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ACT Venture Partners

Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam

Description

ACT Venture Partners is a prominent early-stage venture capital firm based in Istanbul, Turkey, despite the user's initial mention of Amsterdam. The firm is dedicated to investing in groundbreaking deep technology startups across various sectors. With a robust portfolio and a clear investment thesis, ACT Venture Partners positions itself as a strategic partner for innovative companies aiming for global impact. The firm manages two distinct funds, ACT VC Fund I and ACT VC Fund II, which collectively represent a total of $50 million in assets under management, underscoring their significant commitment to the deep tech ecosystem.

The firm's investment strategy is primarily focused on pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds, targeting companies that leverage advanced technologies to solve complex problems. ACT Venture Partners typically provides initial investments ranging from $100,000 to $1 million, demonstrating their commitment to supporting startups from their nascent stages. Beyond initial capital, the firm also reserves substantial follow-on investments, up to $5 million, for its most promising portfolio companies, ensuring sustained support through critical growth phases. Their sector focus is broad yet specialized, encompassing areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Internet of Things, SaaS, Fintech, Cybersecurity, Healthtech, New Materials, Robotics, and Space Technologies.

Beyond financial capital, ACT Venture Partners emphasizes a hands-on approach, acting as long-term partners to their portfolio companies. They provide strategic guidance, operational support, and access to a valuable network of industry experts, mentors, and potential clients. This comprehensive support system is designed to accelerate growth, facilitate market entry, and help startups scale internationally. Their commitment to fostering innovation and building enduring companies makes them a key player in the deep tech venture landscape, particularly within the EMEA region.

Investor Profile

ACT Venture Partners has backed more than 34 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 27 rounds, about 79% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Convertible Note rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Turkey, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Technology.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $100K – $1M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (68%)
  • Series A (12%)
  • Convertible Note (12%)
  • Pre Seed (6%)
  • Series Unknown (3%)

Country Focus

  • United States (35%)
  • Turkey (32%)
  • United Kingdom (21%)
  • Spain (3%)
  • Canada (3%)
  • France (3%)
  • The Netherlands (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Information Technology
  • Enterprise Software
  • Analytics
  • Machine Learning
  • Manufacturing
  • Biotechnology
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Health Care
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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 ACT Venture Partners frequently co-invest with?

Axon Partners Group
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Co-Investments: 1
Abac Nest
Europe, Catalonia, Spain, Barcelona
Co-Investments: 1
GV
Europe, Catalonia, Spain, Barcelona
Co-Investments: 1
Earth Foundry
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 1
Creative Ventures
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Co-Investments: 1
500 Global
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
New Climate Ventures
North America, Texas, United States, Houston
Co-Investments: 1
SuperSeed Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
MUUS Climate Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
500 Emerging Europe
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does ACT Venture Partners often collaborate with?

UC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
MH
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
MO
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
OE
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey
Shared Deals: 1
AS
Europe, Turkey
Shared Deals: 1
AK
Europe, Turkey
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
SC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
DD
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey
Shared Deals: 1
NN
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by ACT Venture Partners?

Qubitrium

Çekmeköy, Istanbul, Turkey

Qubitrium provides solutions for challenges in quantum cryptography, communication, and quantum sensing.

Communications InfrastructureCryptocurrencyInformation TechnologyQuantum ComputingTraining
SeedSep 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,666,672
Meddenovo Drug Design

Lyon, Rhone-Alpes, France

Leading AI-driven drug design, specializing in high-tech molecular modelling with a focus on cyclic peptide therapeutics.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceutical
Pre SeedJul 31, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,082,532
Nextmol

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Nextmol is a cloud-based platform to accelerate the design of new chemicals through molecular modeling and artificial intelligence.

Advanced MaterialsArtificial Intelligence (AI)ChemicalCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareMachine LearningSoftware
Series UnknownMay 27, 2024
Rototip

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Rototip is a manufacturing startup offering near-shoring solutions to European and American companies.

SeedFeb 26, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,085,022
Aibuild

London, England, United Kingdom

Aibuild offers the world’s most advanced Additive Manufacturing software.

3D PrintingArtificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingRoboticsSoftware
Series AOct 19, 2023
Amount Raised: $8,500,000
Hazy

London, England, United Kingdom

Hazy is the world’s leading synthetic data company, re-engineering enterprise data so that it’s faster, easier and safer to use.

Enterprise SoftwareMachine LearningSoftware
Series AMar 28, 2023
Amount Raised: $9,000,000
3E Nano

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

3E Nano develops and commercializes, Diamond-Like Carbon coating applied to glass and other transparent media.

GreenTechRenewable EnergySolar
SeedMar 28, 2023
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Productive Machines

Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom

Industry 4.0, Edge, SaaS, AI, ML, Digital Twin, Faster to the Best Part First Time

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveIndustrial AutomationInternetManufacturingSoftware
SeedFeb 23, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,643,738
Aibuild

London, England, United Kingdom

Aibuild offers the world’s most advanced Additive Manufacturing software.

3D PrintingArtificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingRoboticsSoftware
SeedJun 9, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,200,000
AppSamurai

San Francisco, California, United States

AppSamurai is a mobile marketing technology company.

AdvertisingEnterprise ApplicationsiOSMarketingMobile Apps
Series AFeb 25, 2020
Amount Raised: $2,400,000