VC Directory

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Curated index of active venture capital funds investing in Europe and Israel. Track partners, stages, and check sizes.

Transport Capital

SG

Transport Capital is an international group specializing in maritime and aviation real asset management, corporate finance, and sustainable investments (e.g., low/zero-emission vessels). Focused on providing tailored services to transport operators and capital providers, with a strong emphasis on ESG and innovation.

Real asset managementcorporate finance

Tribal VC

GB

Tribal.vc is an evergreen investment partnership based in Dublin that focuses on providing deep partnerships and long-term support to entrepreneurs, primarily in the software sector. They aim to be a trusted investment partner, providing big support despite being a small team. Their evergreen structure allows them to be patient, flexible, and fully aligned with entrepreneurs, adapting to the journey and timeline that best suits the company's needs. They invest early and with conviction, typically at the seed or early traction stage.

Seed, Early TractionSaaSGifting Platform

Trinity Capital Inc.

US

Trinity Capital invests in privately funded, growth-oriented companies to provide stable and consistent returns to investors through exclusive access to the private credit market. The firm leverages in-house underwriting expertise and tailored financial solutions to support long-term value creation for both portfolio companies and investors.

Growth-stage companiesPrivate creditloans

Triodos Food Transition Europe Fund

NL

Triodos Investment Management is a globally active impact investor that aims to make money work for positive change in society. They focus on creating a society that promotes the quality of life for all its members on a thriving planet, with human dignity at its core. They seek to connect investors who want to make money work for positive change with sustainable businesses. With over 30 years of experience, Triodos IM offers impact investment solutions across multiple asset classes, classifying all their funds as Article 9 funds under the EU SFDR, meaning they have sustainable investment as their objective. Their investment approach is active-only, with a global footprint spanning over 650 direct investments in more than 50 countries. They are committed to transparency and believe in the instrumental role and creative power of capital when used consciously. Their core values include freedom, equity, and responsibility, guiding their investment decisions and business practices. Triodos Investment Management integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into their investment processes and actively engages with portfolio companies to drive positive change. They offer a range of impact investment solutions, including equities and bonds, private debt and equity, and institutional solutions, all designed to generate both financial returns and measurable social and environmental impact. They also emphasize the importance of keeping the European taxonomy green and adhering to scientific criteria when determining sustainable economic activities. They express concern about politically driven decisions that could undermine the aim of transparency in the financing market.

Not mentionedSustainable food systemsinclusive and sustainable world

Triple Jump

Amsterdam, NL

Triple Jump is an impact-focused investment manager founded in 2006. They manage or advise funds, portfolios, and mandates that create a positive impact in emerging economies while generating healthy financial returns. Their work revolves around five main development themes: Financial Inclusion, financing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), affordable housing, access to clean energy, and climate and nature. They aim to contribute to a more responsible and inclusive financial sector. Triple Jump uses various instruments such as private debt, equity, mezzanine, and fund investments, coupled with technical assistance and advisory services to its investees, to deliver environmental, social, and financial returns. They emphasize a global network to quickly respond to client needs and better understand the environments in which they operate, and a local presence in investment markets to facilitate lasting relationships with clients and investees. Triple Jump's approach combines financial investment with a deep commitment to creating positive social and environmental outcomes. This is reflected in their impact metrics, such as the number of clients reached, jobs supported, CO2 emissions avoided, and technical assistance projects completed. They target underserved markets and populations, as evidenced by the percentage of rural and women clients reached. Their investment strategy is guided by a rigorous understanding of the challenges and opportunities in emerging markets. They aim to provide the financial resources and expertise needed to help businesses grow and scale their impact. Triple Jump's investment philosophy is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other global frameworks for sustainable development.

