VC-Verzeichnis

KI-Investoren Verzeichnis

Kuratierter Index aktiver Venture-Capital-Fonds in Europa und Israel. Verfolge Investoren, Phasen und Ticketgrößen.

PSV

Eindhoven, Niederlande

PSV invests in founders building companies that matter, leveraging its legacy as a state-funded tech investor with deep Danish ecosystem insights. The venture house combines capital, operational support, and long-term partnership to accelerate meaningful innovation. With a hybrid model (PSV Foundry, PSV Lab, PSV Tech, and PSV Hafnium), it adapts to diverse needs while maintaining a shared vision of patient, impact-driven capital.

Early-stage to growth (pre-seed to Series A+)Companies that build meaningfullong-term impact with a focus on innovation and societal value. Supports founders from early-stage proof to global scale.

Panache Ventures

Montreal, CA

Panache Ventures is Canada’s leading pre-seed & seed fund, dedicated to backing visionary founders from day one. They aim to be the first institutional investor on the cap table, providing initial investments up to $1.5M from their $100M Fund II. Panache focuses on supporting technology founders across all sectors nationwide, with hands-on support from operators-turned-investors. They emphasize a no-ego approach, focusing on practical assistance rather than board seats. The firm's strategy revolves around identifying and investing in founders with conviction and courage, providing them with the resources and support needed to scale their companies. Panache offers more than just capital, delivering operator-led support, leveraging a network of over 100 founders who have grown with their assistance. They do not emphasize board seats but a hands-on approach to mentorship and support. Panache emphasizes a national presence, implying a focus on the Canadian market and a commitment to supporting founders across the country. They highlight their experience as former operators, suggesting a practical, hands-on approach to helping their portfolio companies overcome challenges and achieve growth. The absence of ego suggests a collaborative and founder-centric approach, prioritizing the needs of the entrepreneurs they back.

Pre-Seed, SeedAll technology sectors

Panakès Partners

IT

Panakès Partners is a venture capital firm focused on investing in Life Sciences companies. Their mission is to improve people's lives globally by backing promising teams and providing financial and business support to build game-changing technology companies. They target ambitious early-stage start-ups and SMEs with innovative products, primarily in Europe and Israel, but with a global outlook. Panakès goes beyond simply providing capital. They bring strong entrepreneurial and financial expertise to their portfolio companies and leverage a wide network of clinicians and industry experts. They emphasize building relationships with selected industrial partners to assist founders in accelerating development, suggesting a hands-on approach and a commitment to helping companies scale and navigate the complexities of the life sciences industry. Panakès invests in people, recognizing that a strong and dedicated team is a crucial factor for investment success. They aim to actively collaborate with entrepreneurs to build successful businesses as an engaged and well-connected investor. The fund supports the growth of companies and individuals that will reshape the medical world, addressing real medical needs, saving lives, and improving quality of life, aiming for a positive impact for both investors and society.

Early stage start-ups and SMEsLife Sciences

Pareto

Invests in early growth companies with high potential to become globalized, aiming to support and accelerate their success.

early growthearly growth companies with momentum and high potential to be globalized

Park Rangers Capital

P

Park Rangers Capital is a pre-seed and seed firm that focuses on backing founders with a built-in distribution edge. Their investment philosophy is rooted in the belief that software has become a commodity and that the loneliness epidemic in the U.S. is a significant problem. They believe the strongest companies of the next decade will address both by building communities, where users belong and are deeply connected to the brand. They seek founders who are building movements early on, with companies whose members are obsessive, loyal, and deeply connected to the brand, referring to these founders as 'elephants, not unicorns.' The firm's focus extends beyond mere product creation, emphasizing the importance of community building. They aim to support founders in turning customers into members and companies into movements, recognizing that distribution, community, and authenticity are key moats in today's market. They provide support in three core areas: content & storytelling, community access, and distribution strategy. Park Rangers Capital emphasizes the use of content to distribute ideas, build trust, and connect with founders. They are a solo GP shop supported by a Chief of Staff, venture partner, fractional writer, and a network of operators. Erica Wenger, the solo GP, has experience as a serial entrepreneur and early operator.

