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Berlin Ventures

Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin

Description

Berlin Ventures is a Berlin-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments within the internet sector. Operating as entrepreneur-driven investors, the firm provides pre-seed, seed, and growth capital to innovative companies primarily across the German and broader European markets. Their investment thesis centers on identifying businesses with a strong product-market fit, scalable business models, and highly motivated founding teams. This strategic approach allows them to engage with companies from their nascent stages through to more mature growth phases.

The firm typically deploys initial cheques ranging from €100,000 to €1,000,000, equivalent to approximately $108,000 to $1,080,000 based on recent exchange rates. Beyond the initial capital injection, Berlin Ventures is prepared to participate in subsequent funding rounds, potentially committing up to several million euros to support the continued expansion of their portfolio companies. As of early 2024, Crunchbase data indicates Berlin Ventures has made at least 16 investments, showcasing their active presence in the European startup ecosystem.

Beyond financial backing, Berlin Ventures emphasizes its role as an active partner to its portfolio companies. Leveraging their entrepreneurial background, the team offers hands-on support in critical areas such as strategic development, talent acquisition, subsequent fundraising efforts, and leveraging their extensive network. This commitment to providing operational and strategic guidance aims to accelerate growth and enhance the long-term success of the startups they back, solidifying their position as a value-add investor in the competitive European venture landscape.

Investor Profile

Berlin Ventures has backed more than 28 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 15 rounds, about 54% of its total and boasts 6 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, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Fashion, Financial Services.
  • Typical check size: $108K – $1.1M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (82%)
  • Series Unknown (11%)
  • Series A (4%)
  • Pre Seed (4%)

Country Focus

  • Germany (71%)
  • United States (14%)
  • United Kingdom (7%)
  • Italy (4%)
  • Austria (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Fashion
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Retail
  • Internet
  • Video
  • Information Technology
  • Saas
  • Analytics
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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 Berlin Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Revel Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Entrepreneurs Investment Fund
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Alpine Meridian
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Dumont Venture
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Cologne
Co-Investments: 2
Terrapin Bale Venture Fund & Studio
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Co-Investments: 1
10x Group
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Co-Investments: 1
Cherry Ventures
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 1
NJF Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Point Nine
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 1
DvH Ventures
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Köln
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Berlin Ventures often collaborate with?

RI
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
RH
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
DH
Europe, Berlin, Germany
Shared Deals: 1
AE
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Shared Deals: 1
MS
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 2
DS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
NG
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
FH
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Shared Deals: 1
JB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
KF
Europe, Hessen, Germany, Frankfurt
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Berlin Ventures?

OptioPay

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

OptioPay is an open banking technology provider for customer-centric and value-add solutions based on bank account data.

Advertising PlatformsBankingFinancial ServicesFinTechInsurancePersonal FinanceSoftware
Series UnknownJul 18, 2019
enmacc

Munich, Bayern, Germany

Professional OTC energy trading for Europe

EnergyInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyTrading Platform
SeedMar 23, 2017
Amount Raised: $3,235,014
Zype

New York, New York, United States

Zype provides the infrastructure for digital video with a cloud-based platform to manage and distribute enterprise-grade video.

Cloud ComputingDigital MediaMobile AdvertisingVideoVideo Streaming
SeedAug 2, 2016
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
OptioPay

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

OptioPay is an open banking technology provider for customer-centric and value-add solutions based on bank account data.

Advertising PlatformsBankingFinancial ServicesFinTechInsurancePersonal FinanceSoftware
SeedJun 22, 2016
Amount Raised: $7,931,930
Talon.One

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Talon.One is a solution for creating, managing, and analyzing promotional marketing campaigns.

Business DevelopmentEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyLoyalty ProgramsMarketingSaaSSoftware
SeedJun 1, 2016
Shore

Munich, Bayern, Germany

Shore is a software company that provides digital solutions for local service providers.

CRMPaymentsPoint of SaleRetailSaaSService IndustrySmall and Medium BusinessesSoftware
Series UnknownSep 1, 2015
Amount Raised: $2,825,571
Outdoorsy

Austin, Texas, United States

Outdoorsy is a marketplace platform that connects RV owners with other campers.

InternetMarketplaceOutdoorsPeer to Peer
Pre SeedJun 1, 2015
Dr. Forster AG

Neu Isenburg, Hessen, Germany

Dr. Förster AG manufactures skincare products.

Health CareManufacturingPersonal Health
SeedJun 1, 2015
Campus99 GmbH

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Campus99 GmbH develops, produces, and distributes video formats.

Media and Entertainment
SeedJun 1, 2015
Exactag

Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Exactag is a marketing attribution technology company which transforms the way marketers evaluate, measure.

AdvertisingAnalyticsMarketingMarketing AutomationSoftware
SeedJan 1, 2015