B5 CAPITAL - FAMILY SEED FUND OVERVIEW

FUND INFORMATION:
- Fund Name: B5 Capital
- Type: Family Seed Fund  
- Founded: 2020
- Focus: Technology Startups
- Stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
- Geography: Global, US-based
- Website: https://b5cap.com

INVESTMENT PHILOSOPHY:
"We help you build. We are a family seed fund investing in technology startups. We are high impact, low maintenance investors."

"We believe great companies are built on great products. We believe founder-led companies are the primary engine of innovation in our economy."

KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
- Practical support for founders
- Real empathy in partnership approach  
- Patient family capital
- High impact, low maintenance investment style
- Focus on founder-led companies
- Product-first investment thesis

INVESTMENT FOCUS AREAS:

1. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
   - Machine learning platforms
   - AI-powered automation tools
   - Generative AI solutions
   - Edge inference engines
   - AI workflow automation
   - Intelligent coaching platforms

2. CYBERSECURITY
   - API security solutions
   - Zero-trust access platforms
   - Application security posture management
   - Cloud infrastructure protection
   - GenAI security platforms
   - Behavioral AI for fraud detection

3. FINTECH
   - Digital banking solutions
   - Investment platforms
   - Wealth management applications
   - Responsible investing tools
   - Financial technology innovation

4. CLIMATE TECHNOLOGY (CLIMATETECH)
   - Clean energy solutions
   - Carbon reduction technologies
   - Sustainable technology platforms
   - Data-driven energy providers

PORTFOLIO METRICS:
- Total Portfolio Companies: 28
- Successful Exits: 3 major acquisitions
- Active Portfolio: 25 companies
- Notable Exit Partners: Akamai (NASDAQ: AKAM), HP (NYSE: HPQ), Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS)

INVESTMENT TRACK RECORD:
Founded in 2020, B5 Capital has built a diverse portfolio of technology companies across AI, cybersecurity, fintech, and climate tech. The fund has achieved notable exits including:

- Noname Security → Acquired by Akamai (NASDAQ: AKAM)
- Axis Security → Acquired by HP (NYSE: HPQ)  
- Trustdome → Acquired by Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS)

PORTFOLIO COMPANY SECTORS:
- Artificial Intelligence: 13 companies (46%)
- Cybersecurity: 6 companies (21%)
- Technology Services: 4 companies (14%)
- Fintech: 1 company (4%)
- Climate Technology: 1 company (4%)
- Health Technology: 1 company (4%)
- Sports Technology: 1 company (4%)
- Nonprofit Technology: 1 company (4%)

INVESTMENT APPROACH:
B5 Capital partners with exceptional founders building innovative technology products. The fund provides:
- Seed-stage capital investment
- Strategic guidance and mentorship
- Network access and business development
- Technical and operational support
- Patient, long-term partnership approach

TARGET COMPANIES:
- Early-stage technology startups
- Strong founding teams
- Innovative product development
- Scalable business models
- Focus on AI, cybersecurity, fintech, and climate tech
- Founder-led organizations

CONTACT INFORMATION:
- Website: https://b5cap.com
- Investment Inquiries: https://b5cap.com/contact
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/b5-capital/
- Address: United States

FUND DIFFERENTIATION:
As a family seed fund, B5 Capital offers:
- Patient capital without traditional VC timeline pressures
- Deep operational experience
- Hands-on support without micromanagement
- Long-term partnership mindset
- Flexible investment structures
- Access to family office network and resources

B5 Capital combines the agility of a seed fund with the patient capital and strategic resources of a family office, making it an ideal partner for ambitious technology founders building the next generation of innovative companies.