VC Directory

European VC Directory

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

Bayerische Beteiligungsgesellschaft

EU
B

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Bayern Capital

Landshut, DE

Bayern Kapital is a venture capital firm based in Bavaria, Germany, focusing on investments in innovative Bavarian startups and scaleups across various technology sectors. They act as an anchor investor, providing capital from Pre-Seed to Scale-up stages, with investments ranging from 250,000 to 50 million euros per company. The firm aims to support sustainable innovation from Bavaria, investing long-term and across multiple rounds. They are one of the most active, experienced, and well-capitalized VC investors in Bavaria, with over 30 years of experience. Their investment strategy is centered around supporting companies that contribute to the Bavarian innovation ecosystem and can achieve significant growth and impact in their respective industries. Bayern Kapital seeks to invest in companies with high-growth potential, particularly those in High-Tech, DeepTech, and Life Sciences. They look for companies that can demonstrate strong technological advancements and are capable of addressing significant market needs. The firm emphasizes the importance of supporting companies that are developing cutting-edge technologies and creating new opportunities for the Bavarian economy. They aim to provide not only financial resources but also strategic guidance and support to help these companies achieve their goals. The firm also focuses on circular economy related investments, actively searching for businesses specializing in technologies for biomass residue conversion, and supports advancements in areas such as autonomous vehicles, especially those designed for off-road applications. They are committed to helping their portfolio companies scale and expand their market presence, ensuring they can effectively compete in the global market. Bayern Kapital aims to be a reliable partner for founders, providing ongoing support and resources to help them navigate the challenges of building and scaling a successful business. Bayern Kapital, with approximately 1.3 billion EUR under management, actively invests in startups and scaleups across various sectors, including Life Sciences, SaaS, Climate-Tech, New Space, Nuclear Fusion, Quantum Technology, and AI. By supporting a diverse range of innovative ventures, Bayern Kapital contributes to the growth and development of Bavaria's high-tech ecosystem, fostering job creation and technological advancements. They are committed to remaining a key player in the Bavarian venture capital landscape, driving innovation and supporting the next generation of technology leaders.

Pre-Seed, Seed, Growth, Scale-upHigh-TechDeepTech

Bayern Kapital

Landshut, DE

Bayern Kapital is a Venture and Growth Capital company of the Free State of Bavaria. They act as an anchor investor for innovative Bavarian startups and scaleups in high-tech, deep tech, and life sciences. With 30 years of experience, they provide investments ranging from €250,000 to €50 million, covering Pre-Seed to Scale-Up stages. They focus on companies with sustainable innovation potential and invest across multiple rounds. Bayern Kapital aims to foster a strong ecosystem for technology companies in Bavaria by providing not only capital, but also acting as partners. They aim to support the growth of innovative companies and contribute to developing therapies to improve patient outcomes. Their investment strategy is centered around identifying and supporting companies that are making impactful contributions in their respective fields and contributing to the advancement of technology in Bavaria and beyond. Bayern Kapital invests in companies that demonstrate innovative approaches and can deliver scalable solutions in their sectors. With a focus on high-growth potential, Bayern Kapital seeks to support founders from their early stages through expansion. By offering continuous monitoring, incident and access management, security questionnaires, gap analyses, policy reviews, cloud security scans, penetration tests and comprehensive guidance, the companies can reduce their time spend on certification by up to 90% and achieve a 100 percent audit success rate. They play an important role in building a secure and compliance-focused corporate culture to make the process more simple and scalable. Their activity helps strengthen the economy of Bavaria by supporting and growing innovative companies.

