BackFuture Ventures
Backfuture Ventures is an early-stage, network-driven venture fund focused on guiding SaaS founders through their initial stages of growth. The fund emphasizes the importance of its 'crew,' viewing itself as founders at heart and valuing the nurturing of ideas and lasting connections. Backfuture is committed to supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs, specifically targeting bold individuals building the future of B2B SaaS.
Baltic Sandbox Ventures
Baltic Sandbox Ventures (BSV Ventures) focuses on fostering the Baltic and European Deep Tech, Life Science, and Dual-Use Tech ecosystems by investing in early-stage R&D-focused individuals and teams. They target companies solving complex technical challenges with significant commercial application potential, even without existing traction or a formal deck. BSV Ventures aims to be a critical player in advancing the Baltic region's innovation landscape by providing not just capital, but also incubation, acceleration programs, and strategic support. The firm looks for founders with a proven scientific background, a strong innovation component, and the potential for commercializing their R&D efforts. They invest in areas like Software++, Life Science, and Hardware, with an emphasis on AI/ML, Big Data, Personalized Medicine, Robotics, and more. BSV Ventures stands out by being willing to invest early, even before a formal business plan is fully developed, recognizing the unique challenges and timelines associated with deep tech and life science ventures. Their investment strategy encompasses several programs, including an equity-free incubation program with grants, a business development lab with potential investment, and seed-stage investments. This multi-faceted approach allows them to engage with companies at different stages of development, from early-stage research to near-market products. The firm actively seeks co-investment opportunities with other investors, expanding its reach and impact. BSV Ventures prioritizes solutions with high societal and commercial impact, even if they fall outside of explicitly mentioned categories. This adaptability and willingness to consider unconventional ideas make them a valuable partner for founders pushing the boundaries of technology and science. The firm's value proposition extends beyond capital, providing crucial business development and scale-up support to help portfolio companies grow beyond the seed stage.
Begincl
Begin Capital focuses on high-potential startups in AI, DeepTech, and Physical World intersections, leveraging data-driven decision-making and a track record of backing innovative founders. Their investment thesis emphasizes scalability and long-term growth, with a playful yet strategic approach to venture backing.
Blockwall Capital
Blockwall.vc invests in visionary Web3 founders to build a transparent, secure, and inclusive digital future. They focus on early-stage startups solving real-world problems through decentralized technologies, with a disciplined approach to Web3 innovation and long-term value creation.
Boot Ventures
Boot Ventures is a startup studio and seed-stage venture capital firm based in Brussels, Belgium, that focuses on solving real-world problems with technology. Their main activity is bootstrapping ventures through a lean building process that allows for rapid product iteration and deployment. They aim to eliminate inefficiency through technology in all their startups, building products based on problems worth pursuing, leveraging their team's expertise and passion for technology. Boot Ventures also invests in early-stage startups, providing up to €25,000 and guidance towards product-market fit using their lean building techniques. The firm is particularly interested in opportunities that create value and is focused on specific areas where they believe there are significant opportunities for the next decade. Their investment approach involves identifying areas where technology can drive significant change and address real-world challenges. They prioritize startups that align with their core values, and that are focused on creating impactful and valuable solutions. The company strives to build new products at a fast pace, with a strong focus on lean principles. They also focus on solving problems rather than building ideas, suggesting an emphasis on tangible solutions and measurable impact.
Bridgio
Bridgio operates as a "tech bridge" connecting high-tech founders from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) to global markets. They specialize in cutting-edge software and hardware solutions, functioning as partners or co-founders to help startups grow and secure early-stage investments. Their approach involves providing initial business setup support in new markets, engineering assistance for design, hardware and software development, production, and supply chain management. A key part of their strategy is to focus the startup's efforts on early sales and customer acquisition while attracting initial VC funding. Bridgio appears to favor a hands-on approach, offering business consulting, engineering support from Promwad's team, and access to a geographically distributed team across Lithuania, Poland, and the US.
