VC-Verzeichnis

Europäisches VC-Verzeichnis

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

Expedition Capital

USA

Venture-Capital-Firma, die in wachstumsstarke Technologieunternehmen investiert.

Expedition Growth Capital

Großbritannien

Expedition Growth Capital focuses on rapidly growing, bootstrapped software and AI companies that have a use for capital, rather than a need for it. They aim to provide growth capital and liquidity to ambitious founders looking to achieve category leadership. They position themselves as specialist partners, bringing relevant operational expertise and a track record of respectfully partnering with founders. They invest in companies with strong product-market fit, focusing on building durable leadership positions in targeted end markets. The firm emphasizes cultural alignment and integrity in their partnerships, offering freedom to founders while providing valuable advice and involvement. Expedition's portfolio companies demonstrate a focus on high-growth, capital-efficient models. They invest across various categories, including vertical AI, industrial software, financial software, cybersecurity, and customer engagement infrastructure. They support companies aiming for international expansion, particularly from Europe to the US, providing resources and expertise in areas like legal and scaling strategies. Expedition Growth Capital emphasizes a hands-on approach. They offer operational support through the Expedition Operations Group and insights through their news and resources. Their investments often support companies in key areas such as lean manufacturing, cybersecurity unification, and the green energy transition. They provide assistance with US expansion, as highlighted in their "Europe to US Series." With offices in London and Boston, Expedition targets companies ready to scale and achieve significant growth. They strive to be more than just investors, acting as true partners who understand the founder's vision and have a track record of nurturing success. This blend of financial investment, operational support, and strategic guidance positions them as a valuable resource for bootstrapped software and AI companies aiming to dominate their respective categories.

GrowthVertical AIindustrial software

Expeditions Fund

Warsaw, PL

Backing European entrepreneurs designing the architecture of Europe’s security and defence, focusing on deep tech innovation to restore Europe’s economic and strategic power. Advocates for policy changes enabling European founders to succeed in defence and dual-use sectors.

Early-stageEarly-stage defence and dual-use deep tech companies in Europe

Explorer

PT
E

Venture-Capital-Firma, die in wachstumsstarke Technologieunternehmen investiert.

Explorer 1 Fund

Deutschland

Venture-Capital-Firma, die in wachstumsstarke Technologieunternehmen investiert.

Seed, Series D

Export & Import Fund of Denmark (EIFO)

DK

Danmarks Eksport- og Investeringsfond (EIFO) supports Danish companies in scaling, innovation, and global expansion with a focus on sectors critical to Denmark’s economic and societal goals, including defense, green transition, and technology. EIFO provides capital and expertise to drive job creation, revenue growth, and tax contributions while fostering entrepreneurship and international competitiveness.

All stages (seed, growth, scale-up, and established companies)Equity financingloans

Export and Investment Fund (EIFO)

Copenhagen, DK

EIFO (Export and Investment Fund of Denmark) focuses on financing and promoting Danish companies and international partnerships to drive economic growth, green transition, and technological innovation. It supports large-scale energy projects, defense and security investments, and growth-stage ventures to ensure Denmark’s prosperity and global competitiveness.

Not explicitly mentioned, but appears to cover growth and project financeSupporting Danish companies and international partners in green transitionenergy infrastructure

Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO)

Copenhagen, DK

Danmarks Eksport- og Investeringsfond (EIFO) supports Danish companies by providing capital (equity, loans, guarantees) to drive growth, innovation, and global competitiveness. Key focus areas include defense technology, green transition, and disruptive tech solutions, aligning with national priorities like security, sustainability, and economic growth. EIFO mobilizes Danish pension capital and collaborates with partners (e.g., Danica) to strengthen European defense and tech ecosystems.

All stages (early-stage to scaleups)Equity financingloans

Extantia Capital

Germany

Extantia invests in companies pioneering new paths to unlock growth in industries, focusing on sustainability, efficiency, and innovation to create a better future.

Seed, Series ABacking pioneers re-engineering industries for a fastercheaper

Extantia Climate Flagship II GmbH

Deutschland

Extantia is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 that focuses on backing pioneers in climate technology. As a climate tech generalist, they invest in both software and hardware solutions that address significant, near-term market opportunities with the potential to reshape industries. Their investment strategy centers around identifying and supporting companies that are driving a faster, cheaper, and more sustainable future by re-engineering existing industries. The firm emphasizes the importance of capital in combating climate change and aims to be a long-term partner to its portfolio companies, offering hands-on support in areas like commercialization, organizational scaling, and fundraising.

Seed, Series AClimate techsoftware

ExtraVallis

Berlin, Deutschland

ExtraVallis is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage European startups with the goal of bridging them to the US market. They focus on curating the best European startups in Pre-seed, Seed, and Series A rounds, adding value through mentorship and defining KPIs to allow continued investment through exit. They believe that Europe has the potential to approach Silicon Valley success and aim to provide US investors access to the best companies there. ExtraVallis believes that a high ROI can be achieved by focusing on 'dragons' rather than unicorns. They highlight that European startups have relatively low valuations compared to US startups, enabling an early-exit ROI strategy. They focus on select industries and geographies where they have deep expertise to enhance alignment with investors, reduce failure rates, and further improve return on investment. They seek motivated and coachable founder teams who can execute in large markets. The firm emphasizes immersion, discipline, and focusing on value in startup discovery. They are hands-on and tailored to address the gaps in the European startup ecosystem. They start relationships early, often at the university level, primarily investing in Germany, the Netherlands, the Baltics, and Scandinavia. Contrary to typical European practice, they lead funding rounds and build personal relationships with founders long before they seek venture capital, providing unique value and guidance from inception to US or European exit. ExtraVallis is committed to discovering and supporting unique founders, including women and other under-represented groups. Their dedication to these principles ensures they not only invest in businesses but also nurture the leaders who will drive future innovation.

