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🧬 BGF Pledges £3B to Supercharge UK Deep Tech—£300M Reserved for Women-Led ventures BGF, the UK’s most active growth capital investor, has committed £3 billion over five years to support British startups in deep tech, life sciences, and climate innovation. A standout £300 million slice of the fund is earmarked for women-led ventures—marking one of the largest diversity-focused capital commitments in the UK venture ecosystem. ✅ Where the capital is going • Targeting growth and early-stage companies in life sciences, AI, advanced manufacturing, and climate tech • Minimum £300M dedicated to female founders, building on BGF’s earlier £25M support for the Invest in Women Taskforce • Ticket sizes: £3M–£30M for growth-stage, £3M–£10M for earlier-stage, with flexibility for follow-ons • Focus on leveling the playing field—74% of past capital deployed outside London and the South East • Part of a broader goal to address regional and demographic imbalances in venture funding 🚀 Why this matters now • As global capital for deep tech consolidates, BGF’s domestic focus provides a critical counterbalance • Women-led startups still receive less than 3% of UK VC funding—BGF’s £300M aims to meaningfully shift that baseline • BGF’s sector picks align with the UK’s national priorities in biosecurity, energy transition, and AI sovereignty 🏦 Who’s behind BGF • Founded in 2011 by Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, NatWest, and Standard Chartered as an independent evergreen fund • Backed by over £3B in long-term capital, with more than £4.5B invested across 400+ businesses since launch • Operates from 15 offices across the UK and Ireland with a 180-person team focused on regional deployment This isn’t just a capital injection—it’s a strategic bet on the UK’s next generation of global tech leaders, with diversity and regional resilience at the core. ✔️Powered by V3V Ventures

🌱 Sinopec launches $690M hydrogen VC fund to fuel China’s clean energy future State-owned energy giant Sinopec has unveiled a 5 billion yuan ($690M) hydrogen-focused venture capital fund—the largest of its kind in China. The fund will back early-stage companies building the core technologies, equipment, and materials needed to scale the country’s hydrogen economy. ✅ Inside the hydrogen fund • Targeting early-stage startups across hydrogen production, storage, transport, and refueling • Managed by Sinopec’s own PE arm, with support from regional partners like Shandong New Growth Drivers and Yantai Guofeng • Part of Sinopec’s broader $4.6B clean hydrogen commitment by 2025 • Aligns with China’s goal to reach 200K tons of annual green hydrogen production and 50K hydrogen vehicles by 2025 • Complements Sinopec’s growing network of 144 hydrogen refueling stations across the country 🚀 Strategic signal, not just capital • China is betting on hydrogen as a long-term decarbonization play, especially for heavy industry and transport • Sinopec is positioning itself as the national hydrogen champion, building both infrastructure and IP • Early VC-style investments will give Sinopec a front-row seat to emerging technologies and potential M&A targets 🏭 A fossil giant pivots • This move reinforces the trend of oil majors transforming into climate-era investors • By combining upstream capabilities with startup innovation, Sinopec aims to lead hydrogen’s cost curve down • It’s a state-led model of climate tech venture that contrasts sharply with Silicon Valley’s approach Sinopec isn’t just funding hydrogen—it’s engineering China’s future energy backbone. ✔️Powered by V3V Ventures

🌍 Zeal Capital closes $82M to scale inclusive fintech, health, and work tech Washington, D.C.-based Zeal Capital Partners has raised $82M for its second fund, backing early-stage startups focused on closing the wealth and skills gap. With strong LP support—including Citi Impact Fund, M&T Bank, and Spelman College—Zeal continues to champion “inclusive investing” as a core strategy. ✅ What’s inside the fund • Targeting 25+ early-stage startups across fintech, healthcare, and future of work • Initial check sizes range from $1M to $2.3M • 50% of capital reserved for follow-ons • LP base includes repeat investors from Fund I, signaling high confidence • Early investments include maternal health startup Seven Starling and fintech platform Debbie ⚡️ Why it matters • Zeal’s thesis: underserved communities are untapped markets for transformative tech • The firm backs companies building for mass-market access, not just high-income users • Fintech and care delivery are areas where inclusive solutions can scale fast 📊 Building a new kind of VC • Founded by Nasir Qadree, Zeal is part of a wave of Black-led VC firms reshaping the funding landscape • The firm pairs capital with “growth experience” support to guide portfolio startups • Zeal’s model offers a replicable blueprint for mission-aligned venture at scale Zeal isn’t just diversifying cap tables—it’s betting that inclusion is the next frontier of alpha. ✔️Powered by V3V Ventures

