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GC1 Ventures is the venture capital arm of GC1 Holding that invests in innovative companies that are redefining their industries and have high growth potential. The team manages a hybrid portfolio composed of direct investments as well as investments in other venture capital funds. The team manages a hybrid portfolio composed of investments in startups as well as venture capital funds.

The GSB Impact Fund is an evergreen fund that invests in early-stage for-profit ventures seeking both financial and social and environmental returns.

Forbes Finance Council is a vetted professional networking community for senior-level finance executives. Members get exclusive opportunities to build relationships with successful leaders, grow through exclusive live virtual events, and publish bylined articles and expertise on Forbes.com Forbes Finance Council is known for its diversity of perspectives and the members willingness to give as much as they gain. The generosity and depth of insight in the community makes it an indispensible resource for every coach. Forbes Finance Council is part of the Forbes Councils network—a collective of vetted professional networking communities for senior executives and business owners in a variety of industries. Forbes Councils was created in partnership with Forbes.com by the expert community builders who founded Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC). Our mission is to connect exceptional business owners and senior executives with people and resources to help them thrive. All Forbes Councils are grouped by industry, so members can make meaningful connections. Our communities include: Forbes Agency Council, Forbes Business Council, Forbes Business Development Council, Forbes Coaches Council, Forbes Communications Council, Forbes Finance Council, Forbes Human Resources Council, Forbes Non-Profit Council, and Forbes Technology Council. Behind each of the world’s most successful business owners and executives is a strong community of support. Find yours at Forbes Finance Council today: forbesfinancecouncil.com

Techstars helps founders scale their startups into world-changing businesses. Founded in 2006, Techstars is on a mission to invest in startups to enable more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world in order to deliver exceptional returns to our investors. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Our results show why Techstars is Better for Founders than any other global accelerator: On average, 74.5% of Techstars companies will raise money within 3 years of their program; 18.5% of Techstars portfolio companies have exited 5 years after their program and 31.1% after eight years. (PitchBook June 2023)

GC1 Ventures is the venture capital arm of GC1 Holding that invests in innovative companies that are redefining their industries and have high growth potential. The team manages a hybrid portfolio composed of direct investments as well as investments in other venture capital funds. The team manages a hybrid portfolio composed of investments in startups as well as venture capital funds.

This is a catchall company for the doers, the thinkers, and the innovators.

The GSB Impact Fund is an evergreen fund that invests in early-stage for-profit ventures seeking both financial and social and environmental returns.