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Earlybird Venture Capital

Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin

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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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Earlybird Venture Capital frequently co-invest with?

Wellington Partners
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Co-Investments: 9
Speedinvest
Europe, Wien, Austria, Vienna
Co-Investments: 10
Seedcamp
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 8
HTGF | High-Tech Gruenderfonds
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Bonn
Co-Investments: 12
Molten Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 10
redalpine
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 8
HV Capital
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Co-Investments: 11
Credo Ventures
Europe, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic, Prague
Co-Investments: 9
UVC Partners
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Garching
Co-Investments: 7
Lakestar
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 10

Which angels does Earlybird Venture Capital often collaborate with?

AH
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Shared Deals: 3
BC
Europe, Turkey
Shared Deals: 4
Shared Deals: 3
CM
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Shared Deals: 3
PK
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 3
MR
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 3
LB
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 3
CS
North America, Washington, United States, Kirkland
Shared Deals: 4
MV
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 3
CV
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 4

What are some of recent deals done by Earlybird Venture Capital?

Certivity

München, Bayern, Germany

Certivity RegTech Software solution makes regulatory management smarter, more transparent, more efficient, and way cheaper.

Legal TechSaaSSoftwareWeb Development
Series AJul 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,400,506
Arago

Arcueil, Ile-de-France, France

Arago is an information technology company that focuses on developing AI processors.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingInformation Technology
SeedJul 8, 2025
Amount Raised: $26,000,000

TopK is a serverless, cloud-native, document database built for powering search applications.

Information TechnologySoftware
SeedJul 1, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,500,000
Portal Biotech

London, England, United Kingdom

Portal Biotech is a biotechnology company specializing in advanced proteomics and metabolomics through single-molecule detection.

Biotechnology
Series AJun 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $37,073,704
Brandback

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Brandback is a Resale infrastructure company.

E-CommerceInfrastructure
SeedJun 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,400,000
RIIICO

Berkeley, California, United States

RIIICO is an information technology company that specializes in the fields of software and artificial intelligence.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologySoftware
SeedJun 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
sintra.ai

Vilnius, Vilniaus Apskritis, Lithuania

Sintra builds AI helpers for small businesses.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyProductivity ToolsSaaS
SeedJun 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $16,979,999
SpAItial

London, England, United Kingdom

SpAItial is a novel artificial intelligence paradigm that can create and reason about the physics.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Software
SeedMay 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $13,000,000
koppla

Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany

koppla is the intuitive construction schedule that turns chaos into ease.

ConstructionReal EstateSaaSSoftware
SeedMay 19, 2025
Amount Raised: $6,751,412
remberg

Munich, Bayern, Germany

The #1 Asset Platform for an AI-powered Industrial Workforce with no Limits

Enterprise SoftwareIndustrial ManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingSoftware
Series AMay 19, 2025
Amount Raised: $16,878,530