
Base Investments
Description
Base Investments is an Amsterdam-based investment firm dedicated to supporting high-growth companies that are disrupting traditional industries and forging new markets. The firm primarily focuses on early-stage and growth-stage opportunities, with a keen interest in sectors such as technology, healthcare, and sustainable solutions. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying businesses with strong management teams, innovative technologies, and scalable business models that demonstrate a clear path to profitability and a large market opportunity.
The firm's approach extends beyond mere capital provision, emphasizing strategic support to help its portfolio companies realize their full potential. Base Investments typically provides initial cheques ranging from €250,000 to €2,000,000. This translates to approximately $270,000 to $2,160,000 in USD, based on recent exchange rates. This range indicates their flexibility to engage with companies at different stages of their early growth trajectory, from seed to Series A or even early Series B rounds.
Base Investments has built an impressive portfolio of well-known European startups, showcasing their ability to identify and back successful ventures. Notable investments include companies like Crisp, an online supermarket; Mollie, a prominent payment service provider; Picnic, another online grocery delivery service; and WeTransfer, a popular file transfer platform. Their portfolio also features firms such as Vinted, a second-hand fashion marketplace, and Bunq, a neobank, among many others.
The firm's strategy of combining financial resources with strategic guidance positions them as a valuable partner for founders. By actively engaging with their portfolio companies, Base Investments aims to accelerate their growth and market penetration, ultimately contributing to the creation of sustainable and impactful businesses within the dynamic European startup ecosystem.
Investor Profile
Base Investments has backed more than 33 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 9% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in South Korea, United States, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Information Technology, Software.
- Typical check size: $270K – $2.2M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (67%)
- Series A (18%)
- Series B (6%)
- Non Equity Assistance (3%)
- Undisclosed (3%)
- Convertible Note (3%)
Country Focus
- South Korea (88%)
- United States (9%)
- United Kingdom (3%)
Industry Focus
- E-commerce
- Information Technology
- Software
- Delivery
- Consulting
- Saas
- Logistics
- Delivery Service
- Food Delivery
- Financial Services
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