Jules Ratcliffe

OffBlocks offers a decentralised payment network and developer toolkit that help web3 developers issue bank accounts & debit cards compliantly to their customers with a few lines of code.

OffBlocks offers a decentralised payment network and developer toolkit that help web3 developers issue bank accounts & debit cards compliantly to their customers with a few lines of code.

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AVP (formerly AXA Venture Partners) is an independent global investment platform dedicated to high-growth, tech (from deep-tech to tech-enabled) companies across Europe and North America, managing more than €2.5bn of assets across four investment strategies: venture, early growth, growth and fund of funds. Our multi-stage platform combines global research with local execution to drive investment. Since its establishment in 2016, AVP has invested in more than 60 technology companies and in more than 60 funds with the Fund of Funds investment strategy. Beyond providing equity capital, our expansion team works closely with founders, providing the expertise, connections and resources needed to unlock growth opportunities, and create lasting value through meaningful collaborations.

Vertex Partners is a strategy and finance advisory firm, focused on supporting long-term, sustainable businesses. We offer strategic advice and operational support to entrepreneurs, companies and investors. Vertex works with high growth businesses, as well as distressed and special situations ensuring a strong core as the basis for growth. We work closely with management teams to develop a clear strategy and provide support wherever necessary to deliver the plan. For more information please visit http://www.vertexpe.com

We identify the hidden value in companies that are often in challenging or complex situations, but have a strong core offering. We work with these companies to build them up and create sustained long-term growth. We provide the stability, clarity and focus which is often lacking in such situations. We actively work with management teams, bringing our blue chip experience to identify, plan and implement operational improvements to generate sustained growth and create long term value Through this and driving relentless customer focus we aim to achieve a companys true potential. We make firm commitments to our investments, both with operational and financial support. We invest our own money - together with other investors - which gives the management teams we work with the assurance of being committed and completely aligned in our objectives. We have a track record of helping companies succeed in multiple sectors, geographical regions and time frames. Typically, we invest up to £10m in equity into companies with turnovers ranging from £10m to £200m.