
Berlin Ventures
Description
Berlin Ventures is a Berlin-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments within the internet sector. Operating as entrepreneur-driven investors, the firm provides pre-seed, seed, and growth capital to innovative companies primarily across the German and broader European markets. Their investment thesis centers on identifying businesses with a strong product-market fit, scalable business models, and highly motivated founding teams. This strategic approach allows them to engage with companies from their nascent stages through to more mature growth phases.
The firm typically deploys initial cheques ranging from €100,000 to €1,000,000, equivalent to approximately $108,000 to $1,080,000 based on recent exchange rates. Beyond the initial capital injection, Berlin Ventures is prepared to participate in subsequent funding rounds, potentially committing up to several million euros to support the continued expansion of their portfolio companies. As of early 2024, Crunchbase data indicates Berlin Ventures has made at least 16 investments, showcasing their active presence in the European startup ecosystem.
Beyond financial backing, Berlin Ventures emphasizes its role as an active partner to its portfolio companies. Leveraging their entrepreneurial background, the team offers hands-on support in critical areas such as strategic development, talent acquisition, subsequent fundraising efforts, and leveraging their extensive network. This commitment to providing operational and strategic guidance aims to accelerate growth and enhance the long-term success of the startups they back, solidifying their position as a value-add investor in the competitive European venture landscape.
Investor Profile
Berlin Ventures has backed more than 28 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 15 rounds, about 54% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Germany, United States, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Fashion, Financial Services.
- Typical check size: $108K – $1.1M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (82%)
- Series Unknown (11%)
- Series A (4%)
- Pre Seed (4%)
Country Focus
- Germany (71%)
- United States (14%)
- United Kingdom (7%)
- Italy (4%)
- Austria (4%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Fashion
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Retail
- Internet
- Video
- Information Technology
- Saas
- Analytics
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