
Yabeo
Description
Yabeo is a German venture capital firm based in Grünwald, established in 2017, with a strategic focus on early-stage investments across a diverse range of high-growth sectors. The firm primarily targets pre-seed, seed, and Series A funding rounds, specializing in fintech, healthtech, insurtech, digital health, artificial intelligence, blockchain, SaaS, and deeptech. Yabeo positions itself as an active partner, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and access to its extensive network to support the growth and scalability of its portfolio companies.
The firm's investment thesis centers on identifying and backing disruptive technologies and innovative business models that demonstrate strong potential for market impact and long-term success. Yabeo's commitment extends beyond initial funding, as they are prepared to provide substantial follow-on investments to support the continued development and expansion of their most promising ventures. This comprehensive approach underscores their dedication to fostering robust and sustainable growth within their portfolio.
Yabeo's typical initial investment ticket ranges from €250,000 to €2 million, which translates to approximately $270,000 to $2,160,000 USD, depending on current exchange rates. The firm has demonstrated significant activity in the European startup ecosystem, having invested in over 30 companies since its inception. Furthermore, Yabeo has deployed a total investment volume exceeding €100 million, showcasing its substantial financial commitment to nurturing innovation and supporting the next generation of technology leaders.
Investor Profile
Yabeo has backed more than 44 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 15 rounds, about 34% of its total and boasts 7 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Germany, United States, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Financial Services, FinTech.
- Typical check size: $270K – $2.2M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (34%)
- Seed (27%)
- Series B (11%)
- Series Unknown (11%)
- Series C (7%)
- Debt Financing (2%)
- Series D (2%)
- Grant (2%)
- Equity Crowdfunding (2%)
Country Focus
- Germany (59%)
- United States (14%)
- United Kingdom (14%)
- Spain (5%)
- Norway (2%)
- Austria (2%)
- Italy (2%)
- Sweden (2%)
Industry Focus
- Health Care
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Information Technology
- Personal Health
- Banking
- Predictive Analytics
- Insurance
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