VC Directory

European VC Directory

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

Acton Capital

Munich, DE

Acton Capital is a growth equity firm that invests in internet and mobile communications companies, focusing on consumer-oriented business models in e-commerce, media, and marketplaces. They target companies ready to scale and built to last. They aim to partner with startups at Series A and beyond, providing them with the capital and support needed to achieve rapid growth and long-term success. Their approach appears to be entrepreneur-oriented, aiming to enable founders to focus on high-value tasks and leverage their expertise. The firm emphasizes a rational, data-driven approach to investment decisions. Acton Capital's investment strategy includes both geographic expansion, as seen with investments like Henchman, and innovative partnerships, like that with Maple and SE Health, to improve healthcare access and delivery. They seem to look for companies that demonstrate rapid adoption, strong revenue growth, and a product that seamlessly integrates into existing workflows. The firm's earlier strategy, as indicated by the Heureka Growth Fund, involved providing financial resources and operational expertise to support the growth of internet-based businesses. The firm places emphasis on selecting companies with a clear value proposition and potential for international success. Overall, Acton Capital looks to invest in companies that are technologically innovative and quickly gain user traction and revenue to later be acquired by larger companies or be sustainable on their own.

Series A, GrowthE-commerceMedia

Adara Ventures

Madrid, ES

Adara Ventures is a European venture capital firm that partners with exceptional early-stage founders targeting global B2B markets. With 20 years of experience, they back teams with a proven product ready for rapid go-to-market strategies. Adara focuses on companies solving complex problems in the modern enterprise, with a strong emphasis on deep tech sectors. They aim to chart a path that accelerates each stage of their portfolio companies' growth, providing access to the entire Adara team and its extended network. The firm invests in areas including Cybersecurity, Energy Transition, Data and AI, Digital Health, Components, and Digital Infrastructure. They seek visionary founders capable of building global technology leaders and provide more than just financial investment, offering operational support and strategic guidance. Adara's strategy also includes offering a platform to connect founders and drive growth through their network, demonstrated by their "Big Dog" annual founders summit. They are also focused on being at the forefront of technological advancements as seen by their investment in AI centric companies and their partnership with NVIDIA's Inception VC alliance.

Early-stage, SeedCybersecurityEnergy Transition

Adjuvo

London, GB

Adjuvo is a network and investment syndicate of experienced investors who invest in and support innovative, high-growth, early-stage British companies. Their model for success revolves around 'Excellence' in invested companies and founders, 'Expertise' of their members, network and partners, and 'Execution' of their constructive capitalism strategy, with the concept of 'I help' at its core. They seek entrepreneurial founders with exemplary vision and the talent and resources to execute in sizeable markets. While sector-agnostic, Adjuvo members tend to avoid capital-intensive businesses and highly regulated areas, preferring platforms, software, disrupters, and consumer-facing businesses with proven and patented USPs. Adjuvo's investment strategy centers on identifying and supporting British early-stage companies where EIS relief is available. They aim to assist these companies in maximizing their potential by drawing on the combined expertise of their 200+ members. They look for brands with outstanding founders and contemporary relevance. The firm's focus on constructive capitalism emphasizes not only financial returns but also job creation and positive societal impact. The firm provides value beyond capital by leveraging the extensive experience and expertise of its members. Members are encouraged to actively participate in the portfolio companies, offering mentorship, strategic advice, commercial introductions, and sometimes taking on non-executive board roles. This active involvement aims to accelerate growth and maximize the potential of each investment. Adjuvo's network effect provides portfolio companies with access to a vast pool of knowledge and resources. With members spanning diverse industries and senior roles, the portfolio companies gain access to insights and connections that would otherwise be difficult to obtain. This network is a core strength of Adjuvo and a key differentiator.

