
Embria
Description
Embria is a prominent venture capital firm and venture builder based in Limassol, Cyprus, established in 2007. The firm distinguishes itself through a dual approach: actively founding and building technology companies from the ground up, alongside providing funding to promising startups. This hybrid model allows Embria to engage deeply with its portfolio companies, offering not just capital but also operational support and strategic guidance to foster growth.
The firm maintains a broad investment focus across various technology sectors, including but not limited to FinTech, AI, Big Data, Mobile, Gaming, Media, EdTech, HealthTech, PropTech, DeepTech, Cybersecurity, and Blockchain. Embria targets companies across the Seed, Startup, and Growth stages, indicating a willingness to engage with ventures from their nascent phases through to more mature development. Their venture builder arm often initiates projects at the earliest stages, providing the foundational capital and resources necessary for concept validation and initial product development.
Embria has demonstrated significant investment activity over its operational history, having invested in over 100 projects since its inception. This extensive portfolio underscores their commitment to fostering innovation within the tech ecosystem. The firm has also achieved a notable track record of success, with more than 10 exits, reflecting their ability to identify and scale valuable enterprises. For initial investments, Embria typically deploys first cheques ranging from approximately $200,000 for very early-stage or internally built ventures, up to $4,000,000 for seed and early-stage rounds where they act as a lead or significant participant.
Through its comprehensive approach of founding, funding, and actively growing tech companies, Embria aims to create lasting value and drive technological advancement. Their long-standing presence in the market and diverse portfolio highlight their role as a significant player in the venture capital landscape, particularly for early to growth-stage technology companies seeking both capital and hands-on support.
Investor Profile
Embria has backed more than 24 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 7 rounds, about 29% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Undisclosed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Cyprus, United States, Finland.
- Strong thematic focus on Mobile Apps, Health Care, Wellness.
- Typical check size: $200K – $4M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (42%)
- Pre Seed (29%)
- Undisclosed (25%)
- Private Equity (4%)
Country Focus
- Cyprus (58%)
- United States (29%)
- Finland (4%)
- United Kingdom (4%)
Industry Focus
- Mobile Apps
- Health Care
- Wellness
- Gaming
- Online Games
- Big Data
- Information Technology
- Analytics
- Software
- Apps
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.