculators, circular construction and waste management, new raw material streams and composites, sustainable materials, machinery electrification, alternative fuels and new energy resources, sustainable products libraries and life cycle assessments, water efficiency, environment conservation, decarbonization and carbon sequenstration, sustainable materials and circular economy; enhanced productivity including geotechnical analysis, project tendering, project design and budgeting, planning and schedule optimization, BIM and digital twins, project monitoring and control, document management, health and safety tools, insurance and risk management, payments and finance tools, project quality, asset maintenance, and construction project life cycle; construction supply chain including procurement platforms and inventory controls, marketplaces, materials and orders tracking, fleet management, delivery and last-mile platforms, inventory management and onsite handling and workforce management, and logistics optimization; and future of construction including industry 4.0, 3D printing and additive manufacturing, industrialized and automatized construction, pre-fabrication and robotics, connected and autonomous plants and equipment, optimization of materials manufacturing, and smart buildings and cities. It prefers to invest in companies with a solution tested in the market through paid or not paid pilots. The firm prefers to invest globally. The firm prefers to invest in companies where it has operation but is not 100% limited to that. The firm also provides with an open and collaborative platform to startups, entrepreneurs, universities and other stakeholders in the construction industry. It prefers to invest from its balance sheet capital. CEMEX Ventures was founded in 2017 and is based in Madrid, Spain, with additional offices in Monterrey, Mexico; and Bogota, Colombia.

Chaifetz Group is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in seed through pre-IPO, mid venture, late venture, middle market, mature, later stage, buyout, recapitalization, industry consolidation and growth capital investments. The firm also pursues investments in unique opportunities including secondary transactions, sports franchises, high-potential alternative investment funds, and other equity and credit situations (both private and public). The firm employs long term investment approach in real estate, and public securities. The firm invests in business services, online services, advertising, distributors, schools, specialty educational services, asset management and custody banks, investment services and holding companies, claim adjustors and processors, healthcare technology, life science tools and services, trading companies and distributors, commercial printing, diversified support services, environmental and facilities services, office services and supplies, security and alarm services, research and consulting services, IT consulting and other services, consumer technology, HR technology and workforce solutions, sports, media and entertainment, and other technology-enabled services. Within venture capital and growth companies, the firm seeks to invest in AI, business services, healthcare, internet, mobile and e-commerce, IoT, marketing technology, mobility/transportation, retail technology, security, sharing and on-demand platforms and software sectors. Within private equity firms, it seeks to invest in healthcare services including behavioral health, employee wellness, governance, risk and compliance, and information technology sectors. It prefers to invest in companies based in Caribbean, United States, and Canada. The firm makes value-oriented, control and non-control investments in high quality properties and markets through North America. In venture capital/growth companies, the firm seeks to invest between $0.2 million and $5 million. In private equity firms, the firm seeks to invest a minimum of $1 million up to more than $25 million. It seeks to acquire minority or controlling stakes in its portfolio companies. Chaifetz Group was founded in 2012 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

ElevenX Capital is a venture capital and private equity firm specializing in early and growth capital investments. The firm provides services like finance managed services, human resources managed services, information technology managed services, India facilities managed services, legal and compliance managed services, recruiting managed services, product and engineering value creation and marketing, sales and customer value creation. The firm prefer to invest in software and technology companies including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, education and workforce management. The firm targets small to mid-market technology companies. The firm seeks control positions or a path to a control position, in sectors that are being disrupted by digital transformation in growth sectors. The firm targets investments in companies with generally positive EBITDA and cash flows and a strong client base. ElevenX Capital was founded in 2014 and is based in Miami, Florida with an additional office in Gurgaon, India.

Investment policyWe help to grow companies using our experience as founders, entrepreneurs, investors, consultants, and advisors. Before investing we use a scrupulous selection framework to make sure the team is strong, the business model sound and we are able to contribute.By applying effective portfolio management routines and knowledge sharing platform we aim to strengthen startups in their journey to success.Our main focus is on projects originated in Poland, Ukraine and opportunistically in other countries, having their core market in Poland or Ukraine.Our investment ticket ranges between PLN 0.5 to 2MM and we focus on early and seed-stage projects which have initially proven their business idea by attracting first clients.We don’t say no to co-investments, yet we would only consider such an investment if the long-term interests of all parties can be aligned.Among others we prefer the following categories of target companies:onboarding,performance management,engagement management,learning experience platforms,time & attendance management,benefit platforms,wellbeing management,suites for remote workforce,HCM suites,robotic process automation (HR-related chatbots),candidates sourcing solutions with special focus on IT and Blue Collar,job matching tools,candidate Management systems (CRM),candidate assessment toolsInvestment horizon and exitsPracuj Ventures investment horizon is expected to range between 3-7 years.Being Corporate Innovation Fund we assume that most promising companies, with strong core products, will complement Grupa Pracuj portfolio and find its exit here.In other projects, where synergies and fit to Grupa Pracuj is not obvious, we will act as a regular financial investor, helping them to find the most efficient and beneficial exit on the market.Smart MoneyWe support entrepreneurs, share our experience and know-how in sales, product and marketing. We stand by you.Industry know-howMore than 19-year industry experience. Over 40.ooo HR customers a year. Large international business network.Quick decision processUsually, it takes us no more then 2 weeks to let you know if we are interested.