Bynd Venture Capital
Bynd invests in bold, ambitious tech startups with an Iberian footprint, focusing on founders or teams based in Iberia. The firm emphasizes a fast, founder-centric process and provides long-term support through a network of resources and community.
CDP Venture Capital
CDP Venture Capital focuses on supporting bold ideas and entrepreneurial minds, particularly in AI, cybersecurity, and technology-driven innovation. It emphasizes fostering accelerators and early-stage startups to drive Italian business innovation.
CVX Ventures
CVX Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in promising growth companies and startups in the Nordic region. Their investment strategy is centered around building a community of experienced business professionals and investors who contribute not only capital but also skills and knowledge to their portfolio companies. They offer businesses access to both funding and advisors through their network. CVX's approach focuses on providing support and guidance through the capital-raising process, offering access to an exclusive network of investors and business angels, and streamlining the investment process to save companies time. Their investments primarily target seed and Series A-stage companies, seeking to match companies with board members and advisors who can contribute to strategic growth.
CapitalT
CapitalT is a seed stage venture capital fund that invests in tech companies with brilliant teams who aim to change how the world lives, learns, works, and communicates. They focus on supporting entrepreneurs of all backgrounds who build purpose-driven companies around the technologies of the future and who have the passion and intuition to transform their expert ideas into real breakthroughs. The firm believes that great people make great companies. By investing early and collaborating deeply, they help exceptional teams developing groundbreaking ideas to grow better, scale faster, and spark change across their industries. They look for digital natives who understand the needs of today’s consumers and want to improve their industries and challenge traditional approaches by using artificial intelligence, machine learning, or big data. They also seek entrepreneurs who want to contribute to building a better, more sustainable, and equal world. CapitalT fosters strong relationships and leverages its connections to enable founders to unlock their greatest potential, and complements their core team with a robust network of operating partners and scouts.
Capnamic Ventures
Capnamic Ventures invests in technology companies based in Germany and German-speaking regions, with the goal of supporting them in becoming global category leaders. They believe in the potential of 'Made in Germany' to extend into the digital age and aim to back daring entrepreneurs who can shape the future of technology. Capnamic focuses on early-stage tech startups, offering support from Pre-Seed to Series A rounds, providing hands-on assistance with crucial decisions such as setting up finance departments and making initial executive hires. Their strategy includes leveraging an extensive industry network and providing support functions like marketing and finance to help turn business ideas into fully-fledged companies. They emphasize their deep-rooted network in the German tech scene, with offices in Cologne, Berlin, and Munich. This localized presence gives them a strong understanding of the regional ecosystem. While primarily focused on Germany and the German-speaking regions, they are open to deals elsewhere if they have strong conviction in the company's potential. Capnamic's ultimate goal is to help their portfolio companies scale globally, leveraging their experience and network to provide the resources and guidance needed for success. Capnamic actively supports their portfolio companies, aiming to be the best companion throughout their growth journey. They recognize the importance of their founders' creativity, passion, and drive and aim to fuel this with their support. They have a track record of supporting companies from Seed to IPO, demonstrating their commitment to long-term partnerships. Capnamic's network includes successful founders and large corporations as Limited Partners, providing access to valuable expertise and connections for their portfolio companies. They invest in tech startups at the early stages, from pre-seed to Series A. With their industry network, hands-on approach and their support functions such as marketing and finance, they help to turn a business idea into a fully-fledged company. As a VC firm with people on the ground in Cologne, Berlin, and Munich they have a deep-rooted network in the German tech scene. They strongly focus their investment activities on Germany and the German-speaking regions. That doesn’t rule out deals elsewhere - but they certainly need extra conviction then.
Clint Capital
Clint Capital is an AMF-approved portfolio management company founded by managers with over 20 years of combined experience in private equity. They focus on thematic and innovative investment funds, aiming to provide investors and distributors with exposure to strategic companies and sectors of the coming decades. Their approach involves designing investment strategies that are rigorously researched, developed, and tested. They carefully select target companies and funds that align with market needs and anticipate the future expectations of their clients and partners. Clint Capital primarily targets business leaders, professionals (lawyers, accountants, doctors, etc.), and finance and real estate professionals.