Pre-Seed, Seed, Growth, Scale-UpHigh-TechDeepTech

Bayern Kapital GmbH

Landshut, DE

Bayern Kapital is a venture capital firm that invests in innovative Bavarian startups and scale-ups in the high-tech, deep tech, and life sciences sectors. They act as an anchor investor, providing long-term support across multiple rounds, from pre-seed to scale-up stages, with investments ranging from €250,000 to €50 million per company. The firm prioritizes sustainable innovation and partners with companies that contribute to the advancement of technology in Bavaria. With 30 years of experience, they are one of the most active, experienced, and financially strong VC investors in the region. Bayern Kapital actively seeks companies that have the potential to become market leaders in their respective fields. They provide not only financial support but also strategic guidance and access to their extensive network. They invest in areas like autonomous mobility, medical technology, industrial manufacturing, and digital services. The firm aims to facilitate the growth of its portfolio companies, helping them scale their operations and achieve their business goals. The investment strategy focuses on companies that address real-world problems with innovative solutions. By partnering with Bayern Kapital, startups and scale-ups gain access to capital, expertise, and a strong network, enabling them to accelerate their growth and expand their market presence. Bayern Kapital positions itself as a reliable and supportive partner, committed to the long-term success of its portfolio companies. They invest in teams and support the personal growth of its founders and its people.

Pre-Seed, Seed, Growth, Scale-upHigh-TechDeepTech

Be8 Ventures

Hamburg, DE

Be8 Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on empowering innovators to grow the future of food. They invest in growing startups that shape tomorrow's food ecosystem. Their investment philosophy centers around new sources of nutrition that will sustainably feed the world. They are seeking companies with proven business models and are passionate about the future of the food ecosystem, offering knowledge along the entire food and beverage value chain. They are focused on companies increasing efficiency and creating sustainable change through digitalization.

GrowthInnovative Food & IngredientsProduction & Supply Chain

Becker Ventures (Labor Becker Gruppe)

DE
B

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Begin Capital

EU
B

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Behappy Investments

B

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Beijer Ventures

Stockholm, SE

Beijerinvest is a family-owned investment company focused on long-term value creation by developing companies with strong entrepreneurial cultures. They invest in and develop well-managed companies, emphasizing the enhancement of entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, knowledge, and financial resources. Their approach includes a control stake in Beijer Alma (a publicly listed industrial group), wholly-owned companies in manufacturing and industrial trading, and approximately thirty investments in growth companies. They are closely associated with foundations like Beijerstiftelsen and Anders Walls Stiftelse, which support entrepreneurship, research, and education.

GrowthManufacturingIndustrial Products

Bek Ventures

BG
B

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Belfius Insurance

BE
B

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Belgian Recovery Fund

BE
B

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Bellone Invest

Tallinn, EE

Bellone Invest is an investment company based in Estonia that focuses on fast-growing and high-potential companies, particularly those involved in digitalization. Their investment focus is primarily within the crypto, SaaS, and software sectors. Beyond providing capital, Bellone Invest offers advisory services to help companies with their digitalization strategies, go-to-market approaches, fundraising, and daily operations. The firm leverages its years of experience and extensive network to support its portfolio companies. Bellone Invest positions itself as a facilitator for companies looking to capitalize on Estonia's thriving startup ecosystem and e-governance infrastructure. Estonia's digital-friendly environment, high startup rate per capita, and strategic location make it an attractive base for innovative ventures. The firm believes in the potential of Estonian companies to achieve global success, as evidenced by their portfolio companies, many of which operate on an international scale. Founded by Thomas Padovani, the firm aims to provide smart investments and clear targets for its portfolio companies. They take advantage of the benefits of investing in Estonia, including simplified digital investment processes. They appear to be actively involved in assisting their portfolio companies with subsequent funding rounds and business operations. This is evidenced by their blog posts where they share insights from Thomas Padovani, discussing topics relevant to startups and investments. The firm demonstrates a commitment to fostering innovation and growth within the Estonian and broader European technology landscape. Their investments reflect a strategic alignment with companies that are leveraging digitalization to disrupt traditional industries and address emerging market needs. They also showcase companies they invest in through their blog, further establishing their credibility as a reputable investor.

