VC Directory

European VC Directory

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

AMAVI Capital

Eke, BE

AMAVI Capital is a pan-European investment platform focusing on the intersection of real assets, private equity, and technology. They aim to drive operational excellence and consolidation in the built environment by investing in businesses connected to the real assets sector. AMAVI seeks companies with a proven track record, consolidation potential, and strong, passionate management teams to create European champions. Their unique blend of expertise across these sectors, along with an extensive professional network, positions them to uncover and create exceptional investment opportunities. AMAVI targets companies that bridge the gap between 'old' and 'new' in the real assets sector.

Real AssetsPrivate Equity

Abac Nest Ventures

Barcelona, ES

Abac Nest invests in purpose-driven founders building large-scale technology-based businesses. The firm emphasizes hands-on support, rigorous yet agile investment processes, and a network of entrepreneurs and operating partners with extensive experience in scaling ventures. Sustainability and ESG alignment are core principles, with a focus on measurable impact across UN SDGs and responsible investment frameworks (B Corp, PRI, SFDR).

Seed to Series A (€50k to €500k per deal)Early-stage technology-based businesses with scalable potentialparticularly in SaaS

Accelerace

Copenhagen, DK

Accelerace positions itself as the leading pre-seed investor and startup accelerator in the Nordics and Baltics. They aim to be the first stop for founders, regardless of their background, who are building promising startups and scaleups in Europe. They provide pre-seed funding and access to a lifelong founders community, Accelerace Allstars, which helps founders prepare to raise seed funding and connects them with successful alumni mentors. Their strategy involves co-managing accelerator and mentoring programs across Europe for startups in various industries and stages, as well as facilitating corporate matchmaking to benefit both startups and established companies. Accelerace's value proposition is centered around not only providing capital but also offering comprehensive support through mentorship, community, and strategic partnerships. The Allstars network, comprised of founders from companies like Templafy, Penneo, and Coinify, serves as a key differentiator, providing valuable guidance and connections to the next generation of founders. They facilitate investment readiness, aiming to improve the chances of startups securing funding and navigating the complexities of scaling their businesses. Their investment strategy seems to encompass active portfolio management, guiding companies through various stages from pre-seed to subsequent rounds. They also focus on helping portfolio companies secure follow-on funding. Accelerace also has partner programs which provides acceleration, matching corporations with startups. The firm's focus is not only on monetary investment but on creating an ecosystem of support and resources for early-stage startups to thrive within the Nordic and Baltic regions. Accelerace operates with a long-term view, building a supportive community for founders that spans their entire entrepreneurial journey. By leveraging their extensive network and experience, they aim to increase the success rate of startups and contribute to the growth of the Nordic and Baltic startup ecosystems. Their strategic emphasis on pre-seed funding and access to a robust network signals a commitment to nurturing early-stage companies and positioning them for long-term success.

Pre-seed3D printingAgtech

Adelie

Paris, FR

Adelie is a multi-stage technology fund investing in fast-growing European tech companies powered by ambitious teams. The fund is supported by a network of over 100 experienced tech entrepreneurs, partners at private equity firms, C-levels at CAC 40 companies, and large family offices. They partner with Clipperton, a technology investment bank that has advised over 350 high-growth businesses on financing and M&A transactions since 2003. Adelie aims to provide not only capital but also strategic guidance and access to a valuable network to help their portfolio companies scale and succeed.

Multi-stage (Growth, Series A, Buy-out)CybersecurityFintech

BackBone Ventures

Zurich, CH

Backbone Ventures aims to back the best founders as early as possible in their entrepreneurial journey. They are willing to invest even with just a pitch deck or an idea, focusing on founders tackling large markets with the right skillset. The firm appears to prioritize the founder over the specific idea, focusing on identifying and supporting individuals with the potential to build successful companies. A core aspect of their focus seems to be supporting underrepresented founders.

Early StageFuture of FoodEnvironmental Impact

Blossom Capital

London, GB

Blossom Capital focuses on providing relentless belief and powerful support to Europe's most visionary founders. They limit their investments to 5-6 Series A rounds per year to dedicate their full expertise to each company. Their strategy is centered around identifying and partnering with exceptional European tech talent and ambition, providing the resources and guidance needed to scale and succeed on a global stage. The firm is committed to investing deeply in a select few companies, enabling a higher level of involvement and support. This hands-on approach helps portfolio companies navigate the challenges of early-stage growth and maximize their potential. Blossom aims to back founders at the Series A stage, providing them with not only capital, but also strategic guidance and operational support. They look for innovative companies addressing large market opportunities with scalable business models. By concentrating on a small number of investments, they can offer tailored assistance in areas such as product development, go-to-market strategy, and team building. They aim to be more than just a financial backer, but rather a trusted partner to their portfolio companies. Their website showcases a portfolio of companies operating across a range of sectors, including fintech, AI, SaaS, and infrastructure. The displayed logos of their portfolio companies illustrates diversity in their investment targets. The firm's focus on Series A investments allows them to capture promising startups at a critical stage of development and provide them with the resources needed to accelerate their growth trajectories. The focus on European tech talent implies a deep understanding of the local ecosystem, including its strengths and challenges.

