Cockpit Innovation
Cockpit Innovation operates as an airline venture hub and venture capital arm focused on driving innovation in the aviation and air travel industry. Established by EL AL Israel Airlines, they aim to enhance innovation and invest in early-stage entrepreneurs with disruptive technologies. Their strategy centers on sourcing, developing, training, applying, and investing in cutting-edge solutions in aerospace and air travel, while building partnerships with startups globally for digital transformation. They offer tailored solutions to enhance processes and promote sustainable growth, bridging the gap between aviation and innovation by leveraging expertise and network within both domains. Cockpit Innovation's approach includes an innovation program called *Fast Pass to POC* that connects startups with EL AL and other leading aviation partners, providing a direct path for testing and implementing solutions in real-world operations. They target areas such as customer experience, operational efficiency, sustainability, cybersecurity, fintech, and AI, offering startups pilot opportunities, expert guidance, and strategic partnerships to scale within the aviation sector. They provide value to their portfolio companies by facilitating business collaborations within the aviation sector, leveraging their deep knowledge and expertise. This is achieved through strategic investments and innovation services aimed at propelling collaborations and supporting exceptional technologies. Cockpit Innovation also cultivates corporate venture initiatives, such as the Cybersecurity for Aviation program and customized innovation programs with stakeholders like Lufthansa Systems. The firm has also shown the ability to facilitate acquisitions, demonstrated by the acquisition of Claire by AMEX. Recent activity indicates a focus on resilience in the Israeli tech sector amidst complex national security environments. The firm highlights examples of EL AL's engagements with startups across areas like passenger experience, predictive maintenance, sustainability, and digital transformation. Cockpit Innovation appears to support the development and deployment of technologies that are adaptable to real-world situations and address critical needs within the aviation industry.
CommerzVentures
CommerzVentures is an independent and return-oriented VC firm focused on backing visionary founders shaping the future of FinTech. They manage €550m across three funds. They invest in companies that leverage advanced data analytics and AI to drive tangible results, particularly in areas such as carbon emission management, agentic AI for financial services, and software management. Their strategy is focused on supporting companies that are at the forefront of vital industrial step-changes and can solve key problems for industries globally. They seek to invest in companies with proven track records and the potential for significant growth and global impact. CommerzVentures focuses on companies with a clear focus on addressing critical industry needs. For example, they invested in carbmee, an AI-powered carbon management software company, that enables businesses to manage, reduce, and report on their carbon emissions. This investment is in line with their belief that companies that address sustainability challenges and help businesses decarbonize their supply chains are key targets. Similarly, their investment in Unique, an AI platform for financial services, shows their interest in companies that can enhance efficiency across sectors like research, compliance, and KYC. Their approach involves leading funding rounds and actively participating in the growth of their portfolio companies. They offer strategic support and leverage their network to help companies expand into new markets, particularly the United States. The firm's managing partners express excitement in supporting their portfolio companies and driving innovation within the financial services industry and other sectors. CommerzVentures appears to be focused on being a value-add investor, leveraging their experience and resources to accelerate the growth of their portfolio companies. They aim to identify and support companies that can fundamentally transform industries, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, efficiency, and innovation. This holistic approach suggests they consider both the financial potential of their investments and the broader societal impact of the companies they support.
Cuir Invest
Cuir Invest is an investment fund focused on supporting the growth of young, innovative businesses in the leather sector. The fund aims to revitalize the French leather industry and prepare it for future challenges such as automation, digital transformation, customization, environmental sustainability, transparency, and the circular economy. They seek to offer long-term financial support to visionary entrepreneurs shaping the future of the sector, respecting values of passion, resilience, innovation, and excellence. The firm recognizes the importance of the French leather industry, which includes 9,400 companies, generates €25 billion in turnover, and employs nearly 130,000 people. Cuir Invest aims to facilitate the acceleration of growth in high-potential labels and businesses within the leather sector, including manufacturing, production, and distribution. They are particularly interested in startups that have identified their market and proven the value of their concept. Cuir Invest's approach emphasizes the creation of innovative labels and the support of new uses for leather, while embracing sustainability and circular economy principles. Their portfolio demonstrates a focus on companies that are rethinking traditional approaches to leather goods, footwear, and accessories. They provide capital to companies across a broad range of applications, from luxury goods to industrial applications of leather.
