
Purple Ventures
Description
Purple Ventures is a private venture capital fund strategically located in Brno, Czech Republic, yet maintains a broad investment scope across the European continent. The firm is singularly focused on providing seed-stage capital to early-stage fintech startups that have already demonstrated a proven business model. Beyond mere capital injection, Purple Ventures positions itself as a hands-on partner, offering a comprehensive suite of support that includes industry expertise, strategic guidance, and access to a valuable network of contacts, all designed to accelerate the growth of its portfolio companies.
The fund's typical initial investment ranges from €100,000 to €500,000. Based on recent exchange rates, this translates to approximately $108,000 to $540,000, underscoring their commitment to supporting companies at a crucial early phase of development. This specific check size is tailored to help startups validate their market fit, refine their product offerings, and begin scaling their operations effectively. Purple Ventures actively seeks out companies with scalable products and strong, visionary management teams, emphasizing a collaborative approach to problem-solving and opportunity realization.
Currently, Purple Ventures' portfolio showcases 10 distinct fintech companies, reflecting their specialized investment mandate and deep understanding of the sector. These investments span various sub-sectors within financial technology, including innovative investment platforms, buy-now-pay-later solutions, and specialized lending services for small and medium-sized enterprises. By maintaining a sharp focus on fintech, Purple Ventures leverages its specialized knowledge to provide targeted, impactful support, aiming to foster significant innovation and drive substantial value creation within the dynamic European fintech ecosystem.
Investor Profile
Purple Ventures has backed more than 22 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 8 rounds, about 36% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Czech Republic, United Kingdom, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Medical, SaaS.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $108K – $540K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (50%)
- Pre Seed (23%)
- Series Unknown (14%)
- Convertible Note (5%)
- Debt Financing (5%)
- Series A (5%)
Country Focus
- Czech Republic (55%)
- United Kingdom (18%)
- United States (9%)
- India (5%)
- Singapore (5%)
- France (5%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Medical
- Saas
- Health Care
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
- B2c
- Information Services
- Rental
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