Series A, SeedMarketplacesFintech

Bluesky Equities

Calgary, CA

Bluesky Equities is a privately-owned investment management company based in Calgary, Alberta, that opportunistically deploys independent capital across public and private markets to generate long-term, absolute returns. Their investment strategy involves strategically allocating capital based on risk and return expectations, operating with an unconstrained approach that spans both private and public markets. The firm's investment process is research-driven, combining macroeconomic analysis with deep fundamental research. The firm's leadership, particularly Derrick Hunter, demonstrates a strong commitment to the startup community. Bluesky Equities seeks to foster an entrepreneurial culture within its investments. They focus on long-term investments that will yield good returns by assessing risk and return expectations. Bluesky Equities appears to be opportunistic investors, not constrained by specific sectors, but willing to invest based on research-driven analysis. They value independent capital allocation and are dedicated to producing absolute returns through their investments.

Angel, Early StageOil and GasReal Estate

CB Investment Management

Bratislava, SK

CB Investment Management (CB IM) operates with the vision of becoming a growth catalyst for thriving startups and SMEs, believing they are the backbone of Europe’s future prosperity. They aim to provide not only capital but also valuable know-how to help businesses succeed. CB IM focuses on seed and pre-seed businesses based in Slovakia, supporting them with funding and leveraging their team's experience in finance management, investment banking, and venture capital. The firm actively seeks startups and SMEs to invest. CB Investment Management Growth One fund was founded in 2019 and has a fund size of €23.2M. They have invested in 32 companies and operate with a 10-year lifetime, with the potential for a 3-year extension. CB Investment Management is associated with Crowdberry, which has been involved in investments in startups, SMEs, impact investing, and real estate projects in Slovakia and Czechia since 2015. The firm's investment strategy focuses on providing both financial resources and strategic guidance to portfolio companies, assisting them in expanding domestically and internationally. They emphasize building a strong network to create opportunities for their investments, and provide experience and capital.

Seed, Pre-seedBiotechnologyDirect genetic analysis

Cadence Growth Capital

Berlin, DE

Cadence Growth Capital (CGC) is a growth equity firm that invests in proven business models alongside founders and experienced investors, employing a partnership approach. They provide capital to strong founders and management teams to accelerate growth, offering individual and institutional investors access to the growth private equity asset class. CGC focuses on companies generating at least EUR 10 million in revenue with technology-enabled superior business models, strong organic growth rates, recurring revenue, and attractive unit economics. They are funded by leading institutional investors, including insurance companies, family offices, and fund-of-funds, and have a network of over 200 high-caliber individuals from the founder, corporate finance, investment, and corporate community. CGC is flexible in their investment approach and can invest in both influential minorities and majorities. CGC believes that digitalization and technology are key drivers for sustainable company success, especially highlighted by the recent pandemic. They aim to build a balanced portfolio of disruptive, proven companies and established businesses with strong transformational capabilities, focusing on value generation through growth and cash flows. CGC leverages its heritage and network to maintain a strong presence in the DACH region, allowing for proprietary and early access to attractive companies. They emphasize alignment of targets and incentives in their partnerships with founders and managers, backing those running businesses with best-in-class models. Furthermore, CGC integrates Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into all its investments, promoting environmental and social sustainability. The firm believes in a symbiotic partnership between founders/managers and investors, fostering alignment of targets and incentives through structuring flexibility. They seek to back strong founders and management teams who are running businesses with best-in-class business models.

