
Alstin Capital
Description
Alstin Capital is a Munich-based independent venture capital firm, founded in 2013 by entrepreneur Carsten Maschmeyer. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage technology companies, specifically targeting the B2B software, cybersecurity, and fintech sectors. As an owner-managed fund, Alstin Capital emphasizes long-term partnerships and active support for its portfolio companies, leveraging its deep industry expertise and network to foster growth.
The firm typically engages with companies from Seed to Series B funding rounds. Alstin Capital's initial investment tickets demonstrate a significant commitment, ranging from €1 million to €10 million. This flexible check size allows them to accommodate various stages of early-stage development, providing crucial capital for product development, market expansion, and team scaling for promising startups within their target verticals.
Alstin Capital manages a substantial total volume of over €300 million across its various funds, including Alstin I, Alstin II, and Alstin III. This robust capital base enables them to provide not only initial investments but also significant follow-on funding to support their portfolio companies through subsequent growth stages. The firm maintains an active investment pace, typically adding 5 to 7 new companies to its portfolio each year, reflecting a consistent strategy of identifying and backing innovative European tech ventures.
Investor Profile
Alstin Capital has backed more than 29 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 18 rounds, about 62% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Germany, Switzerland, The Netherlands.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Financial Services, FinTech.
- Led 5 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1M – $10M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (55%)
- Seed (17%)
- Series Unknown (14%)
- Series B (10%)
- Private Equity (3%)
Country Focus
- Germany (90%)
- Switzerland (7%)
- The Netherlands (3%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Saas
- Information Technology
- Finance
- Credit Cards
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Supply Chain Management
- Identity Management
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