RI Digital Ventures
Description
RI Digital Ventures is the dedicated venture capital arm of the Raffay Group, a long-standing investment firm with roots tracing back to 1923. Based in Hamburg, Germany, RI Digital Ventures focuses on early-stage investments, primarily targeting innovative startups within the B2B SaaS, FinTech, PropTech, and marketplace sectors. The firm leverages the Raffay Group's extensive experience and network to support its portfolio companies, aiming to be more than just a capital provider. Its strategic focus aligns with digital transformation trends, seeking out companies that demonstrate strong potential for disruption and scalable business models.
The firm actively participates in pre-seed, seed, and Series A funding rounds, indicating a commitment to supporting companies from their nascent stages through significant growth phases. RI Digital Ventures typically deploys initial investments ranging from $270,000 to $1,620,000. This flexible approach allows them to engage with a diverse array of early-stage opportunities, from nascent concepts requiring foundational capital to more developed startups seeking to scale. Beyond the initial cheque, RI Digital Ventures also has the capacity for substantial follow-on investments, potentially committing up to $5,400,000 to support the continued growth and success of its portfolio companies.
RI Digital Ventures emphasizes a hands-on approach, offering strategic guidance, operational support, and access to a robust network of industry experts and potential clients. Their investment philosophy is rooted in building long-term partnerships with founders, providing the resources necessary to navigate market challenges and accelerate growth. By concentrating on specific high-growth digital sectors, the firm aims to apply specialized knowledge and connections to foster the development of category-leading companies within the European startup ecosystem and beyond.
Investor Profile
RI Digital Ventures has backed more than 35 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 10 rounds, about 29% of its total and boasts 12 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series A, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Germany, United Kingdom, Singapore.
- Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Travel, Hospitality.
- Typical check size: $270K – $1.6M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (46%)
- Series A (23%)
- Seed (20%)
- Series B (6%)
- Series C (3%)
- Series G (3%)
Country Focus
- Germany (86%)
- United Kingdom (6%)
- Singapore (3%)
- Turkey (3%)
- Switzerland (3%)
Industry Focus
- E-commerce
- Travel
- Hospitality
- Internet
- Fashion
- Shopping
- Professional Services
- Tourism
- Transportation
- Fintech
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