European VC Directory

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Mätch VC

Berlin, DE

Mätch VC backs the next generation of European innovators by combining capital with a network of ~90 German industrial family businesses (Mittelstand). Their thesis centers on early-stage investments in highly technical teams solving complex B2B challenges, with a focus on deep tech, AI-driven solutions, and sustainable industrial innovation. They prioritize founders who can benefit from their unique ecosystem of Mittelstand expertise and connections.

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

NAP

Backing founder-led companies solving niche but high-impact problems, often with European or global scalability. Focus on AI (e.g., Aleph Alpha), enterprise tools (e.g., Usercentrics), and industry-specific tech (e.g., PlanRadar). Emphasis on operational excellence and founder-market fit.

NAP (formerly Cavalry Ventures)

DE

NAP, formerly Cavalry Ventures, focuses on backing expert founders. The firm emphasizes providing capital, candid advice, and relevant introductions. They prioritize staying small to remain useful to their portfolio companies, avoiding platform bureaucracy and ego-driven management. They focus on partnering with builders who have a strong understanding of both the strategic and operational aspects of their businesses, seeking founders who are fluent in both boardrooms and the command line, operators with industry scars and the commits to fix them.

The NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) is a standalone multi-sovereign venture capital fund established by 24 NATO Allied nations, deploying over €1 billion into deep tech startups and funds to bolster defense, security, and resilience for the Alliance's one billion citizens. Launched to bridge the 'valley of death' between lab development and market readiness, NIF invests independently while leveraging unparalleled networks including nearly 90 NATO test centers and over 6,000 Allied scientists; it was recently strengthened by appointing senior deep-tech investors Ulrich Quay and Sander Verbrugge as Partners in July 2025 to accelerate industrial adoption amid NATO's strategic priorities.[1][3][4][5] Notable portfolio companies and funds include Aquark Technologies (quantum sensing for critical infrastructure), Isar Aerospace (orbital launch services), Portal Biotech (single-molecule protein sequencing for biosecurity and drug discovery), ARX Robotics, CamGraPhIC (graphene photonics), and funds like 201 Ventures (pre-seed/seed in defense and autonomy), Alpine Space Ventures (space tech), Faber (Southern Europe deep tech), and OTB Ventures (Central Europe spacetech and AI).[2][6][7] NIF's investment philosophy emphasizes cutting-edge science in areas like novel materials, autonomy, quantum, biotechnologies, space, AI, cybersecurity, and resilient supply chains, acting as a lead investor and long-term partner with a values-driven strategy that attracts additional billions in co-investment; it provides not just capital but also advisory services, sector training, and defense market access.[1][3][4] Geographically, NIF targets opportunities across all 24 participating NATO nations, with a transatlantic reach, originating investments from Central and Southern Europe while supporting European roots in global deep tech innovation.[1][2][3]

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

NB Renaissance

Milan, IT

NB Renaissance partners with ambitious entrepreneurs and management teams to accelerate growth, drive top-line expansion, and operational improvement. Leveraging Neuberger Berman’s global private markets platform, they focus on four core themes: Organic Growth, International Expansion, Product Expansion, Operational Excellence, Human Capital, Digitalization, and Sustainability & ESG.

NBG Business Seeds is a program by National Bank of Greece (NBG) aimed at fostering innovative entrepreneurship through grants, equity financing, convertible bonds, and specialized loans. It provides mentorship, bootcamps, and tailored banking products to support startups in Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, and Heraklion.

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

NEAR Foundation

Zug, CH

NEAR Foundation (NF) is a Switzerland-based non-profit foundation (Stiftung) focused on enabling community-driven innovation to benefit people around the world. Its primary focus is the NEAR ecosystem, which includes a decentralized blockchain platform for building decentralized applications. NF operates by allocating support and resources to other entities within the NEAR ecosystem, aiming to minimize its own direct involvement over time, fostering a self-sufficient and decentralized infrastructure. NF's governance is structured through the NEAR Foundation Council (NFC), which acts as the governing body overseeing the foundation's operations and strategic decisions. The NFC empowers the executive team to manage daily operations while maintaining oversight and approving significant decisions. The foundation emphasizes transparency and operates within the stringent regulatory framework of Switzerland's "Stiftung" structure, ensuring accountability and adherence to its stated purpose. The foundation's financial resources are primarily directed toward allocating funds throughout the ecosystem, supporting ecosystem-level functions, and championing decentralization efforts. The Foundation supports the NEAR Protocol, a platform designed to overcome barriers in the Web3 space. NF champions the development of a decentralized and autonomous ecosystem. NEAR Protocol introduced the Blockchain Operating System (BOS), aiming to be an open-source alternative to major tech companies, providing a secure and accessible platform.

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

NEOM

SA

NEOM invests in transformative projects that drive sustainable urban development, economic growth, and technological advancement in Saudi Arabia’s northwest region. It focuses on building a future-proof ecosystem with renewable energy, AI infrastructure, biodiversity preservation, and enhanced trade connectivity across continents.

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

NFX Bio invests in Scientist-Founders who combine deep scientific expertise with technological innovation to address critical global problems in health and food systems. The firm emphasizes digitalization of biology, AI/ML advancements, and automation to accelerate solutions at scale.

NGC Ventures

SG

NGC Ventures invests in early-stage, web3.0 infrastructure startups with disruptive innovation. Focused on simplicity, cost affordability, speed, uniqueness, and strong product-market fit, they support portfolio companies from ideation to market adoption, offering hands-on guidance in token design, go-to-market strategies, recruiting, technical expertise, and regulatory guidance. They also invest in research teams and complementary funds to expand resources and connections in the web3 space.