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CNB Capital

Europe, Wien, Austria, Vienna

Description

CNB Capital, also known as Constantia New Business GmbH, is an evergreen, deep-tech focused early-stage venture capital investor headquartered in Vienna, Austria. With a pan-European investment scope, the firm primarily targets disruptive technologies and business models exhibiting high growth potential. Its evergreen fund structure differentiates it by allowing for a long-term commitment to its portfolio companies, fostering sustained growth and development beyond typical fund cycles. This approach enables CNB Capital to provide tailored support and strategic guidance, aligning with the often-extended development timelines of deep-tech ventures.

The firm's investment thesis centers on pioneering innovations across critical sectors such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), advanced materials, robotics, and sustainable technologies. CNB Capital actively seeks out companies that are poised to redefine industries through technological breakthroughs. As a lead or co-lead investor in funding rounds, CNB Capital not only injects crucial capital but also leverages its extensive network and operational expertise to accelerate the growth of its portfolio companies, helping them navigate complex market landscapes and scale effectively.

CNB Capital typically provides initial investment tickets ranging from approximately $540,000 (EUR 500,000) to $3.24 million (EUR 3 million). This range positions them to support promising seed and early-stage companies that require substantial capital to develop their foundational technologies and achieve initial market traction. Beyond the initial investment, CNB Capital demonstrates a strong commitment to its portfolio by reserving significant capital for follow-on investments, with the capacity to deploy up to $10.8 million (EUR 10 million) per company over its lifecycle. This robust financial backing, combined with strategic partnership, underscores their dedication to fostering long-term success.

Investor Profile

CNB Capital has backed more than 27 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 8 rounds, about 30% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Germany, Switzerland, Austria.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Computer, Industrial Automation.
  • Typical check size: $540K – $3.2M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (30%)
  • Seed (26%)
  • Series Unknown (19%)
  • Series B (19%)
  • Series C (4%)
  • Pre Seed (4%)

Country Focus

  • Germany (41%)
  • Switzerland (26%)
  • Austria (22%)
  • United States (11%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Computer
  • Industrial Automation
  • Machine Learning
  • Information Technology
  • Robotics
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Digital Media
  • Video
  • Video Streaming
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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 CNB Capital frequently co-invest with?

Matterwave Ventures
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Co-Investments: 2
Highland Europe
Europe, Geneve, Switzerland, Geneva
Co-Investments: 2
HTGF | High-Tech Gruenderfonds
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Bonn
Co-Investments: 6
Aster
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
b2venture
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 2
Atomico
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Alven
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
Swisscom Ventures
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 2
SKion
Europe, Hessen, Germany, Bad Homburg
Co-Investments: 2
UVC Partners
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Garching
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does CNB Capital often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1
RK
Europe, Germany
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by CNB Capital?

Neural Concept

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

Neural Concept is a development platform that enables handling of data pipelines, 3D machine learning models, and optimization campaigns.

ComputerIndustrial AutomationMachine LearningSoftware
Series BJun 3, 2024
Amount Raised: $27,000,000
watttron

Freital, Sachsen, Germany

Watttron has invented a revolutionary heating system that can heat up surfaces heterogenously.

ComputerElectronicsInnovation Management
Series BMar 27, 2024
Amount Raised: $12,975,119
Hydrogrid

Vienna, Wien, Austria

Hydrogrid is a SaaS platform provider that specializes in the efficient dispatch and commercialization of renewable energy generation.

Energy EfficiencyHydroelectricPower GridRenewable EnergySaaS
Series ADec 15, 2023
Amount Raised: $8,399,548
sewts

Garching Bei München, Bayern, Germany

Saas, Robotic, Machine Learning

Machine LearningSoftware
Series AAug 9, 2023
Amount Raised: $7,684,108
fruitcore robotics

Konstanz, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

fruitcore robotics is a robotic system that leverages intelligent software and innovative mechatronics.

Industrial AutomationRobotics
Series BDec 14, 2022
Amount Raised: $24,555,020
PATCHBOX GmbH

Vienna, Wien, Austria

PATCHBOX is focused on the development of tools and systems that increase the efficiency of installation & maintenance in network cabinets.

Information TechnologyRoboticsSoftware
SeedJun 23, 2022
Neural Concept

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

Neural Concept is a development platform that enables handling of data pipelines, 3D machine learning models, and optimization campaigns.

ComputerIndustrial AutomationMachine LearningSoftware
Series AMar 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $9,100,000
Hydrogrid

Vienna, Wien, Austria

Hydrogrid is a SaaS platform provider that specializes in the efficient dispatch and commercialization of renewable energy generation.

Energy EfficiencyHydroelectricPower GridRenewable EnergySaaS
SeedFeb 15, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,009,155
fruitcore robotics

Konstanz, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

fruitcore robotics is a robotic system that leverages intelligent software and innovative mechatronics.

Industrial AutomationRobotics
Series AOct 4, 2021
Amount Raised: $19,751,457
Bitmovin

San Francisco, California, United States

Bitmovin is a multimedia technology company providing adaptive streaming video infrastructure for global digital media companies.

Consumer ElectronicsDigital MediaInformation TechnologySoftwareVideoVideo Streaming
Series CApr 20, 2021
Amount Raised: $25,000,000