Big Bang Ventures
Description
Big Bang Ventures is a prominent seed and early-stage venture capital fund based in Antwerpen, Belgium. Established in 2011, the firm primarily focuses on high-growth digital media and software companies. Their investment strategy targets startups with robust products, scalable business models, and ambitious founding teams, aiming to provide capital and hands-on support to foster significant growth.
The firm typically engages as a lead investor in initial funding rounds, demonstrating a commitment to guiding their portfolio companies from an early stage. Big Bang Ventures' initial cheque sizes range from €250,000 to €1,500,000, which translates approximately to $270,000 to $1,620,000 based on recent exchange rates. Beyond the initial investment, they are also prepared to provide larger follow-on funding in subsequent rounds, indicating a long-term partnership approach with their portfolio companies.
Big Bang Ventures boasts an impressive track record, having invested in a diverse array of innovative companies. Their portfolio includes notable successes such as Showpad, Teamleader, Intuo, and StoryMe, all of which have achieved successful exits, demonstrating the firm's ability to identify and nurture high-potential ventures. With a portfolio of over 10 active companies and at least 4 successful exits, Big Bang Ventures has proven its capability in guiding startups through various growth stages, from seed to acquisition. Their active involvement and strategic guidance are key components of their value proposition to founders in the digital media and software sectors.
Investor Profile
Big Bang Ventures has backed more than 23 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 10 rounds, about 43% of its total and boasts 9 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Series Unknown, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Belgium, The Netherlands, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Cloud Computing, Finance.
- Typical check size: $270K – $1.6M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (48%)
- Series Unknown (22%)
- Series B (22%)
- Series D (4%)
- Series C (4%)
Country Focus
- Belgium (70%)
- The Netherlands (17%)
- United States (9%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Cloud Computing
- Finance
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Payments
- Cloud Data Services
- Energy
- Infrastructure
- Internet
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