VC-Verzeichnis

Europäisches VC-Verzeichnis

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

Aicapital

Luxembourg, LU

Aicapital is a global venture capital firm focused on investing in AI-first companies from Seed to Series B. The firm aims to empower the AI revolution by backing entrepreneurs who apply deep expertise in algorithmic sciences to develop breakthrough products and solve real-world business problems. Aicapital believes that AI is the science of self-learning software algorithms that execute tasks otherwise typically performed by humans, or that substantially augment human intelligence. The firm's investment strategy centers around deep Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) technology-based companies. They are looking for teams with profound knowledge in algorithmic sciences who are using AI to create innovative products and address tangible business challenges. The team brings over 30 years of experience in AI, with members and advisors having contributed to AI advancements at major technology companies like Apple, Meta, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Samsung, Cognizant, AirBnB, IBM, and SAP. Aicapital has a globally distributed team with offices in the United States, Singapore, and Europe. They also leverage a strong network of advisors comprising technologists, academics, domain experts, entrepreneurs, and investors, to assist with diligence efforts and provide ongoing support to their portfolio companies. Their advisor network includes prominent figures like Yann LeCun, Erik Brynjolfsson, and Adam Cheyer, demonstrating their strong connections within the AI community.

Seed, Series A, Series BArtificial IntelligenceMachine Learning

Air Ventures

Prague, CZ

Air Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Prague. They focus on investing in ambitious entrepreneurs who are aiming high and seeking extraordinary opportunities. They prioritize startups with strong founders who possess profound knowledge of their industry and a team to back them. They have a core focus on the CEE, Baltics, DACH, and UK regions. The firm actively looks for startups proven by the market, especially Late seed or A-round startups that are scaling up, ideally with an ARR of 300k EUR or more. They also emphasize meaningful tech innovation and are generally industry agnostic, but favor companies with a strong USP and profound technology. Their investment strategy revolves around supporting startups with the potential to disrupt existing markets and create significant value. They are willing to invest in companies at the late seed or A-round stages with investment tickets ranging from 200k EUR to 2M EUR, depending on the project, stage, and valuation. Air Ventures focuses on founders ready to be “baptized by the fire of competition”. They emphasize the importance of strong founders with profound knowledge of the industry. Air Ventures invests private money, which allows them to be agile and adaptable. They also have multiple offices and a strong business network spread around Europe, including Prague, Bratislava, London, Berlin, and Luxembourg. This network allows them to provide support to their portfolio companies across various European markets. They have a team with a marketing focus and experience crafting and executing successful campaigns for international tech brands. They are backed by MiddleCap Group, which provides them with a strong financial foundation for the long-term.

Early-stage, Late Seed, A-RoundTechnologyIndustry Agnostic

Albany Investment

London, Großbritannien

Albany Investment specializes in UK-based cyber, defence, and dual-use technologies, focusing on mitigating global instability risks. The firm combines venture capital with bespoke corporate finance services (advisory, M&A, capital raising) for SMEs, emphasizing responsible investment with robust ESG policies.

Early-stage to growth-stage (portfolio context suggests focus on SMEs and high-growth tech startups)Incubating world-class UK cyberdefence

Aletra Capital Partners

Amsterdam, Niederlande

Aletra Capital Partners B.V. is a hands-on investment company with a dual focus. In Europe (Netherlands, Belgium, Germany), they target corporate divestitures of non-core business units, family-owned businesses facing succession issues, and stand-alone companies requiring turnaround management or growth acceleration. In Singapore, they focus on young ventures seeking bridge financing or (pre) Series A funding. The firm emphasizes close collaboration with management teams to enhance growth and value. They are willing to support activities such as restructuring or growth programs. A key characteristic is their use of their own funds, avoiding reliance on external investors or covenants. This allows them the flexibility to invest in opportunities they believe in and can add true value to. Aletra Capital Partners distinguishes itself through a long-term investment horizon, avoiding short-term “buy and flip” strategies that may be detrimental to the long-term health of the company. They seek companies with international potential through exports, alliances, international presence, or joint ventures, with understandable and scalable business models and open to new majority shareholders. Their investment focus in Europe encompasses medical technology and IT/software, including medical devices, assays, biomarkers and reagents, medical (embedded) IT, and general IT/software.

