
Avala Capital
Description
Avala Capital is a Berlin-based venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage technology companies across the European landscape. With a strategic focus on Seed and Series A rounds, the firm positions itself as a crucial early partner for ambitious founders. Their investment thesis centers on identifying high-growth potential within innovative tech startups that are poised for significant market disruption.
The firm demonstrates a clear preference for companies operating within key technological verticals, including Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), FinTech, and Healthcare. Avala Capital emphasizes a hands-on, supportive approach, aiming to be more than just a capital provider. They actively work alongside their portfolio companies, leveraging their expertise and network to help founders navigate the challenges of scaling and achieving their strategic objectives. This collaborative model underscores their commitment to long-term value creation beyond the initial capital injection.
Avala Capital typically deploys initial investments ranging from €500,000 to €3,000,000. This translates to approximately $540,000 to $3,240,000 USD, based on current exchange rates, indicating their sweet spot for significant early-stage funding. While their portfolio is growing, public records, such as those on Crunchbase, indicate at least one notable investment in companies like Curexus, showcasing their active participation in the European startup ecosystem. Their investment strategy is designed to provide substantial runway for startups to develop their products, expand their teams, and capture market share.
Investor Profile
Avala Capital has backed more than 32 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 13% of its total and boasts 9 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Germany, United Kingdom, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, FinTech, Financial Services.
- Typical check size: $540K – $3.2M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (34%)
- Seed (34%)
- Series B (13%)
- Series C (6%)
- Series Unknown (3%)
- Series D (3%)
- Equity Crowdfunding (3%)
- Secondary Market (3%)
Country Focus
- Germany (69%)
- United Kingdom (16%)
- United States (9%)
- The Netherlands (3%)
- Thailand (3%)
Industry Focus
- E-commerce
- Fintech
- Financial Services
- Internet
- Finance
- Saas
- Marketplace
- Food Delivery
- Customer Service
- B2b
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