Early StageFinancial InclusionSmall and Medium Enterprises

Tritemius Capital

ES

Tritemius Capital backs audacious entrepreneurs building the next Internet, focusing on early-stage startups in the Web3 ecosystem. They aim to support the Web3 ecosystem's definitive leap towards technological maturity and mass adoption. They invest in startups that leverage ownership, interoperability, composability, and scalability within the Web3 space. Their investment focus spans a variety of sectors, encompassing the most rapidly growing areas within the space. Tritemius targets startups in the pre-seed to pre-series A stages, with an average initial investment of €500K. They focus specifically on areas like DeFi, infrastructure, digital identity, video games, social networks, and the metaverse within the Web3 space. Their strategy is geared toward supporting entrepreneurs in navigating the early stages of growth by providing them with the resources and experience needed to build and scale their innovative Web3 ventures.

Pre-seed to pre-series AWeb3Infrastructure

TruVenturo

DE

TruVenturo operates as a company builder and venture investor, strategically partnering with promising small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). They focus on identifying, building, and supporting companies that shape the future of technology. Their approach involves hands-on support from the initial idea to market leadership, focusing on strategy, talent acquisition, capital allocation, and operational excellence. They also make strategic investments in high-potential companies operating in internet, B2B software, neuroscience, and longevity biotech sectors. The firm's vision is to build companies with real impact by developing ventures that redefine industries and create lasting value. They combine deep sector expertise with hands-on execution to empower founders and teams to build market leaders. Their in-house team covers technology, product development, sales, marketing, human resources, finance, and legal aspects, guiding ventures towards sustainable success. TruVenturo emphasizes building alongside founders, offering extensive experience, a global network, and deep sector knowledge in technology, healthcare, and B2B. They prioritize creating real-world impact and long-term value. Founded by Nils Regge, a serial entrepreneur with experience in health and biotech, TruVenturo emphasizes a strong collaborative relationships with industry leaders. Nils has a track record of founding businesses and successful exits including taking HomeToGo public via SPAC IPO.

Venture Building (early stage startups), Strategic Investments (growth stage)Tech platformsB2B software

Truffle Capital

Sydney, AU

Truffle Capital operates as a "Business Builder," actively creating, financing, and nurturing innovative companies in BioMedTech and Deeptech applied to Finance (Fintech & Insurtech). They prioritize companies with proprietary AI, blockchain, and cybersecurity technologies applied to financial institutions within Fintech. In BioMedTech, they focus on radical innovations and interventional medicine. Truffle systematically acts as a founder in BioMedTech, taking a lead investor role and proactive governance position. Their approach involves fostering strategic partnerships to build a robust ecosystem, accelerating the value and growth of their portfolio companies. They leverage deep leading-edge technology to create an unfair advantage for their portfolio and employ value-based investing to drive capital efficiency and robust growth. The firm aims to identify and develop companies into tomorrow's leaders within their respective fields by consolidating differentiated technologies, industrializing at scale, and creating category leaders attractive to global strategic players and public markets. Truffle Capital appears to take a very active role in company creation within the BioMedTech space, often acting as the founder and taking a lead role in subsequent investment rounds. This hands-on approach allows them to ensure decision-making and guide the company's development. They specifically highlight their success with Abivax as a model for their "Business Builder" approach, aiming to replicate this success with other ventures like Carvolix. ESG is highlighted as being at the center of Truffle Capital's DNA and investment strategy.

Not explicitly mentioned, but seems to focus on early to growth stages, given mentions of founding companies and Series B investments.BioMedTech (MedTech & Biotech)Deeptech applied to Finance (Fintech & Insurtech)

Trustbridge Partners

CN

Trustbridge Partners' website provides very limited information. Therefore, a comprehensive investment thesis and strategy description is not available. The website only displays a logo and an email address.

Series B, Series C, Growth Equity

TryghedsGruppen

Ballerup, DK

TryghedsGruppen aims to create security and well-being for everyone in Denmark. They invest time, engagement, and financial resources to achieve this vision of "a shared safe Denmark." Through TrygFonden, they support hundreds of security-creating projects annually, focusing on areas where they can make a meaningful and measurable difference in the level of safety in Denmark. Their efforts are directed towards creating a tangible impact on the security and well-being of Danish citizens.

