
Join Capital
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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