Early-stagePlatformssoftware

Ahren Innovation Capital

London, GB

Ahren Innovation Capital focuses on investing in deep technology companies that are at the intersection of groundbreaking science and high-end technology. Their investment strategy is geared towards creating outsized returns while also having a positive impact on the world. They back founders with big visions and provide support to help them achieve their goals. They believe in taking asymmetric, considered risks to capture generational opportunities in deep technology. Ahren partners with stellar founders and teams at all stages from pre-seed to pre-IPO, and are willing to help build companies from scratch or provide capital and expertise to high-growth businesses. Their approach involves deep tech expertise from their Founding & Science Partners, who have created technologies with a combined value of over $100BN. They are involved throughout the investment process, from sourcing to deep-tech diligence, and supporting businesses. They offer a Commercial Engine and Unicorn Founder advisors to help their companies achieve success. They also value strategic LP partnerships, where major LPs provide access, expertise, and customers to their portfolio companies. Ahren prioritizes strong values and treating founders well, aiming to be a trusted and respected group that can have a differentiated impact on their success. They aim to add value to exceptional founders at any stage, providing both patient and active capital to empower them to achieve the unimaginable.

Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Pre-IPOBrain & AIGenetics & Platform Technologies

Albion VC

London, GB

AlbionVC aims to support visionary founders with long-term capital and scale-up expertise, leveraging their know-how since 1996. They focus on early-stage software, healthcare, and deeptech companies, acting as partners to entrepreneurs throughout their journey. The firm's strategy involves identifying and investing in companies with high growth potential in these sectors, providing not only financial support but also strategic guidance and operational expertise to help them scale and succeed. AlbionVC also emphasizes its long track record and extensive network, positioning itself as a valuable partner for founders looking to build impactful and sustainable businesses. AlbionVC provides support in building the company and has a platform and talent arm.

Early-stageSoftwareHealthcare

AlbionVC

London, GB

AlbionVC supports visionary founders with long-term capital and scale-up expertise, drawing on experience since 1996. They aim to help founders succeed by providing not just capital but also valuable know-how. They focus on early-stage software, healthcare, and deeptech companies. The firm seems to emphasize partnership and providing support beyond just funding, with a focus on helping companies build and scale. They look for founders who value efficiency, positivity, and empathy.

Early-stageSoftwareHealthcare

Aleph VC

Tel Aviv, IL

Based on the crawled data, Aleph VC focuses on supporting Israeli entrepreneurs in their early-stage ventures. They seem to emphasize the founder's journey and passion, highlighting quotes from founders of their portfolio companies like Lemonade, HoneyBook, Melio, Travelier, and RiseUp. The firm's website showcases a blog or content section titled 'Yalla' and 'Invested' that features interviews and stories related to entrepreneurs and companies. The website emphasizes the challenging nature of entrepreneurship and the importance of passion and dedication. They invest in early-stage companies, offering resources and support to help founders navigate the complexities of building and scaling their businesses. They showcase a commitment to helping founders achieve their visions. Aleph VC's investment approach appears to be centered around selecting ventures with strong founders who are dedicated and passionate about solving important problems.

Early Stage, Seed, Round A, Round BFinancial ServicesConsumer Internet

Alfvén & Didrikson

Stockholm, SE

Alfvén & Didrikson is a venture capital firm that invests in fast-growing Northern European companies with international growth ambitions. They are an active and long-term backer of passionate entrepreneurial teams. The firm's philosophy centers around three guiding principles: Fun, Purpose, and Profit. They believe that if their work is enjoyable, creates meaningful impact, and generates value, they will attract partners who share their vision. Founded in 2010, they have invested in over 30 companies, which collectively employ approximately 3500 people.

GrowthWe invest in European Seed and Series A stage companieswith a focus on SaaS and B2B technologies.

Allegion Ventures

Dublin, IE

Allegion Ventures is not explicitly detailed in the crawled pages. However, the parent company, Allegion, focuses on creating safer and more accessible environments. Their vision is to solve security challenges with strong brands and innovation to enable growth. They are committed to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters, fostering an inclusive workplace and equitable world. They focus on innovation, leveraging technology for competitive advantage, and adhering to standards. Their strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A) expand capabilities to deliver innovative solutions and strengthen their position as a global leader in security and access solutions. They focus on delivering tailored security and access solutions to meet diverse customer needs.