Grant funding, project supportCommunity safetyhealth

Turenne Capital

Paris, FR

Turenne Capital positions itself as a leading independent small-cap private equity firm in France. Their strategy focuses on providing expertise, maintaining proximity to their portfolio companies, catering to private clients, and committing to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). They aim to support the growth and development of companies, particularly those with regional presence. The firm actively seeks to invest in and support companies in various sectors, contributing to their expansion and value creation. They highlight their employee ownership model as a key aspect of their commitment. Turenne aims for €3 billion AUM by 2027.

Small capHealthcareBTP

Turim MFO

BR

Turim MFO is a pioneering Multi-Family Office in Brazil, providing comprehensive wealth management and institutional investment services. Their Family Office services include global resource management with a focus on risk management, investment strategy, private equity & venture capital programs, and impact investing. They also offer wealth solutions encompassing wealth planning, accounting coordination, compliance, family governance, NextGen support, and philanthropic planning. Their services extend to reporting and information consolidation through a proprietary application. For institutional clients, Turim MFO emphasizes independence, governance, experience, focused expertise, and a well-defined investment philosophy and process. They highlight experience in illiquid assets. The firm publishes insights and reports on economic trends and market analysis to inform their clients' investment decisions, as evidenced by their "View of the Week" series which analyzes economic indicators and market dynamics. Turim also focuses on sustainability and is recognized by organizations like PRI (Principles for Responsible Investment) and has certifications demonstrating carbon neutrality. This demonstrates their commitment to ESG considerations. Their overall approach is to provide tailored solutions to families and institutions to manage and grow their wealth, while adhering to high standards of governance and sustainability.

Not explicitly mentioned, but involvement in Private Equity & Venture Capital suggests later stages.Private EquityVenture Capital

Turquoise

GB

Turquoise International is a financial advisor and investor focused on climate technologies. They operate in both financial advisory (M&A, capital raising) and direct investment, primarily through the Low Carbon Innovation Funds (LCIF) and the soon-to-be-launched Redwheel Turquoise ClimateTech Fund. Turquoise aims to reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions through investments in new technologies and business models and supports later-stage (post-revenue or early-profit) ClimateTech companies. Their strategy encompasses providing advisory services to climate technology businesses, assisting them in securing funding from various sources like venture capital, private equity, infrastructure and sovereign wealth funds, corporate & strategic investors, banks, and high net worth individuals. They also advise companies on mergers, acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and secondary share sales, working with early and growth-stage businesses, large corporates, and financial institutions. On the investment side, Turquoise actively manages funds like LCIF, which is currently fully allocated, and is in the process of launching the Redwheel Turquoise ClimateTech Fund to target later-stage ClimateTech companies in the UK. They also offer investment-related services to other investors, including fund establishment and management, investment and advisory committee membership, and individual investment advice. Turquoise’s approach is supported by a team of experienced investment professionals and a network of advisors with expertise across the climate technology landscape. They demonstrate a commitment to supporting companies that contribute to a greener future and offer both financial advisory and investment services to achieve this goal.

Later-stage (post-revenue or early-profit) for the Redwheel Turquoise ClimateTech Fund; LCIF focuses on companies making measurable reductions in Greenhouse Gas Emissions.Energy & InfrastructureTransport & Mobility

Twinco Capital

Madrid, ES

Twinco Capital is a supply chain finance provider focused on enabling large corporates to offer their suppliers access to affordable funding from purchase order to final invoice payment. They aim to reduce risk and financing costs for both the corporate and its suppliers, thereby building competitive and socially responsible supply chains. Their model involves funding up to 60% of the purchase order value upfront and the remaining portion upon delivery, providing suppliers with crucial liquidity when they need it most. The firm emphasizes a flexible and accessible solution, requiring no letters of credit, collateral, or complex documentation, instead relying on the strength of existing commercial relationships. Twinco's mission is to give producers worldwide access to affordable working capital, fostering competitive global production networks and empowering companies to be engines of inclusive growth.

