Planven Entrepreneur Ventures
Description
Planven Entrepreneur Ventures is a Zurich, Switzerland-based venture capital firm dedicated to investing in advanced technology solutions tailored for rapidly expanding B2B markets. The firm primarily targets early growth stage companies, specifically those in Series A and Series B funding rounds, seeking to back innovative businesses poised for significant scale. Their investment thesis centers on identifying disruptive technologies that can transform enterprise operations and create substantial value within their respective industries.
The firm's strategic approach involves not only providing capital but also leveraging its network and expertise to support portfolio companies through critical development phases. Planven Entrepreneur Ventures seeks out ventures with strong management teams, defensible intellectual property, and clear pathways to market leadership. Their focus on B2B technology spans various sectors, including enterprise software, AI, cybersecurity, and data analytics, all aimed at enhancing efficiency and driving digital transformation for businesses.
Regarding their investment capacity, Planven Entrepreneur Ventures typically deploys first checks ranging from $5 million to $15 million, providing substantial capital to fuel the growth of their portfolio companies. This commitment is supported by their latest fund, Planven Entrepreneur Ventures II, L.P., which has a target size of EUR 100 million. Through these strategic investments, Planven aims to foster the development of next-generation B2B technology leaders, contributing to the broader innovation ecosystem from their European base.
Investor Profile
Planven Entrepreneur Ventures has backed more than 24 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 25% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Israel, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Cyber Security, Information Technology.
- Typical check size: $5M – $15M.
Stage Focus
- Series B (25%)
- Series A (21%)
- Series C (21%)
- Series Unknown (13%)
- Series D (4%)
- Series E (4%)
- Debt Financing (4%)
- Convertible Note (4%)
- Seed (4%)
Country Focus
- Israel (50%)
- United States (50%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Cyber Security
- Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Mobile Apps
- Internet Of Things
- Network Security
- Security
- Logistics
- Real Time
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