Bridge financing, pre-Series A, early stage, expansion stageMedical technologyIT

AlfaStar Ventures

Sofia, BG

AlfaStar Ventures aims to build resilient, market-defining companies in European deep-tech by combining patient, evergreen capital with a systematic framework. They believe the right fund architecture is a prerequisite for long-term value creation in deep tech and that systematic, repeatable processes are essential for forging elite founders. Their "Evergreen Architect Model" is built on two interconnected pillars: Patient Capital, delivered through a structurally advantaged evergreen fund, and Systematic Founder Development, delivered through a dedicated operational studio (Innovatia Studio). This synergy aims to create a de-risked, high-potential ecosystem for their partners and founders. They position themselves as operators who invest experience and expertise alongside capital and value transparency.

Not explicitly mentioned, but implied to be early to mid-stage given focus on founder development.Deep-Tech

Alfabeat

Warsaw, PL

Alfabeat is a specialist seed and early stage venture capital fund focused on Enterprise SaaS companies from Central and Eastern Europe. They are backed by successful enterprise software founders. They target experienced, entrepreneurial, courageous and globally minded founder teams who are building Enterprise SaaS companies with a global impact. Alfabeat believes in the potential of European companies, especially those in Central and Eastern Europe, to build globally competitive businesses. Their approach includes providing capital, expertise, and network access to help founders navigate the challenges of building and scaling a successful enterprise software company. Alfabeat's team comprises individuals with experience as fund operators, investors, founders, consultants, and business development executives, enabling them to provide comprehensive support to their portfolio companies. Alfabeat looks for companies that have already developed a product or technology and generated early revenue from a large enterprise customer. They aim to invest at the seed stage, providing the necessary resources to help early stage companies scale and make a global impact. Their focus on enterprise software, combined with their geographic focus and experienced team, positions them as a valuable partner for founders in the CEE region.

Seed, Early StageEnterprise SaaS

Alliance For Impact (AFI)

Paris, Frankreich

Alliance for Impact (AFI) is a European Day-One Impact Launchpad focused on bridging the gap between purpose and profits. They aim to fast-track the emergence of tomorrow's leaders and support the next generation of impact-driven entrepreneurs. AFI combines equity-free acceleration through AFI Factory with first-ticket seed funding through AFI Ventures. AFI Factory is a 6-12 month acceleration program for growth-stage impact startups seeking funding. AFI Ventures is a pre-seed & seed impact fund investing in 1 to 2 companies per month. AFI believes innovation is a tool for positive evolution, building a sustainable balance between economic growth and positive impact. They consider innovation as a source of opportunity for creating new, sustainable, and impactful business models that benefit society and the environment. The firm is powered by La Ruche, Ventech, and Abeille Assurances, indicating a strong network of partners and resources available to the startups they support. AFI focuses on supporting companies within specific sectors, aiming to create a positive societal and environmental impact alongside financial returns. The firm's manifesto emphasizes the belief in innovation as a driver for sustainable and impactful business models.

Pre-seed, Seed, AccelerationEducationEnvironement & Clean Energy

Almaz Capital

Portola Valley, USA

Based on the limited information available, Almaz Capital appears to focus on investments in technology companies, with a potential emphasis on enterprise software, security, networking, analytics, and data technologies. They seem to have a global perspective with offices in the US and Germany. The fund also demonstrates a commitment to environmental and social compliance. Further research is needed to fully elaborate on their investment strategy and thesis.

Later-stageSecuritynetworking

Almi Invest

Stockholm, Schweden

Almi Invest's investment thesis centers around fueling Swedish entrepreneurship and innovation by providing financing and business development support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). They aim to contribute to sustainable growth across Sweden by offering loans, venture capital, and advisory services. Almi Invest seeks to invest in companies that demonstrate potential for economic, environmental, and social value creation. Their approach includes incorporating sustainability considerations into their investment decisions, reflecting a commitment to long-term viability and positive societal impact.