Prototype, Pre-IPO, Growth, Scaling, Early RevenueSecurityaccess solutions

Aloniq

Tel Aviv, IL

Aloniq is an early-stage deep tech venture capital firm that invests in companies across Europe, the USA, Israel, Singapore, and other regions. They adopt a hands-on approach, proactively assisting their portfolio companies and quickly adapting to their changing requirements. The firm emphasizes experience and connections to benefit founders.

Early-StageCleanTechSecurity

Alpine Space Ventures

Munich, DE

Alpine Space Ventures focuses on backing bold founders building the backbone of the space economy, prioritizing execution over hype. They invest in teams solving hard problems with scalable technology, united by a shared mission to advance the space industry. The firm targets startups in the space (enabled) industry, aiming to support critical infrastructure and solutions that drive the industrialization of space. Their investments span across ground segment infrastructure, satellite platforms, and key components manufacturing. They aim to back companies that will reduce launch costs, enhance satellite capabilities, or deliver efficient solutions for space applications. Alpine Space Ventures emphasizes connectivity and advanced technologies as fundamental pillars for expanding the space sector and supporting innovation in both software and hardware.

Early StageGround segmentSatellites

Alter Equity

Paris, FR

Alter Equity invests in European startups driving the transition to a more inclusive and sustainable economy. They focus on companies with a strong positive impact on the environment (e.g., energy efficiency, circular economy, recycling, biodiversity preservation) and/or on people (e.g., education, employment, health, fair trade). They seek companies committed to a Business Plan that integrates social, environmental, and societal considerations. They provide minority or majority investments, alone or in co-investment, between 4 and 20 million euros. Their investment philosophy revolves around supporting businesses that align with the 'People, Planet, Profit' framework. They aim to achieve significant environmental impact, as demonstrated by their portfolio companies having avoided 8.9 million tons of CO2 emissions. Furthermore, they are committed to gender equality, with a higher-than-average representation of women-led companies in their portfolio. They also seek a strong potential for profitable growth in ambitious projects that implement Tech for Good. Alter Equity invests in technology startups and breakthrough innovation projects. They invest in European companies with a turnover greater than 1 million euros and a potential for profitable growth. They invest in both minority and majority positions, alone or in co-investment. They emphasize investments that contribute to positive social and environmental change while generating financial returns.

Not explicitly mentioned, but likely growth stage given the revenue and check size focus.Efficacy and transition énergétiqueéconomie circulaire

Amadeus Capital Partners

London, GB

Amadeus Capital Partners is a deep tech venture capital firm investing from seed to growth stages. Since 1997, they've backed over 200 companies and raised over $1.3 billion for investment. They focus on companies solving hard problems in large markets across three key technology areas: Intelligence, Human, and Planet. This suggests a thesis centered on supporting trailblazing companies that are developing innovative solutions to address significant global challenges using deep technology.

Seed, GrowthAIadvanced computing

Amino Capital

Palo Alto, US

Amino Capital is a global venture capital firm based in Palo Alto that invests with the theme of data moat and network effect. The firm's investment principles are rooted in big data, machine learning, and exceptional products. With over $1 billion in capital under management, Amino Capital funds hundreds of companies from seed-to-growth stages. They focus on partnering with early-stage startups to achieve global success and have a demonstrated track record of investing early in companies that have gone on to achieve significant valuations.

Seed, Seed-to-GrowthBig DataMachine Learning

Amiti

Tel Aviv, IL

Amiti Ventures focuses on backing deep-tech outliers who are redefining the edge of what is possible. They partner with companies solving foundational problems, often before the market fully understands the category, scale, or opportunity. They target builders already living in the future and creating entirely new industries. They pride themselves on not waiting for the future, but actively building it through their investments. The firm emphasizes a strong alignment with their portfolio companies' missions, contributing significantly to their journey beyond just providing capital. They aim to be more than just an investor, striving to be a valuable partner in the ventures they support. Testimonials highlight Amiti's early understanding of potential, quick decision-making, and commitment to helping companies think big and aim high. They are perceived as providing exceptional support, commitment, and teamwork to drive portfolio companies forward. Amiti seems to focus on companies that are creating the most scalable solutions in challenging areas.

