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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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FAQ

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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?

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
Nala Earth

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Nala Earth provides data and tools that enable businesses to better understand and connect with the natural world.

WaterWeb Development
SeedJan 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,967,148
Findable

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Findable is a SaaS platform that automates document workflows by utilising AI/ML.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConstructionMachine LearningProperty DevelopmentProperty ManagementSaaSSoftware
Series ASep 25, 2024
Amount Raised: $10,016,683
Treble

Reykjavík, Gullbringusysla, Iceland

Treble Technologies develops cutting-edge wave-based sound simulation products for the AEC industry.

Information TechnologyMedia and EntertainmentSoftwareVirtual Reality
Series ASep 3, 2024
Amount Raised: $12,153,420
OPTIML

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

OPTIML is a software company with a mission to provide decision-makers the data and AI technology necessary for actionable decarbonization.

ConstructionEnergy EfficiencyEnterprise SoftwareReal EstateReal Estate InvestmentRenewable EnergyRisk ManagementSaaSSoftwareSustainability
Pre SeedAug 21, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,891,977
Again

Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark

Again is a carbon utilization company that focuses on transforming carbon emissions into valuable chemicals.

BiotechnologyChemicalIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
Series AJul 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $42,969,334
Prewave

Vienna, Wien, Austria

Prewave is an AI risk and sustainability monitoring platform for purchasing, supply chain, and sustainability managers.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyPredictive AnalyticsRisk ManagementSupply Chain Management
Series BJun 25, 2024
Amount Raised: $67,629,220
Vizcab

Lyon, Rhone-Alpes, France

Vizcab is a develops breakthrough digital solutions Company.

Construction
Series AMay 28, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,883,083