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another.vc

Europe, Hamburg, Germany, Hamburg

Description

another.vc is a Hamburg, Germany-based venture capital firm specializing in pre-seed and seed-stage investments across Europe. Established with a clear mandate to back ambitious founders, the firm focuses on the next generation of software companies. They aim to identify and support promising startups at their earliest stages, providing crucial capital and strategic guidance to help them scale. Their geographic reach extends throughout the European continent, reflecting a broad interest in the diverse tech ecosystems emerging across the region.

The firm successfully closed its inaugural fund at €30 million (approximately $32.4 million) in early 2022, signaling their strong commitment to the early-stage startup landscape. This capital is deployed into companies that demonstrate significant potential for disruption and growth within the software sector. another.vc typically provides initial cheques ranging from €200,000 to €700,000, which translates to approximately $216,000 to $756,000. This investment range positions them as a key player for startups seeking initial institutional funding to validate their product, build out their team, and achieve early market traction.

Beyond capital, another.vc emphasizes a hands-on approach, aiming to be a supportive partner to their portfolio companies. They seek to leverage their network and expertise to assist founders with strategic decisions, talent acquisition, and subsequent fundraising rounds. Their investment thesis is rooted in identifying strong founding teams with innovative solutions that address significant market needs, particularly within the software domain. The firm's commitment to early-stage ventures underscores its belief in fostering long-term relationships and contributing to the foundational growth of promising European tech companies.

Investor Profile

another.vc has backed more than 40 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Pre Seed, Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Germany, Switzerland, France.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Technology.
  • Typical check size: $216K – $756K.

Stage Focus

  • Pre Seed (50%)
  • Seed (40%)
  • Series A (10%)

Country Focus

  • Germany (65%)
  • Switzerland (15%)
  • France (10%)
  • United States (5%)
  • United Kingdom (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Information Technology
  • Machine Learning
  • Manufacturing
  • Banking
  • Finance
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Payments
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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 another.vc frequently co-invest with?

LEA Partners
Europe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Karlsruhe
Co-Investments: 3
Speedinvest
Europe, Wien, Austria, Vienna
Co-Investments: 7
Seedcamp
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 4
New Wave (VC)
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
Angel Invest
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 2
468 Capital
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 3
Tiny VC
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 5
First Momentum Ventures
Europe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Karlsruhe
Co-Investments: 3
Founderful
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 4
Kima Ventures
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does another.vc often collaborate with?

AS
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 1
CA
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
EL
North America, Florida, United States, Miami Beach
Shared Deals: 1
CD
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3
CE
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 1
MG
Europe, Grad Sofiya, Bulgaria, German
Shared Deals: 4
PP
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
TE
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels
Shared Deals: 2
CS
North America, Washington, United States, Kirkland
Shared Deals: 1
CS
North America, Washington, United States, Kirkland
Shared Deals: 4

What are some of recent deals done by another.vc?

Akeno

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

Akeno's goal is to use data-driven, autonomous solutions to assist process makers in making the best planning decisions possible.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine Learning
SeedMay 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,036,425
CROWN

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

CROWN is modernizing procurement negotiations through ethical eAuctions.

Online AuctionsSoftwareWeb Development
Pre SeedFeb 4, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,062,838
AllFocal Optics

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

AllFocal Optics revolutionizes display technology through groundbreaking nanophotonic solutions.

SeedNov 6, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,600,000
baCta

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

baCta engineer microorganisms to produce rubber from carbon.

Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Pre SeedOct 10, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,608,087
Atlas Metrics

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Simplify ESG, Automate Compliance

Business Information SystemsInformation TechnologySoftwareTelecommunications
Series ASep 30, 2024
Amount Raised: $13,586,684
Lucid Genomics

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Lucid Genomics is an AI-powered platform that focuses on diagnostics and biomarker detection.

BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Pre SeedSep 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,438,905
8links

Schlieren, Zurich, Switzerland

8links offers a multi-layer coating technique for scalable lithium-ion battery manufacture.

BatteryManufacturingRenewable Energy
Pre SeedMay 13, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,237,629
mimic

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

Mimic Robotics builds versatile humanoid hands and scalable AI models for universal robotic manipulation.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)RoboticsSoftware
Pre SeedMay 7, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,421,651
Isospec Analytics SA

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

Next-level molecular intelligence to empower biotechnologies

Biotechnology
Pre SeedApr 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,900,000
Acto

Paderborn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Acto is an AI-based software that helps sales managers by syncing all sales data in one place and provides a customized data signal to CRM.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)B2BInformation ServicesSalesSoftware
SeedFeb 22, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,005,473