GrowthTechnology-enabled business modelsrecurring revenue models

Collider Ventures

Tel Aviv, IL

Collider Ventures is an Israel-based venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments in the blockchain ecosystem since 2018. They operate under a contrarian investment approach, actively seeking non-consensus ideas. They are particularly interested in projects that challenge centralized control and align with a political and economic movement towards decentralization. Collider aims to back founders who understand the political landscape of crypto, possess strong coalition-building skills, and can navigate diverse interests within the Web3 community. Their investment thesis bridges two complementary visions of decentralization. First, the crypto-native approach, emphasizing individual sovereignty and minimizing centralized authority through technological innovation. Second, the Web3 perspective, focusing on collective empowerment by democratizing ownership and access to digital resources. This dual focus allows them to invest in projects that push the boundaries of technology while also promoting a more equitable and accessible digital future. Collider's recent activity showcases their commitment to funding exceptional founders both in Israel and globally. They are active in various sectors within the crypto space, including DeFi, infrastructure, privacy, and Bitcoin. They are also involved in identifying and disclosing vulnerabilities in on-chain protocols, demonstrating their technical expertise and proactive approach to cybersecurity. Beyond capital, Collider emphasizes a transparent, brutally honest, and direct approach. They value the Israeli spirit, suggesting a focus on grit, determination, and problem-solving. This combination of capital, expertise, and cultural values positions Collider as a unique and valuable partner for founders building the future of crypto.

Early-stageDeFiWeb3 infrastructure

Early Game Ventures

Amsterdam, NL

Early Game Ventures focuses on leading early rounds in European startups, particularly in the CEE region, with a focus on investing "before it works" and "before it's obvious." They seek out founders who are deeply committed to solving significant problems and are willing to take substantial risks. Their approach is contrarian, seeking to identify opportunities that others may overlook. They aim to provide not just capital but also strategic support to help startups navigate the critical early stages of development, recognizing the unique challenges and opportunities present in the CEE ecosystem. The firm looks for companies that can become category leaders and have a transformative impact on their respective industries. They emphasize the importance of building something that people genuinely care about, suggesting a focus on products or services with strong market demand and a clear value proposition.

Early stageAICybersecurity

Earlybird Venture Capital

Berlin, DE

Earlybird invests in pan-European tech companies that are poised to disrupt industries through innovation. The firm supports founders from idea to IPO, providing financial backing, strategic guidance, and access to a global network. Earlybird emphasizes companies with transformative potential, including fintech, healthtech, and emerging technologies like nuclear fusion.

Pre-Seed, Seed, Series ATech-enabled companies across Europewith a focus on early-stage innovation and growth

Evli Growth Partners

Helsinki, FI

Evli Growth Partners (EGP) is on a mission to accelerate growth companies with world-class resources to do more good. They believe that brilliant inventions and responsible businesses deserve to grow and that the more these companies grow, the better the world becomes. They aim to generate great returns without compromising on sustainable value, seeking a fit between impact-minded entrepreneurs and enduring business models. EGP aspires to partner with founders from entry to exit and beyond, walking the walk alongside them. EGP is building a €300 million funding program focusing on Series B (and occasionally Series A) stage companies. While primarily focusing on the Nordics and Baltics, they are open to considering companies across Europe. The firm is flexible in its approach to leading rounds or syndicating, prioritizing what best serves the company's needs. With experience from founding, managing, and investing in over 190 companies across three decades, EGP brings a wealth of knowledge and learnings to the table. This experience translates to a hands-on approach where they actively support their portfolio companies.

Series B, Series A (occasionally)FinTechAdTech

FPlus Ventures

Istanbul, TR

FPlus Ventures is the corporate venture arm of Fark Holding, focusing on investments in technologies and business model innovations transforming transportation systems. They support early-stage companies with "A teams" by providing customer acquisition assistance and smart capital. Their investment strategy revolves around backing startups demonstrating strong technical value propositions, exceptional human capital, and business model innovation, specifically within the smart transportation sector. FPlus Ventures targets late seed and Series A investments in tech-savvy teams building businesses poised for disruption. Their investment areas within smart transportation are extensive, covering logistics optimization, mobility solutions, sharing economy models, vehicle technologies (including autonomous vehicles and new materials), and information-driven technologies such as IoT, big data analytics, and AR/VR. They are interested in entrepreneurs, researchers, and spin-offs from large transportation-related businesses seeking resources and smart money. FPlus Ventures' approach goes beyond simply providing capital; they offer "smart money" and act as a strategic partner. This includes involvement in executive-level strategy development, introductions to co-investors, and guidance in M&A discussions. They also assist in international business development by leveraging their network to help companies commercialize products, form channel partnerships, and secure early market traction. Furthermore, FPlus Ventures has a dedicated competency center comprised of engineers, researchers, and tech producers who develop their own technologies, conduct research, and provide know-how to their network. This includes technical assistance, access to SDKs, testing hardware, simulation systems, real-world pilot project resources, technical know-how, and testing and quality assurance validation. Backed by Fark Holding's presence in the global automotive sector, they possess the capacity to produce, innovate, and distribute novel technologies, even at the POC stage.