DEPO Ventures
DEPO Ventures focuses on investing in technologies that are reshaping the infrastructure of tomorrow's society, particularly within Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Their strategy involves providing early-stage investment to promising founders with global visions, aiming to transform the CEE tech ecosystem and contribute to Europe's critical infrastructure. They prioritize emerging and disruptive technologies (EDT). They manage angel funds and an international network of angel investors to help European investors identify promising startups, find co-investors, and mitigate investment risk. DEPO Ventures emphasizes building a firm and ecosystem rather than just managing a fund. They aim to be the leading pre-seed investor in the CEE region. The firm has cultivated a strong early-stage ecosystem, including angel investor and co-investor communities, over several years. They connect their portfolio companies with leading late-stage European investors for follow-on growth. Their approach includes fast decision-making, driven by a lean structure and a high volume of deal screening (2,000+ deals yearly). They also prioritize access to top-tier founders, facilitated by strong ecosystem ties, visibility, and a flexible investment focus. DEPO Ventures' overall vision is transforming the CEE tech ecosystem to build the next layer of Europe’s critical infrastructure. DEPO Ventures organizes the Engaged Investments conference, bringing together investors and founders from across Europe. The conference focuses on strategic investments and features insights from the startup world, offering opportunities to connect capital with technologies shaping the future, with a specific focus on critical infrastructure and strategic innovation, including defense and cybersecurity. They also provide capital advisory services.
DLF Venture
DLF Venture is a family-owned investment company focused on backing consumer-oriented teams and brands. They prioritize values such as trust, support, and transparency in their operations. The firm supports ambitious founders with passionate personalities who are creating strong brands and enabling better consumer choices. DLF Venture takes a long-term approach, offering continuous support through various milestones, viewing the investment journey as a "roller coaster ride." They maintain a compact portfolio and onboard new projects at a controlled pace to provide detail-oriented guidance and prepare businesses for growth.
DN Capital
DN Capital is a global early-stage venture firm founded in 2000 with offices in London, Berlin, and San Francisco. They focus on Seed, Series A, and select Series B opportunities in Europe and North America. They aim to back outstanding entrepreneurs and build category leaders, providing support from the early stages through growth. DN Capital emphasizes rigorous investment processes at all stages, a strong work ethic alongside their portfolio companies, and a commitment to openness and integrity. They leverage their extensive global network and financial expertise to provide portfolio companies with a platform for growth, actively helping build teams, deliver business development opportunities, and provide strategic guidance. DN Capital invests in four key sectors: Software, AI, Fintech, and Consumer Internet. The firm seeks companies with the potential for significant global impact and disruptive technologies. They prioritize companies with a clear vision to build a global category leader. DN Capital prides itself on its proactive approach and the value they add beyond capital, fostering strong reputations within entrepreneurial ecosystems. DN Capital believes in building long-term partnerships with founders, offering empathetic support and wise feedback. They have a transatlantic perspective and are committed to helping companies achieve their global visions. Their investment approach includes a belief in investment rigor at all stages, hard work to build their portfolio companies businesses, and commitment to openness and integrity. They have a strong track record, with 58 exits and 7 IPOs, and are committed to supporting globally impactful businesses.
Damgaard Company
Damgaard Company is a Danish-owned investment firm that operates as both a VC firm and a business angel, focusing on small to medium-sized software companies with disruptive technologies and business models. They target companies with high growth potential, both domestically and internationally. Their investment approach combines financial investment with active engagement through board presence, management coaching, operational support, and access to their extensive network, aiming to help entrepreneurs achieve global market leadership. They prioritize B2B SaaS companies with disruptive technologies and B2C platform companies with innovative business models that drive digital transformation. They actively seek syndication partnerships to leverage funds, skills, and networks with other venture and equity capital partners to increase the success rate of the portfolio.
Deeptech Seed Fund
Deeptech Seed Fund focuses on early-stage deeptech ventures, specifically spinouts from research institutions in Europe and North America. They target companies commercializing defensible intellectual property with established connections to potential customers. The fund aims to accelerate growth by providing capital and access to a network of international later-stage investors, ensuring ventures are well-funded from the outset. They seek to bridge the gap between research and market readiness by investing in ventures showing early signs of global demand but are considered too early for traditional investors. The fund emphasizes its ability to identify high-potential deeptech ventures earlier than others through its proprietary Deeptech Seed Fund Scorecard, which quantifies the level of pre-revenue commitment a spinout-stage venture has secured. By focusing on pre-revenue commitment Deeptech Seed Fund can derisk the investments for future investors.