Not specified, but seems to be focused on companies with established purchase ordersSupply chain financetrade finance

Two Culture Capital

Dublin, IE

Unfortunately, the provided website content is extremely limited and lacks substantive information. Based solely on the limited text and image filenames, it is impossible to determine Two Culture Capital's investment thesis or strategy. The phrase "The art and science of entrepreneurship" provides a general sentiment but no concrete details about their approach to investing. Without further information, any attempt to define their investment thesis would be purely speculative. The image filenames suggest potential investments or interests in areas like consumer products (Kettle Imagery), possibly a company named Nirvana, and another named Liti. The presence of images of team members (Founder Team Edited Final.jpg, RolandRos.jpg, abhas.jpg) is a standard practice, but provides no insight into investment strategy. Overall, the available data is insufficient to craft a meaningful summary of their investment thesis.

We invest in companies that demonstrate both artistic vision and scientific innovation in their entrepreneurial approach.

UA1 VC

UA
U

UA1 VC transforms Ukraine’s battlefield innovations into the arsenal of the free world by investing in early-stage defense, dual-use, and advanced manufacturing companies.

Pre-Seed, Series A, Early Stage

UA1.vc

UA

UA1 VC focuses on transforming battlefield innovations from Ukraine into the arsenal of the free world. They believe Ukraine has built the world’s most dynamic defense innovation ecosystem, where technologies are rapidly conceived, tested, and refined under real-world conditions. This environment has produced breakthroughs in unmanned systems, autonomy, electronic warfare, and advanced manufacturing, reshaping the future of warfare. With NATO and allied nations increasing defense spending, Ukraine offers a uniquely powerful platform for building the next generation of defense companies. UA1 aims to capitalize on this opportunity by backing early-stage companies leveraging Ukrainian innovation for global impact.

Pre-Seed, Series Adefensedual-use

UG Investments

Tallinn, EE

UG Investments (UGI) is an Estonian investment holding company focused on creating a better and more sustainable living environment through its investments. They provide a solid capital base to sustainable companies with good potential and professional management, with a time horizon suitable for all parties. UGI acts as a responsible and development-oriented owner for its investments. The firm prioritizes reducing environmental impact and promoting responsible business practices across its investments. They collaborate closely with the management and other owners of their portfolio companies.

Not explicitly mentioned, but implies growth or later stage as they provide a "solid capital base"SustainabilityEnvironmental Impact Reduction

UI Investissement

FR

UI Investissement supports the growth of unlisted SMEs and mid-sized companies (ETIs) throughout France and at all stages of their development. They engage in Capital Development and Transmission (LBO), Capital Innovation, and Consolidation strategies. They invest in companies to accelerate their growth, industrialize their technology, and consolidate their shareholding. Their approach involves a combination of financial investment and active support, aiming to enhance operational excellence.

All stages of developmentCapital Development and Transmission (LBO)Capital Innovation

UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund

EU
U

UKI2S invests in early-stage UK science and technology startups emerging from publicly funded research, driving sustainable growth and societal impact.

Early Stage

UK Space Agency

Didcot, GB

The UK Space Agency's involvement in investments is driven by a strategy to foster the growth of the UK's space economy and establish a leading position in space-enabled manufacturing. This involves supporting companies pioneering in-orbit manufacturing, such as those developing pharmaceuticals in space, by addressing barriers like regulatory uncertainty and supply chain gaps. The agency aims to facilitate the translation of space-based research into practical applications, contributing to advancements in areas like medicine and semiconductor manufacturing. This investment strategy is underpinned by the belief that microgravity environments can offer unique advantages in manufacturing, leading to higher quality and more effective products. The agency's strategy also includes investing in regional infrastructure through initiatives like the Space Clusters Infrastructure Fund (SCIF). This aims to strengthen regional space economies and build sovereign capabilities in strategically important technologies. By funding projects such as the National Microgravity Research Centre, the agency supports the development of terrestrial facilities that complement space-based manufacturing activities. This hybrid approach, combining in-space manufacturing with ground-based processing and scaling, is designed to accelerate the commercialization of space-derived technologies. Furthermore, the UK Space Agency works collaboratively with other government bodies, such as the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO), and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), to create a supportive regulatory environment for space-related industries. This includes providing regulatory guidance, establishing regulatory sandboxes, conducting case studies, and engaging with supply chain stakeholders. By offering regulatory clarity and addressing practical challenges, the agency seeks to encourage innovation and attract investment in the UK space sector. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure that the UK remains at the forefront of space technology and can reap the economic and societal benefits of space exploration and utilization.

