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Shortcut Ventures

Europe, Hamburg, Germany, Hamburg

Description

Shortcut is a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage startups in the fields of internet, mobile phones, games, and social media.

Investor Profile

Shortcut Ventures has backed more than 14 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 14% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Germany, Spain, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Clean Energy, Smart Building, Smart Home.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (36%)
  • Series B (21%)
  • Series Unknown (14%)
  • Series E (7%)
  • Series D (7%)
  • Seed (7%)
  • Series C (7%)

Country Focus

  • Germany (79%)
  • Spain (14%)
  • United Kingdom (7%)

Industry Focus

  • Clean Energy
  • Smart Building
  • Smart Home
  • Fintech
  • Information Services
  • Information Technology
  • Internet
  • Mobile Apps
  • Media And Entertainment
  • Tv
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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 Shortcut Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Target Partners
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Co-Investments: 4
BayBG Venture Capital
Europe, Bayern, Germany, München
Co-Investments: 2
Bright Capital
Europe, Moscow City, Russian Federation, Moscow
Co-Investments: 2
HTGF | High-Tech Gruenderfonds
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Bonn
Co-Investments: 1
Macquarie Capital
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Co-Investments: 1
Rocketship.vc
North America, California, United States, Los Altos
Co-Investments: 2
Inven Capital
Europe, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic, Prague
Co-Investments: 1
Engelhorn
Europe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Mannheim
Co-Investments: 1
Alstin Capital
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Co-Investments: 3
Statkraft Ventures
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Düsseldorf
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Shortcut Ventures often collaborate with?

DF
Europe, Hamburg, Germany, Hamburg
Shared Deals: 1
MO
Europe, Hamburg, Germany
Shared Deals: 1
KK
Europe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Karlsruhe
Shared Deals: 1
KH
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Shared Deals: 1
TR
Europe, Germany
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Shortcut Ventures?

Stocard

Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Stocard is a mobile wallet company.

FinTechInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyInternetMobile Apps
Series BJun 5, 2018
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Stocard

Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Stocard is a mobile wallet company.

FinTechInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyInternetMobile Apps
Series ADec 22, 2016
Amount Raised: $4,440,000
tado°

Munich, Bayern, Germany

Tado° offers smart thermostats and apps that adjust to the real-time behavior of residents in private homes and small businesses.

Clean EnergySmart BuildingSmart Home
Series EApr 26, 2016
Amount Raised: $22,596,113
Stocard

Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Stocard is a mobile wallet company.

FinTechInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyInternetMobile Apps
Series UnknownMar 20, 2016
Amount Raised: $4,509,191
tado°

Munich, Bayern, Germany

Tado° offers smart thermostats and apps that adjust to the real-time behavior of residents in private homes and small businesses.

Clean EnergySmart BuildingSmart Home
Series DOct 7, 2015
Amount Raised: $17,084,545
ZenMate

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

ZenMate is a software solution that encrypts its users' internet connection to protect their privacy while browsing.

Browser ExtensionsPrivacySecuritySoftware
Series AOct 1, 2014
Amount Raised: $3,200,000
tado°

Munich, Bayern, Germany

Tado° offers smart thermostats and apps that adjust to the real-time behavior of residents in private homes and small businesses.

Clean EnergySmart BuildingSmart Home
Series CJul 16, 2014
Amount Raised: $14,743,018
Mediakraft Networks

Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Mediakraft Networks is an online TV channel groups in Europe and operates online video networks on various platforms.

Media and EntertainmentTVVideo
Series BJul 10, 2014
Amount Raised: $22,452,034
tado°

Munich, Bayern, Germany

Tado° offers smart thermostats and apps that adjust to the real-time behavior of residents in private homes and small businesses.

Clean EnergySmart BuildingSmart Home
Series BSep 5, 2013
Amount Raised: $2,886,169
Mediakraft Networks

Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Mediakraft Networks is an online TV channel groups in Europe and operates online video networks on various platforms.

Media and EntertainmentTVVideo
SeedDec 17, 2012

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