VC Directory

European VC Directory

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

Startup BW Seed Fonds (MBG Baden-Württemberg)

DE

MBG Baden-Württemberg, through its Startup BW Seed Fonds, aims to enable growth, establishment, and succession for businesses in Baden-Württemberg. They provide independent and competent access to new opportunities through Mezzanine-Kapital and Venture Capital. Their approach involves offering stable, long-term financing instruments, expanding companies' liquidity, increasing their economic equity ratio, and improving their credit rating. They focus on supporting companies through various phases, from Seed to Series A, to increase long-term company value. As a bridge between established companies and startups, they facilitate the exchange of new ideas, offering startups access to established businesses and providing established companies access to innovative concepts. They enhance entrepreneurial freedom by not interfering in daily operations while providing access to a strong network of associations, chambers, and advisors for business model evaluation and support.

Seed, Series A

Startup Family Office

DE
S

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Startup Family Office (SFO)

DE
S

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Startup Gym

IT
S

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Startup Health

US

StartUp Health is a global membership network and community focused on uniting mission-driven innovators, decision-makers, thought leaders, funders, and startups to transform the future of health. Their strategy revolves around fostering collaboration and providing resources for health innovators to achieve "health moonshots," ambitious goals aimed at solving major health challenges. StartUp Health aims to build a trusted environment where founders and their teams can connect with allies, including other founders, funders, strategic partners, institutions, decision-makers, and thought leaders. They provide access to curated peer networks, strategic coaching, expert-led programming, and founder tools to grow faster and with intention. Furthermore, StartUp Health emphasizes media coverage and storytelling to amplify the impact of its members, reaching a global audience of investors, innovators, and industry leaders through their podcast, newsletter, video series, and social channels. By creating and nurturing health moonshot communities, StartUp Health connects like-minded individuals to expand networks and accelerate growth across different health sectors.

Startups, ScaleupsDigital healthbiotech

Startup Hub Poland

PL

Startup Hub Poland focuses on supporting and accelerating the growth of innovative, early-stage technology startups, primarily in Poland but with an international outlook targeting Central and Eastern Europe. Their strategy involves providing essential resources, mentorship, and connections to investors and corporations, acting as a bridge between these entities to foster collaboration and growth within the startup ecosystem. They operate incubation and acceleration programs tailored to meet the unique needs of startups, offering guidance and access to funding, including initiatives like the Poland Prize, to help startups thrive in a competitive landscape. Their mission is to transform Poland into a global hub for high-tech innovation. They invite startups worldwide, particularly those with strong technology and sound business models, to establish teams in Poland, collaborate with corporate partners, and scale globally. They emphasize diversity, boasting over 600 startups supported up to 2024 with representation from various countries and nationalities. Startup Hub Poland aims to support tech innovators at every stage, from pre-acceleration (mentorship and resources to validate ideas) to acceleration programs that connect businesses with investors and industry experts. For more mature startups, they provide guidance on global expansion, offering strategic support, partnerships, and access to international markets. They also facilitate collaboration between startups and corporations to drive innovation and sustainable growth. The firm's approach involves tailored programs and partnerships designed for startups, corporations, government institutions, and venture capital firms. They provide resources, mentorship, and access to a global network for startups, enabling them to scale locally and internationally. They facilitate collaboration between corporations and startups to drive innovation and co-creation and partner with government bodies to support innovation-led economic growth. They also connect venture capital firms with promising startups, fostering investment in disruptive technologies.

Early-stage, Pre-acceleration, AccelerationTechnologyHi-Tech Innovation

Startup Wise Guys Venture Capital Fund

Tallinn, EE

Startup Wise Guys is a global VC fund and accelerator focused on early-stage B2B startups. Their core strategy revolves around identifying and investing in overlooked founders in emerging markets, providing them with initial funding, tailored mentorship, and access to a global network. They aim to be the first international investor in these startups, facilitating their access to future fundraising opportunities. With over a decade of experience, Startup Wise Guys has refined their approach to focus on specific verticals, providing startups with the tailored support needed to achieve exponential MRR growth. They are not afraid to do the hard work to find high potential startup founders before they realize their own potential. Their approach is to help startups solve key challenges at every stage.

