
TEV Ventures
Description
TEV Ventures is a German-based venture capital firm, established in 2021, with a clear focus on early-stage B2B software and deep tech companies across Europe. Operating from Essen, Germany, the firm positions itself as a hands-on partner, aiming to support ambitious founders throughout their growth journey. Their investment thesis centers on disruptive technologies and innovative business models that can scale significantly within the European market.
The fund manages a substantial capital pool of €100 million, equivalent to approximately $108 million, which it deploys strategically from Seed to Series A funding rounds. TEV Ventures typically provides an initial ticket size ranging from €500,000 to €3 million, or roughly $540,000 to $3.24 million, demonstrating a commitment to providing meaningful early capital. Beyond the initial investment, the firm also reserves significant follow-on capital, ensuring continued support for its portfolio companies as they progress through subsequent funding rounds.
TEV Ventures actively seeks out companies in diverse technology sectors, including AI/ML, SaaS, Fintech, Industrial Tech, Climate Tech, New Materials, Quantum Computing, Robotics, and Photonics. Their approach emphasizes deep collaboration with founders, leveraging their expertise to assist with critical aspects of company building, from strategic development to operational execution. This comprehensive support model, combined with their substantial fund size and targeted investment strategy, positions TEV Ventures as a significant player in the European early-stage venture ecosystem.
Investor Profile
TEV Ventures has backed more than 86 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 26 rounds, about 30% of its total and boasts 23 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, Australia, Singapore.
- Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Internet, Shopping.
- Typical check size: $540K – $3.2M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (28%)
- Series A (28%)
- Seed (13%)
- Series B (9%)
- Series C (8%)
- Series D (7%)
- Private Equity (3%)
- Series E (2%)
- Post Ipo Equity (1%)
Country Focus
- Germany (71%)
- Australia (6%)
- Singapore (5%)
- United States (3%)
- Chile (2%)
- Russian Federation (2%)
- United Kingdom (2%)
- Brazil (2%)
- Switzerland (1%)
- Japan (1%)
Industry Focus
- E-commerce
- Internet
- Shopping
- Retail
- Fintech
- Fashion
- Advertising
- Financial Services
- Software
- Food And Beverage
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