Pre-seed, SeedCommunity buildingsoftware

Parkway Venture Capital

Europa
P

Based on the provided website content, it is challenging to create a comprehensive investment thesis and strategy description for Parkway Venture Capital. The crawled pages primarily consist of news articles from Maddyness, a French tech news publication, and do not provide detailed information about Parkway Venture Capital's investment approach. The content touches on investment in startups, particularly within the French tech ecosystem, and features on various startups and funds, however, it does not describe Parkway Venture Capital's specific preferences.

Participatiefonds Duurzaam Economie Noord-Holland (PDENH)

Amsterdam, Niederlande

ROM InWest (potentially related to Participatiefonds Duurzaam Economie Noord-Holland (PDENH) but the website doesn't explicitly confirm it) focuses on investing in innovative entrepreneurs who contribute to a strong and sustainable economy in Noord-Holland. They aim to generate both societal impact and financial returns, supporting startups, scale-ups, and SMEs. They look for businesses with products or services that deliver not only financial success but also a positive impact on society and future generations. ROM InWest offers support through both advice on innovative entrepreneurship and financial investments.

Startup, Scale-up, SMESustainable economysocietal impact

Partnerinvest Norr

Schweden

Partnerinvest Norr is a venture capital firm focused on investing in small and medium-sized growth companies with strong entrepreneurial teams in the Norrbotten and Västerbotten regions of northern Sweden. They invest across industries as long as the business model is scalable, preferably with international potential. The firm aims to contribute to regional growth by providing capital and active ownership, working in collaboration with other investors. Their investment horizon is 3-7 years, with potential exit strategies including industrial sales, secondary sales to new investors, or buyouts by the founders. Partnerinvest Norr operates funds financed with structural funds from the EU, co-financed by Norrlandsfonden, Region Norrbotten and Region Västerbotten. The first fund closed in Autumn 2023, fund two is in the management phase, and fund three is actively making new investments. They seek driven entrepreneurs with scalable ideas and a clear national or international market potential, based in Norrbotten or Västerbotten. The firm provides financial capacity to support companies in several stages of their development, with initial investments typically ranging from 1-3 million SEK, and up to 10 million SEK in total. They contribute not only capital but also active ownership and board work, without becoming the majority shareholder. Partnerinvest Norr aims to be a partner for entrepreneurs, offering access to their extensive regional network and experience. Partnerinvest Norr actively looks for co-investors to join them in backing companies in Northern Sweden. Their name suggests their focus; they search for investment oppurtunities that will return good revenue. These other investors are private, such as other venture capital firms or angel investors.

Growth stageBranschneutralt (Industry-agnostic)scalable business models

Partners Group

CH

Partners Group is a leading global private markets firm that emphasizes a 'Built Differently to Build Differently' approach. Their strategy revolves around transformational investing, where they identify attractive companies and assets with strong development potential and actively transform them into market leaders. This is achieved through thematic sourcing, leveraging entrepreneurial governance, and a network of operating directors and industry advisors. The firm aims to generate strong returns by capitalizing on thematic growth trends. They operate an integrated investment platform with comprehensive portfolio management capabilities and structuring expertise, enabling them to offer bespoke client solutions, including tailored mandates, evergreen funds, and traditional closed-end limited partnership structures, catering to various investment needs and regulatory requirements. Partners Group's entrepreneurial mindset and industrial approach, combined with a collaborative spirit, contribute to creating enduring value.

