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Airbridge Equity Partners

Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam

Description

Airbridge Equity Partners is an Amsterdam-based venture capital firm specializing in scalable, technology-driven companies within the digital landscape. Founded with a clear mandate to support the growth of innovative European businesses, the firm positions itself as an active and hands-on investor. Their investment thesis centers on identifying companies that have successfully achieved product-market fit and are poised for rapid expansion, primarily operating in the early to late-stage venture phases.

The firm typically deploys initial investments ranging from €1 million to €5 million, demonstrating their commitment to providing substantial capital for growth. Beyond financial backing, Airbridge Equity Partners actively engages with its portfolio companies, offering strategic guidance and operational support across critical areas such as finance, talent acquisition, and market expansion. This collaborative approach is designed to accelerate the scaling process and maximize the potential of their portfolio ventures.

Airbridge Equity Partners maintains a broad sector focus within the digital economy, with particular interest in SaaS, marketplaces, fintech, e-commerce, and advanced technologies like AI/ML and data analytics. Their portfolio reflects a diverse range of innovative businesses, underscoring their commitment to fostering the next generation of digital leaders. The firm has made over 25 investments to date, showcasing a consistent track record of identifying and supporting promising ventures across the Netherlands and broader European market. This active investment strategy, coupled with their operational expertise, positions Airbridge Equity Partners as a significant player in the European venture capital ecosystem.

Investor Profile

Airbridge Equity Partners has backed more than 25 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 18 rounds, about 72% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in The Netherlands, Germany, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, SaaS.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $1.1M – $5.4M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (48%)
  • Seed (24%)
  • Series Unknown (16%)
  • Series B (4%)
  • Private Equity (4%)
  • Secondary Market (4%)

Country Focus

  • The Netherlands (52%)
  • Germany (24%)
  • United States (8%)
  • Czech Republic (8%)
  • Poland (4%)
  • Luxembourg (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Saas
  • Internet
  • Advertising
  • Marketplace
  • E-commerce Platforms
  • Retail Technology
  • Market Research
  • Analytics
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Airbridge Equity Partners frequently co-invest with?

First In Ventures
North America, Delaware, United States, Middletown
Co-Investments: 1
Bonfire Ventures
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Co-Investments: 1
General Catalyst
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 1
GE
Asia, Tamil Nadu, India, Manali
Co-Investments: 1
7percent Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Battery Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 1
Atomico
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
HC
Europe, Lombardia, Italy, Milano
Co-Investments: 1
Anorak Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Inkef
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Airbridge Equity Partners often collaborate with?

CB
Europe, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Shared Deals: 1
FP
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 1
XB
Europe, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Leudelange
Shared Deals: 1
JB
Europe, Hamburg, Germany, Hamburg
Shared Deals: 1
ID
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Shared Deals: 1
SS
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Airbridge Equity Partners?

Passbolt

Esch-sur-alzette, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Open source password manager for teams

DevOpsOpen SourceService IndustrySoftware
Series AJan 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
Apideck

San Francisco, California, United States

Apideck enables developers to build integrations through a set of Unified APIs, from Accounting to HRIS integrations.

Developer APIsInformation TechnologyInternetSaaSSoftware
Series ANov 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,500,000
ZeroTier

Irvine, California, United States

ZeroTier is a secure network overlay that connects devices globally.

Cloud InfrastructureInformation TechnologyMobileNetwork SecurityVirtualization
Series AJul 26, 2024
Amount Raised: $13,500,000
Behavio

Prague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic

Behavio is a SaaS platform that provides behavioral insights on how to maximize advertising performance.

Business IntelligenceConsumer ResearchData VisualizationMarket ResearchNeuroscienceSoftware
SeedMay 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,443,570
Campercontact

Soesterberg, Utrecht, The Netherlands

Campercontact is an online platform provides connecting services with travelers and motorhome site.

Mobile AppsTravelTravel Agency
Series UnknownDec 15, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,181,701
We Are Eves

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

We Are Eves is the first trusted personal care (&beauty) platform with honest product reviews.

BeautyConsumer ReviewsE-CommerceOnline Portals
Series UnknownJun 6, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,674,369
delphai

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

delphai is your premier analytics platform for actionable insights on the innovations and companies driving change across industries.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataBusiness IntelligenceInformation TechnologyMachine LearningMarket ResearchSoftware
Series AJun 6, 2023
Amount Raised: $4,065,041
Honeysales

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

First B2B Sales AI for Automated Prospecting & Nurturing

B2BInformation TechnologySaaSSales Automation
SeedJan 17, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,697,890
Rinkel

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands

Rinkel is the telecom solution for entrepreneurs, start-ups and teams. Do business from your own mobile device.

Customer ServiceSoftwareTelecommunicationsWireless
Series AApr 21, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,083,515
ChannelEngine

Leiden, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands

ChannelEngine helps brands, wholesalers, and retailers to effectively sell on marketplaces in a fully automated way.

AdvertisingE-Commerce PlatformsInformation TechnologyInternetMarketplaceRetail TechnologySaaSSoftware
Series BMar 15, 2022
Amount Raised: $49,858,245