Feasibility studies, early-stage companies, infrastructure developmentSpace-enabled manufacturingin-orbit manufacturing of pharmaceuticals

UK Space Agency - Space Clusters Infrastructure Fund (SCIF)

GB

Based on the provided website content, the UK Space Agency - Space Clusters Infrastructure Fund (SCIF)'s investment thesis revolves around fostering growth and innovation within the UK space sector. The fund aims to achieve this by supporting initiatives that promote space sustainability, accelerate commercial readiness among space entrepreneurs, and facilitate collaboration between UK expertise and international partners. This support extends to various facets of the space industry, including the development and deployment of satellite technologies, the use of space data for environmental and agricultural applications, and the advancement of space communications. The fund's underlying principle is to bolster UK prosperity by ensuring space remains safe, secure, and sustainable for future generations.

Not mentionedSpace sustainabilitysatellite technology

UKRI

GB

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is the UK's main public funder of research and innovation. Their strategy for 2022-2027 focuses on creating an outstanding research and innovation system in the UK, providing opportunities for everyone to contribute and benefit. This involves advancing knowledge, improving lives, and driving growth nationally and globally. UKRI aims to deliver the government’s ambitions for the UK as a global leader in research and innovation, aligning with plans for growth, R&D roadmap, innovation strategy, R&D people and culture strategy, integrated review, and levelling up white paper. The firm's strategic approach is underpinned by four principles: diversity, connectivity, resilience, and engagement. These principles are fundamental to how UKRI operates and aims to foster a flourishing research and innovation system in the UK. The strategy also outlines six objectives focused on people, places, ideas, innovation, and impacts, supported by UKRI as a world-class organization. UKRI's investment strategy involves funding various research councils, including the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Innovate UK, Medical Research Council (MRC), Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Research England, and Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). UKRI is transitioning to a more strategic, UKRI-wide model for investing in research and innovation, aiming to deliver the greatest possible impact for the public. This involves coordinating funding across different councils and establishing UKRI-wide themes, such as the UKRI Life Sciences Priority Programme under the MRC. The organization is committed to sustaining curiosity-driven research through grant awards and fellowships.

Unspecified, but focuses on funding research and innovation across various stages, from curiosity-driven research to translational fundingArts and HumanitiesBiotechnology

UKTV Ventures

London, GB

UKTV Ventures operates as a media-for-equity investment fund, backed by the television broadcaster UKTV. Their core strategy involves providing premium advertising inventory on UKTV's diverse portfolio of channels (U&Dave, U&W, U&Gold, and others) in exchange for minority equity stakes in direct-to-consumer (DTC) startups. This approach allows the startups to rapidly scale their brand awareness and customer acquisition through TV advertising, while UKTV Ventures gains equity in potentially high-growth businesses. The fund's objective is to help these companies establish themselves as recognizable brand names within the UK market. The investment proposition is tailored to companies that are ready to leverage television advertising to accelerate their growth. By foregoing traditional cash investment, UKTV Ventures provides a unique value proposition, unlocking access to a broad audience through targeted advertising campaigns. The fund aims to identify companies with a strong product-market fit and the potential to become household names, enabling them to significantly expand their customer base and market presence.

Not mentioned, likely growth stage startups ready for TV advertisingDirect-to-consumer