Delin Ventures
Delin Ventures operates as a mission-driven investor and company builder focusing on two key areas: Life Sciences and Technology. In Life Sciences, they aim to improve human lives by investing in and building cell therapy companies from the ground up, emphasizing real-world scalability and commercial sustainability. Their approach involves a deep understanding of first principles to create companies poised for long-term success. In Technology, they invest in remarkable founders who are shaping the future with innovative technologies. They position themselves as super-angels, providing uncomplicated tickets and offering significant support to help their partners achieve peak performance. Delin Ventures emphasizes a hands-on approach, providing coaching, operational expertise, and personal support to portfolio companies. They also offer access to a world-class network of experts and investors. They are deeply committed to working with companies that aim to transform lives and build a better future. The firm differentiates itself through a commitment to patient capital, prioritizing long-term impact and supporting companies through the challenges of long-term growth. Their partnership is comprised of deep domain experts in specific areas of Life Sciences and Technology, enhancing the chances of success for the companies they invest. They invest in both funds and early-stage companies, aiming to be active and value-adding investors in the ecosystem.
Digital Future
Invests in tech companies rooted in Ukraine, emphasizing social impact and community contribution alongside business growth.
Digital-Hub srl
Digital-Hub srl operates as a startup accelerator specializing in developing business management skills for digital native startups. They focus on guiding startups through the complexities of launching and scaling a business, particularly in the Italian market. The accelerator provides support in navigating legal and fiscal aspects, as well as providing access to local contacts. They also provide support through tools such as Generative.startup, an AI-driven platform designed to automate pitch deck analysis. Digital-Hub's approach is centered on offering practical guidance and resources to help startups translate ideas into viable businesses and overcome potential pitfalls. They offer a web TV series in collaboration with Oltre la Media Tv, called "StartUp Open Bar", which features direct testimonies from entrepreneurs who have successfully launched their own ventures. The CEO & Founder, Antonio Procopio, leads the show. The firm's investment thesis seems to be centered around early-stage digital native startups. They aim to assist startups in mastering business and management competencies, enhancing their chances of success and driving innovation within the startup ecosystem. Their activity in co-financing projects and tool developments are supported by the UE and Regione Toscana, suggesting a strategic alignment with regional development goals. They seem to provide strategic advice and a network of relevant contacts to boost growth. Their offering is tailored to digital native startups and encompasses business and management development, tools such as the Generative.startup platform, support for navigating the Italian market, and access to successful entrepreneur stories and mentorship opportunities. They also engage in partnerships and co-financing initiatives to enhance their impact and capabilities.
ENA Venture Capital
ENA Venture Capital focuses on partnering with entrepreneurs who aim to improve the world, drive societal progress, and leverage technology for economic growth. They are particularly passionate about investing in visionary founders building the technology stack of the future. The firm aims to provide not only funding but also strategic guidance based on their experience managing large businesses. Their mission is to support passionate visionary tech investors.
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.
Edenred Capital Partners
Edenred Ventures backs entrepreneurs in B2B software companies aligned with the future of work, professional mobility, corporate payments, and retail tech. Leveraging Edenred’s global network and expertise, they provide hands-on support, industry insights, and operational introductions to accelerate growth and drive successful exits.
Eight Roads Europe / Israel
Eight Roads is a global venture capital firm with a history dating back to 1969, originating as Fidelity Ventures. They partner with ambitious technology and healthcare founders across the world. Their global platform, encompassing teams in Asia, Europe, Israel, and the US, provides entrepreneurs access to a global ecosystem for leveraging talent, professional advice, and industry expertise. Backed by Fidelity, Eight Roads aims to offer flexibility and focus in supporting portfolio companies. They operate as a global investor, supporting companies' growth and international expansion.
Elevat3 Capital Ltd
Elevat3 Capital, the venture capital arm of Christian Angermayer's Apeiron Investment Group, focuses on companies where they can influence or control triggers to create value for all stakeholders. They believe every company has between one and three "triggers" that, if executed successfully, will immediately bring the company to the next valuation level. Elevat3 deploys an extreme value-add and hands-on approach, serving as entrepreneurial, reliable, and long-term partners to their portfolio companies. They manage more than US$250m+ in Assets Under Management, primarily investing in high-growth tech companies across Europe, while also selectively pursuing deals in other geographies. Across the broader Apeiron universe, the portfolio encompasses more than 100 high-growth tech companies in Europe, North America, and Asia. Elevat3 aims to lead venture deals in Europe, providing support and capital to companies undergoing radical change in their respective industries. They look for opportunities to lead or co-lead rounds, typically with ticket sizes ranging from US$5-20m. The firm's approach aligns with Apeiron Investment Group's broader focus on Life Sciences, FinTech & Crypto, and Future Tech, and Experiences, Hospitality & Happiness, leveraging the resources and expertise of the larger organization.
