
System.One
Description
System.One is a prominent pre-seed venture capital fund strategically located in Berlin, Germany, positioning itself at the heart of Europe's burgeoning tech ecosystem. Launched in 2022, the firm quickly established its presence with the successful close of its inaugural fund, System.One Fund I, amounting to €20 million. This capital is dedicated to identifying and nurturing the earliest stages of groundbreaking technology companies, primarily across Europe, with a strong emphasis on the DACH region.
The fund's investment thesis is sharply focused on transformative sectors, including deep tech, B2B SaaS, artificial intelligence, the future of work, and climate tech. System.One seeks out ambitious founders who are leveraging cutting-edge technology to solve complex, real-world problems. They aim to be the very first institutional investor, providing not only crucial capital but also hands-on operational support, strategic guidance, and access to a robust network of industry experts and follow-on investors, thereby accelerating the growth trajectory of their portfolio companies.
System.One typically deploys initial cheques ranging from €200,000 to €500,000, tailored to the specific needs of pre-seed stage startups. While these initial investments are significant for early-stage ventures, the fund also reserves capital for follow-on rounds, demonstrating a long-term commitment to its portfolio. Since its inception, System.One has actively invested in approximately 20 companies, building a diverse portfolio that reflects its commitment to innovation across its target sectors.
Investor Profile
System.One has backed more than 25 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 12% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Germany, United States, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning.
- Typical check size: $216K – $540K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (56%)
- Pre Seed (32%)
- Series A (4%)
- Series B (4%)
- Series Unknown (4%)
Country Focus
- Germany (60%)
- United States (20%)
- United Kingdom (12%)
- Finland (4%)
- The Netherlands (4%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Machine Learning
- Information Technology
- Developer Apis
- Natural Language Processing
- Semantic Search
- Developer Platform
- Enterprise Software
- Saas
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