Matterwave Ventures
Description
Matterwave Ventures is a Munich-based European venture capital firm specializing in early-stage industrial technology companies. With a clear focus on the intersection of hardware and software, the firm targets innovative startups poised to transform traditional industries. Their investment mandate is primarily directed towards the European market, leveraging the region's strong industrial heritage and burgeoning tech ecosystem.
The firm typically engages with companies from Seed to Series A stages, providing crucial capital during their formative years. Matterwave Ventures' initial investment tickets range from approximately $540,000 to $4.32 million, demonstrating their commitment to significant early-stage backing. Beyond the initial investment, they also possess a substantial follow-on capacity, capable of investing up to $10.8 million per company over multiple funding rounds, supporting portfolio companies through their growth trajectory.
Matterwave Ventures' investment thesis is deeply rooted in specific sub-sectors of industrial tech, including Industrial Software, Industrial IoT, Advanced Manufacturing, Robotics & Automation, New Materials, and Sustainable Production. They seek out companies that are developing disruptive solutions to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and connectivity within the industrial landscape. The firm prides itself on offering more than just capital, aiming to provide strategic guidance, operational support, and access to a robust network of industry experts and corporate partners, which is particularly valuable for complex industrial ventures.
This specialized approach allows Matterwave Ventures to act as a knowledgeable partner for founders navigating the unique challenges and opportunities within the industrial tech sector. Their deep domain expertise, combined with their flexible investment strategy, positions them as a key player in fostering innovation and growth across Europe's industrial technology ecosystem.
Investor Profile
Matterwave Ventures has backed more than 47 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 24 rounds, about 51% of its total and boasts 1 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, Austria, The Netherlands.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Technology.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $540K – $4.3M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (40%)
- Seed (40%)
- Series Unknown (13%)
- Series B (6%)
Country Focus
- Germany (53%)
- Austria (11%)
- The Netherlands (9%)
- France (9%)
- Belgium (9%)
- Switzerland (4%)
- Sweden (2%)
- United Kingdom (2%)
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- United States (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Information Technology
- Analytics
- Saas
- Machine Learning
- Semiconductor
- Industrial Automation
- Internet Of Things
- 3d Printing
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