
Curiosity VC
Description
Curiosity VC is an Amsterdam-based early-stage venture capital firm with a dedicated focus on European AI software companies. The firm positions itself as a strategic partner for founders who are building innovative AI solutions designed to serve and change the world. Their investment thesis centers on identifying and nurturing promising startups that leverage artificial intelligence to create impactful and scalable software products across various industries.
Curiosity VC primarily invests across pre-seed, seed, and Series A funding rounds, indicating a commitment to supporting companies from their foundational stages through initial growth. Their typical initial cheque sizes range from €500,000 to €2.5 million, providing substantial early capital for product development, team expansion, and market entry. Beyond financial investment, Curiosity VC emphasizes a hands-on approach, offering strategic guidance, operational support, and access to a broad network to help their portfolio companies navigate the challenges of scaling an AI business.
The firm launched its first fund with a total capital commitment of €50 million, demonstrating significant backing for its specialized investment strategy. With this fund, Curiosity VC aims to build a concentrated portfolio, targeting investments in 15 to 20 companies. This focused approach allows them to provide deeper engagement and support to each portfolio company, fostering robust growth and market leadership within the rapidly evolving European AI landscape. Their commitment underscores a belief in the transformative potential of AI and Europe's capacity to lead in this technological frontier.
Investor Profile
Curiosity VC has backed more than 24 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 11 rounds, about 46% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in The Netherlands, Norway, Denmark.
- Strong thematic focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software, Machine Learning.
- Led 4 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $540K – $2.7M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (42%)
- Pre Seed (42%)
- Series A (13%)
- Series Unknown (4%)
Country Focus
- The Netherlands (50%)
- Norway (13%)
- Denmark (8%)
- Sweden (8%)
- Finland (8%)
- Singapore (4%)
- Portugal (4%)
- Estonia (4%)
Industry Focus
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Software
- Machine Learning
- Information Technology
- Analytics
- B2b
- Saas
- Generative Ai
- Information Services
- Marketing
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