VC-Verzeichnis

Europäisches VC-Verzeichnis

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

ImpactAssets

USA

ImpactAssets is an impact investing firm that aims to connect people, planet, and action. The firm offers strategic expertise to help clients define and execute their impact goals, providing innovative philanthropic and impact investing products and services that enable clients to target specific impact objectives. They serve individuals, families, institutions including foundations, corporations, and family offices, to achieve their greatest impact through impact investing and charitable giving. ImpactAssets is an independent 501(c)3 organization with a mission to be the preeminent partner for impact investing and charitable giving.

Impact investingPhilanthropy

Impala

I

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

In-Q-Tel (IQT)

USA

IQT operates as a not-for-profit strategic investment firm established by the CIA in 1999. Their mission is to accelerate the transition of groundbreaking technologies from the private sector to the public sector, enhancing the national security and economic prosperity of America and its allies. They identify startups with game-changing innovations in strategic technology areas, evaluate how these innovations can serve the mission needs of their government partners, and leverage their in-house expertise to adapt and transfer cutting-edge technologies for maximum impact. Their approach involves envisioning over-the-horizon developments in key frontier tech domains and engaging their platform to facilitate these transitions. This includes a Global Security Investing mission that focuses on global insights into the venture capital-backed technology ecosystem, ensuring they remain at the leading edge of tech-driven innovation. IQT's investment strategy centers on identifying and investing in companies that are developing technologies with the potential to address critical mission challenges for the U.S. national security community. This involves providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and support to help startups adapt their products for government use while enhancing their commercial success. They focus on bridging the gap between the technology needs of the intelligence and defense communities and the innovative capabilities of the private sector. Their platform aims to de-risk technologies and accelerate their adoption by government partners. Over the past quarter century, IQT has evolved from a U.S.-centric organization focused on information technology to a global investment platform spanning a wide range of frontier technologies, including biotechnology, microchips, AI, and space systems. They have established enduring strategic relationships with over a dozen U.S. government partners, as well as with the United Kingdom and Australia. This extensive network and deep expertise in adapting technologies for government use enable them to deliver significant mission impact while driving commercial success for their portfolio companies. They emphasize a mission-driven approach and possess deep in-house expertise spanning engineering, operations, investment, and program management. Their team covers a range of technologies, including space systems, AI, biotech, and microelectronics. Through various initiatives such as the Government Platform Accelerator program and IQT Emerge, they aim to speed up startups’ successful entry into the government market and nurture technology development to support the national security community.

Not explicitly mentioned, but likely early to growth stages, focusing on companies with technologies relevant to national security.AISpace

In4Capital

Großbritannien
I

In4Capital aims to bridge the funding gap by providing fundraising software and fostering an impactful investing community. They offer tools for startups to become investable and connect with investors, and provide investors with access to deal flow and analytics. Their services extend to service providers, enabling them to upgrade their clients' fundraising capabilities. The core of their strategy revolves around matching startups with suitable investors through a smart algorithm and network, facilitating communication and tracking investor interest.

InHealth Ventures

I

InHealth Ventures focuses on partnering with outstanding founders seeking to re-engineer healthcare. They aim to build companies addressing urgent, pervasive, and substantive healthcare challenges at scale. The firm emphasizes a long-term, collaborative approach, supporting companies on their journey with patience and expertise. They believe early intervention and improved patient outcomes are key, particularly in areas where AI and diagnostics can enhance clinician capabilities. They leverage their team's experience and access to a wide-ranging network, including InHealth, one of Europe’s largest healthcare providers, to provide comprehensive support across product development and go-to-market strategies. They have a global vision, investing across North America, Europe, and Asia, and prioritize helping portfolio companies with international expansion. Their approach involves utilizing the team’s breadth of experience across healthcare to provide a distinctive combination of perspectives and capabilities for portfolio companies as they scale.

Not explicitly mentionedHealthcareAI-powered diagnostics

Incharge Capital Partners

Incharge Capital Partners invests in deep tech founders reshaping the world through Physical AI and New Space technologies.

Early Stage

Inclimo

ES

Inclimo invests in exceptional teams that generate systemic change through technology for a more sustainable world. The firm focuses on ClimateTech companies as a key opportunity to contribute significantly to global sustainability. They use Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors as a framework to analyze the ability of companies to be profitable, accelerate growth, and increase their impact on decarbonization. They believe in systematizing processes to improve the effectiveness of business models, designing management tools for identifying, selecting, and managing portfolio companies, and helping them to improve their economic growth and climate impact.

Early StageClimateTechCircular Economy

Incore Invest

Sweden

Incore Invest focuses on growth-stage investments, building close relationships with founders, management teams, and existing owners to help businesses expand. They target high-growth technology-driven companies with proven business models and strong scaling potential. Their investment approach blends active ownership with close founder collaboration, leveraging scaling expertise, international networks, and transactional experience to help portfolio companies navigate growth, strategic partnerships, M&A, and IPOs. They add value through hands-on support and strategic guidance, aiming to nurture promising fintech and software companies in Europe and beyond. They partner with businesses where they can add value through active ownership, building on a foundation of trust, alignment, and shared ambition. They also have a strong track record of scaling businesses efficiently, positioning them well to support founders on their growth journey.

