
DOMiNO Ventures
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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