Coparion
Coparion invests in German technology startups with scalable, innovative solutions and measurable growth traction (e.g., revenue, key customers, product adoption). They prioritize hands-on support, long-term value creation, and co-investment with private investors. Focused on operational excellence, independence, and sector-agnostic (excluding EIB-excluded activities) investments up to €15M per company across multiple rounds.
Credo Ventures
Credo Ventures focuses on partnering with outstanding technology founders from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and its diaspora to help them achieve global ambitions. Since 2010, they have maintained a belief in the exceptional talent pool within the CEE region, from which they aim to build successful businesses. The firm looks for founders who are deeply passionate about the products they are building and are committed to supporting them through the initial stages, including challenging periods. Credo Ventures aims to be a reliable partner during the critical early days of a startup's journey.
DD Venture Capital
DDVC focuses on empowering founders by combining strategic advisory, selective investment, and operational expertise to help navigate complexity and build scalable businesses. Their approach is rooted in decades of experience in early-stage company-building, emphasizing foresight and avoiding costly detours.
DEPO Ventures
Depo Ventures focuses on early-stage tech startups in Europe, CEE, and diaspora communities, targeting companies with €100B+ market potential. They specialize in sectors like Defence, Space, FinTech, Industry 4.0, and Energy, with ticket sizes ranging from €250K to €500K and valuations up to €7M.
EcoMachines Ventures
EcoMachines Ventures is a London-based boutique investment company with a global reach, focused on early-stage investments. They look for entrepreneurs and businesses building exciting technologies with the potential to scale in large, proven markets. The firm aims to support teams actively and tailored to the needs of each business, offering more than just financial support. They are open to companies at seed stage or later levels of investment. When evaluating potential investments, EcoMachines emphasizes the ability of companies to clearly articulate the problems they are solving, the barriers they face, the required resources, and their achievable plan. This suggests a focus on businesses with well-defined strategies and a clear understanding of their market and operational challenges. The firm provides equity investment, access to a network of industry experts, brokering corporate linkages, and syndicating with other investors. This multi-faceted approach indicates a commitment to actively supporting portfolio companies beyond just capital infusion, aiming to facilitate growth and strategic partnerships.
Encomenda Smart Capital
Encomenda Smart Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in technology-driven pre-seed and seed founders. Founded and managed by entrepreneurs, the firm emphasizes a founder-oriented approach, aligning with entrepreneurs and leveraging their experience to help portfolio companies grow. They believe in good ideas that can become great partnerships and cultivate a brilliant future-forward ecosystem. Their investment philosophy includes being founders-oriented, focusing on projects arising in Spain with an international ambition, helping companies from pre-seed to growth stages, providing smart capital based on their entrepreneurial experience, focusing on deep tech (SaaS, AI, blockchain, etc.), and valuing capital efficiency. Encomenda operates with a hands-on approach, actively helping entrepreneurs with their know-how and network. They pride themselves on fast execution and maintain strong connections with national and international venture capital funds. They provide follow-on investments and have a strong network of venture partners across various industries. Encomenda aims to provide an entrepreneur-led fund that allows co-investment to its investors. The firm invests at the earliest stage of projects and look for opportunities to bring their experience as both entrepreneurs and investors to support company growth and scaling. Encomenda's team combines entrepreneurial and investment experience, providing expertise in the early stages of startup development. They invest in founders eager to change the world.
Enjoy Venture
EnjoyVenture GmbH is a German venture capital firm that invests in technology-driven startups with high growth potential. They focus on seed and growth financing, particularly for spin-offs from universities, research institutes, and corporations. They aim to identify companies with visionary teams, disruptive potential, and the ability to transform or create new markets. EnjoyVenture actively supports its portfolio companies with a hands-on approach, leveraging its extensive network and experience to help them overcome challenges and achieve success. The firm looks for opportunities where they can play an active role in shaping the future and discovering new trends. They connect innovative business models to the future, partnering with entrepreneurs to achieve significant growth. They provide capital, expertise, and access to a broad network of co-investors and industry stakeholders. Their investment strategy involves close collaboration with portfolio companies from the early stages, providing guidance and support throughout their journey. EnjoyVenture also focuses on creating synergy within its portfolio, facilitating collaboration between companies to enhance their overall performance. They seek companies with exceptional teams displaying courage, persistence, and resilience.
