Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, is the bank of some of the world’s most innovative companies and investors. SVB provides commercial banking to companies in the technology, life science and healthcare, private equity and venture capital industries. SVB operates in centers of innovation throughout the United States, serving the unique needs of its dynamic clients with deep sector expertise, insights and connections. SVB’s parent company, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA ), is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets. First Citizens Bank, Member FDIC. Learn more at svb.com

Fenwick is a leading law firm, purpose-built to guide visionary tech and life sciences companies and their investors through every stage of growth, from startups securing their first round of funding to leading publicly traded global enterprises. As one of Silicon Valley’s original legal practices, today we have over 600 lawyers, patent agents, engineers, and scientists serving clients all over the world. Named 2025 Practice Group of the Year for both Life Sciences and Technology by Law360, we are consistently ranked a Chambers first-tier firm for delivering the deep experience and technical skill that help innovators at the forefront of their industries shatter boundaries and redefine what’s possible. Visit www.fenwick.com to learn more.

Fidelity Private Shares is a trusted equity management platform for growing private companies. From early rounds to IPO, we bring clarity to complex ownership – connecting cap tables, 409A valuations, data room, and modeling tools for next-round and exit planning. Backed by Fidelity’s reputation for trust and long-term reliability, so you can scale confidently and focus on what’s next.

With a global platform of approximately 4,000 lawyers in 22 cities across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Kirkland & Ellis provides elite legal advice and a relentless commitment to client service. Kirkland is a market-leader in each of its core practice areas including private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and alternative asset management; restructurings; high-stakes commercial and intellectual property litigation; and government, regulatory and internal investigations. To learn more, please visit www.kirkland.com.

Clients partner with Cooley on transformative deals, complex IP and regulatory matters, and high-stakes litigation.

Cooley has nearly 1,400 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States, Asia and Europe, and a total workforce of more than 3,000 people.

GP Fund Solutions empowers discerning fund managers who demand more from their partners – with independent thinking, a culture of exceptional people, and data mastery that drives scalable, enduring operational excellence.

CyberCoders is a leading provider of superstar talent for roles across all industries and geographic regions. Over 200 recruiters work personally with hiring managers to leverage cutting-edge technology and find next-level candidates. An average of 70% of clients return to fill more positions.

DLA Piper’s Emerging Growth and Venture Capital practice includes more than 200 lawyers who provide strategic counsel to emerging companies and venture capital firms in high-growth industries, including technology, healthcare, life sciences, and financial services. Over the last three years, DLA Piper has completed more than 2,100 financings globally, totaling more than US$80 billion. The firm is ranked among the most active global law firms for venture capital deal volume, according to PitchBook.

Holland & Knight partners with entrepreneurs and investors to navigate every stage of the business lifecycle. From formation and capital raises to IPOs and strategic exits, we leverage the experience of 2,200 attorneys to deliver tailored solutions for startups and growth-stage enterprises across diverse industries.

We go beyond traditional structures, advising on IP protection, technology transactions, data security, and complex financing strategies. Our Venture Capital Team represents leading institutional and corporate VC groups managing tens of billions in assets, guiding clients through fund formation, term sheets, tax planning, and liquidity events.

Ranked among the most active law firms for private equity and venture capital transactions, we structure deals to align with long-term goals and protect returns across early, mezzanine, and late-stage investments. Each engagement is led by senior attorneys with decades of experience, ensuring strategic counsel in dynamic markets.

Lowenstein Sandler LLP is a national law firm with over 400 lawyers based in New York, Palo Alto, New Jersey, Utah, and Washington, D.C. The firm represents leaders in virtually every sector of the global economy, with particular emphasis on technology, investment funds and life sciences. Recognized for its entrepreneurial spirit and high standard of client service, the firm is committed to the interests of its clients, colleagues, and communities. For more information go to lowenstein.com.

Prospera Law is a full-service law firm based in Los Angeles. We are trusted advisors to entrepreneurs, venture capital funds and private equity funds, serving as outside general counsel to startup, emerging growth and middle market companies and advising on a wide range of transactions, including financings and mergers & acquisitions.

At PwC, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We’re a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 364,000 people in 136 countries and 137 territories. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting, we help clients build, accelerate, and sustain momentum. Find out more at www.pwc.com. 

Safire Partners is an executive search firm working with growth stage companies in SaaS, AI, and the Internet. Founded in 2006, 30 people, 600 historical clients, ~2,000 executive placements, and ~50 investments into our clients. 

Discover your next growth engine on Snapchat. We help businesses of all sizes drive growth through creative storytelling and performance-driven advertising solutions. Snapchat reaches 75% of 13-34 year olds in over 25 countries, connecting brands with a highly engaged Gen Z and Millennial audience ready to take action.

Snap Inc. is a technology company that empowers people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. Snapchat opens to the camera, enabling visual communication, augmented reality, and engaging content that connects friends and the world around them.

Standard Metrics combines institutional-grade infrastructure with cutting-edge AI and automation to transform portfolio reporting for 10,000+ companies and 100+ VC firms. Top investors like Bessemer Venture Partners, General Catalyst, and Accel trust Standard Metrics for data collection, analysis, reporting, and benchmarking. A single source of truth for company performance data, Standard Metrics arms investors with a robust set of auditable metrics, while reducing the reporting burden on portfolio companies. Automated data ingestion combined with AI-driven analysis and reporting tools help VCs streamline portfolio reviews, valuations, LP reporting, diligence, and more. Leveraging this new supercharged workflow, finance teams and investors alike can confidently make informed, data-driven decisions without delay.

Unmatched Ventures is a hybrid venture capital and executive recruiting firm focused on hard-tech sectors including aerospace, defense, robotics, and energy. Founded by executive search veterans Todd Gitlin and Simon Casuto, alongside former Heads of Talent from SpaceX and Relativity, Aaron Zeeb and Holly Rockwell. The team has built leadership organizations and invested in companies such as SpaceX, The Boring Company, Neuralink, AnySignal, Vast, Zipline, LeoLabs, Charm Industrial, Hadrian, Antares, Freeform, Senra Systems, Reliable Robotics, Impulse Space, Pacific Fusion, and Bedrock Ocean.