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BlueYard Capital

Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin

Description

BlueYard Capital is a prominent Berlin-based venture capital firm renowned for its early-stage investments in foundational technologies and disruptive ideas. Established with a clear vision, the firm primarily targets seed to Series A rounds, seeking out ambitious founders who are building the next generation of computing paradigms and decentralized markets. Their investment thesis is deeply rooted in supporting open-source projects, deep technology, and companies that aim to fundamentally reshape industries through innovative, often decentralized, approaches. BlueYard is known for its conviction in backing technically complex and long-term ventures, distinguishing itself by focusing on the underlying infrastructure and protocols that enable future digital economies.

TheThe firm's investment strategy emphasizes a hands-on approach, working closely with portfolio companies to navigate the challenges of early-stage growth. BlueYard has consistently raised significant capital, demonstrating strong investor confidence in its unique thesis. For instance, their latest fund, Fund IV, successfully closed at €120 million in early 2024, underscoring their continued commitment to pioneering ventures. This substantial capital pool allows them to provide robust support to their portfolio companies, often participating in follow-on rounds as companies mature.

BlueYard Capital typically deploys initial checks ranging from €500,000 to €5 million. This range positions them as a key player in the European early-stage ecosystem, capable of leading or co-leading significant seed and Series A rounds. Their portfolio spans a diverse array of sectors, including blockchain infrastructure, developer tools, artificial intelligence, and new data architectures, all united by a common thread of decentralization and open innovation. The firm's commitment to fostering a collaborative environment and providing strategic guidance has made it a preferred partner for founders looking to build transformative technologies with global impact.

Investor Profile

BlueYard Capital has backed more than 85 startups, with 9 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 34 rounds, about 40% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Germany, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Biotechnology, Blockchain.
  • Led 3 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $540K – $5.4M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (44%)
  • Series A (27%)
  • Series Unknown (16%)
  • Pre Seed (9%)
  • Initial Coin Offering (1%)
  • Angel (1%)
  • Series B (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (38%)
  • Germany (22%)
  • United Kingdom (8%)
  • France (7%)
  • The Netherlands (6%)
  • Switzerland (5%)
  • Iceland (2%)
  • Spain (1%)
  • Poland (1%)
  • Canada (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Biotechnology
  • Blockchain
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Manufacturing
  • Internet
  • Food And Beverage
  • Information Technology
  • Web3
  • Fintech
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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 BlueYard Capital frequently co-invest with?

Sequoia Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4
Protocol Labs
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4
Possible Ventures
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Co-Investments: 7
Amino Collective
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 3
Alven
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 4
Union Square Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
Inflection.xyz
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 4
EQT Ventures
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Co-Investments: 6
Andreessen Horowitz
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 6
Acequia Capital (AceCap)
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 12

Which angels does BlueYard Capital often collaborate with?

CE
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Henok Tekle
North America, NA - Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico, San Juan
Shared Deals: 1
JB
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 1
David J. La Placa
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
RK
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 2
MA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JS
North America, Wyoming, United States, Cheyenne
Shared Deals: 1
TH
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 4
CS
North America, Washington, United States, Kirkland
Shared Deals: 4
Jason Fang
Asia, Hong Kong
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by BlueYard Capital?

Manex

Munich, Bayern, Germany

Manex is revolutionizing process steering and industrial quality management through its manufacturing optimization agents.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ElectronicsIndustrialManufacturing
SeedJun 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $9,142,084

Generates memes from the archive of group WhatsApp chats

Digital MediaSocial MediaSocial Network
Pre SeedApr 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,700,000
Privy

New York, New York, United States

Simple APIs to help developers manage user data privately in Web3

Cyber SecurityDeveloper APIsWeb3
Series UnknownMar 19, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Castelion

El Segundo, California, United States

Castelion is a defense tech company that applies modern hardware development and manufacturing processes to national security challenges.

AerospaceGovernmentManufacturingMilitaryNational Security
Series AJan 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $70,000,000
Cryptio

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Cryptio is a fintech and SaaS company that offer accounting, audit and tax software for digital assets.

AccountingAnalyticsBlockchainCryptocurrencyFinTech
Series AJan 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
SeeQC

Elmsford, New York, United States

SeeQC is a semiconductor company that develops quantum computing systems and offers chip fabrication services to businesses.

ElectronicsInfrastructureManufacturingQuantum ComputingSemiconductor
Series AJan 14, 2025
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
bit.bio

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Bit.bio specializes in the fields of coding and biology that determine the identity of every human cell.

BiotechnologyCommercialHealth Care
Series UnknownDec 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Clock Bio

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Clock Bio operates as a biotech company.

BiotechnologyMedical
SeedOct 9, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,300,000
CPTx

Planegg, Bayern, Germany

CPTx develops single-stranded DNA products to neutralize viruses and address infectious diseases.

BiotechnologyGeneticsTest and Measurement
Series UnknownSep 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $29,000,000
ExpressionEdits

Haverhill, Suffolk, United Kingdom

ExpressionEdits is a biotechnology company that redesigns synthetic DNA instructions using AI, focusing on protein expression.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyGenetics
SeedMay 29, 2024
Amount Raised: $13,000,000