SeedDeep Tech

Amplitude Ventures

Montreal, CA

Amplitude Ventures focuses on creating, building, and growing precision medicine companies that develop groundbreaking treatments with the aim of transforming patients’ lives. They invest in companies at the intersection of biology and machine learning, seeking to enhance the quality and accuracy of diagnoses and to select the right treatment for the right patient. The firm takes a proactive approach to investing, often discovering, incubating, and funding innovation through their internal engine, Pre-Amp, which partners with academics and company builders globally. They aim to drive innovation from ideation to patient care. Amplitude Ventures is committed to the success of founders, patients, and investors. They emphasize fairness and transparency, focusing on aligning the interests of stakeholders to make a profound and lasting impact on patient care. Their strategy includes active participation in company building, as demonstrated by their involvement in Radiant Biotherapeutics, where they provided early-stage funding and operational support, including serving as the founding CEO. The firm distinguishes itself by having a team of passionate investors, trained scientists, and experienced entrepreneurs who have been in the shoes of the founders they back. They value excellence, transparency, and integrity, and focus on partnering with passionate founders and innovators to positively impact the patient journey. They actively build companies and see themselves as more than just investors, acting as entrepreneurs and scientists supporting companies from the ground up.

From ideation to patient careCardiologyDrug discovery

AnD Ventures

Herzliya, IL

AnD Ventures is an Israeli venture capital firm focused on investing in pioneering early-stage startups and building them into leaders in innovation, driving global market impact. They operate with a co-founder mentality, prioritizing responsibility and ownership, actively contributing operational funding, hands-on talent, and U.S.-based growth initiatives to propel their companies toward success. Their approach involves transforming pre-seed startups into success stories through their unique venture studio, providing hands-on support and expert growth partners to increase sales and secure future funding. AnD Ventures invests in early-stage revenue-generating startups, helping them achieve product-market fit. They enable the creation and execution of strategic partnerships, go-to-market strategies, and long-term growth plans through a proactive methodology. The firm empowers startups with market validation, strategic team-building, access to a powerful network, expert fundraising support, and growth acceleration, guiding them from formation to a successful exit. The team consists of product managers, CTOs, founders, financial advisors, and cybersecurity experts. They collaborate closely with growth partners from Fortune 500 companies, serial entrepreneurs, innovators, and industry experts, leveraging diverse expertise for impactful outcomes. Overall, the firm aims to be more than just investors, but true company builders.

Early-stage, Pre-seed, SeedSportsTechAI/ML

Anamcara Capital

Abu Dhabi, AE

Anamcara Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in exceptional European founders building for global markets. They focus on pre-seed and seed stage companies in Enterprise Software and AI. Their strategy revolves around early conviction, identifying companies before the broader market recognizes their potential. They aim to provide more than just capital, emphasizing relationships and long-term partnerships with their portfolio companies. Their primary value proposition is access. They connect founders directly to Fortune 500 customers, US operators, and tier-1 investors through a proprietary network built over a decade across the US, Europe, and GCC. This network is intended to drive revenue, critical hires, and US expansion for their portfolio companies. They adopt a hands-on approach, working closely with founders from day one to offer support and guidance. Anamcara Capital emphasizes building partnerships that extend beyond the initial investment, indicating a commitment to supporting founders through challenges and successes. They prioritize conviction over consensus, demonstrating a willingness to take risks on companies with transformative potential. The firm doesn't optimize for volume, suggesting a focus on making fewer, more impactful investments.

Pre-seed, SeedEnterprise softwareAI

Angel One

Mumbai, IN

Invests in Ukrainian founders with a global mindset, leveraging UCU’s network of angel investors, mentors, and industry experts, with a focus on mentorship, education, and access to specialized AI/ML expertise.

