Hummingbird Ventures

Hummingbird Ventures, established in 2000 and headquartered in Watermael-Boitsfort, Belgium, is a prominent global early-stage venture capital firm. With additional offices in London, Ghent, and New York, the firm has built a reputation for identifying and backing "outlier founders" who are building disruptive technologies and innovative business models across various sectors. Their investment philosophy centers on providing patient capital and strategic support to companies from their earliest stages, aiming to foster long-term growth and significant impact.

Hummingbird Ventures primarily focuses on Seed to Series A and Series B investments, demonstrating a flexible approach to company development. While sector-agnostic to some extent, their portfolio frequently features companies in cutting-edge areas such as SaaS, fintech, deep technology, artificial intelligence, and consumer internet. They have a strong track record of investing across Europe, the US, and emerging markets, reflecting their global outlook and commitment to supporting diverse entrepreneurial ecosystems. The firm emphasizes a hands-on approach, working closely with founders to navigate challenges and scale operations.

The firm typically deploys initial checks ranging from approximately $500,000 up to $10,000,000, depending on the stage and specific needs of the company. This range allows them to participate meaningfully in both nascent seed rounds and more developed Series A/B rounds. Hummingbird Ventures closed its sixth fund, Fund VI, in 2022, raising $250 million (€225 million) to continue its investment strategy. Prior to this, their Fund V, closed in 2019, secured $175 million (€160 million), showcasing their consistent ability to attract significant capital for their investment activities. Beyond initial funding, Hummingbird is known for providing follow-on capital to support their portfolio companies through subsequent growth stages, often participating in later rounds alongside other leading VCs.