Copenhagen, Denmark · Venture Capital2150 is a Copenhagen and London based climate fund focused on technology that makes cities more sustainable. Backed by real estate operator NREP, the fund invests in Construction Tech, Energy Efficiency, low carbon materials, and urban infrastructure startups. 2150 provides both capital and pilot access through its built environment network, helping startups validate solutions in real world projects. It is one of the most prominent climate tech funds headquartered in Denmark.
Venture CapitalSeed to Series AClimateBuilt EnvironmentUrban Tech
Paris, France · Venture CapitalFrench-Italian VC with Paris and Milan offices managing about €700M AUM; focused on deep tech and automation and backs unicorns such as Exotec.
Venture CapitalSeed to Series ADeep TechAutomation
London, United Kingdom · Venture CapitalAccel is a top-tier global venture capital firm with a dedicated European team based in London. Established in Silicon Valley in 1983, Accel expanded to London in the early 2000s and has since become a leading backer of European tech unicorns. The Accel London fund invests broadly in consumer and enterprise technology companies from seed through growth stage. Accel’s Europe portfolio reads like a who’s-who of success stories – it was an early investor in Spotify, Facebook, and Slack, and in Europe it has funded Klarna, Hopin, and Cazoo among others. For example, Accel’s London team led rounds in Hopin (virtual events) and Klarna (fintech), both of which achieved multibillion-dollar valuations. The firm often takes board seats and provides hands-on support to founders in scaling globally. Accel is known for its deep network in Silicon Valley and Europe, helping bridge entrepreneurs to US markets. It manages multiple funds dedicated to Europe, including Accel London and Accel Europe, and typically invests from Series A onward (with selective seed bets). Notably, Accel was the first Silicon Valley VC to establish a permanent presence in London, reflecting its conviction in Europe’s tech potential. With over three decades of VC experience, Accel has the distinction of having backed over 100 unicorns worldwide. Its London arm continues to actively invest across sectors – from fintech and SaaS to cybersecurity and web3 – making Accel a cornerstone investor in Europe’s startup ecosystem. In short, Accel (London) combines global reach with local insight, helping Europe’s breakout startups scale to international success.
Venture CapitalSeed to GrowthGeneralistTechnology
London, United Kingdom · Venture CapitalAndreessen Horowitz is a global venture firm that led ElevenLabs' early growth rounds and participated again in the company's 2026 Series D. The firm is active across AI infrastructure, developer tools, enterprise software, and consumer internet.
Venture CapitalSeed to GrowthAIDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
London, United Kingdom · Venture CapitalAtomico is a leading European venture capital firm founded in 2006 by Niklas Zennström, the co-founder of Skype. Headquartered in London with roots in Stockholm, Atomico focuses on backing ambitious tech founders across Europe at Series A and beyond. The firm manages several billion dollars across multiple funds and has built a portfolio of household names. Atomico’s approach leverages Zennström’s global experience – the firm often helps startups expand internationally and recruits senior talent via its notable “Executive-in-Residence” program. Atomico has invested in companies spanning fintech, deep tech, software, and consumer internet. Notable successes include Klarna (the Swedish fintech giant), Supercell (Finnish gaming, acquired by Tencent), Graphcore (UK AI chips), and MessageBird (Netherlands communications platform). Atomico was also an early backer of Stripe in the US and Viagogo. The firm is known for publishing the annual “State of European Tech” report, reflecting its thought leadership in the ecosystem. In terms of investment size, Atomico typically leads or co-leads Series A–C rounds with cheques of $5–$50 million, and it has the capacity to follow-on through later stages. It closed its fifth fund of $820 million in 2020 and a $1.2 billion fund in 2022, underscoring investor confidence in European tech. Atomico’s team includes partners with experience at Google, Uber, Spotify, and more – providing operational support to portfolio founders. The firm also stands out for its commitment to sustainability and diversity, integrating impact considerations and backing companies tackling climate change. Atomico’s influence is evidenced by the fact that as of 2025 it has produced five IPOs and multiple $10B+ exits in Europe. In summary, Atomico has established itself as a premier VC “built by founders for founders,” fueling Europe’s ascent with capital, expertise, and global networks.
