Emerging Managers

Trained as a quantum scientific researcher, Kris Kaczmarek shifted his career focus to venture capital, excited by what a quantum-focused funds were building.

Among the LPs in the firm’s debut fund were Alaska Retirement Management Board and Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America.

LPs include IFC, FASA, Shell Foundation, Trafigura Foundation, Speedinvest, Blink Impact, FSD Africa and Cisco Foundation.

The backer of serial entrepreneurs across Europe, the UK and US has secured a $40m commitment from the British Business Bank.

With a new fund that is 46% larger than its last fund, the firm invests primarily in logistics, healthcare and fintech.

Backing start-ups in the AI and robotics space, as well as in the consumer products and services sector, Align's recent exits include the IPOs of SpaceX and EquipmentShare.

With Banco Santander as its sole limited partner since inception, the London-based VC firm is about to pursue institutional investors and multifamily offices across North and Latin America and Europe.

Limited partners in prior funds include Argyros Family Foundation and Oregon Growth Board.

The New York-based firm received commitments from ZOMA Capital, GCM Grosvenor, MassMutual, Sorenson Impact Advisory and Pivotal Ventures.

The GP and LP have joined forces to strengthen Canada's venture ecosystem and help prepare emerging managers for discussions with institutional LPs.