
BlueYard Capital
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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