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Market One Capital

Europe, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Description

Market One Capital is a European venture capital firm headquartered in Luxembourg, with an additional office in Warsaw. The firm specializes in early-stage technology companies, primarily focusing on those exhibiting strong network effects. Their investment thesis is centered around disruptive platforms, infrastructure software, and vertical SaaS solutions across the European market. This strategic focus enables them to identify and support companies poised for significant growth through interconnected user bases or integrated technological ecosystems.

The firm targets investments ranging from Seed to Series B rounds, demonstrating a commitment to supporting companies from their foundational stages through significant growth milestones. Market One Capital typically deploys initial checks ranging from €500,000 to €5 million. This flexible approach allows them to engage with a diverse array of promising startups, providing crucial capital for product development, market expansion, and team scaling. Beyond initial funding, the firm is also prepared to provide substantial follow-on capital, with the capacity to invest up to €10 million per company over its lifecycle, underscoring their long-term commitment to portfolio success.

Market One Capital's portfolio boasts over 60 companies, reflecting their active participation in the European tech ecosystem. Their investment philosophy emphasizes not just capital injection, but also strategic guidance and operational support to help founders navigate the complexities of scaling a tech business. By concentrating on sectors where network effects are paramount, such as marketplaces and SaaS, they aim to build resilient businesses with inherent competitive advantages. Their presence in both Western and Eastern Europe positions them uniquely to tap into a broad talent pool and diverse market opportunities across the continent.

Investor Profile

Market One Capital has backed more than 57 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 20 rounds, about 35% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Poland, Germany, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Marketplace, SaaS.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $540K – $5.4M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (49%)
  • Series A (21%)
  • Pre Seed (19%)
  • Series B (7%)
  • Series C (2%)
  • Series Unknown (2%)

Country Focus

  • Poland (28%)
  • Germany (23%)
  • United Kingdom (18%)
  • Spain (5%)
  • United States (5%)
  • Lithuania (5%)
  • The Netherlands (4%)
  • France (4%)
  • Greece (4%)
  • Austria (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Marketplace
  • Saas
  • E-commerce
  • Health Care
  • Fintech
  • Information Technology
  • Internet
  • Transportation
  • B2b
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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 Market One Capital frequently co-invest with?

Speedinvest
Europe, Wien, Austria, Vienna
Co-Investments: 7
KV
Europe, Mazowieckie, Poland, Warsaw
Co-Investments: 5
FoodLabs
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 4
FJ Labs
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 9
Inovo VC
Europe, Mazowieckie, Poland, Warsaw
Co-Investments: 6
Athos Capital
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Co-Investments: 3
Partech
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 4
White Star Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 5
Global Founders Capital
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 3
Point Nine
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Market One Capital often collaborate with?

MZ
Europe, Mazowieckie, Poland, Warsaw
Shared Deals: 2
MA
Europe, Mazowieckie, Poland, Warsaw
Shared Deals: 3
DT
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Shared Deals: 1
CG
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
NR
Europe, Monaco, Monaco
Shared Deals: 2
MB
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
AA
Europe, Attiki, Greece, Athens
Shared Deals: 3
CG
Europe, United Kingdom
Shared Deals: 2
LP
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 2
LK
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Market One Capital?

METYCLE

Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

METYCLE is building the B2B trading platform to accelerate international trade of secondary metals.

B2BMarketplaceRecycling
Series AFeb 20, 2025
Amount Raised: $14,708,935
Connecty AI

San Francisco, California, United States

Connecty AI is an enterprise software company that offers a platform for automated data prep, optimization and analytics.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareSaaS
Pre SeedNov 11, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,800,000
Pathway

Menlo Park, California, United States

Pathway is a software development company that develops AI systems and provides data processing engine.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Software
SeedOct 9, 2024
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Sirius

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Sirius is a video conferencing platform specifically developed for music teaching.

MusicSubscription ServiceTelecommunications
SeedSep 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
eany.io

Vilnius, Vilniaus Apskritis, Lithuania

One-stop shop for all B2B needs – from electronics to household and DIY products

B2BMarketplaceSaaS
SeedAug 13, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,199,199
Trever

Graz, Steiermark, Austria

Trever is a fintech company that renders digital assets institutional trading and management solutions for financial institutions and banks.

Financial ServicesFinTechTrading Platform
SeedJul 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,572,926
eany.io

Vilnius, Vilniaus Apskritis, Lithuania

One-stop shop for all B2B needs – from electronics to household and DIY products

B2BMarketplaceSaaS
SeedApr 30, 2024
Mindgram

Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland

Mindgram is a science-based platform and mobile app for complete mental wellness.

Health CareMental HealthWellness
Series AFeb 14, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,720,033
METYCLE

Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

METYCLE is building the B2B trading platform to accelerate international trade of secondary metals.

B2BMarketplaceRecycling
SeedDec 14, 2023
Amount Raised: $5,166,874
MetaGravity

London, England, United Kingdom

MetaGravity offers distributed computing infrastructure for metaverse gaming and virtual simulations.

3D TechnologyMedia and EntertainmentMetaverseVirtual Reality
SeedApr 20, 2023
Amount Raised: $9,500,000