Venture CapitalSeries A+GeneralistTechnology
London, United Kingdom · Venture CapitalBalderton Capital is one of Europe’s most established venture capital firms focused on early-stage technology companies. Based in London, Balderton was founded in 2000 as the European arm of Benchmark Capital and became independent in 2007. It has since raised ten funds dedicated to European startups, with over $4 billion in assets under management. Balderton primarily invests at Series A, typically leading rounds of $5–15 million and taking significant minority stakes. The firm’s portfolio spans a wide range of sectors – from fintech and marketplaces to SaaS and gaming – reflecting Europe’s diversity. Notable investments include Revolut (fintech, which Balderton backed at Series A), The Hut Group (UK e-commerce, now public), Darktrace (cybersecurity, IPO 2021), MySQL (acquired by Sun Microsystems), Citymapper (urban transport app), GoCardless (payments) and Vestiaire Collective (fashion resale). Balderton has consistently been among the most active Series A investors in Europe; in 2022 it deployed capital into 20+ new companies and many follow-ons. The firm is known for its strong founder support and an ethos of “teamwork” – all partners share carry evenly, which encourages collective input on portfolio companies. General Partners like Bernard Liautaud (founder of Business Objects) and Suranga Chandratillake (founder of Blinkx) bring operator experience. In recent years Balderton also launched a liquidity fund to buy secondary shares from European tech founders and early employees, reflecting a maturing ecosystem. The firm has also been vocal on issues like startup diversity and European tech sovereignty. With successes such as Revolut’s rise to $33B valuation and Darktrace’s IPO (Balderton held ~18% at listing), Balderton has proven that European VCs can deliver world-class returns. It continues to invest actively across Europe – from Stockholm to Tel Aviv – aiming to partner with founders “with global ambition.” In the constellation of European VC, Balderton Capital is often mentioned alongside Accel and Index as the top choice for Series A funding, thanks to its track record and deep network built over two decades.
Venture CapitalSeries A to GrowthGeneralistTechnology
Paris, France · Venture CapitalEarly-stage VC with offices in Paris, London, and Barcelona, backing fintech and consumer startups across Europe.
Venture CapitalPre-Seed to Series AFintechConsumer
Copenhagen, Denmark · Venture CapitalbyFounders is a founder led venture fund backed by a collective of Nordic and Baltic entrepreneurs. The team invests from pre seed to Series A and provides portfolio founders with direct access to experienced operators across the region. byFounders is known for strong community support, rapid founder feedback, and deep connections to the Nordic ecosystem. It has become one of the most influential early stage funds headquartered in Copenhagen.
Venture CapitalPre-Seed to Series AGeneral TechFintechSaaS
Berlin, Germany · Venture CapitalEarly-stage generalist fund backing founders who build European platform companies.
Venture CapitalSeed to Series AGeneralistTechnology
Stockholm, Sweden · Venture CapitalCreandum is a Nordic venture capital firm known for early bets in category-defining European tech companies. It led Better Stack's Series A financing in January 2024 and also has Bolt in its portfolio.
Venture CapitalSeed to Series ATechnologyGeneralist
Prague, Czech Republic · Venture CapitalCredo Ventures is a Prague-based early-stage VC focused on Central and Eastern Europe. The firm manages about EUR 250m across four funds and is currently investing out of Fund IV, writing initial checks up to roughly EUR 5m. Credo backs founders from pre-seed to Series A and has supported breakout CEE companies including UiPath, Productboard, and ElevenLabs. Key partners include Ondrej Bartos and Vladislav Jez, alongside partners such as Tomas Burian and Michal Cernocky. The firm is known for hands-on support and long-term follow-on capital in the region.
Venture CapitalPre-Seed to Series ATechnologyAIDeep Tech
London, United Kingdom · Venture CapitalPublicly listed VC backing European founders from Series A onward with follow-on capital.
Venture CapitalSeries A+TechnologyEnterprise
Berlin, Germany · Venture CapitalEarlybird is a Berlin-based venture capital firm investing across Europe and is an early backer of companies such as N26 and UiPath.
Venture CapitalSeed to Series ATechnologyEnterprise
London, United Kingdom · Venture CapitalGlobal growth investor with teams in Europe scaling healthcare, fintech, and deep tech companies.