Not explicitly mentioned, but appears to focus on growth-oriented companies and assets.Private EquityInfrastructure

Partners in Equity

P

Partners in Equity is an impact investment firm founded in 2003 with a mission to support companies and funds that create solutions to environmental challenges. They focus on building a portfolio of investments in sustainable agriculture and food systems, circularity, and climate solutions, investing in ventures across different stages. The firm emphasizes long-term commitment and partnerships with organizations whose missions and values align with theirs, aiming to be a partner of choice for entrepreneurs, funds, and impact investors. Their vision is centered around a world that is inclusive, just, and sustainable, where humanity reconnects with nature and recognizes the link between its well-being and the planet's health. They advocate for an economic system that prioritizes environmental protection and social inclusion while remaining financially sustainable. They aim to achieve this vision by investing in people and solutions that contribute to a sustainable future. Partners in Equity's approach involves actively seeking partnerships with teams that share their sense of urgency regarding environmental challenges. They invest in both funds and direct investments, operating as engaged partners with a holistic approach to investment management. The firm believes that positive social and environmental impact and financial returns are inherently linked and that strong, collaborative partnerships lead to the best outcomes, providing both capital and strategic support.

Later-stage growth companiesSustainable Agriculture & Food SystemsCircularity

Partners in Equity BV

Niederlande

Partners in Equity invests in companies and funds that create solutions to environmental challenges, focusing on sustainable agriculture, circularity, and climate solutions. They prioritize long-term partnerships with mission-aligned teams to drive systemic change and financial returns.

Later-stage growth companies (minimum EUR 5M ticket size)Environmental solutionssustainable agriculture

Pasteur Institute

Paris, Frankreich

Focuses on public health through scientific research, discovery of treatments, and training future scientists. Operates globally via the Pasteur Network, addressing global health challenges through collaborative research and pathogen monitoring.

Early-stage (through technology transfer and partnerships)BiotechnologyPharmaceuticals

Pathena Investments

Lisbon, PT

Pathena Investments is a Venture Capital firm focused on boosting the success of Information Technology and Digital Health companies. Their investment strategy involves a hands-on approach, with active management and networks to assist portfolio companies. They aim to create disproportionate value as investment partners while maintaining strict professional work ethics and high standards of conduct. Pathena believes in applied lateral thinking and emphasizes the importance of execution. The firm leverages its internationally experienced team, industry experts, and access to European deal flow, particularly in the Iberian and Brazil markets, to source and support promising ventures. They aim to help companies scale up and go further beyond their initial expectations. They closely engage with each of their portfolio companies. They claim to offer proximity through their hands-on management team and networks, being readily available to provide assistance when needed. Pathena's investment approach also incorporates a sustainability policy, integrating environmental, social, and governance considerations into their decisions, though they currently deem sustainability risks not relevant for their existing fund due to its investment objective, strategy, and the timing of previous investments. Pathena's team is comprised of individuals with extensive experience in Venture Capital, Technology, Digital Health, and MedTech. Their knowledge and reputation are built on a foundation of commercial business experience, international expertise, and strong digital and health technology insights. They focus on boosting disruptive business ideas, aiming to be a key partner in helping companies achieve their goals. The firm states that they aim to make ventures succesful by motivating the founders. Their website shows a dedication to supporting and scaling up companies. Furthermore, they claim to have access to prime deal-flow and decision makers through their screening process.

SeedInformation TechnologyDigital Health

Pathway Capital Management

USA

Pathway Capital provides tailored private market solutions, leveraging over 38 years of private equity experience to build customized portfolios for global institutional and high-net-worth investors. Specializes in private equity, private credit, and infrastructure with a focus on customized programs and multi-investor funds of funds.

Primaries, Secondaries, Direct Equity, Direct CreditCustomized private market solutions for institutional and wealth markets (primariessecondaries

Patrizia

Augsburg, Deutschland

PATRIZIA SE is positioned as a leading partner for global real asset investments, focusing on building smarter communities and sustainable futures. They aim to deliver positive impact through innovative thinking and operational excellence, striving to be an industry benchmark. With a strong focus on real assets, PATRIZIA offers expertise to both institutional and private investors, including those new to real asset investments. They provide access to diverse investment opportunities, ranging from core properties to major high-profile assets, structured to match individual investment needs. PATRIZIA's approach combines international expertise with detailed local knowledge, leveraging research, data analysis, and on-the-ground insights to inform investment decisions. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are integrated into their investment process, from sourcing to reporting. The firm's entrepreneurial DNA is supported by a solid balance sheet, fostering a culture that combines creativeness with bold ambitions.