"We invest in groundbreaking companies that make work better, creating wildly profitable companies, and giving workers the career of their dreams.” Everyday 3.4 billion workers show up for a job. Most of those workers are unhappy, underpaid, and underappreciated. According to Stanford Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer,” …the workplace profoundly affects human health and morbidity, and too many workplaces are harmful to people’s health – people are literally dying for a paycheck.” Even a slight increase in morale, productivity, and innovation can have a profound impact on society’s wellness and prosperity. We invest where technology and work mingle. The machine has shaped society since the Industrial Revolution. Moreso, the impact of the computer on work, on organizations, their culture, on managerial methods, on scarcity or abundance, on reward, on personal growth, on fairness, is bigger than that of the production line. The nature of work is changing before our eyes. Over 70 years ago, the computer’s first business application – payroll - went live. Today, we estimate that $82 trillion annually flows through payroll platforms around the world. Technology today can help make workers dramatically more productive, more creative and more innovative. Yet, most companies underinvest in technology to make their workforce more efficient and effective. Organizations, on average, spend approximately $2,500 per year on technology to support their workforce. Acadian Ventures is a global venture capital firm that invests in the next generation of work technologies. Our thesis is to invest in companies transforming work by leveraging technology to make people's working lives simpler, more gratifying, and ultimately more productive. In achieving our mission, we can create a flywheel where workers achieve financial independence and companies can become wildly profitable. It’s a win-win! We believe that… Shifts in technology (think AI) will create opportunities for new ways to manage work, creating new market categories, and disrupting incumbents. How we work, where we work, and when we work is changing rapidly and companies are now required to rapidly adapt to a changing (and increasingly uncertain) future. Work will continue to be complex, demanding regulatory changes, directly or indirectly related to employment, driving demand for improved technology solutions. Work is increasingly global, increasingly diverse, and those companies that tap into a global workforce will be the most innovative, the most efficient, and the most profitable.

Valence Ventures is an early-stage investment fund based in New York City, specializing in seed-stage investments in software companies that are transforming enterprise efficiency, workforce dynamics, and business-consumer interactions. Founded in 2008, the firm partners closely with founders to foster long-term growth, leveraging a network of advisors across various industries to help startups gain traction and connect with later-stage investors. Notable portfolio companies include Splash, Vadio, RxData, TRAVO, Skipper, and UrbanStems.

Emergence Capital is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage enterprise technology companies. Founded in 2003, the firm has a strong track record of investing in companies that have transformed the way businesses operate. Notable investments include Salesforce, Veeva Systems, Box, Yammer, and Zoom. Emergence focuses on areas such as the Deskless Workforce, Collaboration, Industry Cloud, and Coaching Networks, aiming to back innovative entrepreneurs who are changing the world of work. The firm has raised multiple funds over the years, with its most recent being a $1 billion fund announced in October 2024, dedicated to early and growth-stage investments in enterprise software and consumer internet sectors.

Quad Partners LLC is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in investments in early, middle market, mature, late venture, buyouts, acquisitions and add-on acquisitions, emerging growth, growth capital, corporate spin off and shareholder liquidity. The firm invests in Prek-12, higher ed, workforce and Quad College sectors. The firm typically invests in the education industry and workforce development sector with a focus on schools, higher education and skills training, educational curriculum development, professional and management development training, talent and career development, early education and childcare operators, K12 technology and tech-enabled products and services. The firm primarily invests in small and mid-sized privately owned companies in the United States. It typically invests between $30 million and $100+ million in companies. The firm prefers to make control and non-control investments. Partners LLC was founded in 2000 and is based in New York, New York.

Flexstone Partners (“Flexstone” or the “Company”) is a leading Investment Manager and Advisor specialized in private assets on a global basis. With local presence in Geneva, Paris, New York and Singapore, the Company manages approximately €10 billion on behalf of large institutions as well as high net worth individuals on a global basis. Flexstone’s range of products and services extends from tailor-made solutions and advisory services to commingled funds, across all private asset classes (Private Equity, Mezzanine, Infrastructure…) through Primary and Secondary investments in funds, as well as direct Co-investments in buyout & growth capital transactions. Flexstone’s key strength is the ability to offer customized solutions for each client globally; to date over 75% of the firm’s advised assets are in dedicated solutions. Flexstone is an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, one of the world’s largest asset managers. The Company operates autonomously from its parent but is able to leverage its global resources, professionals, and network to enhance its ability to continuously deliver exceptional strategies, service, ESG and risk management. Flexstone is a signatory of the UNPRI and its ESG approach is an integral part of its team culture and investment process. Flexstone Partners follows an inclusive approach in its workplace and practices, where diversity and open mindedness are deemed essential to flourish in a dynamic environment. Flexstone is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and inclusive workforce. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

We are in the middle of a profound cultural sea change. In 2017, eighty percent of consumers participated in the sharing economy; by 2020 nearly half of the American workforce will work independently. Increasingly free of institutions, these consumers are seeking new and innovative ways to care for themselves and others; work and cultivate talent; and infuse their lives with beautiful design and wellness. In response, a new generation of companies dedicated to these principles is emerging, and gaining traction. These are the billion-dollar opportunities that will fundamentally transform our lives and work.