Excellis Holding
Excellis Holding focuses on investing in talented Italian researchers who are emerging as successful entrepreneurs abroad. They aim to address the "brain drain" from Italy by supporting deep-tech startups founded or co-founded by Italians with advanced degrees from prestigious universities and who have developed their careers as researchers and entrepreneurs internationally. They target technologies originating from research in top global labs and research centers, with strong patent protection and significant potential impact. Excellis co-invests in startups that have already secured pre-seed or seed funding, including grants and research awards, and are ready to raise capital with qualified international VCs as lead investors. They aim to invest quickly to create a valuable portfolio, supporting revolutionary scientific startups with strong patent foundations, and creating ideal investment conditions for their partners, co-investors, and entrepreneurs. The firm invests in ambitious projects that aim to have a tangible positive impact on society and co-invests with qualified venture capital funds with a clear track record in the relevant sector.
FTTF Fraunhofer Tech Transfer Fund
FTTF Fraunhofer Tech Transfer Fund provides venture capital for startups utilizing Fraunhofer technologies. They focus on deep tech startups, offering pre-seed and seed funding, with potential for follow-on investments. They leverage the extensive expertise and network of the Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, a leading research institution, to support portfolio companies. Their investment strategy centers around identifying and nurturing startups emerging from or leveraging Fraunhofer's research and development efforts. This approach provides access to cutting-edge technology and a strong ecosystem of research and development resources. They also provide support in setting up the company and business model right from the beginning, leveraging their decades of experience in tech-transfer, investment management, industry, and as founders of deep tech startups.
Firestartr
Firestartr invests in globally ambitious digital entrepreneurs at the seed stage, helping them scale to Series A and beyond. They target companies leveraging lower "cost to experiment" and Internet-based go-to-market strategies to build disruptive Internet and software businesses. Beyond capital, Firestartr provides support for sustainable growth, drawing on their entrepreneurial successes and operational experience with leading technology companies. Their domain expertise and network of advisors aim to propel companies to subsequent funding rounds. Firestartr operates as a venture platform, syndicating investments with a curated network of domain experts. Their flexible pledge structure is designed to benefit both entrepreneurs (one line on the cap table) and investors (deal choice, tax advantages like EIS, and no lock-in). They emphasize adding 'smart' to money, assisting early-stage companies in key areas of business building.
Founderment
Founderment invests in early-stage startups reshaping global commerce through AI-driven technologies. They focus on pre-seed rounds (up to DKK 6M) and provide operational expertise, networks, and strategic partnerships to accelerate execution and scaling.
Frontierspace Ventures
FrontierSpace Ventures is an emerging global venture capital firm that invests in disruptive startups from seed to growth stages through Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs). The firm does not lead rounds, focusing instead on companies with existing VC participation. They look for strong teams building breakthrough products and services targeting large addressable markets in either the B2B or B2C space. A key focus is on companies with demonstrated traction and compelling financial metrics indicative of a high potential for an exit. The firm is geography-agnostic, indicating a global investment strategy. They prioritize companies with accomplished teams that have demonstrated exceptional ability in previous endeavors and tackling complex challenges. A critical criterion is that the product or service should significantly outperform the competition or address gaps in the market. FrontierSpace Ventures started investing in 2014 and has evaluated over 1000 startups annually. They have invested in over 40 companies across 8 countries and have co-invested with 50+ VCs. The firm's approach appears to involve identifying promising ventures already backed by other VCs and providing the additional capital and support needed to scale up. The inclusion of angel investments from General Partners also suggests an early-stage investment approach.