Late Seed, Series A, Early Stage, Growth StageSmart TransportationLogistics

Flashpoint VC

London, GB

Flashpoint invests in audacious founders across their journey, providing capital and support for venture growth, growth debt, and secondary transactions. The firm specializes in tech companies with a focus on innovation and scalable business models.

Venture Growth, Growth Debt, and Direct SecondaryEarly-stage to growth-stage tech companies originating from Europe and MENAwith a focus on U.S. and Western European markets

Florian Huber

Berlin, DE

Florian Huber focuses on investing in outstanding entrepreneurs capable of building large and sustainable companies, rather than just startup founders. He emphasizes the importance of a strong founding team with complementary skills and experience, and views the execution of an idea as far more critical than the idea itself. He looks for businesses with good business ideas with a scalable business model, noting that investors value scalability, where costs remain constant or grow slower than revenue as volume increases. Huber also appreciates entrepreneurs who understand the importance of timing, and solving a relevant problem with a large potential market where people are willing to pay for the solution.

Pre-Seed, Seed, Series APropTechDigital Health

Fortech Investments

Cluj-Napoca, RO

Fortech Investments is an early-stage investment fund and strategic partner based in Romania, targeting ambitious founders in specific sectors: manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, fintech, and energy. Originating from a software company with over 20 years of expertise in these industries, they bring not only capital but also actionable advice and introductions to their portfolio companies. They emphasize moving quickly and investing with conviction, recognizing the importance of time in the startup world. Fortech Investments aims to be more than just a source of capital. They position themselves as thought partners, ready to actively support founders throughout their journey, from the initial idea to a potential IPO. They provide strategic support, including go-to-market strategies, expansion plans, and scaling in new or existing markets, alongside access to a network of founders, domain experts, investors, and enterprise clients. Their approach focuses on providing 'smart money' – capital coupled with technical and business expertise – enabling founders to make quicker and better decisions throughout the startup lifecycle. They also highlight the importance of founder-fund fit, emphasizing the desire to be a true partner rather than simply an investor on the cap table, someone capable of providing comprehensive support along the entire journey. Fortech Investments distinguishes itself by leveraging its origin in a software company, offering deep technical and industry-specific knowledge to their portfolio companies.

Early-stage, Pre-seed, Seed, Late SeedEnergyHealthcare

GVentures

Toronto, CA

G. Ventures is France's first student-run Venture Capital Fund focused on backing the most promising student founders. Founded by Julie Leroy and Maxime Paradis, the firm evolved from supporting over 100 startup founders from university to creating a dedicated VC fund in 2021. They aim to support Next-Gen Founders. G. Ventures brings together talented, innovative, and passionate students from diverse backgrounds across French university campuses. They believe students are uniquely positioned to challenge the status quo and invest in both Minimum Viable Products and Brilliant Ideas that need their help to become a reality. G. Ventures accelerates student founders' potential and ideas through a 5-month program, support from world-class mentors, a portfolio of resources, and a robust training process, helping them raise their seed round. The firm strategically invests early-stage in student ventures, providing a €50,000 investment with founder-friendly terms, bridging a critical early-stage financing gap. They are building an extensive and diverse network of young leaders across France. The firm also provides access to +€100,000 in grants & debt, +€100,000 in perks, with an aim to lead founders to Seed / Series A funding. G. Ventures' approach includes selective recruitment of student investors with diverse backgrounds and expertise.

Pre-seed, SeedStudent-led startupsearly-stage ventures

Hambro Perks

London, GB

Salica Investments fuels progress by backing bold, innovative ideas that drive transformative change. They focus on dynamic businesses across fintech, enterprise software, AI/ML, consumer tech, and PropTech, delivering strong returns through strategic, agile investments.

Seed to scaling (early-stage and later-stage)Early-stage to scaling companiesgrowth debt