Core, DevelopmentReal EstateInfrastructure

Peak XV

SG

Peak XV invests in founders building enduring, category-defining companies by providing deep operational support, global networks, and long-term partnership. The firm emphasizes compounding impact, combining capital with hands-on expertise across finance, talent, marketing, technology, and strategic development to help companies scale globally. Their approach is rooted in a 'climb the mountain' philosophy—backing visionary founders before consensus forms and staying committed through decades-long journeys.

Seed to Growth (across all stages)Global innovation hubs including IndiaSoutheast Asia

Peakside Capital

Frankfurt, Deutschland

Peakside Capital is an owner-managed fund manager and real estate investment company focused on Germany and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). They aim to transform challenges into value by leveraging their deep market knowledge, extensive experience, and established network of partners. Their investment strategy centers around active, hands-on asset management to achieve significant value enhancements, rather than passive holdings. They seek out properties affected by price distortions, those in difficult sales processes, or with refinancing needs, mispricing, operational value enhancement, or conversion potential. Peakside offers investors individualized investment solutions across various sectors and throughout the real estate value chain. Their approach enables meaningful investments at every stage of the market cycle, based on excellent market access and creative, hands-on asset management.

Core, Core+, Value-Add, OpportunisticOfficeRetail

Pelion Green Future

Großbritannien
P

Pelion Green Future invests in companies driving the energy transition by scaling renewable energy sources, developing new low-carbon technologies, and transforming infrastructure systems. They provide long-term capital, hands-on support, and access to a global network of clean energy experts to accelerate decarbonization and foster sustainable growth.

Early-stage and established businessesGreenTech ventures focused on enabling the transition towards a cleaner future through innovative solutions and disruptive technology

PensionDanmark

DK

Based on the crawled website content, PensionDanmark appears to be a pension fund focused on providing pension services to individuals and companies. The website highlights the flexibility of their pension plans and encourages users to consolidate their pension accounts for potential savings. The site also emphasizes the importance of checking digital mail (mit.dk) for important communications. While the website doesn't directly describe an investment thesis in the venture capital sense, their activities suggest an investment strategy centered on long-term, stable returns for their pension holders. This could mean investments in infrastructure, real estate, and possibly venture/growth equity through fund investments or direct co-investments. The firm focuses on ensuring financial security and retirement planning for its members through diverse offerings, tools, and support.

Early Stage, Late Stage

Pente Capital

Schweden

Pente Capital operates as a venture studio, investing in and accelerating businesses that promise a better future. They focus on building and investing in brands inspired by creating a kinder and more sustainable world, where design is central to quality. They aim to support entrepreneurs with big ideas, helping them build strong, distinctive brands that move the world forward. Their vision is of a world where life's luxuries are redefined, emphasizing happiness, inner peace, health, and kindness. They seek to partner with creative agents of positive and aesthetically appealing change. The firm is particularly interested in businesses that are redefining life's luxuries as design being the central determinator of quality, showcasing a commitment to innovation and aesthetics. They aim to catalyze change with radical, empathetic visions for a sustainable future, indicating a focus on companies that address environmental and social challenges. Overall, Pente invests in entrepreneurs and operators who aim to build great businesses and is interested in a new generation of businesses building a kinder and more sustainable world.

