European VC Directory

High Rise Ventures

Berlin, DE

High Rise Ventures is a Berlin-based company builder and boutique Venture Capital firm focused on PropTech startups. They invest in early-stage tech companies with strong teams and convincing technologies. Their strategy involves defining a use case and product for the real estate industry, structuring the company setup for realization, providing investment and support for cash flow/liquidity, and establishing the right sales approach for growth. They emphasize B2B use cases within the PropTech sector. They also act as a company builder, actively shaping the startups they invest.

High Tech Gründerfond

Bonn, DE

High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) invests in tech founders who have the courage to shape the future. They focus on Pre-Seed and Seed stage startups, providing a strong network in business and science. Their experience as founders helps them scale startups with deep tech know-how. Their mission extends beyond their track record: together, they sustainably strengthen the technological backbone of Germany as a business location and create international market leaders. They aim to build the future with tech made in Germany.

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF)

Berlin, DE

High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) invests in tech founders who have the courage to shape our future. They focus on early-stage investments (Pre-Seed and Seed) and offer a strong network in business and science, experience in scaling startups, and deep tech know-how. HTGF's mission is to sustainably strengthen the technological backbone of Germany's economy and create international market leaders. They believe in tech and invest in people, backing tech founders and building the future early on.

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Highgoal Capital

Tallinn, EE

Highgoal Capital is a technology-focused investment firm concentrating on early and growth-stage technology investments. Their strategy is to leverage insight, experience, and discipline to guide investment decisions. They operate across EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) and emerging markets. They have offices in London, UK, and Tallinn, Estonia.

Highland Capital Partners Europe

Geneva, CH

Highland Europe is a growth-stage investment firm based in London and Geneva, focusing on European-rooted scale-ups. Spun off from Highland Capital Partners in 2012, they are currently investing their fifth fund of €1 billion. The firm prioritizes a founder-centric approach, building collaborative relationships and offering high-touch support to their portfolio companies. With three decades of investment experience in Europe, China, and the US, they retain a start-up spirit while focusing on integrity and doing the right thing. They seek to partner with ambitious teams and disruptive products, fostering innovation and driving successful outcomes.

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Hikma Ventures

GB

Hikma Ventures, the strategic venture capital arm of Hikma Pharmaceuticals, was established in 2015 to broaden Hikma’s offerings and tap into opportunities in the growing digital health and life sciences space. They invest in innovative digital health and life sciences companies worldwide, seeking disruptive technologies and meaningful companies with diverse leadership that can make a real difference in the world and for Hikma. The fund acts as an instrument of strategic growth in broadening Hikma's offering, leveraging their expertise and global presence to accelerate revenue growth, enhance value creation, and help differentiate Hikma’s products. The investment mandate is broad, focusing on companies where there is a true strategic advantage for both Hikma and the portfolio companies. They aim to partner with portfolio companies, driving their success by leveraging Hikma’s expertise and reach as a global generics pharmaceutical company. Hikma Ventures takes a long-term perspective towards its portfolio companies. While they are investment stage-agnostic, they have a preference for Series A and beyond and are happy to lead or co-lead.

Hillhouse Capital

CN

Hillhouse Investment seeks to leverage its investment experience to help high-quality businesses thrive for the long term. They aim to create alignment with their investments in leading companies and drive value for all stakeholders. They focus on identifying emerging trends and supporting companies who understand the changing needs of people, businesses, and the world. Achieving this requires patience, tenacity, commercial acumen, and the skills to help conventional businesses continue to evolve. Hillhouse is a disciplined and pragmatic investor, prioritizing business fundamentals and industry insights to support sustainable, high-quality businesses. Their approach is grounded at the intersection of alignment, quality, and sustainability. The firm's mission is to invest in exceptional businesses that can stand the test of time, contributing to sustainable positive change by understanding the potential of traditional businesses and their industries. Their investment approach is based on rigor, patience, and expertise, allowing them to invest for the long term. Research allows them to uncover the obscure, connect emerging trends, and anticipate future needs to define true potential. They also believe that quality management teams are key to successful businesses, and strong alignment underpins investment success, aiming to align with resilient, forward-thinking organizations that create lasting value for their stakeholders.

Hillhouse Investment

CN

Hillhouse Investment focuses on investing in high-quality businesses with the potential to thrive for the long term. They aim to align with leading companies and drive value for all stakeholders. With nearly 20 years of experience, they partner with organizations and their leaders to build resilient and successful franchises. The firm seeks to identify emerging trends and support companies that understand the changing needs of people, businesses, and the world, emphasizing patience, tenacity, commercial acumen, and the ability to help conventional businesses evolve. Their investment approach is disciplined and pragmatic, prioritizing business fundamentals and industry insights to support sustainable, high-quality businesses. Hillhouse invests globally across various sectors including healthcare, industrials, energy transition, business services, and consumer opportunities. The firm's core values revolve around alignment, quality, and sustainability. They believe in the importance of quality management teams and strong alignment for investment success. Their research-driven approach allows them to uncover hidden opportunities, connect emerging trends, and anticipate future needs, defining true potential. This knowledge is augmented by decades of investment insights, enabling them to invest for the long term and contribute to sustainable positive change.

