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Loric Ventures

Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin

Description

Loric Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany, with a global investment mandate. The firm primarily focuses on innovative and disruptive solutions within three key sectors: FinTech, UrbanTech, and Impact. Their investment thesis centers on identifying companies that leverage technology to solve complex problems, enhance efficiency, and generate positive societal or environmental impact. As an early-stage investor, Loric Ventures seeks to partner with exceptional founders who are building the future in these critical areas.

The firm's investment strategy involves providing initial capital typically ranging from €200,000 to €1,000,000 in the first round, which translates to approximately $216,000 to $1,080,000 USD based on recent exchange rates. Beyond the initial cheque, Loric Ventures demonstrates a commitment to its portfolio companies by offering significant follow-on investment capacity, potentially deploying up to €3,000,000 (approximately $3,240,000 USD) in subsequent rounds. This flexible funding approach allows them to support companies through various growth stages post-seed.

Beyond financial capital, Loric Ventures positions itself as an active and supportive partner to its portfolio companies. They provide strategic guidance, operational support, and facilitate access to their extensive network, which includes industry experts, mentors, and potential co-investors. This hands-on approach aims to accelerate the growth and success of the startups they back, reinforcing their mission to build a portfolio of impactful and technologically advanced businesses. The firm's commitment to both financial backing and strategic partnership underscores its role in fostering innovation across its target sectors.

Investor Profile

Loric Ventures has backed more than 34 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Pre Seed, Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Germany, United Kingdom, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Real Estate, FinTech, Health Care.
  • Typical check size: $216K – $1.1M.

Stage Focus

  • Pre Seed (41%)
  • Seed (38%)
  • Series A (18%)
  • Series C (3%)

Country Focus

  • Germany (50%)
  • United Kingdom (21%)
  • United States (9%)
  • Spain (6%)
  • India (3%)
  • Italy (3%)
  • Denmark (3%)
  • Canada (3%)
  • Austria (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Real Estate
  • Fintech
  • Health Care
  • Hospitality
  • Financial Services
  • Hotel
  • Travel
  • Saas
  • Software
  • Finance
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Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Loric Ventures frequently co-invest with?

FJ Labs
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
DGNL Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Colle Capital Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
8VC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Foundamental
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 2
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 2
Rivus Capital
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Co-Investments: 1
BoxGroup
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
14W
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
A
Europe, Hamburg, Germany, Hamburg
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Loric Ventures often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1
CH
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Gütersloh
Shared Deals: 1
CD
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
TS
Europe, Berlin, Germany
Shared Deals: 1
MG
Europe, Grad Sofiya, Bulgaria, German
Shared Deals: 1
VK
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
JY
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
PT
Europe, Hamburg, Germany, Hamburg
Shared Deals: 1
MK
Asia, Singapore
Shared Deals: 1
OJ
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Loric Ventures?

Smalt

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Labour supply & productivity in the climate trades

EdTechSaaSSkill AssessmentSoftwareTraining
Pre SeedJun 16, 2023
Amount Raised: $4,492,166
comstruct

Munich, Bayern, Germany

comstruct is working on a platform that will allow construction companies to digitise and automate material purchasing.

Business DevelopmentConstructionIT Infrastructure
Pre SeedMar 23, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,300,155
EWOR

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

EWOR is a place where the most extraordinary people find the education, network, and capital to solve the world’s biggest problems.

EducationTrainingVenture Capital
Pre SeedFeb 1, 2023
Build.One

Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Build.One is a software development company that develops web applications for enterprises, software vendors, agencies, and developers.

UX DesignWeb AppsWeb Development
SeedOct 1, 2022
Enter

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Enter provides energy audits, procurement and financing, and benchmarking for European homes.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingRenewable EnergySemiconductor
SeedAug 4, 2022
Amount Raised: $6,046,296
Ivy

Munich, Bayern, Germany

Global API for Instant Bank Payments

FinTechInformation TechnologyPayments
Pre SeedJun 3, 2022
Lun

Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark

Lun builds software to decarbonise homes faster.

Green BuildingGreenTechSoftware
Pre SeedMay 1, 2022
SaveIN

New Delhi, Delhi, India

SaveIN helps people discover healthcare practices near them and enables them to split their medical bills into monthly installments.

CreditFinTechHealth Care
SeedApr 19, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,924,357
SKYSEED

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Regrowing forests as a service with drones

DronesEnvironmental EngineeringForestryNatural Resources
Pre SeedMar 1, 2022
MYNE Homes

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

MYNE Homes is a digital co-ownership platform for vacation properties.

Real EstateReal Estate InvestmentRental Property
SeedFeb 1, 2022