Nomura Holdings

About The Fund

Nomura Holdings is an investment firm that focuses on various industries including Blockchain (& Cryptos), Online Social, and those that are Women Focused. They are committed to investing in companies at different stages of growth, specializing in Series A, Seed, and Series B financing rounds. Their investment sizes range from a minimum of $500,000 to a maximum of $15,000,000, with a sweet spot of $5,000,000. As described on their website, they operate a members-driven platform named Paloneo, which aims to catalyze Europe's next renaissance. Paloneo is a community that unites entrepreneurs, investors, policy-makers, and artists with a focus on art, music, and cultural heritage as unifying forces in an increasingly polarized world. Additionally, they emphasize the creation of a regenerative society by reforming economic systems to align capitalism with nature, urging a symbiotic relationship to prevent ecosystem collapse. Nomura Holdings believes venture capital to be a critical tool in propelling Europe into a globally competitive future and fostering a regenerative economy and lifestyle. Founded at the University of Cambridge in 2021, Paloneo encourages impact-driven entrepreneurship and innovation, facilitating trusted dialogues and borderless collaboration across Europe. They host events in various inspiring European venues to enable their community members to connect, create, and collaborate. This investor presents themselves as a catalyst for change, advocating for a new era of exponential growth and a regenerative approach to business and society.