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DOMiNO Ventures

Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam

Description

DOMiNO Ventures is an Amsterdam-based early-stage venture capital fund that strategically focuses on high-tech, pure-digital, and "first-day global" startups. Operating from the Netherlands, the firm demonstrates a clear preference for companies poised for international scalability from their inception. They primarily engage with Pre-Seed and Seed-stage companies, aiming to be the initial institutional capital that propels innovative ventures forward. Their investment thesis is centered on identifying strong founding teams with disruptive technologies and scalable business models that can achieve significant global reach.

The fund's investment scope spans several cutting-edge sectors, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Fintech, Deeptech, and Web3. DOMiNO Ventures is particularly interested in startups leveraging advanced technologies to solve complex problems and create new market opportunities. Their typical initial ticket size ranges from €250,000 to €1,000,000, which translates to approximately $270,000 to $1,080,000 based on recent exchange rates. This focused investment range allows them to provide meaningful capital to early-stage companies while maintaining a diversified portfolio.

Beyond capital, DOMiNO Ventures positions itself as a hands-on partner, offering strategic guidance, operational support, and access to a robust network of industry experts, mentors, and potential follow-on investors. Their commitment extends to helping portfolio companies navigate challenges, accelerate growth, and achieve their global ambitions. As of early 2024, Crunchbase indicates that DOMiNO Ventures has made over 20 investments, showcasing their active participation in the early-stage ecosystem and their dedication to fostering the next generation of global tech leaders. They seek to build long-term relationships with founders, supporting them through critical development phases and beyond.

Investor Profile

DOMiNO Ventures has backed more than 21 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 24% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Estonia, Turkey.
  • Strong thematic focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software, SaaS.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $270K – $1.1M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (67%)
  • Pre Seed (24%)
  • Series Unknown (10%)

Country Focus

  • United States (43%)
  • Estonia (24%)
  • Turkey (19%)
  • The Netherlands (10%)
  • Kazakhstan (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Software
  • Saas
  • Generative Ai
  • Machine Learning
  • Information Technology
  • Blockchain
  • Sustainability
  • Gaming
  • Computer Vision
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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 DOMiNO Ventures frequently co-invest with?

AV
Europe, Izmir, Turkey, Izmir
Co-Investments: 2
Startup Wise Guys
Europe, Harjumaa, Estonia, Tallinn
Co-Investments: 2
Lima Ventures
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul
Co-Investments: 2
Leap Investment
Europe, Ankara, Turkey, Ankara
Co-Investments: 2
StartupFon
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Üsküdar
Co-Investments: 3
TechOne VC
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul
Co-Investments: 6
AV
Europe, Kikladhes, Greece, Mýkonos
Co-Investments: 2
Maxis
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Besiktas
Co-Investments: 2
AloqaVentures
Asia, NA - Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan, Tashkent
Co-Investments: 3
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does DOMiNO Ventures often collaborate with?

Murat Abdrakhmanov
Asia, Kazakhstan
Shared Deals: 1
SU
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul
Shared Deals: 1
KP
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey
Shared Deals: 1
IF
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul
Shared Deals: 2
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul
Shared Deals: 1
EG
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Anvar Bakiyev
Asia, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Shared Deals: 1
EK
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by DOMiNO Ventures?

Remus Energy

Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey

Remus Energy offer electricity for homes and businesses with the most advantageous options.

Energy
SeedJul 22, 2025
TASS Vision

Dover, Delaware, United States

TASS VISION - in-store analytics tool for offline big chain of retailers to boost their revenue by 20% using AI and Machine Vision.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Computer VisionRetail Technology
SeedJul 14, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,500,000
Algoma

New York, New York, United States

Algoma is a digital architect and engineer for sustainable buildings.

ConstructionReal Estate
SeedMay 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,300,000
Co-one

Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia

Co-one is a technology firm that provides a data-centric platform to facilitate curated data solutions for AI enterprises.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)CrowdsourcingGenerative AIMachine LearningSoftware
SeedMay 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,109,057
datatruck

Irving, Texas, United States

TruckGPT powered Workforce Automation Platform for trucking companies with a focus on actionable data insights for business owners

AnalyticsSaaSSoftware
Series UnknownApr 22, 2025
Lumian

Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey

Lumian is a B2B SaaS startup that develops an AI-based low-code or no-code platform for smart energy management and sustainability.

Energy ManagementSaaSSoftwareSustainability
Pre SeedSep 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $400,000
Picogrid

El Segundo, California, United States

Picogrid builds a unified platform for autonomous systems.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentIndustrialMilitary
SeedMar 26, 2024
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Gamer Arena

Tallin, Harjumaa, Estonia

Ultimate Web3.0 Platform for Games, Challenge and Tech

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BlockchainGamingGenerative AIInformation TechnologyInternetWeb3
Series UnknownMar 5, 2024
GoDays

Almaty, Almaty City, Kazakhstan

AI-driven analytical tool, preventing burnout of employees

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Software
Pre SeedFeb 21, 2024
Amount Raised: $600,000
IDENFIT

The Hague, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands

Hr Software and Workforce Management

Human ResourcesInformation TechnologyRetailSaaSSoftwareVirtual Workforce
SeedFeb 21, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,500,000