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.
Epopée Gestion
Epopée Gestion is a regional investment fund focusing on supporting entrepreneurs and local economies in France. They invest across multiple asset classes, including innovation and digital, transitions for SMEs/mid-sized companies, sustainable real estate, and infrastructure and climate. Their investment approach is characterized by providing expertise in strategic acceleration and internationalization, leveraging an experienced and accessible team with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Epopée Gestion aims to foster the emergence of champions within their target regions, actively participating in the ecological transition while preserving the history and local character of the assets they invest. They appear to prioritize companies demonstrating collaborative approaches and innovative models, exemplified by their support for companies like Shopopop and Entech.
Eterus Capital
Eterus Capital is a private equity firm investing in the growth of Slovak companies. They focus on providing capital and support to help companies realize their visions. Their investment approach is characterized by a long-term perspective, fairness, and a partnership-oriented approach. They've invested over 40 million EUR into innovations via private equity. They seek to build strong relationships with the companies they invest in and provide active support for their future development. The firm's portfolio showcases a diverse range of investments across various sectors, emphasizing its commitment to supporting the growth of the Slovakian economy. They aim to be more than just a financial investor, positioning themselves as a strategic partner to their portfolio companies.
Euroventures
Euroventures aims to empower founders to transform their visions into long-term success. They leverage decades of experience to support their portfolio companies. While the specific investment thesis is not explicitly detailed, their portfolio suggests a focus on innovative technology companies with potential for significant growth and international expansion. They appear to support companies from early stages through growth, based on the portfolio company descriptions.
Faraday Venture Partners
Faraday Venture Partners, founded in 2011, operates as a Spanish and European Venture Capital firm focusing on innovative early-stage companies. Their investment strategy involves participating alongside their investors in startups with high growth potential, aiming to drive their success and growth. They offer two investment models: a deal-by-deal investment through their Club Faraday for professional investors and a professionally managed portfolio through their funds, regulated by the CNMV. The firm seeks to promote and manage early-stage Startup investments for private investors, broadening the spectrum of potential investors. Faraday's mission is built on three pillars: Promoting Venture Capital investment interest by providing easy access to the asset class, fostering entrepreneurship by showcasing success stories, and creating long-term societal value through sustainable and profitable ventures. The firm prioritizes ethical practices, transparency, and professionalism, aiming to build trust with investors and entrepreneurs. They invest in companies with a clear commercial strategy, private financing requirements between €300k and €2M, a high potential for growth and value creation through innovation, and committed founders with strong execution capabilities. Their approach involves providing strategic value to portfolio companies through regular follow-up meetings, sharing knowledge, and leveraging networks. They aim to tailor investment sizes to the development stage of the startup, initially investing smaller amounts (€300k to €1M) and larger amounts in subsequent rounds (up to €4M). The firm emphasizes a human aspect, understanding the pressures in high-potential companies and empathizing with founders. They leverage their network of over 400 private investors to provide commercial empowerment to portfolio companies. Faraday's geographic investment focus is primarily in Spain, with additional investments in other European countries like Germany, Belgium, and France. They look for companies that have a minimum of 6-12 months of sales, a maximum of 3 years since establishment, and are seeking private financing between €300k and €2M in the planned round. The firm's track record includes investments in 64 startups, with €49 million invested and 7 exits to date.
Fearless Adventures
Fearless Adventures is an embedded venture capital firm that provides funding and support to founder-led businesses with growth potential. They distinguish themselves as more than just capital providers, offering a catalyst investment model to support passionate founders on their path to scalability. The firm seeks innovators and disrupters, and partners benefit from in-house marketing, data & analytics, financial reporting, and hiring expertise, forming open and honest partnerships to define visions, set targets, and achieve goals. The firm focuses on genuine investor partnerships, supporting underrepresented regions and founder groups, and aims to plug the skills and assistance gap left by generalist funds.
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.