Venture CapitalSeries B+HealthEnterprise
Paris, France · Venture CapitalDeep tech and AI-focused VC with offices in Paris and Barcelona and strong ties to European research labs.
Venture CapitalSeed to Series ADeep TechAI
Stockholm, Sweden · Venture CapitalEQT Growth is EQT’s growth-stage platform and led Vinted’s 2021 Series F round, supporting its international expansion.
Venture CapitalGrowthGrowthTechnology
Paris, France · Venture CapitalFrench growth equity investor with offices in Paris, London, and Berlin, active in Series B+ rounds across Europe.
Venture CapitalSeries B+GrowthTechnology
Wroclaw, Poland · Venture CapitalOperator-led Polish deep-tech VC fund with a target size of EUR 20M (about PLN 80M), investing at pre-seed and seed. Founded by Maciej Zawadzinski, Maciej Frankowicz, and Konrad Trzyna, the fund focuses on robotics, photonics, cybersecurity, biotech, space tech, and hardware-enabled software. Typical initial checks are up to PLN 3M with follow-on capacity up to PLN 8M for top portfolio companies.
Venture CapitalPre-Seed to SeedDeep TechRoboticsCybersecurityBiotechSpace TechHardware
Copenhagen, Denmark · Venture CapitalHeartcore Capital, formerly Sunstone, is a Copenhagen based VC focused on early stage consumer and software companies. The firm invests across the Nordics and Europe, supporting founders who build category leading marketplaces, subscriptions, and SaaS products. Heartcore has been an early backer of companies such as Vivino and Lunar and has built one of Denmark's most experienced VC teams. Its consumer first perspective remains a distinctive focus in the Nordic funding market.
Venture CapitalSeed to Series AConsumerMarketplaceSaaS
Bonn, Germany · Venture CapitalHigh-Tech Gruenderfonds (HTGF) is Germany’s public-private seed investor. In 2022 it launched HTGF IV with about EUR 493m, backed by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs, KfW Capital, and 45 corporate LPs including BASF, Bayer, Bosch, and SAP. HTGF focuses on high-tech, industrial tech, chemistry, and life sciences and is a cornerstone early-stage fund in Germany.
Venture CapitalSeedIndustrial TechChemistryLife Sciences
London, United Kingdom · Venture CapitalICONIQ Growth is a global growth-stage investor that co-led ElevenLabs' Series C in 2025 and participated again in the 2026 Series D round. The firm backs category leaders in software, AI, and digital platforms.
Venture CapitalGrowthAISoftwareGrowth
London, United Kingdom · Venture CapitalIndex Ventures is a globally renowned venture capital firm that originated in Europe and has been instrumental in scaling many of the continent’s top tech companies. Founded in Geneva in 1996 by the Daly brothers and Neil Rimer, Index later opened major offices in London and San Francisco, making it a transatlantic VC powerhouse. Index invests at all stages (seed to growth), though it is especially prominent in Series A/B in Europe. The firm has an extraordinary track record: it was an early backer of Skype (sold to eBay), Last.fm (sold to CBS), Supercell (acquired by Tencent), and MySQL (acquired by Sun) in the 2000s, and more recently of Deliveroo, Adyen, Figma, Revolut, Robinhood and Notion – to name a few. Index’s portfolio spans consumer and enterprise: it has seeded fashion marketplaces like ASOS and Farfetch, scaled up fintech stars like TransferWise (Wise) and Robinhood, and supported open-source and SaaS successes (Elastic, Confluent, Collibra). The firm manages multiple funds (it raised a $3B+ set of funds in 2022) and often co-invests across its early and growth funds to support companies long-term. Index is particularly known for its knack in consumer-facing startups and its ability to spot trends early (e.g., it led Patreon’s Series A in the creator economy space, and Discord’s seed in gaming communication). Partners at Index are a cosmopolitan bunch – with backgrounds ranging from gaming entrepreneurs to investment bankers – and they bring a strong network in both Silicon Valley and Europe. Uniquely, Index also has a life sciences arm (Index Life) that invested in companies like Moderna. In Europe, Index has been among the top three most active VCs by number of unicorns backed. For example, Index led Deliveroo’s Series B in 2014 and remained a major shareholder through its 2021 IPO. Similarly, Index was pivotal in Adyen’s growth (now a ~$50B payments giant). Culturally, Index is known for being founder-friendly and global in outlook – encouraging its European portfolio to expand to the US when needed and vice versa. It also frequently publishes insightful content (e.g., Bernard Dallé’s guides on SaaS metrics or interviews with founders). As of 2025, Index Ventures stands as a gold-standard VC, with a portfolio boasting dozens of IPOs and acquisitions, and a current crop of rising stars across continents.