V3V Ventures 🤝 Zokyo We're is thrilled to announce our collaboration with Zokyo — a team of world-class cybersecurity experts specializing in security reviews, penetration testing, fuzz testing, token economics, and ADGM DLT compliance. 🟪 Zokyo brings a deep technical edge and full-stack security to the Web3 space — from protocol audits to compliance support — making them a perfect partner as we double down on our mission to support the next generation of builders in AI, Infra, DePIN, RWA, and beyond. With Zokyo’s elite security infrastructure and our hands-on approach to venture support — from fundraising to go-to-market — we’re excited to co-invest in the most ambitious teams shaping the decentralized future.

V3V Ventures 🤝 Zokyo We're thrilled to announce our collaboration with Zokyo — a team of world-class cybersecurity experts specializing in security reviews, penetration testing, fuzz testing, token economics, and ADGM DLT compliance. 🟪 Zokyo brings a deep technical edge and full-stack security to the Web3 space — from protocol audits to compliance support — making them a perfect partner as we double down on our mission to support the next generation of builders in AI, Infra, DePIN, RWA, and beyond. With Zokyo’s elite security infrastructure and our hands-on approach to venture support — from fundraising to go-to-market — we’re excited to co-invest in the most ambitious teams shaping the decentralized future.

🧠 Humain: Saudi Arabia Launches $10B Fund to Back Global AI Giants Riyadh-based Humain is creating a $10 billion venture fund to invest in cutting-edge AI startups across the U.S., Europe, and Asia—marking one of the most ambitious global moves yet by Saudi Arabia to dominate the AI value chain. It’s backed by state firepower and deep-pocketed partners like Nvidia and AWS. ✅ Inside the initiative • $10B fund—Humain Ventures—to back global AI startups from early to growth stage • Target regions: U.S., Europe, Asia with strategic focus on infrastructure and frontier AI • Engaging with OpenAI, xAI, and a16z for equity and collaboration in AI infrastructure • Part of Saudi Arabia’s broader AI strategy under the Public Investment Fund (PIF) 🤖 Laying the AI groundwork • $23B in MOUs signed with Nvidia, AMD, AWS, and Qualcomm for compute and chips • Humain to develop 6.6GW of data center capacity by 2034, with $77B in total infra spend • Plans to process 7% of global AI workloads by 2030, focusing on model training and inference 🌎 Why it matters • Saudi is pivoting from oil to data—with AI as a cornerstone of its Vision 2030 strategy • The move positions Humain as a potential sovereign-scale alternative to U.S. hyperscalers • Signals rising geopolitical competition in compute capacity, model training, and VC capital With Humain Ventures, Saudi Arabia is not just investing in AI—it’s reshaping the global power map of artificial intelligence, one $10B bet at a time. ✔️Powered by V3V Ventures

🚀 Outset Ventures: $25M to Power New Zealand’s Deep Tech Moonshots Auckland-based Outset Ventures has raised NZD $41.5M (~USD $25M) for its second fund, doubling down on the hard-science startups reshaping energy, infrastructure, and space. With a proven eye for moonshots like Rocket Lab, the firm is building a launchpad for frontier tech born in Aotearoa. ✅ Inside the fund • NZD $41.5M ($25M USD) raised for Fund II, up from NZD $20M in Fund I • Focus: Deep tech ventures in energy, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and medtech • Supports pre-seed to Series A companies, with in-house lab and engineering space • Backed by New Zealand investors including family offices and institutional capital ⚡️ Why it matters • New Zealand’s geographic and scientific edge offers fertile ground for deep tech • Many startups target global infrastructure gaps—from energy storage to climate resilience • Outset sees AI’s growth as driving demand for scalable solutions in energy and systems 📈 Strategic outlook • Portfolio includes OpenStar (fusion energy) and EnergyBank (offshore energy storage) • Combines capital with physical infrastructure—60,000 sq ft of labs in Auckland • Aims to de-risk science-led startups and help them scale faster with global relevance Outset Ventures is proving that world-changing science doesn’t need Silicon Valley ZIP codes—it just needs vision, capital, and a lab bench in Auckland. ✔️Powered by V3V Ventures

