
Sirius Venture Partners
Description
Sirius Venture Partners is a well-established German venture capital firm, founded in 2000, with offices in Wiesbaden and Düsseldorf. The firm positions itself as an active early-stage and growth investor, primarily focusing on innovative technology companies within the B2B sector. Their investment strategy centers on identifying and supporting scalable business models led by strong entrepreneurial teams, aiming to foster significant growth and market leadership.
The firm's investment thesis is broad yet targeted, encompassing key future-oriented industries. Sirius Venture Partners actively invests in areas such as B2B SaaS, Deep Tech, FinTech, HealthTech, ClimateTech, and companies shaping the Future of Work. They typically engage in Seed and Series A rounds, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to their portfolio companies. Their commitment extends to follow-on investments, indicating a long-term partnership approach.
With a track record spanning over two decades, Sirius Venture Partners has built a diverse portfolio, having invested in more than 50 companies since its inception. Their initial cheque sizes typically range from €0.5 million to €3 million, demonstrating a focus on early-stage funding. The firm has also facilitated numerous successful exits, showcasing their ability to identify promising ventures and guide them towards profitable outcomes. This extensive experience and dedicated approach make them a significant player in the German and broader European venture capital landscape.
Investor Profile
Sirius Venture Partners has backed more than 31 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 6% of its total and boasts 7 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, United States, The Netherlands.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, E-Commerce, Energy Efficiency.
- Typical check size: $540K – $3.2M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (71%)
- Series A (10%)
- Seed (10%)
- Private Equity (6%)
- Series B (3%)
Country Focus
- Germany (81%)
- United States (6%)
- The Netherlands (6%)
- United Kingdom (3%)
- Hong Kong (3%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- E-commerce
- Energy Efficiency
- Renewable Energy
- Manufacturing
- Electronics
- Energy
- Biotechnology
- Analytics
- Human Resources
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