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Alstin Capital

Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich

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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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Who does Alstin Capital frequently co-invest with?

SBI Investment
Asia, Chiba, Japan, Minato
Co-Investments: 3
Neosfer
Europe, Hessen, Germany, Frankfurt
Co-Investments: 3
Rocketship.vc
North America, California, United States, Los Altos
Co-Investments: 2
Reimann Investors
Europe, Bayern, Germany, München
Co-Investments: 2
Shortcut Ventures
Europe, Hamburg, Germany, Hamburg
Co-Investments: 3
First Momentum Ventures
Europe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Karlsruhe
Co-Investments: 2
Cavalry Ventures
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 2
Motive Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
PortfoLion Capital Partners
Europe, Budapest, Hungary, Budapest
Co-Investments: 2
DvH Ventures
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Köln
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Alstin Capital often collaborate with?

DG
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Shared Deals: 1
LA
Europe, Lazio, Italy, Rome
Shared Deals: 1
KK
Europe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Karlsruhe
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Alstin Capital?

Secfix

Munich, Bayern, Germany

Secfix is an end-to-end security compliance platform that helps organizations manage and meet regulatory and cybersecurity standards.

B2BCloud SecurityComplianceCyber SecurityInformation Technology
Series AFeb 25, 2026
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
VoiceLine

München, Bayern, Germany

VoiceLine is an AI-based field sales revenue intelligence tool that automates administrative tasks and provides actionable insights.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyMessagingSalesSoftware
Series AFeb 24, 2026
Amount Raised: $11,773,571
Agaton

Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden

Agaton develops AI software for data analysis, automation, and decision support across business workflows.

SeedFeb 19, 2026
Amount Raised: $9,901,574
Blockbrain

Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Blockbrain is a technology company that provides an AI platform and tools to help developers build, deploy, and manage applications.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business Process Automation (BPA)ChatbotKnowledge ManagementSaaS
Series AFeb 12, 2026
Amount Raised: $20,780,319
Bits Technology

Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden

The Bits platform both orchestrates and automates the management of other fintechs’ infrastructure providers with a low-code experience.

Financial ServicesFinTech
Series AFeb 2, 2026
Amount Raised: $14,219,880
etalytics

Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany

etalytics offers data-driven energy intelligence solutions using AI. With etaONE®, industries analyze and optimize their energy systems.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingSoftware
Series AOct 21, 2025
Amount Raised: $9,306,102
deskbird

Sankt Gallen, Sankt Gallen, Switzerland

deskbird is the workplace management app that puts employees first.

Meeting SoftwareSchedulingSoftware
Series BSep 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $23,000,000
Climatiq

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Build climate intelligent solutions powered by smart data

CleanTechDeveloper APIsEnterprise SoftwareSoftwareSustainability
Series AJun 25, 2025
Amount Raised: $11,624,649
Circula

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Circula is an automated app to manage expenses and employee benefits such as meal vouchers that saves about 70% process costs in accounting.

Financial ServicesSaaSSoftwareTravel
Series AMay 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $17,043,498
etalytics

Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany

etalytics offers data-driven energy intelligence solutions using AI. With etaONE®, industries analyze and optimize their energy systems.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingSoftware
Series ANov 26, 2024
Amount Raised: $8,393,319

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