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KOMPAS VC

Europe, Hovedstaden, Denmark, Copenhagen

Description

KOMPAS VC is a Copenhagen-based venture capital firm dedicated to fostering innovation within the building and manufacturing industries. Their core mission revolves around accelerating the digital transformation and decarbonization of these sectors, addressing critical global challenges related to sustainability and efficiency. With a strategic focus on Europe, Israel, and North America, KOMPAS VC positions itself as a transatlantic investor, seeking out disruptive technologies and business models that can drive significant positive change in traditionally underserved markets.

The firm primarily targets early-stage companies, typically engaging in Seed, Series A, and Series B funding rounds. KOMPAS VC is known for its substantial capital deployment capabilities, with initial investments ranging from €1 million to €10 million. This flexibility allows them to support promising startups from their nascent stages through significant growth phases. The firm successfully raised its second fund, KOMPAS Fund II, which targets €250 million, building on the success of its first fund. This significant capital base underscores their commitment to long-term partnerships and their capacity to provide follow-on funding to their portfolio companies.

KOMPAS VC distinguishes itself through a deep understanding of the complex ecosystems within the built environment and manufacturing sectors. Their team brings together extensive industry experience, operational expertise, and a robust network, which they leverage to provide strategic guidance and market access to their portfolio companies. Beyond capital, KOMPAS VC aims to be a value-add investor, helping founders navigate market challenges, scale operations, and achieve their vision of a more sustainable and digitally advanced industrial future. Their investment thesis is firmly rooted in the belief that technological innovation is key to unlocking significant environmental and economic benefits in these foundational industries.

Investor Profile

KOMPAS VC has backed more than 28 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 11 rounds, about 39% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Germany, Austria.
  • Strong thematic focus on Construction, Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $1.1M – $10.8M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (39%)
  • Series A (39%)
  • Series B (11%)
  • Convertible Note (7%)
  • Pre Seed (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (21%)
  • Germany (14%)
  • Austria (11%)
  • Norway (11%)
  • Israel (11%)
  • France (7%)
  • United Kingdom (7%)
  • Sweden (4%)
  • Denmark (4%)
  • Switzerland (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Construction
  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Information Technology
  • Renewable Energy
  • Machine Learning
  • Risk Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Saas
  • Sustainability
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Who does KOMPAS VC frequently co-invest with?

Speedinvest
Europe, Wien, Austria, Vienna
Co-Investments: 4
Prime Impact Fund
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 2
Ventech
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 3
Starlight Ventures
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Co-Investments: 2
seed + speed Ventures
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 2
Creandum
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Co-Investments: 2
Segnalita
Europe, Tirol, Austria, Wattens
Co-Investments: 2
xista science ventures
Europe, Niederosterreich, Austria, Klosterneuburg
Co-Investments: 2
Working Capital
North America, California, United States, Redwood City
Co-Investments: 3
Hitachi Ventures
Europe, Bayern, Germany, München
Co-Investments: 2

What are some of recent deals done by KOMPAS VC?

Epoch Biodesign

London, England, United Kingdom

Epoch develops natural solutions to unnatural problems. First up: enzymes that transform plastics into circular chemicals.

Biotechnology
Series UnknownMar 25, 2026
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Optiml

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

Optiml develops software that supports real estate decarbonization and energy transition planning.

ConstructionEnergy EfficiencyEnterprise SoftwareReal EstateReal Estate InvestmentRenewable EnergyRisk ManagementSaaSSoftwareSustainability
SeedFeb 17, 2026
Amount Raised: $9,618,234
Backslash Security

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

Backslash Security provides security solutions for managing application and AI-driven development risks.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingCyber SecuritySecurity
Series AFeb 10, 2026
Amount Raised: $19,000,000
United Manufacturing Hub

Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

SaaS, IaaC, Open-Source

Enterprise SoftwareInternet of ThingsSaaSSoftware
SeedJan 8, 2026
Amount Raised: $5,836,887
Array Labs

Palo Alto, California, United States

Array Labs designs and operates space-based radar systems and delivers 3D Earth imagery and geospatial data services.

AerospaceGeospatialManufacturing
Series AJan 5, 2026
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Arvist

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Autonomous warehouse monitoring platform enabled by computer vision and AI to automate quality control in logistics

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Computer VisionLogisticsMachine LearningSupply Chain ManagementWarehousing
SeedSep 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
NeoLogic (VLSI)

Netanya, HaMerkaz, Israel

Powering the next generation processors with a new paradigm of VLSI design

ElectronicsSemiconductor
Series AAug 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Makersite

Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Makersite is a cloud-based product data management tool that helps companies manage product sustainability, cost, and compliance.

Data ManagementMachine LearningProduct ManagementProductivity ToolsSupply Chain Management
Series BJul 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $70,128,522
Tibo Energy

Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands

Tibo Energy is an energy management company that offers an Energy Management System to eliminate grid congestion and optimize energy use.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Energy ManagementSoftwareSustainability
SeedJun 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,015,648
Epoch Biodesign

London, England, United Kingdom

Epoch develops natural solutions to unnatural problems. First up: enzymes that transform plastics into circular chemicals.

Biotechnology
Series AMar 5, 2025
Amount Raised: $18,300,000

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