InMotion Ventures

London, GB

InMotion Ventures focuses on backing founders building exceptional early-stage startups tackling critical enterprise challenges. They aim to support founders from the inception of their journey, co-investing across three specialist verticals where they can have a significant impact. Their approach is collaborative and results-driven, anchored in patient capital, industry partnerships, and specialist domain expertise. They provide the support and insights founders need to navigate their journey, from idea to impact, leveraging their relationship with JLR (Jaguar Land Rover) to give their portfolio companies a unique advantage. They aim to unlock a global ecosystem of innovators co-creating the most desirable brands and services, aligning the objectives of all stakeholders to encourage responsible and sustainable scale. Their investment thesis emphasizes early-stage investing, demonstrating a commitment to supporting companies at the crucial initial phases of development. They strategically co-invest in specific verticals, suggesting a targeted and specialized approach. The firm's emphasis on collaborative partnerships, patient capital, and deep domain expertise highlights their commitment to providing value beyond mere financial investment. Their connection with JLR provides portfolio companies with a significant competitive edge through unique access and resources. InMotion Ventures aims to foster responsible and sustainable growth for its portfolio companies by aligning the objectives of all stakeholders. The firm seeks to identify and support founders who are building innovative solutions to address critical enterprise challenges in climate, industrial and enterprise sectors. This commitment is evident in their investment selection criteria and their approach to nurturing and scaling their portfolio companies. They are interested in companies that can create a positive impact on the global ecosystem by co-creating desirable brands and services. By leveraging their unique relationship with JLR and cultivating a global network of innovators, InMotion Ventures creates an environment where portfolio companies can thrive and achieve sustainable success. Their focused investment strategy, combined with their commitment to collaboration and responsible growth, positions them as a valuable partner for early-stage startups seeking to disrupt traditional industries.

Early-stageClimateIndustrial

Invento VC

Katowice, PL

Based on the crawled content, Invento VC seems to focus on early-stage startups, aiming to support them from the idea phase through various stages of development. They emphasize a combination of experience, business know-how, and curiosity for change with financial acumen, implying a hands-on approach to structuring projects and guiding portfolio companies. Their investment strategy seems to support diverse markets with multi-disciplinary teams and innovative technologies. The firm also seems to promote investment in growth.

Early-stageWe invest in innovative products and ideashelping entrepreneurs develop and market them to meet market needs.

JOINT JOURNEY

Limassol, CY

Joint Journey is an investment firm founded by an angel investor and serial entrepreneur, Sergey Dashkov, in 2016. They have a fast and diverse approach to investing, focusing on founders with a great product vision across diverse industries. The firm has invested in over 120 companies across 15 countries and 29 industries, deploying a total value of $43M. They aim to be a partner to founders, providing autonomy in operations and leveraging their deep knowledge of market and technology trends. They are also a founding partner at AngelsDeck Global Ventures, an investment club with 500+ active angel investors, providing opportunities for co-investments in syndicates. The firm primarily focuses on Seed stage investments but occasionally invests in Pre-Seed, Series A, and Series B rounds. While they consider opportunities globally, they express a preference for supporting Russian-speaking founders expanding internationally. Their industry focus appears broad, encompassing sectors from Big Data and FinTech to New Energy, VR, IoT, and BioTech, indicating an 'everything but different' investment approach. Currently, Joint Journey has suspended reviewing new applications and is operating as a follow-on fund only. This suggests a shift in strategy towards supporting existing portfolio companies rather than making new initial investments. This focus on follow-on investments indicates a commitment to their current portfolio and a desire to maximize the success of their existing investments.

Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A, Series BBig DataFinTech

Joint Polish Investment Fund

Warsaw, PL

The Joint Polish Investment Fund (JPIF) is a Life Science Venture Capital Fund based in Warsaw, Poland. They focus on investments in life science companies with visible and near-term value inflection points and a prospective holding period of 3-5 years. JPIF aims to accelerate preclinical, clinical, or commercial development and successful market entry into major healthcare markets, including Europe, the U.S., and Asia. The fund seeks collaboration with promising teams and managers, offering knowledge, advice, and access to a global scientific and commercial network. They are actively investing and look for opportunities to collaborate.

Seed stage to more mature, revenue generating companiesLife Science

Korify Capital

Birkirkara, MT

Korify Capital focuses on backing breakthrough technologies in longevity and mental health, aiming to invest in companies redefining these sectors. They target companies with strong traction and proof of concept, positioned to be future leaders. Their investment strategy centers on three key areas: distributed development companies, enabling technologies, and domain-specific platforms. Distributed development companies (DisCos) mitigate the risk of failed clinical trials by providing infrastructure for multiple uncorrelated development programs, offering a faster-maturing and capital-efficient investment. Enabling technologies encompass innovations improving processes or aspects of drug development, from brain-computer interfaces to advances in manufacturing and AI. Domain-specific platforms possess unique capabilities to identify novel targets and compounds around a thematic focus, typically focusing on new therapeutic modalities or transforming drug discovery processes. The firm believes biotechnology will be one of the most impactful sectors and is dedicated to investing in visionary companies with the potential to cure and prevent diseases, allowing individuals to live longer and healthier lives.

Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series B/C, Convertible, SAFE, Founding SharesLongevityMental Health