We believe the Technology is transforming the Future of Work and every industry will need to adapt or will be disrupted. Peak State backs companies making enterprises data driven and workforce agile. We support technological breakthroughs to compete in a new way and improve customary processes. Peak State invests more than just money – we are former entrepreneurs and operators that have been in the founders’ shoes and made multiple successful venture-backed exits in the past. We act as on-going value-add partner and guide founders to the next phase of growth

University Ventures Funds Management, LLC is a venture capital firm specializing in early stage investments. The firm seeks to invest in companies focusing on delivering programs and workforce development, future of higher education, data processing and outsourced services, IT consulting and other services. The firm prefers to invest in Europe and US. University Ventures Funds Management, LLC is based in New York, New York.

Cedar Mundi Ventures (“CMV”) is a Lebanese venture capital firm investing in international technology startups, having substantial economic presence in Lebanon and growth opportunities in the Middle East. We invest, or co-invest alongside key European / US VC firms, in Series-A, -B and -C of mid- to late-stage technology startups. We reach out to our European tech networks, and to the Lebanese Diaspora in particular, to bring to the region best-in-class technology startups founded or led by Lebanese entrepreneurs or friends abroad, seeking expansion capital and hands-on support from our corporate resources to access the Middle East markets. We indeed believe the Middle East offers tremendous growth opportunities for digital technology, which are best accessed from Lebanon as a regional tech hub, where innovative startups benefit from a cost-efficient, multicultural and tech-savvy workforce. CMV is part of Kuwait Holding group, a leading principal investor, asset manager and tech-driven conglomerate based in Kuwait, with a consolidated capitalization in excess of $6 billion with listings on the Kuwait and Dubai stock exchanges. Kuwait Holding group comprises prominent international companies, such as Alforda central markets / IFA Food, Aqarat, Ghaliah, International Financial Advisors, IFA Hotels & Resorts, MIAX, OnCost, and Yotel. In addition to principal investments in digital technology, Kuwait Holding manages to date venture capital funds in excess of $250 million, through its affiliates Arzan Venture Capital (UAE), Cedar Mundi Ventures (Lebanon), Chart Venture Partners (USA) and Nox Management (Kuwait).

The Colorado Impact Fund (CIF), a Denver-based venture capital firm, invests in Colorado companies with high-growth, scalable business models and a commitment to make their community better in areas such as healthcare, education, and the environment. Our strategy is designed to maximize impact and financial returns. Targeting investments of $2 to $6 million in the areas of community health, natural resource conservation, education and workforce development and economic development, the Colorado Impact Fund leverages its collective experiences, resources and networks to help Colorado entrepreneurs create sustainable value while contributing to the health and well-being of Colorado communities

We are Impact Investors who invest with a ‘Gender Lens’. Through our various initiatives, we invest in for-profit enterprises in the field of education with an eye on improving learning outcomes, preparing the workforce of the future and bridging gender gaps. We also make sector agnostic investments in for-profit enterprises whose products make a tangible difference to the lives of women by helping them with gainful livelihoods.

Nirman Ventures, LLC is a venture capital firm specializing in startups and early stage. It seeks to invest in construction space, clean technology innovations, construction-tech, construction in robotics, construction safety, AR/VR in construction, modular construction, information management in construction, workforce training solutions, construction supply chain, next-gen construction materials, project task management, remote project monitoring, digital inspection and quality control and blockchain tech. It is geography-agnostic. Nirman Ventures, LLC was founded in 2022 and is based in Middletown, Delaware with additional offices in San Francisco, California, New York, London, United Kingdom, Mexico and Sydney, Australia.

Zeal Capital Partners is a venture capital firm specializing in early stage, seed/startups, growth capital and pre-seed investments. The firm seeks to invest in technology-enabled services, health equity verticals, employment pathways, education, alternative education pathways, workforce development, financial services, healthcare, financial technology, small/new business infrastructure solutions for small and new business owners, financial/debt management education, savings and wealth creations, and future of work/learning sectors. The firm invests in learner and worker enablement including tools providing capabilities to enhance skills, productivity, and growth through on-demand learning, knowledge sharing, coaching/mentoring, and career development resources; in training and skills development including models that facilitate continuous learning through professional development programs, cross-training, reskilling, and upskilling employees; in access and affordability of care, mental health and wellness, women’s health, and social determinants of health. The firm prefers to invest in companies based in the United States and Canada. The firm prefers to make investment between $1 million and $2.3 million. The firm prefers over a four-year investment period. The firm prefers to invest in companies who are seeking seed investments and have more than $ 0.4 million in annual revenue. Zeal Capital Partners was founded in 2020 and is based in Washington DC, District of Columbia.