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Join Capital

Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin

Description

Join Capital is a prominent Berlin-based early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to investing in the next generation of enterprise and industrial technology companies across Europe. Established with a clear focus on the rapidly evolving B2B software and Industry 4.0 sectors, the firm positions itself as a strategic partner for founders building foundational technologies that drive digital transformation. Their investment thesis centers on identifying innovative solutions that address complex business challenges, ranging from AI-powered automation to advanced manufacturing and supply chain optimization.

The firm primarily targets Seed and Series A funding rounds, providing crucial capital and strategic guidance during a company's formative stages. Join Capital typically deploys initial cheques ranging from €1 million to €5 million, which translates to approximately $1.08 million to $5.4 million based on recent exchange rates. This flexible investment range allows them to support a diverse set of startups, from those just beginning to scale to more established early-stage ventures seeking to accelerate their market penetration. Beyond capital, Join Capital emphasizes a hands-on approach, leveraging its deep industry expertise and extensive network to assist portfolio companies with product development, market strategy, and talent acquisition.

Join Capital has demonstrated significant growth and commitment to its investment strategy through its successful fundraises. Following an initial fund, the firm announced the close of its second fund, JOIN Capital II, at €120 million (approximately $129.6 million) in 2021. This substantial capital pool underscores their capacity to make meaningful investments and provide follow-on funding to promising portfolio companies. With a combined asset under management exceeding €200 million, Join Capital has solidified its position as a key player in the European venture capital landscape, actively shaping the future of enterprise and industrial technology by backing visionary entrepreneurs.

Investor Profile

Join Capital has backed more than 42 startups, with 7 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 24 rounds, about 57% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, Germany, Portugal.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Manufacturing.
  • Led 6 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $1.1M – $5.4M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (50%)
  • Series A (31%)
  • Series Unknown (12%)
  • Series B (5%)
  • Pre Seed (2%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (21%)
  • Germany (19%)
  • Portugal (14%)
  • The Netherlands (10%)
  • Spain (10%)
  • United States (5%)
  • Italy (5%)
  • Finland (5%)
  • Belgium (5%)
  • Switzerland (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Manufacturing
  • Saas
  • B2b
  • Enterprise Software
  • Semiconductor
  • Information Technology
  • Industrial
  • Industrial Automation
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Who does Join Capital frequently co-invest with?

BACKED VC
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 4
Faber
Europe, Lisboa, Portugal, Lisbon
Co-Investments: 4
Caixa Capital
Europe, Lisboa, Portugal, Lisbon
Co-Investments: 6
Isomer Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
Episode 1
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 4
Big Sur Ventures
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Co-Investments: 2
Armilar Venture Partners
Europe, Lisboa, Portugal, Lisboa
Co-Investments: 3
EQT Ventures
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Co-Investments: 4
Entrepreneur First
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
CDP Venture Capital
Europe, Lazio, Italy, Rome
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Join Capital often collaborate with?

CT
North America, California, United States, Berkeley
Shared Deals: 1
SP
Europe, Germany
Shared Deals: 1
HR
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Shared Deals: 1
WD
Europe, Sachsen, Germany, Dresden
Shared Deals: 1
NR
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
Shared Deals: 1
RD
Europe, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Shared Deals: 1
AW
Europe, Sachsen, Germany, Dresden
Shared Deals: 1
SS
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Ladbergen
Shared Deals: 1
CS
North America, Washington, United States, Kirkland
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Join Capital?

QuadSAT

Odense, Syddanmark, Denmark

QuadSAT has been established as a VSAT solution and R&D company in Horsens, Denmark.

ConsultingProject ManagementTelecommunications
Series AJul 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,758,477
36ZERO Vision

Munich, Bayern, Germany

36ZERO Vision is an AI-powered visual inspection software used to identify manufacturing quality issues.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Computer VisionIndustrial AutomationMachine LearningManufacturing
UndisclosedJul 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,206,025
PhotonPath

Milan, Lombardia, Italy

Photonpath is a manufacturer of integrated photonic devices to obtain, transmit and process information using light.

Information TechnologyManufacturingNanotechnologySemiconductor
Series AJun 25, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,928,571
Optics11

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Maritime Defense and Energy Solutions

EnergyMilitarySensorTest and Measurement
Series UnknownMay 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $19,022,426
Astrape Networks

Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands

Astrape powers the future of datacenters: more bandwidth, less power.

Optical CommunicationSemiconductorTelecommunications
SeedApr 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $6,152,865
FaradaIC Sensors

Greifenberg, Bayern, Germany

FaradaIC Sensors is to commoditize gas sensors and provide flexible gas sensing at a cheap cost for the expanding market.

ManufacturingSemiconductor
SeedApr 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $4,941,780
CamGraPhIC

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

CamGraPhIC designs, develops and manufactures photonic circuits for telecoms and datacoms.

ElectronicsManufacturingTelecommunications
Series AMar 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $26,961,998
Calvin Risk

Kloten, Zurich, Switzerland

Calvin Risk develops comprehensive and quantitative solutions to assess and manage the risks of AI algorithms in commercial use.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingRisk ManagementSoftware
SeedNov 19, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Quantum Optics Jena

Jena, Thuringen, Germany

Quantum Optics Jena develops quantum-based solutions for state-of-the-art communication systems.

ElectronicsHardwareManufacturingSoftware
Series ASep 11, 2024
Amount Raised: $9,358,770
SEMRON

Dresden, Sachsen, Germany

SEMRON develops a 3D-scaled AI inference chip, based on a new proven semiconductor device.

3D TechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI)B2B
SeedJan 30, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,915,398