Hive Ventures

Yerevan, AM

HIVE Ventures focuses on investing in early-stage startups led by Armenian entrepreneurs globally. Their mission is to foster and accelerate the growth of the global Armenian tech ecosystem by providing venture funding, mentorship, and access to a Silicon Valley network. They aim to help founders scale their companies by offering capital, community, and connections. The firm actively seeks out and supports Armenian founders, believing that investing in this community will catalyze technological innovation and economic development within the Armenian diaspora.

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Holcim MAQER Ventures

CH

Holcim MAQER Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Holcim, a global leader in building materials. Their primary focus is on partnering with and investing in startups that are driving innovation in the construction industry, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and efficiency. They aim to reinvent how the world builds by connecting startups with the resources and expertise of the Holcim Group. They employ a multi-pronged approach encompassing Venture Capital, Venture Clienting, and an Accelerator Program to engage with startups at various stages and tailor the partnership to the startup's needs and Holcim's strategic priorities. Their Venture Capital strategy involves early-stage investments in companies that align with Holcim's strategic interests, offering them not only financial support but also market access, technical expertise, and an extensive network. This approach goes beyond a traditional financial investment to foster a deeper partnership. They aim to identify and support founders who are working to address critical challenges in the built environment, such as reducing emissions, improving efficiency, and transforming building materials and technologies. The Venture Clienting program enables startups to validate their solutions within the Holcim business under real-life conditions, gaining valuable feedback from technical and market experts. This program involves Holcim becoming an early customer of the startup, purchasing their solutions even at the prototype stage and applying them in operational settings. Successful pilot projects can lead to longer-term client relationships, VC investment, M&A, or co-development. Their Accelerator Program is a 6-month, equity-free program designed to foster innovation in the construction space. Startups participating in the program receive access to technical and market expertise from Holcim and its corporate partners, as well as mentoring from top managers and opportunities to co-create impact through pilot projects with Holcim's country operations. The program focuses on areas such as circularity, carbon-efficient construction, and digital design.

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Hollyport Capital

GB

Hollyport Capital specializes in acquiring mature private equity assets in the secondary market, providing liquidity solutions to longstanding investors seeking to realize non-core investments. Their approach involves buying portfolios comprising a wide range of fund types and geographies, as well as working with private equity managers to restructure individual funds to address misalignments of interest among stakeholders. With a heritage stretching back over 30 years, Hollyport leverages extensive knowledge and experience to structure transactions tailored to the specific needs of all relevant parties. Founded in 2006, Hollyport has raised nine secondary private equity funds and currently manages over $11 billion in assets. Their investor base includes institutions, family offices, endowments, and sophisticated high-net-worth individuals. Hollyport operates globally, with offices in London and New York, and a diverse team of 13 nationalities speaking 19 languages. The firm's focus is on providing liquidity to investors seeking to realize mature private equity investments. They acquire portfolios comprising a wide range of fund types and geographies. Hollyport's team has diverse knowledge and experience in the private equity market, enabling them to provide liquidity solutions for legacy private equity assets. The firm identifies potential for liquidity solutions for legacy private equity assets, offering liquidity solutions to investors seeking to realize mature private equity investments.

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Horizon Capital

Kyiv, UA

Horizon Capital is a leading private equity firm in Emerging Europe, specifically Ukraine and Moldova, backed by over 40 institutional investors. With over 30 years of operations in the region, the firm manages seven funds with assets under management of over $1.8 billion. They focus on fast-growing, export-oriented companies that leverage CEE’s cost-competitive advantage to generate global revenues, as well as select domestic champions. Their mission is to transform local leaders into regional and global champions by identifying and backing the strongest companies led by visionary entrepreneurs with capital and expertise. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes value creation and a strong track record of successful investments. They operate under principles of transparency, integrity, and a commitment to excellence and continuous growth. Their relationships are built on trust and mutual respect, with a focus on achieving success for their investors. Horizon Capital has launched multiple funds, including the Emerging Europe Growth Fund (EEGF) series and the Horizon Capital Growth Fund IV (HCGF IV). EEGF I and EEGF II focused on buy-out and expansion capital for domestic-focused businesses, while EEGF III shifted the focus to IT and export-oriented companies. HCGF IV invests growth capital alongside entrepreneurs in tech and export-oriented companies. The firm's newest fund, the Horizon Capital Catalyst Fund (HCCF), focuses on reconstruction efforts in Ukraine, targeting asset-heavy sectors such as energy, digital infrastructure, and construction with minority investments alongside lead partners. Horizon Capital also emphasizes ESG investing as a part of their investment strategies. HCGF IV is the first fund in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) to be awarded 2X Flagship Fund status, a high designation for funds with women leadership. They also have a dedicated Investment Director for Impact & ESG Advisory.

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.

Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.