Where to find introductions to Institutional European/Middle East Pre-Seed Venture Capital, PE, Investments, Grants (Donations) Capital Sources?

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Hi, I'm looking for some help with introductions by those who could help me to get in touch with the partners of the rights departments of institutional capital sources based in Europe and/or Middle East. Does anyone know any solution to this? I tried to directly contact many firms on my own during my pre-seed idea of gigantic revenue potential backed by agreement for a partnership by top-tier global consulting firm. Additional problem is that those largest institutional investors (e.g. Allianz, Blackrock, Blackstone, Amundi, etc.) don't have a feature to submit a pitch deck on their website so it's even harder to find the right point of contact. Direct email addresses and phone numbers are usually not available on the websites. Institutional investors I look for, to be introduced by the solutions I'm asking for, should be somehow interested in pre-seed SaaS/Emissions (Carbon data)/Regulatory engagements and should NOT have a problem with the fact that the company is not yet registered. I also don't want to be limited (restricted) to register a company in particular country but would like to have their agreement for multiple countries to choose from. Any help on introductions would be appreciated. If I could contact you (if you answer my message) please let me know where.

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Herbert Prokscha answered

That will be very difficult since with every introduction, the person making the introduction is putting their reputation on the line.

So you will have to build up credibility by doing the research and then cold calling the institutions. That will slowly build your network and then you may get reciprocity where people introduce you to their contacts.

Fred Nyaingo answered

For institutional pre-seed VC, PE, and grants in Europe and the Middle East, check:

- VC Firms: Earlybird Digital East Fund, COTU Ventures, Bynd Venture Capital
- Accelerators: Google for Startups Accelerator, Founder Institute Middle East
- Grants: Enterprise Ireland Pre-Seed Fund, European Innovation Council (EIC)

Attend startup events, use LinkedIn, and apply directly via their websites.

Amber Baranwal answered

To find introductions to institutional capital sources in Europe and the Middle East—including Pre-Seed VC, Private Equity (PE), Investment Firms, and Grant/Donation Providers—you can explore several strategic channels. Here's a breakdown by type and method:

1. VC & PE Databases / Platforms
These tools give you access to profiles, contact info, and investment history.

Crunchbase – Filter by region, stage (pre-seed), and sector

PitchBook – Industry-standard for private market intel (paid, but comprehensive)

CB Insights – Track investors by geography and deal stage

Preqin – Strong for PE and institutional investors

Dealroom.co – Europe-focused with rich VC/PE data

Fundsup – Active in EU startup ecosystems

VC4A – Focus on emerging markets including MENA

2. Investor Communities & Platforms
Join networks that facilitate intros and investments.

AngelList / Wellfound – Now also caters to institutional micro-VCs

LinkedIn – Use advanced filters to connect with fund managers or analysts (search: “Pre-seed VC Partner,” “MENA PE Associate”)

Startup Grind – Events + intros to VCs

EmergingVC / DiversityVC Slack groups – Active in Europe/MENA

Latitud Capital Community – Great for founders raising capital

The Family (France) – Founder-centric investor ecosystem

3. Accelerators & Incubators (With Funding Networks)
These provide mentorship, grant access, and institutional investor exposure.

Techstars (Europe / MENA programs)

500 Global (Middle East focus: 500 Falcons)

Seedcamp (Europe)

Flat6Labs (MENA)

Startupbootcamp (Dubai, Amsterdam, Milan)

Y Combinator (global reach, but strong EU founder network)

They often provide warm intros to institutional VCs and even small PE firms.

4. Institutional & Government Grant Bodies
For non-dilutive capital (grants/donations), explore:

Europe:
Horizon Europe (EU Commission funding for innovation/startups)

European Investment Fund (EIF) – Funds many early-stage VCs directly

EASME (EU grants for SMEs)

Innovate UK – Grant funding for early-stage ventures

Middle East:
Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP)

Khalifa Fund (UAE)

Misk Foundation (Saudi Arabia)

Dubai Future Foundation

Tamkeen (Bahrain)

5. Family Offices & Sovereign Wealth Funds
These often invest directly in VC/PE rounds in both regions.

Mubadala (UAE)

QIA – Qatar Investment Authority

PIF – Public Investment Fund (KSA)

Kuwait Investment Authority

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA)

Tip: Many of these have PE and VC arms or allocate capital to funds active in pre-seed and early-stage.