Series AFintechSaaS

IncubAsia Ventures

HK

IncubAsia Ventures invests in and accelerates early-stage tech companies in AdTech, EduTech, FinTech, and enterprise solutions across the Asia-Pacific to drive capital growth and business expansion.[3][5]

Seed, Series A

Incuba Venture

Aarhus, DK

Incuba Venture is a science park and professional community based in Aarhus, Denmark, focused on fostering the growth of knowledge-driven startups, spinouts, scaleups, and corporates. They provide optimal facilities, a dynamic community, and access to investors, mentors, researchers, students, and business specialists. Incuba's strategy involves creating a tailored innovation environment for ambitious scaleups and top-tech performers, offering scalable office facilities, networking opportunities, sparring sessions, and connections to investors and research institutions. They aim to bridge the gap between research and commercialization, providing a platform for companies to accelerate their growth and achieve international success. Incuba's primary objective is to facilitate the advancement of companies within IT/tech, cleantech, and life science sectors. They achieve this through various programs, including StartupLab, and by creating environments where startups, investors, and research institutions can collaborate. Incuba also offers events and networking opportunities, fostering a community of knowledge sharing and mutual support. Through its community and resources, Incuba aims to provide companies with the tools and connections necessary for rapid growth and scaling. Incuba serves as a hub for innovation, connecting early-stage companies with the resources and expertise they need to succeed. They emphasize the importance of collaboration between startups, investors, and research institutions, aiming to create an ecosystem that promotes innovation and accelerates growth. Incuba's involvement in recent news highlights the firm's dedication to fostering the growth of its portfolio companies and providing them with the resources necessary to attract international investment and scale their operations. They aim to become a central hub in the Danish startup ecosystem, particularly in Aarhus, as a tech city. Incuba showcases the success of its companies through metrics such as the amount of funding raised by resident companies and the percentage that have launched new products. They also offer skræddersyet innovationmiljø (tailored innovation environment) and welcome ambitious scaleups and top-tech performers, underscoring their commitment to nurturing high-potential companies. They see themselves as a place where people, knowledge, and capital come together in professional settings, allowing companies to move faster and grow stronger, all while being part of a collaborative and supportive community.

startups, spinouts, scaleupsIT/techcleantech

Indaco Venture Partners

Europa
I

Based on the limited information, it's difficult to construct a robust investment thesis. The data doesn't explicitly state Indaco Venture Partners' specific thesis or strategy. However, inferring from the context of Maddyness as a media platform covering the French tech and startup ecosystem, Indaco Venture Partners likely invests in early-stage, innovative companies. Their investments may span across various sectors, but the focus remains on supporting the next generation of disruptive startups. The "Portfolio" section of Maddyness highlights startups, technologies and operations that are considered innovative. This points to a possible interest from Indaco in funding such ventures. Given the general theme of Maddyness covering economic development and technological advancement, it is safe to assume that Indaco Venture Partners targets companies that are positioned to significantly impact the future economy. Further research would be required to understand the depth of their investment approach, the specific metrics they value, and how they engage with their portfolio companies to accelerate growth. Without detailed information on their website about their investment philosophy and values, a comprehensive summary remains elusive.

Unknown, needs further researchUnknownneeds further research

Index Venture

Europa
I

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

Indico Capital

Lisbon, PT
I

Indico Capital Partners invests in globally promising Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian companies, focusing on tech and sustainable ventures. In the tech space, they target unique Software as a Service (SaaS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deeptech, Spacetech, Healthtech, Oceantech, Fintech and Consumer companies, investing from Pre-Seed to Series A (from 500k to 10M euros), and selectively backing companies at Series B and C as well. Sustainability is integrated into all investments, with a particular emphasis on ocean-related startups and SMEs headquartered or with significant operations in Portugal. For ocean-focused companies, they seek globally differentiated startups with a positive impact on marine ecosystems and SMEs with the potential for significant global expansion, investing between 100k and 5M Euros. Indico believes that Southern European entrepreneurs possess a unique international mindset from day one due to their limited local markets. The firm aims to provide exceptional local talent with the capital and knowledge needed for global expansion. Their partners group has experience both as investors and entrepreneurs, they aim to leverage Southern European talent for global influence. Their investment philosophy centers on backing entrepreneurs transitioning from local to global markets. They look for teams that are highly ambitious, excel at execution, and are willing to partner closely with the firm. They seek businesses with a huge potential addressable market, aiming to back companies that can become global category winners. When investing in sustainable SMEs, they focus on growth potential and aim to multiply revenues and margins considerably with expansion capital.

Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series CSaaSArtificial Intelligence (AI)

Industry Investment

FI
I

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

Industry Ventures

Europa
I

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

Industrya

BE

Industrya is a hands-on investment fund that focuses exclusively on the Industry 4.0, energy transition, and new materials sectors. They aim to support passionate and bold entrepreneurs who offer sustainable and innovative industrial solutions to meet societal challenges of the 21st century. Their investments span from Seed to Scale-up, providing the means for companies to achieve their ambitions. Industrya operates as an initiative of the John Cockerill industrial group and brings together the investment funds of SFPI-FPIM, Wallonie Entreprendre, NOSHAQ, and LRM, giving them access to a broad network and resources to support their portfolio companies. They look for startups developing solutions related to sustainable industrial production, new materials, preservation of natural resources, AI, hydrogen, energy transition, Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0, IoT, Big Data, Blockchain and Robotics.

Seed, Serie A, Serie B, Scale-upIndustry 4.0energy transition

Infinite Fund

I

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

Inflection Point

Großbritannien
I

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

Inflexion Point

Europa
I

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

InfoCapital

Wrocław, PL

InfoCapital, operating under the brand EDORADCA, focuses on assisting businesses in Poland with securing investment grants and development funds, primarily from the European Union. Their core service revolves around helping companies navigate the complexities of EU funding and tax incentives. They support research and development (B+R) projects, investment initiatives including green energy (OZE) ventures and tax relief schemes. With 24 years of experience, they claim to have successfully delivered over 3200 grant and tax relief projects for their clients. Their investment "thesis" is more accurately described as a service offering. They facilitate access to capital for companies across various sectors by managing the application and compliance processes associated with EU grants and tax benefits. They appear to focus on mature businesses with a demonstrated need for funding to support R&D or investment projects. While not a traditional VC firm investing equity, they play a critical role in the Polish ecosystem by lowering the barrier to entry for companies seeking non-dilutive capital. They serve as an intermediary and expert guide through a complex funding landscape, enabling growth for their clients.

GrowthResearch and DevelopmentInvestment

InfoDrive Analytics

AE
I

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

Infodim

Europa
I

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

InfraVia Capital

Paris, Frankreich

InfraVia Capital is a leading independent European private equity firm specializing in real assets and technology investments. They are conviction-driven investors, focusing on resilient businesses where they can partner with management teams, entrepreneurs, or industrials to develop their businesses and drive long-term value creation through active hands-on asset management. They aim to connect long-term capital with investments required for the digital revolution, energy transition, urbanization trends, mobility usages, and demographics. They have developed complementary investment strategies to provide investors with a comprehensive range of opportunities across these long-term trends supported by a common investment culture. InfraVia invests in companies with high development momentum, providing institutional leadership and acting as a business accelerator to support management teams on their journey towards sustainable growth. They provide an ecosystem of resources covering a wide range of expertise. This includes equity at scale for buy-and-build strategies, mobilizing senior advisors and business partners to accelerate internationalization, leveraging their tech ecosystem to foster innovation and digitalization, optimizing balance sheet resources, and sharing best practices across the portfolio. They foster the sustainable development of their assets by listening to stakeholders and setting high expectations. InfraVia's investment strategies are centered around four key areas: Infrastructure, Growth, Critical Metals, and Real Estate. Within Infrastructure, they target sectors influenced by the digital revolution, urbanization, decarbonization, and the demand for essential services. Their Growth equity strategy focuses on European B2B companies with potential for scaling and market leadership, particularly in B2B software and digital platforms. In Critical Metals, they prioritize responsible sourcing in compliance with ESG standards. Their Real Estate strategy targets high-potential assets in prime city-center locations, with a value-creation approach through repositioning and refurbishment.

GrowthInfrastructureCritical Metals

InfraVia Capital Partners

Paris, Frankreich

InfraVia Capital Partners is a leading independent European private equity firm specializing in real assets and technology investments. They are a conviction-driven investor, focusing on resilient businesses where they can actively partner with management teams, entrepreneurs, or industrials. Their investment strategy aims to connect long-term capital with investments required for the digital revolution, the energy transition, urbanization trends, mobility usages, and demographics. InfraVia has developed complementary investment strategies to provide investors with a comprehensive range of opportunities across these long-term trends, all supported by a common investment culture. They invest across infrastructure, growth equity, critical metals, and real estate, tailoring their approach to the specific needs and opportunities within each sector. Their approach involves hands-on asset management to drive long-term value creation. They have built a robust business ecosystem for sourcing investment opportunities throughout Europe. With a team of over 100 professionals operating across 15 European countries, InfraVia demonstrates a significant operational capacity. InfraVia's recent activity in deals and news suggests a proactive approach to ESG considerations and significant investment activity within the digital infrastructure and renewable energy sectors, indicating a commitment to sustainable and technologically advanced investments.

GrowthInfrastructureCritical Metals