
Astutia Ventures
Description
Astutia Ventures is an independent private equity investment company headquartered in Munich, Germany. The firm specializes in providing equity financing to early- and growth-stage companies. Its core mission is to identify and support businesses that demonstrate a proven business model coupled with significant growth potential, aiming to help them scale and achieve their strategic objectives.
Astutia Ventures typically targets companies that have already established a revenue stream, specifically those generating between €1 million and €10 million annually. This focus on companies with existing traction underscores their preference for de-risked opportunities. In terms of investment size, Astutia Ventures provides equity financing ranging from €1 million to €5 million per company. This substantial capital injection is designed to fuel expansion, product development, market penetration, or other growth initiatives.
Beyond capital, Astutia Ventures emphasizes active engagement and strategic advice, working closely with management teams to navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities. Their investment mandate spans a diverse range of sectors, including Software & IT, Industrials, Business Services, and Consumer Goods, reflecting a broad interest in various high-growth industries. The firm's approach combines financial backing with operational support, positioning itself as a strategic partner for its portfolio companies.
Investor Profile
Astutia Ventures has backed more than 31 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 3% of its total and boasts 11 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Germany, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Internet, Fashion.
- Typical check size: $1.1M – $5.4M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (35%)
- Series Unknown (29%)
- Series A (16%)
- Series B (13%)
- Equity Crowdfunding (3%)
- Series C (3%)
Country Focus
- Germany (94%)
- United States (6%)
Industry Focus
- E-commerce
- Internet
- Fashion
- Retail
- Shopping
- Online Portals
- Communities
- Events
- Beauty
- Cosmetics
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