Early-stage, Pre-seedB2Bvarious specialized verticals

StartupHighway

Vilnius, LT

StartupHighway is a Baltic startup accelerator and early seed stage fund based in Vilnius, Lithuania, established in 2011. They focus on value maximization for innovative technology startups through an individually tailored support program. They provide seed funding, free working space, mentorship from international mentors, and access to international networks and markets. The program is customized to the needs and business scope of each startup. They don't limit themselves to a short-term acceleration program but evaluate each case individually. Based on results and collaboration, they may offer follow-up funding and extended support, including connecting startups with potential investors in London through individual or team roundup meetings and roadshows. Since its inception, StartupHighway has invested in 17 companies from various countries, with more than half of these companies subsequently attracting further investment. They offer up to €25,000 in seed funding in exchange for up to 7.5% equity stake, in addition to free office space and mentorship.

Early seed stage, Acceleration ProgramInnovative technology startups

StartupIst Ventures

TR

Based on the crawled data, StartupIst Ventures appears to primarily function as a content platform centered around startups, venture capital, and founder education. The firm disseminates insights through a Substack newsletter, podcast, and notes, focusing on topics such as effective pitching, venture capital trends, and founder challenges. They analyze Y Combinator (YC) strategies and share conversations with figures like Michael Seibel and David Cohen. The platform seems designed to build a community and thought leadership position within the startup ecosystem rather than explicitly outlining a venture investment strategy.

Early Stage

Startupbootcamp Inclusive Fintech & DeFi

Netherlands, NL

Startupbootcamp’s Inclusive FinTech & DeFi accelerator empowers startups to create sustainable, inclusive financial solutions. It connects founders with mentors, investors, and corporate partners to drive impact and growth through a 3-month hybrid program, including mentorship, capital access, and exclusive deals.

Early-stage startups and scaleupsInclusive financial technology and decentralized finance startups with a focus on sustainability and impact.

Startupbootcamp.dk

DK
S

Startupbootcamp.dk appears to be a blog or online resource focused on providing tips, tricks, and advice related to online marketing and entrepreneurship. The content covers a range of topics including SEO, webshop and e-commerce strategies, affiliate marketing, Google AdWords, and general marketing techniques for new businesses. The platform also features spotlight articles on individual entrepreneurs and their journeys, offering insights into various business models and online earning strategies. While the website provides information and resources relevant to startups, it does not appear to be a venture capital firm itself. Instead, it functions as a knowledge-sharing platform for entrepreneurs and marketers.

Seed to Series AEarly-stage startups with digital transformationonline marketing

Starwood Capital

US

Starwood Capital Group is a private alternative investment firm focused on global real estate. Founded in 1991 by Barry Sternlicht, the firm manages assets on behalf of high-net-worth individuals and institutional partners. Starwood Capital's investment vehicles have invested in a wide range of real estate assets, including residential units, hotels, office properties, industrial spaces, retail locations, and residential subdivisions. They utilize various investment strategies including opportunity funds and distressed opportunity funds to capitalize on market conditions and asset mispricing. The firm's approach involves identifying and acquiring undervalued or distressed assets, implementing value-add strategies such as renovations, repositioning, and improved management, and ultimately selling these assets for a profit. This often involves operational improvements led by affiliate operating companies. Starwood Capital also invests across the capital stack, including equity, debt, and mezzanine financing. Starwood Capital utilizes a range of affiliate and operating companies to manage assets, including those in the hospitality, residential, and digital infrastructure sectors. The firm seeks to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns through active asset management and strategic capital deployment. The firm is also committed to long-term value creation and works to improve operational efficiencies and optimize capital structures within the companies that they invest.

