Mark Colquhoun

Pledge Ventures is a rules-based venture fund investing across sectors and geographies into high-growth technology companies whose founders have committed to philanthropy via Founders Pledge. Through Founders Pledge, we have differentiated access to some of the best entrepreneurs in the world and use this unfair advantage to get a slice of competitive rounds that are otherwise inaccessible to others. Pledge Ventures goal is to drive returns for LPs and accelerate the non-profit mission of Founders Pledge by donating 85% of GP carry and up to 50% of our management fee to charity. *Pledge Ventures Ltd (FRN: 986310) is an Appointed Representative of Kin Capital Partners LLP (registration number OC395229) who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority with FRN: 656789

At Exceptional Ventures, our motto is Believing in Believers. We believe that innovative businesses can make the world a better place, and we believe in entrepreneurs that feel the same. It is our mission to support them with our expertise and capital, and to help them build a better future. We focus on businesses that are helping people live healthier, happier, longer lives. Our portfolio ranges from sustainable consumer products to applications focused on mental and physical health, and on the future of foods. We have extensive experience and networks across Europe that we have built while running and investing in some of Europe’s most successful businesses. We have over 50 years of combined expertise across the sectors of focus and a portfolio of over 160 startups. We are uniquely able to access the most talented entrepreneurs building the most progressive companies and are building a portfolio of 40 exceptional businesses in our first fund. We offer extensive support to companies early in their journeys with our capital, network, and advice. By bringing together passionate investors and world-class entrepreneurs, our mission is to improve the length and quality of human lives, while helping to build a sustainable planetary ecosystem. Exceptional Ventures LLP is a Limited Liability Partnership registered in England and Wales (No OC440667) and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 991058).

Minderful's mission is to make looking after your mind easy and enjoyable. We offer a comprehensive mental wellness platform that empowers individuals and teams to build personalised wellness routines. Our end-to-end workplace wellness solution provides a fresh and fun approach to mental health, combining Coaching, Workshops, and an award-winning App to create an adaptable, people-centred experience. Endorsed by Orcha as a digital health tool for the UK National Health Service (NHS) and featured by Apple as 'App of the Day' (May 2022) and 'Top Audio App' (March 2022), our app offers a wide range of activities and resources tailoured to the unique needs and lifestyles of our users. Whether you're an individual seeking to improve your mental health or an HR manager looking to enhance your team's wellbeing, Minderful is your partner in creating a healthier, happier mind and workplace. Co-founded in London by Dr Nick Prior, an NHS doctor specialising in mental health, and James Harrop, an advertising creative, Minderful is rooted in personal experience and professional expertise, making mental wellness accessible and engaging for all.

TalkLife is an innovative peer support mental health platform that helps millions of people across the world navigate the ups and downs of life. We use the best elements of social networking mashed with peer-to-peer support and connect people around the globe within a safe and encouraging environment. Using our extensive experience in building incredible peer support communities, weve developed tailored platforms TalkCampus for the student population, and TalkLife Workplace to support employee mental health. Since joining the community: 👉 86% of users find it easier to ask for help when they need it 👉 82% of them feel more understood by others 👉 79% feel more able to cope with life We work alongside the worlds best machine learning & psychology minds from MIT, Harvard University and Microsoft Research through our Project Valinor - using machine learning to predict and launch digital interventions for those at risk. We maintain a high-performance culture marked by fearlessness and hyper-productivity. We’re after team players with natural product intuition who can work harder, faster, and smarter without sacrificing technical excellence. Our organisational challenges are unique, so you should be comfortable in uncharted territory and pumped to build systems that can support a growing number of users around the globe.

Beyond Exit helps founders and leaders navigate life after exit. Leaders and founders come together at our events to make connections and dig into issues like health, wealth, investing and giving.

Pledge Ventures is a rules-based venture fund investing across sectors and geographies into high-growth technology companies whose founders have committed to philanthropy via Founders Pledge. Through Founders Pledge, we have differentiated access to some of the best entrepreneurs in the world and use this unfair advantage to get a slice of competitive rounds that are otherwise inaccessible to others. Pledge Ventures goal is to drive returns for LPs and accelerate the non-profit mission of Founders Pledge by donating 85% of GP carry and up to 50% of our management fee to charity. *Pledge Ventures Ltd (FRN: 986310) is an Appointed Representative of Kin Capital Partners LLP (registration number OC395229) who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority with FRN: 656789

At Exceptional Ventures, our motto is Believing in Believers. We believe that innovative businesses can make the world a better place, and we believe in entrepreneurs that feel the same. It is our mission to support them with our expertise and capital, and to help them build a better future. We focus on businesses that are helping people live healthier, happier, longer lives. Our portfolio ranges from sustainable consumer products to applications focused on mental and physical health, and on the future of foods. We have extensive experience and networks across Europe that we have built while running and investing in some of Europe’s most successful businesses. We have over 50 years of combined expertise across the sectors of focus and a portfolio of over 160 startups. We are uniquely able to access the most talented entrepreneurs building the most progressive companies and are building a portfolio of 40 exceptional businesses in our first fund. We offer extensive support to companies early in their journeys with our capital, network, and advice. By bringing together passionate investors and world-class entrepreneurs, our mission is to improve the length and quality of human lives, while helping to build a sustainable planetary ecosystem. Exceptional Ventures LLP is a Limited Liability Partnership registered in England and Wales (No OC440667) and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 991058).

Minderful's mission is to make looking after your mind easy and enjoyable. We offer a comprehensive mental wellness platform that empowers individuals and teams to build personalised wellness routines. Our end-to-end workplace wellness solution provides a fresh and fun approach to mental health, combining Coaching, Workshops, and an award-winning App to create an adaptable, people-centred experience. Endorsed by Orcha as a digital health tool for the UK National Health Service (NHS) and featured by Apple as 'App of the Day' (May 2022) and 'Top Audio App' (March 2022), our app offers a wide range of activities and resources tailoured to the unique needs and lifestyles of our users. Whether you're an individual seeking to improve your mental health or an HR manager looking to enhance your team's wellbeing, Minderful is your partner in creating a healthier, happier mind and workplace. Co-founded in London by Dr Nick Prior, an NHS doctor specialising in mental health, and James Harrop, an advertising creative, Minderful is rooted in personal experience and professional expertise, making mental wellness accessible and engaging for all.

TalkLife is an innovative peer support mental health platform that helps millions of people across the world navigate the ups and downs of life. We use the best elements of social networking mashed with peer-to-peer support and connect people around the globe within a safe and encouraging environment. Using our extensive experience in building incredible peer support communities, weve developed tailored platforms TalkCampus for the student population, and TalkLife Workplace to support employee mental health. Since joining the community: 👉 86% of users find it easier to ask for help when they need it 👉 82% of them feel more understood by others 👉 79% feel more able to cope with life We work alongside the worlds best machine learning & psychology minds from MIT, Harvard University and Microsoft Research through our Project Valinor - using machine learning to predict and launch digital interventions for those at risk. We maintain a high-performance culture marked by fearlessness and hyper-productivity. We’re after team players with natural product intuition who can work harder, faster, and smarter without sacrificing technical excellence. Our organisational challenges are unique, so you should be comfortable in uncharted territory and pumped to build systems that can support a growing number of users around the globe.