Not explicitly mentioned on the crawled page, but it seems to cater to companies seeking initial risk capital or loans, suggesting early stagesNot explicitly mentioned on the crawled pagebut implied to be broad across SMEs in various sectors

Alpana Ventures

Geneva, CH

Alpana Ventures is a Swiss VC firm focused on digital transformation. They are committed to value creation by discovering Deeptech solutions in Switzerland, Europe, and the US. Their strategy involves investing in companies to embed these deep tech solutions into innovative business models. They seek out companies showing considerable growth such as their recent announcement of ZaiNar emerging from stealth with $100M in funding and a $1B valuation, and Domohealth being named Scale Up Vaud 2026.

SeedDigital TransformationDeeptech

AltaIR Capital

Tel Aviv, IL

Backs disruptive startups with high return potential, focusing on AI and SaaS solutions in sectors like Productivity Tools, Future of Work, HR Tech, FinTech, InsurTech, and Digital Health. Prioritizes motivated teams, strong product vision, scalable business models, and large markets.

Early to growth-stageAI and SaaS solutions

Altavia Adventures

Paris, Frankreich

We invest in early-stage Seed or Series A startups in our areas of expertise, with high growth potential and recurring revenues - Saas and Marketplace. We are Altavia Corporate Ventures, the investment arm of Altavia Group, the leading independent international group specializing in commercial communication for the retail sector. We firmly believe in creating mutual and shared value, thus we offer our portfolio startups tailor-made access to our best experts and to a targeted selection of the group's business units.

Prototype, Early RevenueSaaSMarketplace

Andreas Mihalovits

Madrid, ES

The Global Super Angels Club, founded by Anna Longoni and Andreas Mihalovits, is a network of active angel investors who have invested at least seven-figure amounts in startups. The club focuses on facilitating global investments in early-stage companies by connecting these high-net-worth individuals to exchange deal flow and create or participate in cross-border syndicates. The club appears to operate as a network and deal-sharing platform rather than a traditional venture fund.

Early Stage (Angel)I invest in any sector as long as it is not hardware related. I prefer subscription based business models with at least $30K MRR.

AngelHub

Hong Kong, CN

AngelHub was a SFC Licensed Platform that aimed to democratize private market investing by connecting professional investors with vetted startups. They sought to bridge the gap between venture capitalists and angel investors, leveraging strategic partnerships to provide access, time, and know-how for both startups and investors. Their core mission was to empower startups to drive wealth and economic growth by providing them with resources to avoid the daunting and lengthy fundraising process, while enabling professional investors to diversify their portfolios without sacrificing time. However, the firm has ceased its investment operations and relinquished its SFC license due to the evolving economic landscape. All existing investments will continue to be monitored, and investors will receive ongoing updates as per standard reporting processes. AngelHub invested in 23 tech companies across 28 campaigns, deploying a total of USD 18M. They prided themselves on enabling 2 successful exits, creating meaningful value for investors and the startup ecosystem. AngelHub aimed to provide a platform where minimum ticket sizes started at USD 10,000+ and vetted over 2,000 companies. AngelHub's platform statistics showcased the result of their work: 25 successful campaigns, $17M+ amount invested, and 2 successful exits. It reports a 2.1x equity multiplier and $9.1M returned to investors.

Not explicitly mentioned, but the context suggests early stage (angel/seed) startupsTech companies

Anterra Capital

Amsterdam, Niederlande

Anterra Capital focuses on leveraging technology to build a safe, sustainable, and resilient food system. They aim to empower farmers to sustainably produce more and get a larger cut, clear new pathways to boost animal health and quality of life, and improve consumer access to healthier, more nutritious foods. They invest across the entire value chain, from farmer to consumer, supporting companies leveraging breakthrough biotechnology or digital solutions. Their investment strategy spans multiple stages, partnering with companies from incubation onward, with a typical initial check of $1-10 million at the Seed or Series A stages. Anterra is committed to investing for impact, backing entrepreneurs that positively transform the planet, improve health, and improve livelihoods. They emphasize measuring and reporting their portfolio impact. Anterra leverages a unique network to provide portfolio companies with access to potential customers, experts, advisors, and talent across the food value chain. They are backed by institutional investors, strategics, and family offices, including Rabobank, Eight Roads (Fidelity International), Novo Holdings, and Tattarang. Anterra's team acts as a bridge between technology, investor, and agrifood ecosystems. They co-founded F&A Next with Rabobank and Wageningen University, a leading agrifoodtech gathering in Europe, showcasing their commitment to the future of food.