Early stage (implied by venture studio model)Sustainable productsfood & beverage

Permira

Großbritannien

Permira is a global investment firm focused on multiplying the potential of companies and people to build successful businesses with growth ambitions. Their approach is based on sector expertise, a thematic investment philosophy, and a commitment to partnership. They aim to drive long-term value and transform businesses into market leaders by supporting management teams and entrepreneurs, helping them to drive growth at scale. They focus on partnering with global, market-leading businesses to drive growth and work collaboratively to support the growth ambitions and strategic goals of their portfolio companies. Permira's investment strategies encompass Buyout, Growth Equity, and Credit. The Buyout strategy focuses on partnering with market-leading businesses in technology, consumer, healthcare, and services. Growth Equity targets disruptive technology, tech-enabled, and category-creating companies. The Credit strategy supports European businesses with flexible financing solutions across Direct Lending, CLO Management, and Structured Credit. This diversified approach allows them to capitalize on various market opportunities and provide tailored solutions to their portfolio companies. A core element of Permira's approach is a value creation team composed of professionals with diverse operational backgrounds and skillsets, along with a network of Senior Advisers who offer decades of industry experience and specific functional expertise. This team assists management teams in building stronger businesses and unlocking the next phase of value creation. They emphasize the importance of aligning with their Limited Partners (LPs), maintaining a stable leadership team, a focused investing strategy, high transparency, and consistently delivering on their commitments. They are building every facet of the firm around specialism and performance, total alignment with LPs, and being the best possible destination for talent in private equity. Permira is committed to maintaining the highest standards across all its activities, underpinned by global policies covering risk management, confidentiality and security, conflicts of interest, anti-corruption/anti-bribery and anti-money laundering. They recognize the importance of responsible investing and sustainability, with a commitment to values-based decision-making and a forward-thinking approach to excel in a rapidly changing world. The firm emphasizes a code of business conduct and ethics that guide decision-making for partners and employees and requires portfolio companies to be aware of these principles.

Buyout, Growth Equity, CreditTechnologyConsumer

Perridon Holdings

Niederlande

Perridon Holdings is a multi-faceted group with interests spanning ultra-luxurious real estate, venture capital in crypto and blockchain, a large sustainable game reserve in South Africa, and a significant collection of Bugatti cars, fine art, furniture, and watches. Their venture capital arm, Perridon Ventures, focuses on investments in crypto and blockchain start-ups. The group aims to create iconic experiences and thrives on partnerships with industry leaders who share their pursuit of excellence. Mr. Perridon is the guiding force behind the group, driving its expansion across these diverse industries. The firm's approach seems to center around luxury, sustainability, and innovative technologies. The investment strategy likely involves identifying and supporting ventures that align with these themes. The Bugatti collection, game reserve, and real estate holdings further demonstrate a commitment to high-end assets and experiences. The firm aims to preserve legacy, innovation and excellence through the different branches it has created. The Perridon Group operates as an umbrella corporation with investments spread across different divisions. Each division seems to cater to very different interests. The Venture Capital arm of the group targets investments in nascent technologies, mainly focused on crypto and blockchain. They are trusted by some of the world's best, including Binance, Bugatti, Emaar and RedBull.

Start-Up VenturesCryptoBlockchain

Philips Ventures

Niederlande

This webpage appears to be focused on Philips' broader healthcare solutions and leadership position in the health systems market, rather than specifically outlining the investment thesis and strategy of Philips Ventures. The content highlights Philips' commitment to improving people's health and well-being through innovation, with a goal of impacting 2.5 billion people globally by 2030. This involves addressing access to care, health system transformation, and the healthcare industry's environmental impact. The page showcases various capabilities in integrated diagnostics and enterprise imaging, as well as innovations and technologies aimed at streamlining healthcare operations and improving patient outcomes. It also features optimization and upgrade services designed to enhance efficiency and security for healthcare providers.

Early Stage

Phoenix Contact Innovation Ventures

Blomberg, Deutschland

Phoenix Contact Innovation Ventures, the venture capital arm of the Phoenix Contact Group, focuses on identifying new, particularly digital, business models and investing in highly disruptive technologies that contribute to a sustainable world. Their investment strategy centers around electrifying, connecting, and automating industries, with a specific focus on deep-tech B2B environments. They aim to bring together ideas, capital, and progress to facilitate the availability of affordable energy from renewable resources and to optimize existing industries for energy efficiency gains. The firm invests in startups that align with Phoenix Contact's broader mission to create technological and collaborative innovations that improve the lives of customers and society, reflecting a commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship for a sustainable future. Their investment approach is underpinned by an evergreen fund structure, allowing for flexible holding periods and independent operation, ensuring they can act as a reliable partner through varying market conditions.

Not explicitly mentioned, but likely targets early to growth stages given the focus on startups and disruptive technologies.Electrificationnetworking