
3VC
Description
3VC is a prominent European venture capital firm headquartered in Vienna, Austria, with a strong focus on supporting early-stage technology companies. The firm primarily targets Seed and Series A rounds, often taking a lead or co-lead position in these funding stages. Their investment philosophy centers on backing entrepreneurs who possess ambitious visions and the determination to drive innovation forward, aligning with their stated belief in advancing humanity through technology.
Typically, 3VC's initial investment cheques range from €1 million to €10 million, which translates to approximately $1.08 million to $10.8 million based on recent exchange rates. Beyond the initial investment, 3VC is committed to providing long-term support, offering follow-on capital that can extend up to €20 million per company. This strategic approach ensures their portfolio companies have the necessary resources for sustained growth.
The firm boasts a diverse portfolio, having invested in over 30 companies across various European markets. Their sector interests are broad, encompassing critical areas such as SaaS, FinTech, DeepTech, HealthTech, ClimateTech, and Consumer technologies. 3VC operates with substantial capital, as evidenced by their current fund, 3VC Fund III, which commands €150 million under management. This significant fund size enables them to make impactful investments and support their portfolio's journey from early development through scaling.
Investor Profile
3VC has backed more than 31 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 12 rounds, about 39% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Austria, Germany.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1.1M – $10.8M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (32%)
- Seed (26%)
- Series B (23%)
- Series Unknown (6%)
- Series C (6%)
- Pre Seed (3%)
- Convertible Note (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (35%)
- Austria (19%)
- Germany (16%)
- Iceland (6%)
- United Kingdom (6%)
- Poland (3%)
- Slovenia (3%)
- Czech Republic (3%)
- Switzerland (3%)
- Luxembourg (3%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Machine Learning
- Information Technology
- Paas
- Saas
- Developer Apis
- Blockchain
- Fintech
- Cms
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