Seed, Series A, IncubationAgrifoodtechBiotechnology

Aonia Ventures

Geneva, CH

Aonia Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in 20-30 tech startups per year worldwide, focusing on seed and Series A rounds. Their motto is "Let's Blow it Up!", suggesting an aggressive and disruptive investment strategy. They aim to identify and support companies with high growth potential and the capacity to disrupt existing markets. The firm's portfolio showcases investments across various sectors, suggesting a broad investment scope within the technology landscape. Their listed exits and IPOs indicate a track record of successful investments and value creation.

Seed, Series AHealthTechFintech

Aperventures

Warsaw, PL
A

APER Ventures focuses on deep tech and hardware startups that demonstrate proven competitive advantages and significant global potential. The firm emphasizes long-term innovation with a focus on sectors like chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and advanced materials. APER Ventures leverages a network of stakeholders—including academia, governmental agencies, investors, and corporates—to mitigate risks and accelerate commercialization. The fund supports startups from early-stage ideation to scaling operations, international expansion, and refining go-to-market strategies, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).

Seed to Late Stage (Seed: 1-5M USD, Early Stage: 5-10M USD, Late Stage: >10M USD)Deep tech and hardware startups with proven competitive advantages and significant global potentialparticularly in chemistry

Araliventures

Bangalore, IN

Arali Ventures partners with audacious founders rewriting the future of enterprise technology. They invest early, typically at the pre-seed and seed stages, partnering with founders from the initial idea stage through signing early customers. They describe themselves as 'ScaleFounder first | Operator led. | Compounding impact.' offering candid feedback delivered with respect and context. They emphasize deep work on product, customers, and markets, avoiding shallow insights. They value speed of learning through rapid iteration and are committed to long-term trust-based relationships with founders. Arali focuses on businesses that are "workflow-first," with an expanded operator network and a strong understanding of repeatable go-to-market patterns. The fund actively helps fintech founders sharpen business models, understand unit economics, and develop distribution plans. They also support founders on pricing, metrics, and investor readiness, especially for businesses selling into regulated institutions, emphasizing partnerships and clarity of narrative for complex buyers. The firm assists early-stage teams with customer discovery, Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) clarity, and go-to-market iteration. They emphasize turning early signals into actionable plans, focusing on positioning, messaging, and a sustainable execution cadence. Core to their approach is prioritizing clarity on the customer and the fundamental wedge to build upon. They work with teams on pipelines, pilots, and reference-building. They are hands-on when it comes to enterprise deals and helping teams establish the operating cadence needed for long sales cycles. For companies in industrial and regulated domains, they help teams navigate complex buying centers, operational rollouts, and strategic partnerships. The VC firm is particularly useful on sharpening the “why now,” packaging the wedge, and building momentum from lighthouse wins. They provide assistance with key hires, pricing strategy, go-to-market planning, and partnerships, as well as pressure-testing ideas and acting as a sounding board.

Pre-seed, SeedEnterprise AIIndustrial AI & Robotics

Aravis

Laax, CH

Aravis invests in innovative, scalable high-tech companies, providing hands-on support, strategic guidance, and capital to accelerate growth. The firm emphasizes international scaling, operational expertise, and value-added partnerships beyond financial investment.

Growth stageHigh-tech growth investmentsscaling innovative companies from cradle to exit

Atanova Ventures

İzmir, TR

Atanova Ventures positions itself as a VC firm that prioritizes people and visions over mere transactions. They emphasize building timeless connections based on trust, ambition, and dedication, suggesting a long-term investment approach. While many VCs are focused on short-term engagements, Atanova aims to cultivate lasting partnerships with founders.

