
pd ventures
Description
pd ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm strategically located in Augsburg, Germany, with a clear focus on supporting promising startups from their pre-seed and seed stages. The firm positions itself as more than just a capital provider, aiming to be a hands-on partner for founders with innovative ideas and disruptive technologies. Their investment philosophy emphasizes identifying strong teams capable of executing on solutions that address significant market opportunities.
While pd ventures maintains an industry-agnostic approach, allowing for flexibility across various sectors, they have developed a particular expertise and interest in several key areas. These include scalable B2B SaaS solutions, advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), FinTech innovations, and cutting-edge DeepTech applications. Their typical initial investment ranges from €250,000 to €1,500,000, which translates to approximately $270,000 to $1,620,000 USD based on current exchange rates. This range indicates their commitment to providing substantial early-stage capital to help startups achieve their initial milestones and scale effectively.
Beyond financial backing, pd ventures prides itself on offering strategic guidance and leveraging its extensive network to benefit its portfolio companies. This holistic support is crucial for early-stage ventures navigating complex market landscapes and seeking to accelerate their growth. The firm's commitment to fostering innovation within the German and broader European startup ecosystem is evident in its active engagement and tailored support for its founders, aiming to build long-term partnerships that drive success.
Investor Profile
pd ventures has backed more than 21 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 14% of its total and boasts 9 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series A, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Germany, Italy.
- Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, SaaS, Search Engine.
- Typical check size: $270K – $1.6M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (33%)
- Series A (29%)
- Seed (19%)
- Series B (10%)
- Series C (5%)
- Post Ipo Equity (5%)
Country Focus
- Germany (95%)
- Italy (5%)
Industry Focus
- E-commerce
- Saas
- Search Engine
- Software
- Consumer Electronics
- Electronics
- Advertising
- Children
- Fashion
- Lifestyle
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