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pd ventures

Europe, Bayern, Germany, Augsburg

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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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Who does pd ventures frequently co-invest with?

BC Brandenburg Capital
Europe, Brandenburg, Germany, Potsdam
Co-Investments: 3
KfW
Europe, Hessen, Germany, Frankfurt
Co-Investments: 2
Ventech
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
SevenVentures
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Unterföhring
Co-Investments: 2
MD
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Bamberg
Co-Investments: 2
Brandenburg Kapital
Europe, Brandenburg, Germany, Potsdam
Co-Investments: 2
Capnamic Ventures
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Cologne
Co-Investments: 2
N
Europe, Niedersachsen, Germany, Westerstede
Co-Investments: 3
Munich Venture Partners
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Co-Investments: 2
IBB Ventures
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 5

Which angels does pd ventures often collaborate with?

JH
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 1
CM
Europe, Niedersachsen, Germany, Hanover
Shared Deals: 1
MK
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 1
NJ
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
DB
Europe, Germany
Shared Deals: 1
CH
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Shared Deals: 1
FH
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Shared Deals: 1
AB
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Shared Deals: 1
KK
Europe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Karlsruhe
Shared Deals: 1
KH
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by pd ventures?

Ryte

München, Bayern, Germany

Ryte is a SaaS company that provides software to digital marketers, agencies, and freelancers.

Quality AssuranceSaaSSearch EngineSoftware
Series AJan 11, 2021
Amount Raised: $10,336,005
asgoodasnew

Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany

asgoodasnew is an online retail store based in Europe that sells consumer electronics.

Consumer ElectronicsE-CommerceElectronics
Series UnknownDec 10, 2020
nebenan.de

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

nebenan.de is a social network for neighbors.

CommunitiesSocialSocial Network
Series AMar 22, 2018
Amount Raised: $19,718,713
Tausendkind

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Tausendkind operates as an e-commerce one-stop shop for infants up to the age of eight.

ChildrenE-CommerceFashionLifestyleShopping
Series UnknownMar 20, 2018
Amount Raised: $18,372,491
AX Semantics

Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

An AI-powered NLG software. We make automated content generation — in more than 110 languages, in a manner of minutes.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ContentInformation TechnologyMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingPublishingSaaSSoftware
SeedJan 14, 2018
Ryte

München, Bayern, Germany

Ryte is a SaaS company that provides software to digital marketers, agencies, and freelancers.

Quality AssuranceSaaSSearch EngineSoftware
SeedSep 24, 2017
Amount Raised: $3,697,356
AX Semantics

Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

An AI-powered NLG software. We make automated content generation — in more than 110 languages, in a manner of minutes.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ContentInformation TechnologyMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingPublishingSaaSSoftware
SeedSep 1, 2017
Fliit

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Fliit is a logistics platform that focuses on supplying fresh food.

DeliveryLogisticsSupply Chain Management
SeedApr 5, 2017
Amount Raised: $1,600,794
Tausendkind

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Tausendkind operates as an e-commerce one-stop shop for infants up to the age of eight.

ChildrenE-CommerceFashionLifestyleShopping
Series UnknownMar 9, 2015
asgoodasnew

Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany

asgoodasnew is an online retail store based in Europe that sells consumer electronics.

Consumer ElectronicsE-CommerceElectronics
Series CMar 1, 2015
Amount Raised: $12,301,333