💰 Quadria Capital: Scaling Healthcare Innovation Across Asia Quadria Capital has closed its third healthcare-focused fund at $1.3 billion, surpassing its initial $800 million target. This milestone sets a new benchmark for healthcare investment in Asia, reflecting strong investor confidence in the region’s healthcare sector. ✅ Inside the fund • Final close at $1.3B, exceeding the original $800M target • Focus: Growth-stage healthcare companies across Asia, with 60% of capital earmarked for India • Investors include development finance institutions, pension funds, insurance companies, and family offices • Strategy: Support companies enhancing healthcare access, affordability, and quality 🌎 Why it matters • Asia faces a growing demand for quality healthcare services amid population growth and rising chronic diseases • Quadria’s fund aims to bridge gaps in healthcare infrastructure and services, particularly in underserved markets • Investments will target sectors like hospitals, diagnostics, medical devices, and digital health 📈 Strategic outlook • Builds on Quadria’s track record of successful investments in companies like Concord Biotech and Medica Synergie • Plans to leverage local expertise and partnerships to drive value creation • Emphasis on ESG principles and impact investing to ensure sustainable growth Quadria Capital is poised to play a pivotal role in transforming Asia’s healthcare landscape by backing innovative solutions that address critical healthcare challenges. ✔️Powered by V3V Ventures

💼 Picus Capital: Doubling Down on Global Tech with €250M Fund II Picus Capital has closed its oversubscribed Picus Venture Fund II at €250 million, more than doubling the size of its 2021 predecessor. The fund aims to back standout startups from seed to scale, even amid a global VC downturn. ✅ Inside the fund • Final close at €250M, surpassing the initial €200M target • Investors include M&G’s £5B Catalyst fund and European family offices • Focus: AI, climate tech, fintech, healthcare, logistics, and deeptech • Strategy: Double down on high-performing portfolio companies • Global presence: Offices in Munich, London, New York, Singapore, and more 🌎 Why it matters • Picus is often the first investor in startups like Personio and Enpal • Fund II supports these companies through critical growth stages • Emphasizes sustainability and purpose-driven tech • Demonstrates strong LP confidence despite market volatility 📈 Strategic outlook • Leverages early-stage insights to identify breakout winners • Provides long-term support from ideation to IPO • Builds on a portfolio of over 200 companies with a reported IRR above 50% • Positions itself as a global sparring partner for ambitious founders Picus Capital is betting that the next generation of category-defining companies will emerge from long-term, hands-on partnerships—and it’s putting €250M behind that vision. ✔️Powered by V3V Ventures

🚀 CLS Global Summer Demo Day - June 5th Most VCs are waiting for Q4. Most projects are delaying launches. CLS Global is hosting an exclusive Demo Day where smart capital meets strategic timing. 6 pre-screened Web3 projects pitch to 15+ active VCs in one focused session. Direct access to $300K liquidity pool, exchange partnerships, and exclusive MM services from CLS Global. What happens: ⚪️ Live 10-minute pitches with immediate Q&A ⚪️ Direct founder-investor engagement ⚪️ Professional recording for due diligence ⚪️ Post-event partnership introductions ⚪️ Brand visibility across marketing channels Who should attend: 💎 Investment-ready projects with pitch deck, tokenomics, whitepaper, and website 🌐 Active VCs and partners seeking quality summer deals Deadlines: Projects apply by June 1st | Partners register by June 4th Summer launches get noticed when competition is minimal. 🔗 Register: https://lu.ma/4kri6l9x 👈