
La Famiglia
Description
La Famiglia is a Berlin-based early-stage venture capital fund that strategically backs promising technology entrepreneurs across Europe and the United States. Founded with a distinctive community-driven approach, the firm differentiates itself by connecting its portfolio companies with a vast network of established German family businesses and corporations. This unique model aims to provide startups with not only capital but also unparalleled access to industry expertise, potential customers, and strategic partnerships, fostering accelerated growth and market penetration.
The firm primarily focuses its investments on Seed and Series A rounds, targeting companies that are developing disruptive B2B software, innovative fintech solutions, advanced deep tech, and impactful climate tech. La Famiglia's typical initial investment ranges from €1 million to €5 million, which translates to approximately $1.08 million to $5.4 million based on current exchange rates. In 2022, La Famiglia successfully closed its third fund, La Famiglia III, with a substantial capital commitment of €250 million, underscoring its significant capacity to support its portfolio companies through various growth stages and participate in follow-on rounds.
Beyond financial backing, La Famiglia emphasizes its role as a strategic partner. Its proprietary network comprises over 300 family businesses and corporations, offering a robust ecosystem for collaboration and business development. This extensive network provides portfolio companies with invaluable opportunities for pilot projects, customer acquisition, and strategic guidance from seasoned industry leaders. By leveraging this unique blend of capital and connectivity, La Famiglia aims to empower its founders to build enduring technology companies with a competitive edge in the global market.
Investor Profile
La Famiglia has backed more than 103 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 26 rounds, about 25% of its total and boasts 9 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Germany, United States, France.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Typical check size: $1.1M – $5.4M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (53%)
- Series A (20%)
- Pre Seed (11%)
- Series B (10%)
- Series D (2%)
- Series Unknown (2%)
- Series E (1%)
- Series C (1%)
Country Focus
- Germany (50%)
- United States (22%)
- France (13%)
- United Kingdom (5%)
- Spain (4%)
- Switzerland (3%)
- Sweden (3%)
- Norway (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Saas
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Information Technology
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Logistics
- Machine Learning
- Insurance
- E-commerce
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