We invest in early-stage companies with high-impact ideas in sectors like FintechMarketplaces

Athos Capital

Madrid, ES

Athos Capital is a venture capital fund that invests in early-stage ventures with global ambitions. They are sector-agnostic but show a preference for capital-efficient business models. Their typical investment is in Seed and Series A rounds, and they do follow-on investments. Geographically, their primary focus is on Europe, with a strong emphasis on Spain. The firm looks for startups with MVP ready and early adoption metrics. Their investment approach includes focusing on digital early-stage solutions. They actively engage with and promote knowledge sharing, with a blog covering topics like AI, Python, and UI design. Athos demonstrates a commitment to keeping up-to-date with industry trends and sharing their insights. This active engagement with current technologies and trends indicates a strategy aimed at identifying and supporting innovative companies with strong growth potential. They also have a structured approach to ESG. The firm's investment strategy is also demonstrated through their news coverage and highlighted portfolio companies. These provide insights into the types of companies they invest in and the stages at which they participate. The team composition, with partners having experience in consulting, private equity, and M&A, suggests a well-rounded expertise to evaluate and support their investments. Overall, Athos Capital's investment thesis revolves around supporting early-stage ventures with global ambitions and a focus on capital efficiency, primarily in the European and Spanish markets. They provide financial backing as well as knowledge and operational support, positioning themselves as active partners in their portfolio companies' growth.

Seed, Series A, Follow-onSector-agnosticdigital ventures

Attica Ventures

Athens, GR

Attica Ventures, established in 2003, focuses on managing venture capital funds and is a member of the Attica Bank Group. The firm aims to invest in innovative small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in their development phase. These companies should possess a distinctive competitive advantage and have strong potential for equity appreciation, international competitiveness, and a global presence, irrespective of the specific industry they operate. Attica Ventures primarily seeks minority stakes in its portfolio companies, aiming to support the management teams in achieving their strategic goals. The firm manages the Zaitech Fund, a €40 million fund with investors including Attica Bank and TANEO, and has invested and reserved over €32 million since 2005 in 10 innovative companies across various sectors. These include renewable energy, telecoms, industrial innovation, food & beverages, healthcare, logistics, retail, and real estate. The investments have demonstrated remarkable growth, positive results, market awards, and recognition. Notably, four of their investments are now listed on the Athens Stock Exchange. Attica Ventures emphasizes supporting the entrepreneurial spirit by providing capital injections to Greek SMEs. These investments have facilitated major investments worth over €150 million in total for these SMEs, resulting in significant growth rates and the creation of more than 800 direct new jobs, along with numerous indirect jobs. This strategy drives wealth creation across various stakeholders, contributing to economic development in Greece. The firm prides itself on its investment team's experience, which includes expertise in setting up and administering venture capital funds, banking, corporate finance, corporate strategy, business development, and management consulting. Their active involvement in innovative technology projects both in Greece and internationally, combined with experience in managing SMEs, ensures the efficient management of the Fund.

Development phase SMEsrenewable energytelecoms

Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund

Berlin, Deutschland

Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund focuses on backing and uniting the strongest pre-seed and seed stage female-(co-)founded startups in Europe. The fund aims to provide not only financial investment but also a supportive community where founders can experience wholesome personal growth. They emphasize creating a space where founders feel safe to develop personally and professionally. They aim to foster an abundance mindset within their network, fostering intimate relationships and a high willingness to help each other. Auxxo positions itself as part of a feminist changemaker movement, attracting founders who align with their mission.

Pre-seed, SeedWe co-invest in pre-seed and seed stage startups in Europe with at least one female founder.

Axel Springer Venture GmbH

Berlin, Deutschland
A

Axel Springer Digital Ventures invests in disruptive, traction-driven startups that align with or complement Axel Springer’s core business areas. The firm prioritizes companies with scalable digital business models, leveraging its media, tech, and global network for strategic value beyond capital. Focus areas include consumer tech, mobility, real estate platforms, and privacy/alternative search solutions.

Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A, and Venture Capital Funds (strategic co-investments)Digital transformationmedia innovation