Not explicitly mentioned, but implied to be early-stage and growth-stage based on portfolio companiesCryptoSaaS

Benchmark

EU
B

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

BergTop VC

Tel Aviv, IL

BergTop VC is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in rapidly scalable startups with a focus on international markets. The firm was launched in 2018 as part of the investment company Witherton S.A.SPF. They target seed and Series A rounds and look for companies that have already raised some money, have some traction, and understand what they need to grow. They have a strong bias in favor of B2B and B2B2C companies and prioritize companies with strong financial models and unit economics. BergTop VC's fund strategy allocates 15% to seed investments, 60% to Series A investments, and 25% to follow-on investments in companies at later stages. They invest between USD $50k - $250k in each company and are able to participate in later rounds. Beyond capital, the firm actively helps with future fundraising rounds, marketing, sales, and management through structured mentorship. BergTop VC aims to maximize the potential of their portfolio companies, providing hands-on support to help them grow. They provide guidance in future fundraising, marketing, sales, and management. Their focus on B2B and B2B2C models suggests they are looking for companies with clear revenue streams and scalable customer acquisition strategies. They seem to have a strong operational and mentoring element to their support, and a desire to be hands-on, as opposed to purely passive investors. Their investment size indicates they will likely be one of many investors in a round.

Seed, Series AB2BB2B2C

Berlin Food Week Ventures

DE
B

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Berrier Capital

B

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments

Berlin, DE

BDMI is a corporate venture investor with over $450M under management. They partner with early-stage companies, providing capital and access to Bertelsmann's global network. BDMI invests out of a seed fund and a traditional early-stage fund, preferring companies with a live product or service and initial data points demonstrating product-market fit. They leverage the global reach of Bertelsmann to bring experience and opportunities to emerging companies through a valuable network. BDMI's main fund targets Series A and Series B rounds, with initial investments ranging from $500k to $10m, plus reserves for follow-ons. They are open to leading, co-leading, or joining syndicates. Their investment focuses are in content, technology, and monetization models, blockchain solutions, software for digital transformation, and financial products.

Seed, Series A, Series BContentTechnology

Bertelsmann Healthcare Investments

EU
B

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Best Horizon

PT
B

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Beta Angels

B

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Beta Capital

IL

Information unavailable to determine Beta Capital's investment thesis.

Early-stage

Beta-i

Lisbon, PT

Beta-i is a collaborative innovation firm that partners with world-class companies to accelerate their innovation journey, drive business growth, and create a positive global impact. They offer corporate innovation services from A to Z, combining over a decade of expertise with a powerful ecosystem of leading partners. Their core services include Open Innovation & Ecosystem Building, Corporate Ventures, Innovation Strategy & Consultancy, and Frugal AI Playbooks. They emphasize a hands-on approach, focusing on testing, co-creation, and co-designing strategies for the future, rather than delivering theoretical solutions. Collaboration is central to their methodology, fostering it internally, with clients, and with other service providers to address the unique challenges of each innovation journey. Beta-i has expanded its expertise with a presence in Lisbon, Brussels, Boston, and São Paulo, demonstrating an ever-emerging global impact.

Early StageOpen InnovationEcosystem Building

Beta.Ventures

New York, US

Beta.Ventures is a New York and Lagos-based venture capital firm focused on funding and supporting tech entrepreneurs in Africa. They aim to help ambitious founders build innovative products and services, emphasizing rapid revenue and profit growth. Their core investment strategy revolves around identifying and nurturing talented tech entrepreneurs who are developing solutions to real-time problems in Africa. They provide close support from the product idea stage through to product launch and subsequent company development, seeking to maximize success while minimizing risk. The firm's approach includes leveraging the experience of their partners, affiliates, and mentors, who have led top technology companies both locally and internationally, to help portfolio companies avoid common pitfalls. They also have a subsidiary, Beta.Vestors, which aims to democratize investment in African tech companies through digital tokens, allowing a wider community to participate in and benefit from the growth of the African tech ecosystem.

Seed, Early StageFintechTechnology