Venture CapitalSeed to GrowthGeneralistTechnology
Warsaw, Poland · Venture CapitalTier-1 venture capital firm focused on early-stage software startups from Poland and CEE. Inovo invests from pre-seed to seed, typically backing founders targeting global markets across SaaS, developer tools, AI, and digital health.
Venture CapitalPre-Seed to SeedSaaSDeveloper ToolsAIHealthTech
London, United Kingdom · Venture CapitalInsight Partners is a global software investor with a London presence and was a participant in Vinted’s 2021 Series F round led by EQT Growth.
Venture CapitalGrowthSoftwareGrowth
Prague, Czech Republic · Venture CapitalKAYA Ventures is a Prague-based early-stage VC backing CEE founders building global software companies. The firm invested in Better Stack from its early stages and has been an active supporter of Czech technical founders expanding into US and global markets.
Venture CapitalPre-Seed to Series ATechnologyAIDeveloper Tools
Paris, France · Venture CapitalHigh-volume seed investor accelerating founders through the critical first hires and pilots.
Venture CapitalPre-Seed to SeedGeneralistTechnology
Berlin, Germany · Venture CapitalCommunity-backed fund supporting founders across Berlin, Paris, and Lisbon in SaaS and marketplaces.
Venture CapitalSeed to Series ASaaSMarketplace
London, United Kingdom · Venture CapitalSeed-stage venture firm backing mission-driven founders primarily in the UK and Europe.
Venture CapitalPre-Seed to SeedGeneralistTechnology
Warsaw, Poland · Venture CapitalMCI Capital is a Warsaw-listed digital private equity and growth investor focused on scaling technology leaders in Central and Eastern Europe. Founded in 1999, the firm invests primarily in SaaS, fintech and insurtech, e-commerce marketplaces, and digital infrastructure, with additional focus on climate tech opportunities.
Venture CapitalGrowth to BuyoutSaaSFintechInsurtechE-commerceDigital InfrastructureClimate Tech
London, United Kingdom · Venture CapitalNorthzone is a prominent European venture capital firm with Scandinavian roots, known for early bets on companies like Spotify and Klarna. Founded in 1996 in Oslo (and now headquartered in Stockholm with a big presence in London), Northzone is an evergreen VC fund that has raised 9 funds to date. It invests from Seed and Series A up to Growth (Series B/C), typically focusing on consumer internet, fintech, and B2B SaaS. Northzone rose to fame as the earliest institutional investor in Spotify – it led Spotify’s $21M Series A in 2008 and remained a major shareholder until IPO. It was also an early backer of Klarna (led the $8M Series A in 2010) and other Nordic breakouts like iZettle (payments, acquired by PayPal) and Avito (Russian classifieds, acquired by Naspers). Over the years, Northzone expanded its geographic focus to include the UK, Benelux, and the US East Coast (they’ve invested in Wallapop in Spain, Personio in Germany, and Secret Escapes in UK, among others). The firm’s investment approach is relatively hands-on – partners often take board seats and leverage Northzone’s network for business development of their portfolio. With approximately €1.5 billion under management, Northzone typically writes initial checks of €2–10M and can follow on with much larger amounts. In 2022, Northzone raised a new €1B+ fund, reflecting growing LP interest in European tech. The team blends operational experience and finance acumen; notable partners include Pär-Jörgen Pärson (who led the Spotify deal) and Michiel Kotting (who sits on Personio’s board). Northzone often leads or co-leads rounds and likes to syndicate with US VCs when scaling globally. Beyond fintech and music tech, they have investments in healthtech (Kry), edtech (Kahoot!), crypto (Sovereign), and more – showcasing a broad thesis of “transformative tech.” Northzone’s steady success over 25+ years – producing multiple billion-dollar exits – has cemented its reputation as one of Europe’s top-tier venture firms, bridging the vibrant Nordic ecosystem with the rest of the continent.
