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Prime Ventures

Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam

Description

Prime Ventures is a leading European venture capital and growth equity firm headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Established in 1999, the firm has built a strong reputation for identifying and supporting high-growth technology companies across the continent. Their strategic focus is on businesses poised for significant expansion, aiming to transform them into global category leaders.

The firm's investment thesis centers on fast-growing technology companies, with a particular emphasis on sectors such as enterprise software, FinTech, and deep tech. Prime Ventures typically engages with companies at the Series B stage and beyond, providing substantial capital to fuel their scaling efforts. Their initial investment cheques range from €5 million to €50 million. Based on current exchange rates, this translates to approximately $5.4 million to $54 million USD, positioning them to support substantial growth rounds.

With over €1 billion in capital under management, Prime Ventures demonstrates significant financial firepower to back its portfolio companies. Since its inception, the firm has made more than 60 investments, showcasing a broad and diversified portfolio of European tech innovators. Beyond capital, Prime Ventures actively leverages its extensive experience and network to guide its portfolio companies, helping them navigate market challenges, accelerate product development, and expand their global footprint. This hands-on approach underscores their commitment to fostering long-term success and achieving impactful exits.

Investor Profile

Prime Ventures has backed more than 65 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 31 rounds, about 48% of its total and boasts 20 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, The Netherlands, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, E-Commerce, Apps.
  • Typical check size: $5.4M – $54M.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (32%)
  • Series A (25%)
  • Series Unknown (17%)
  • Series C (14%)
  • Series D (5%)
  • Seed (5%)
  • Series E (2%)
  • Convertible Note (2%)

Country Focus

  • United Kingdom (25%)
  • The Netherlands (20%)
  • United States (20%)
  • France (8%)
  • Germany (8%)
  • Canada (5%)
  • Sweden (3%)
  • Denmark (3%)
  • Spain (3%)
  • Hungary (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • E-commerce
  • Apps
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Mobile
  • Marketing
  • Travel
  • Saas
  • Information Technology
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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 Prime Ventures frequently co-invest with?

ePlanet Capital
North America, California, United States, San Jose
Co-Investments: 4
Bosch Ventures
Europe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Stuttgart
Co-Investments: 2
Global Founders Capital
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 3
Senovo
Europe, Bayern, Germany, München
Co-Investments: 3
coparion
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Cologne
Co-Investments: 3
Cipio Partners
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Co-Investments: 3
EQT Ventures
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Co-Investments: 3
NTEC
Asia, Al Kuwayt, Kuwait, Kuwait
Co-Investments: 3
Northstar Ventures
Europe, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Co-Investments: 9
83North
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Prime Ventures often collaborate with?

SD
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
RK
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
AL
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
ID
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Shared Deals: 1
OP
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
KK
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Shared Deals: 1
CH
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Shared Deals: 2
DV
Europe, Vaud, Switzerland, Lausanne
Shared Deals: 1
RD
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
LS
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Andover
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Prime Ventures?

Holidu

Munich, Bayern, Germany

Holidu is a travel technology company focused on the search and booking of vacation rentals.

Search EngineTravelTravel AccommodationsVacation Rental
Series UnknownJun 4, 2025
Amount Raised: $52,526,706
Zuper

Sammamish, Washington, United States

Zuper provides field service management solutions, CRM integration, and personalized support for scalable modernization.

Field SupportInformation TechnologyProductivity ToolsSaaSSoftware
Series BDec 13, 2023
Amount Raised: $32,000,000
TerraPay

London, England, United Kingdom

TerraPay is a mobile-first payments service that allows anyone, anywhere, to send money to a mobile number instantly.

Financial ServicesFinTechMobile Payments
Series BApr 4, 2023
Amount Raised: $100,527,071
Holidu

Munich, Bayern, Germany

Holidu is a travel tech company on a mission to make the search and booking of vacation rentals easy.

Search EngineTravelVacation Rental
Series EOct 19, 2022
Amount Raised: $73,242,402
Vitesse

London, England, United Kingdom

Vitesse is a treasury and payment solutions provider for the insurance industry.

AppsFinancial ServicesFinTechInsurTechPayments
Series BFeb 10, 2022
Amount Raised: $25,743,095
Recharge

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Recharge provides a customer-branded online payment service.

E-CommerceFinTechMarketingPaymentsSales
Series BSep 21, 2021
Amount Raised: $35,000,000
Blueground

New York, New York, United States

Blueground provides furnished apartments.

HospitalityProperty ManagementPropTechReal Estate
Series CSep 20, 2021
Amount Raised: $140,000,000
Holidu

Munich, Bayern, Germany

Holidu is a travel tech company on a mission to make the search and booking of vacation rentals easy.

Search EngineTravelVacation Rental
Series DMay 12, 2021
Amount Raised: $45,000,000
Orderchamp

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Reimagining wholesale by empowering independent retailers and brands with technological solutions to succeed in tomorrow’s market.

B2BE-CommerceE-Commerce PlatformsMarketplacePaaS
Series AMay 6, 2021
Amount Raised: $20,269,708
Qover

Brussels, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium

Qover is an insurance platform designed to enable fast-growing internet enterprises and insurance products.

InsuranceInsurTechRisk Management
Series BApr 27, 2021
Amount Raised: $25,000,000