
Nauta Capital
Description
Nauta Capital is a prominent pan-European Venture Capital firm with a dedicated focus on early-stage B2B software companies. Headquartered in London, with additional offices in Barcelona and Munich, the firm strategically positions itself to identify and support promising technology ventures across the continent. Nauta Capital primarily targets Series A and early Series B rounds, seeking out businesses that demonstrate strong product-market fit, scalable business models, and a clear path to global expansion within the enterprise software landscape.
The firm's investment thesis revolves around backing capital-efficient B2B software companies that are poised for significant growth. Nauta Capital typically invests between €3 million and €7 million in initial cheques, often leading or co-leading these funding rounds. Beyond capital, they are known for providing hands-on operational support, leveraging their deep industry expertise and extensive network to help portfolio companies navigate challenges in areas such as sales, marketing, talent acquisition, and internationalization.
Nauta Capital has a robust track record, having raised multiple funds to support its investment strategy. Their latest fund, Fund V, closed at €120 million in 2021, bringing their total assets under management to over €350 million across various funds. This substantial capital base underscores their long-term commitment to fostering innovation within the European B2B software ecosystem, enabling them to make meaningful investments and support their portfolio companies through various growth stages.
Investor Profile
Nauta Capital has backed more than 162 startups, with 7 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 86 rounds, about 53% of its total and boasts 23 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Spain, United Kingdom, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Analytics.
- Led 7 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $3.2M – $7.6M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (28%)
- Seed (26%)
- Series Unknown (18%)
- Series B (15%)
- Series C (4%)
- Pre Seed (4%)
- Series D (3%)
- Series E (1%)
- Debt Financing (1%)
Country Focus
- Spain (35%)
- United Kingdom (27%)
- United States (22%)
- Germany (9%)
- Finland (2%)
- France (2%)
- Sweden (1%)
- Ireland (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Saas
- Analytics
- Mobile
- Information Technology
- Enterprise Software
- Internet
- E-commerce
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Advertising
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