
Earlybird Venture Capital
Description
Earlybird Venture Capital is a leading European venture capital firm, headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with a robust focus on technology innovators across the continent. Established in 1997, Earlybird has cultivated a strong reputation for identifying and nurturing disruptive startups from early-stage through to growth rounds. The firm's investment strategy is comprehensive, spanning various high-growth sectors including deep tech, B2B SaaS, fintech, artificial intelligence, and health tech, underscoring its commitment to driving the digital transformation of industries.
The firm operates through several specialized funds, allowing for targeted investments across different geographies and verticals. Key among these are the Earlybird Digital West fund, which concentrates on Western European technology companies, and the Earlybird Digital East fund, dedicated to the burgeoning tech ecosystems in Central and Eastern Europe. Additionally, the Earlybird Health Tech fund highlights their commitment to innovation in the healthcare sector. This multi-fund approach enables Earlybird to strategically deploy capital across a wide spectrum of opportunities, supporting companies throughout their lifecycle.
Earlybird is recognized for its substantial financial backing and hands-on support for its portfolio companies. The firm manages assets exceeding $2.16 billion (over €2 billion), demonstrating its significant capital base for investment. Their most recent fund, Earlybird Digital West Fund VII, closed in 2022 with commitments of approximately $378 million (€350 million), further enhancing their capacity for new investments. While they invest across various stages, their initial ticket sizes typically range from $1.08 million to $21.6 million, providing crucial early-stage and growth capital. Earlybird's long-standing presence and extensive network in the European tech landscape position it as a pivotal player in fostering the next generation of technology leaders.
Investor Profile
Earlybird Venture Capital has backed more than 385 startups, with 23 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 170 rounds, about 44% of its total and boasts 57 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Germany, United States, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Led 13 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1.1M – $21.6M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (27%)
- Seed (22%)
- Series B (16%)
- Series Unknown (13%)
- Series C (8%)
- Pre Seed (5%)
- Series D (4%)
- Series E (1%)
- Post Ipo Equity (1%)
- Convertible Note (1%)
Country Focus
- Germany (44%)
- United States (20%)
- United Kingdom (8%)
- Turkey (6%)
- Switzerland (5%)
- France (2%)
- Belgium (2%)
- Israel (1%)
- Ireland (1%)
- Czech Republic (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Health Care
- Financial Services
- Internet
- Fintech
- E-commerce
- Saas
- Machine Learning
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