
Flyer One Ventures
Description
Flyer One Ventures is an international venture capital firm based in London, with a strong emphasis on early-stage startups, particularly those founded by entrepreneurs from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) or with significant ties to the region. Established in 2021, the firm seeks to leverage its deep understanding of the CEE ecosystem while maintaining a global outlook on investment opportunities. Their investment strategy primarily targets Seed and Series A rounds, providing crucial capital and strategic support to promising ventures.
The firm's investment thesis centers on identifying high-growth potential companies across various sectors, including SaaS, FinTech, EdTech, DeepTech, AI, Gaming, and Marketplaces. Flyer One Ventures is known for its hands-on approach, offering operational expertise and network access to its portfolio companies. They aim to be more than just capital providers, actively assisting founders in scaling their businesses, navigating market challenges, and preparing for subsequent funding rounds.
Flyer One Ventures typically deploys initial checks ranging from $500,000 for Seed-stage companies up to $3 million for Series A rounds, demonstrating their commitment to supporting startups through critical growth phases. The firm has successfully raised two funds, with Fund I totaling $30 million and Fund II reaching $50 million, indicating significant capital available for deployment. This robust funding base has enabled them to build a diverse portfolio of over 50 companies, showcasing their active participation in the early-stage venture landscape and their dedication to fostering innovation from the CEE region and beyond.
Investor Profile
Flyer One Ventures has backed more than 67 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 15 rounds, about 22% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, The Netherlands, Estonia.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Education.
- Typical check size: $500K – $3M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (55%)
- Pre Seed (18%)
- Series A (16%)
- Series Unknown (6%)
- Series B (3%)
- Convertible Note (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (66%)
- The Netherlands (4%)
- Estonia (4%)
- United Kingdom (4%)
- Ukraine (4%)
- Cyprus (4%)
- Finland (3%)
- Canada (1%)
- Colombia (1%)
- United Arab Emirates (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Education
- Information Technology
- Saas
- Apps
- E-commerce
- B2b
- Enterprise Software
- Analytics
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