Venture CapitalSeed to Series BConsumerB2B SaaS
London, United Kingdom · Venture CapitalOperator-led fund partnering with B2B SaaS and fintech founders across Europe.
Venture CapitalSeries A to BB2B SaaSFintech
Hellerup, Denmark · Venture CapitalNovo Holdings is the investment arm of the Novo Nordisk Foundation and the largest life science investor in Denmark. It backs biotech, medtech, and health innovation across seed, venture, and growth stages while also managing the foundation's long term ownership in Novo Nordisk and Novozymes. The firm provides patient capital, deep scientific expertise, and global networks for founders building therapies, diagnostics, and industrial biotech solutions. Novo Holdings is a cornerstone of the Danish life science ecosystem.
Venture CapitalSeed to GrowthBiotechLife ScienceHealthcare
Paris, France · Venture CapitalFrench-founded VC with offices in Paris, Berlin, and Dakar. Generalist from seed to growth and one of the most active French funds in Germany.
Venture CapitalSeed to GrowthGeneralistSeed to Growth
Berlin, Germany · Venture CapitalEarly-stage fund specializing in B2B SaaS and marketplaces across Europe and North America.
Venture CapitalSeed to Series AB2B SaaSMarketplace
Lyngby, Denmark · Venture CapitalPreSeed Ventures is Denmark's most active pre seed fund, originally rooted in the DTU science park. It provides the first institutional capital for university spin outs and technical founders, typically investing at idea or prototype stage. The firm has backed early Danish successes including Unity and Trustpilot and continues to nurture deep tech and software startups across the Nordics. PreSeed is a crucial bridge from research to venture.
Venture CapitalPre-Seed to SeedDeep TechSoftwareEngineering
Copenhagen, Denmark · Venture CapitalSEED Capital is Denmark's largest early stage venture fund and a first check investor for many of the country's most successful startups. The firm invests at seed and Series A and supports founders with hands on company building and follow on fundraising. SEED has backed Danish scale ups across SaaS, fintech, and consumer tech, with notable wins including Trustpilot, Vivino, Templafy, and Lunar. It is a key pillar of the Danish venture landscape.
Venture CapitalSeed to Series ASaaSFintechConsumer
London, United Kingdom · Venture CapitalSeedcamp is a London-based seed fund investing at pre-seed and seed across Europe. In 2024 it announced Seedcamp Fund VI, a $180m vehicle, and reports a portfolio of 460+ companies with total AUM of around $500m. Seedcamp is known for early backing of category leaders such as Revolut, UiPath, and Synthesia, pairing capital with a strong founder network.
Venture CapitalPre-Seed to SeedGeneralistTechnologyPre-Seed
London, United Kingdom · Venture CapitalSequoia Capital is a global venture firm that led ElevenLabs' $500M Series D round announced in February 2026 at an $11B valuation, with partner Andrew Reed joining the board. Sequoia also backs Bolt as it scaled its multi-vertical mobility platform across Europe.
Venture CapitalGrowthGeneralistTechnology
Warsaw, Poland · Venture CapitalPolish VC focused on deep tech and science-based companies, including industrial technology, advanced materials, and biotech. The fund follows a long-horizon approach for R&D-heavy ventures moving from lab to market.
Venture CapitalSeed to Series ADeep TechIndustrial TechBiotechClimate Tech
Bucharest, Romania · Venture CapitalUnderline Ventures is a Romanian early-stage VC that launched in 2020 and focuses on pre-seed and seed investments across Central and Eastern Europe.
Venture CapitalPre-Seed to SeedTechnologyPre-SeedSeed
London, United Kingdom · Venture CapitalValar Ventures is a fintech-focused venture firm and an investor in N26, backing the company’s international growth.
Venture CapitalSeries A+FintechSoftware
Warsaw, Poland · Venture CapitalEstablished in 1993, WEG invests evergreen capital in growth-stage B2B technology firms. Typical focus areas include Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, cleantech, and cybersecurity with long-term value creation priorities.
Venture CapitalGrowthB2BIndustry 4.0CleanTechCybersecurity
Paris, France · Venture CapitalFrench VC with offices in Paris, Berlin, and Munich focused on deep tech and impact, active across the Franco-German corridor.
Venture CapitalSeed to Series ADeep TechImpact