Pre-seed / Seed / GrowthUkrainian startups with global potential across all technology sectors

Apex-Cp

Lisbon, PT

APEX Capital is a sports-focused investment firm backed by world-class athletes. They invest across the entire sports landscape, ranging from early-stage companies that are redefining how sports are performed and experienced, to emerging concepts and established properties. Their investment strategies span Venture Capital, Growth, and Private Equity. The firm's athlete-led approach is a core component of their investment strategy, providing unique access to exclusive opportunities and aiming to create long-term value and deliver strong returns. They believe athletes possess a deep understanding of the sports sector, unrivaled access, and influential networks, offering a unique perspective on market opportunities. APEX pairs this athlete-driven insight with financial and operational expertise, crafting tailored corporate strategies and capitalizing on commercial opportunities to drive growth across their assets. Their investment model aims to drive strategic value, unlock exclusive deals, and shape the future of sport. The firm has a team of industry professionals across three countries with expertise in Sports, Media, Entertainment, and Finance. The firm is raising a $350 million fund to target European sports assets.

Early Stage, Growth, Private EquitySportsMedia

Astanor Ventures

Brussels, BE

Astanor invests in agrifood innovations that foster resilience, sustainability, and impact across the entire value chain—from soil and sea to human health—with a focus on biodiversity, GHG emissions reduction, water conservation, and social equity.

Seed to growth (Astanor Venture for early-stage, Astanor Growth for scaling businesses)Innovation and impact in agrifood systemsfrom soil and sea to gut

Atlantic Labs

Berlin, DE

Atlantic Labs positions itself as a venture capital firm that backs ambitious founders building technology beyond the edge of the known. They seek out ideas that are not necessarily normal, emphasizing that groundbreaking innovation often stems from unconventional approaches. The firm's website showcases a commitment to supporting companies tackling challenges and creating the future across various sectors, implying a belief in the transformative power of technology to reshape industries and experiences.

Early StageFuture of WorkEnergy & Climate

Augmentum

London, GB

Augmentum is Europe's leading publicly listed fintech fund, focused on backing category-leading European fintechs in their early stages. They provide patient capital, industry expertise, and network access to drive growth and innovation in the fintech sector. Their investment strategy centers around identifying and supporting exceptional fintech teams, partnering closely to accelerate their growth and provide specialist advice and connections, including regulators, policymakers, talent, and incumbents. Augmentum leverages the extensive fintech investment experience of its partners, who have invested in 100+ fintechs over 16 years, and a well-networked team of entrepreneurs and investors who have been on both sides of the fence. They aim to be a true partner, supporting companies from initial investment through to exit. The firm adds value by providing entrepreneurial DNA, bringing their experience as former builders of fintech businesses to help portfolio companies navigate the challenges of scaling at pace. They also offer support in future fundraising, from pitch advice to investor introductions. Augmentum's deep network across the fintech sector enables them to open doors for portfolio companies, aiding in talent acquisition, business development, and future fundraising rounds. Augmentum's evergreen structure allows for flexibility and meaningful follow-on investments, demonstrating their commitment to long-term partnerships with their portfolio companies.

Series A, Series BFintechDigital Banking

Augmentum Fintech

London, GB

Augmentum Fintech is a leading European publicly listed fintech fund focused on backing category-leading European fintechs in their early stages. They aim to provide growth capital to companies demonstrating strong potential within the fintech ecosystem. Their investment strategy centers around identifying and supporting exceptional fintech teams, working closely with them to accelerate their growth through patient capital, industry expertise, and network access. Augmentum leverages its team's entrepreneurial DNA and deep fintech experience to provide valuable external perspectives and support in areas like future fundraising, pitch advice, and investor introductions. The firm differentiates itself through its specialist fintech focus, boasting a leadership team with over 70 years of collective fintech investment experience. This expertise enables them to provide specialized advice and connections, including access to regulators, policymakers, talent, and incumbents. Their evergreen structure allows for flexibility in investment tickets and the ability to meaningfully follow on, supporting portfolio companies over the long term. Augmentum's approach involves a hands-on partnership with portfolio companies, opening doors through their wide and deep network across the fintech sector and beyond. They provide specialist advice and connections, including support with regulators, policymakers, talent and incumbents. Furthermore, testimonials from portfolio CEOs highlight Augmentum's deep insight into fintech, scaling at pace, and access to senior decision-makers across government, making them a 'go-to' fund in the fintech space.

Series A, Series BFintech