Not mentionedReal estatehospitality

State of Mind Ventures

IL

State of Mind Ventures (SOMV) backs founders who push the boundaries of innovation, partnering with entrepreneurs building creative, high-impact solutions to complex business and technological challenges. They seek out companies with the potential to scale significantly. The firm's investment approach combines operational expertise with a commitment to supporting innovative entrepreneurs from the early stages to growth.

Early stage to growthAIdata infrastructure

Station F

Paris, FR

Station F is not a traditional venture capital firm, but rather the world's biggest startup campus. Its investment "thesis", if one can call it that, revolves around creating a high-impact ecosystem that supports startups from their earliest stages to scale-up. The core strategy is to bring together a large and diverse group of startups (1000+) under one roof, providing them with access to top-tier partners, established entrepreneurs, and a vast network of investors (600+). This ecosystem fosters collaboration, knowledge sharing, and access to resources that would otherwise be difficult for early-stage companies to obtain. Station F focuses on removing friction, opening doors, and connecting the right people, creating an environment where startups can experiment, test, and launch their ventures faster. Station F aims to reshape the French tech ecosystem by fostering a sense of community and collaboration that was previously lacking. By creating a central hub for innovation, Station F has helped France move up the ranks in global innovation. The campus operates like a launchpad, with programs designed for speed and purpose, and partners that actively build alongside founders. This approach aims to back bold bets early on, clearing roadblocks and enabling founders to focus on core business objectives. Station F plays a role in supporting AI startups with Europe's largest AI startup community. They also focus on specific areas like AI meeting specific modalities, enterprise-grade use cases, and distribution discipline. An important aspect is the commitment to open-weight AI models and public-interest infrastructure, evaluation, adaptation, and governance research, solidifying Europe's influence through the open ecosystem. By backing AI outliers and prioritizing revenue, Station F aims to showcase the long-term viability of European AI ventures. They emphasize that the era of AI theater is ending and that sustainable businesses that are AI native are most important. By fostering collaborations with leading AI players, Station F strengthens Europe's position in the global AI landscape. It has established partnerships with Mistral AI and OpenAI and launched F/ai, an AI program gathering all major AI leaders. These initiatives provide startups with access to technology, expertise, and global resources to advance their AI projects and contribute to a robust AI ecosystem in Europe.

Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series BAIClimateTech

Statkraft Ventures

Düsseldorf, DE
S

Statkraft Ventures invests in outstanding entrepreneurs driving the green energy transition by building outstanding companies. Leveraging Statkraft’s expertise in renewable energy and venture capital experience, the firm supports scalable startups in Europe and North America, emphasizing independence and rapid growth.

Seed, Early, and GrowthEarly-stage and growth-stage startups in energy and climate technologywith a focus on software and hardware solutions.

Steel Atlas

EU
S

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Steenco

NO
S

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Steirische Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft SFG

EU
S

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Stelac

S

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Stella Maris Partners

MX
S

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Stena & Swerve

S

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Stena Sessan

Gothenburg, SE

Stena Sessan focuses on creating long-term value through responsible investments in companies with development opportunities for future generations. The firm aims to be a long-term owner, supporting companies in their growth journey. The core strategy is centered around making investments that are sustainable and contribute positively to society, ensuring value creation for years to come. The investment approach emphasizes partnering with companies that have the potential for significant growth and positive impact, aligning their financial goals with broader societal benefits.

Multi-Stage

Stephen Industries Inc Oy

FI
S

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Stephen Industries Inc.

Helsinki, FI

Stephen Industries is a single-family office that invests in innovative companies creating solutions for a better world. Their investment strategy centers on Healthtech, Deeptech, and Greentech. They aim to partner with companies that have the potential to become Finnish success stories and remain so, avoiding premature acquisitions by foreign entities. They emphasize investment cooperation and a deep understanding of the obstacles to growth. A core aspect of their investment philosophy is a commitment to strict ESG values, reflecting a dedication to sustainable and responsible investing. They focus on companies that demonstrate a drive for excellence, reflecting the firm's own vision since its inception.

Early stage investments from pre-seed to Series BHealthtechDeeptech