UpLink Investor Community Early-stage investors continue to navigate an increasingly complex landscape, particularly in sectors where innovation is advancing faster than capital structures, data standards and traditional investment models. While high-potential solutions are emerging across climate, nature, health, food systems and industrial transformation, many investors cite persistent challenges in identifying opportunities that align with both their investment theses and long-term impact objectives. The UpLink Investor Community has evolved as a trusted platform for investors seeking alignment, shared learning and a systems-oriented approach to early-stage innovation.Today, the community brings together 77 investors spanning venture capital funds, corporate venture arms, family offices and catalytic capital providers. It reflects strong geographic diversity, with representation across Europe, North America, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. Investor interests and theses closely mirror the thematic focus of the UpLink Venture portfolio, including circular economy, net-zero and climate mitigation, nature and biodiversity, water, food systems, health, ocean solutions, urban transformation, sustainable mining and longevity. This thematic alignment reinforces coherence across the ecosystem, enabling more informed engagement around shared priorities. We believe in innovation without boundaries. Innovation shouldn’t just be concentrated in Silicon Valley but should flourish everywhere in the world. UpLink brings together ventures from around the world with different perspectives on innovation. That diversity is crucial, especially as we run out of time to tackle the most pressing global challenges. Thomas G. Tsao Co-Founder and Chair, Gobi Partners Uplink Annual Impact Report March 2026 17

UpLink Annual Impact Report 2026