Pre-seed, Seed, Series ANot explicitly specifiedbut implied to be technology

Extrotel

Unknown
E

Venture-Capital-Firma, die in wachstumsstarke Technologieunternehmen investiert.

Eyrir Venture Management

IS

Eyrir partners with co-investors to prepare portfolio companies for market integration, bringing experience, vision, and strategic direction to build enduring companies that outperform and reshape industries.

Buy-and-build strategyCompanies with strong teamsplatforms

Eyrir Ventures

IS

Actively own and scale promising startups for international growth and value creation via a 'Buy and Build' approach.[2]

Seed, Series A

F VENTURES

Fukuoka, JP

F Ventures is an independent venture capital firm based in Fukuoka, Japan, specializing in seed-stage investments. They focus on backing digital native founders and younger generations who are building the future. The firm aims to support startups that can dramatically change the world, similar to Google and Facebook, originating from Fukuoka and Japan. They express a desire to partner with founders on the same level, rather than offering top-down "support." Their core belief is that future innovation will be driven by digital natives, and they strive to foster this ecosystem through events like TORYUMON, which connects young entrepreneurs with investors and resources.

Pre-seed, SeedWeb3

F-LOG Ventures

Greven, Deutschland

F-LOG Ventures invests in founders transforming supply chains, logistics, and energy systems through applied AI, robotics, and automation. They provide operational insight, access to customer networks, and a fast, transparent process to accelerate portfolio companies' growth.

Early-stageApplied AI in supply chain operationsrobotics/automation for logistics

F1V

Europa
F

Venture-Capital-Firma, die in wachstumsstarke Technologieunternehmen investiert.

FACIT

Toronto, CA

FACIT operates as a commercialization venture firm focused on oncology innovation in Ontario. It identifies, accesses, and supports technologies with high potential to address unmet oncology needs by applying venture capital and market-driven investing principles. FACIT's model brings together entrepreneurial scientists, partner institutions, and other stakeholders to commercialize life science innovations. They actively partner with companies, providing capital, experienced executive management, and connections to their industry and investor network to help them grow and scale in Ontario. This "Ontario First" strategy aims to ensure that investments in cancer research have the best opportunity to impact patient care.

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, IPOOncologyTherapeutics

FBG Capital

CN

FBG Capital is a digital asset management firm specializing in blockchain-based capital markets. Founded in 2015, they are one of the earliest and largest investment firms in the blockchain space, focusing on early-stage companies that are driving disruptive innovations. Their investment strategy revolves around identifying and supporting companies that are building the future of decentralized technologies and applications. While the website doesn't explicitly detail their specific investment philosophy, the portfolio suggests a focus on various sub-sectors within blockchain, including DeFi, NFTs, Layer-1 and Layer-2 solutions, metaverse, and Web3 infrastructure. They seem to prioritize companies with strong teams, innovative technologies, and the potential to create significant value within the evolving digital asset landscape. Given the firm's background and portfolio, it's likely that FBG Capital actively engages with their portfolio companies, providing support in areas such as fundraising, business development, and strategic guidance. They leverage their extensive network and experience in the blockchain industry to help their portfolio companies navigate the complexities of the market and achieve their growth objectives. They appear to be active investors in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. The firm invests across a wide variety of verticals within Web3. The firm also appears to be comfortable investing globally, with portfolio companies spanning various geographies.

Early StageDeFiNFTs

FDJ UNITED Ventures

Frankreich
F

Venture-Capital-Firma, die in wachstumsstarke Technologieunternehmen investiert.

FECS Group

IT
F

Venture-Capital-Firma, die in wachstumsstarke Technologieunternehmen investiert.

FEDER

Europa
F

Venture-Capital-Firma, die in wachstumsstarke Technologieunternehmen investiert.

FFG

Vienna, AT

The Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft FFG (Austrian Research Promotion Agency) is a key player in shaping Austria's future through the promotion, consultation, and networking of innovative companies, universities, and research institutions. Established in 2004, FFG has supported over 65,000 projects with more than 60,000 companies, universities, research institutions. The company strategically allocates approximately 1 billion euros in funding annually, guided by a mission to provide tailored instruments for diverse needs, ranging from entry-level programs to funding for cutting-edge research and centers of excellence. Beyond financial support, FFG acts as a National Contact Point for EU research programs and serves as an interface with the European Space Agency, thus enabling resource optimization and fostering collaboration between science and business. It is committed to gender equality in research and implements gender mainstreaming across all areas. FFG operates at the intersection of politics, economy, research institutions, and universities and is globally networked speaking around 35 languages. The FFG's efforts in funding research, development, and innovation aim to efficiently utilize public funds based on strict quality criteria, ensuring that the exploitation rights of the funded research results remain with the customers.

Not applicable - government funding agencyResearchDevelopment

FFG (Austrian Research Promotion Agency)

Europa
F

Venture-Capital-Firma, die in wachstumsstarke Technologieunternehmen investiert.