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Velocity Capital Fintech Ventures

Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Bussum

Description

Velocity Capital Fintech Ventures is a dedicated early-stage venture capital firm based in Bussum, The Netherlands, specializing in investments within the burgeoning financial technology sector. The firm primarily targets Seed to Series A funding rounds, seeking out innovative companies poised to disrupt traditional financial services. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying strong management teams, scalable business models, and proprietary technologies that address significant market needs. Velocity Capital Fintech Ventures is known for its hands-on approach, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to its portfolio companies.

The firm's typical initial investment ranges from approximately $540,000 to $2.7 million, reflecting their focus on supporting companies through their critical early growth phases. While based in Europe, Velocity Capital Fintech Ventures maintains a global outlook, actively seeking opportunities across various geographies, including North America and other key fintech hubs. They are particularly interested in areas such as payments, lending, blockchain, insurtech, wealth management, and regulatory technology (regtech), demonstrating a broad yet focused scope within the fintech landscape.

Beyond financial backing, Velocity Capital Fintech Ventures leverages its extensive network within the financial industry to connect portfolio companies with potential partners, clients, and follow-on investors. This strategic support is a cornerstone of their value proposition, aiming to accelerate the growth and market penetration of their ventures. The firm boasts a robust track record, having made over 20 investments in promising fintech startups and successfully facilitated over 10 exits, underscoring their ability to identify and nurture successful ventures in a competitive market. Their commitment extends to fostering long-term relationships and contributing actively to the strategic development of their portfolio companies, solidifying their reputation as a supportive and knowledgeable partner in the fintech ecosystem.

Investor Profile

Velocity Capital Fintech Ventures has backed more than 30 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 14 rounds, about 47% of its total and boasts 6 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 The Netherlands, United Kingdom, South Africa.
  • Strong thematic focus on FinTech, Financial Services, Software.
  • Typical check size: $540K – $2.7M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (23%)
  • Series B (23%)
  • Series Unknown (20%)
  • Series C (17%)
  • Seed (13%)
  • Corporate Round (3%)

Country Focus

  • The Netherlands (33%)
  • United Kingdom (17%)
  • South Africa (13%)
  • United States (10%)
  • Hong Kong (10%)
  • Czech Republic (7%)
  • Argentina (3%)
  • Singapore (3%)
  • Kenya (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Fintech
  • Financial Services
  • Software
  • Finance
  • Trading Platform
  • Banking
  • Mobile Payments
  • Internet
  • Payments
  • Point Of Sale
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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 Velocity Capital Fintech Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Quona Capital
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 3
Groupe BPCE
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
Frumtak Ventures
Europe, Gullbringusysla, Iceland, Reykjavík
Co-Investments: 4
Partech
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
Industrifonden
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Co-Investments: 3
Leitmotiv Private Equity
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Co-Investments: 3
Orange Ventures
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
The Rise Fund
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
HV Capital
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Co-Investments: 3
Valor Capital Group
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Velocity Capital Fintech Ventures often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1
MR
North America, California, United States, Santa Cruz
Shared Deals: 1
WR
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
JP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AG
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
Matias Nisenson
South America, Distrito Federal, Argentina, Buenos Aires
Shared Deals: 1
WW
Europe, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Utrecht
Shared Deals: 1
RR
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
ML
Europe, Hovedstaden, Denmark, Copenhagen
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Velocity Capital Fintech Ventures?

Yoco

Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Yoco is a payments and software platform for small businesses in Africa

Financial ServicesFinTechMobile PaymentsPoint of SaleSmall and Medium Businesses
Series CDec 15, 2022
Amount Raised: $70,000,000
The Social Handshake

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

The Social Handshake connects employers, employees and charities through Payroll Giving.

Payments
SeedMay 19, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,163,748
Gotrade

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Gotrade is a fractional share trading startup that enables 150 countries to invest commission-free in fractions of companies.

Financial ServicesFinTechInternetTrading Platform
Series AJan 20, 2022
Amount Raised: $15,500,000
Wibond

Córdoba, Cordoba, Argentina

Wibond is a fintech company that offers, through its platform, installment payments without the need of having a credit card.

E-CommerceFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechInternetPayments
SeedJan 14, 2022
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
Yoco

Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Yoco is a payments and software platform for small businesses in Africa

Financial ServicesFinTechMobile PaymentsPoint of SaleSmall and Medium Businesses
Series CJul 27, 2021
Amount Raised: $83,000,000
BUX

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

BUX specializes in the fields of fintech, mobile apps, investments, stocks, and zero-commission.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechStock ExchangesTrading Platform
Series CApr 22, 2021
Amount Raised: $80,496,822
Meniga

London, England, United Kingdom

Meniga is a digital banking platform that helps banks, businesses, and individuals manage their financial data.

BankingData IntegrationFinancial ServicesFinTechSoftware
Series UnknownMar 25, 2021
Amount Raised: $11,776,482
Twisto

Prague, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic

Twisto is a cashflow management and payment app that enables customers to pay for their online purchases with just one click.

E-CommerceFinTechMobile AppsMobile Payments
Series CJan 14, 2021
Amount Raised: $21,828,550
FiveDegrees

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Five Degrees is a financial technology provider offering real alternative to banks and other financial institutions.

BankingBusiness DevelopmentFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechInformation ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware
Series UnknownDec 17, 2020
Amount Raised: $26,975,727
Meniga

London, England, United Kingdom

Meniga is a digital banking platform that helps banks, businesses, and individuals manage their financial data.

BankingData IntegrationFinancial ServicesFinTechSoftware
Corporate RoundMay 28, 2020
Amount Raised: $9,416,937