360 Capital
Milan, Italy · AcceleratorEuropean VC with a Paris and Milan presence investing in consumer and deep tech companies.
AcceleratorSeed to Series AConsumerDeep Tech
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BackingMinds
Stockholm, Sweden · IncubatorFounded 2016. Seed fund focused on overlooked founders and underserved markets.
IncubatorSeedGeneralistConsumerEnterprise
Cazoo
London, United Kingdom · StartupOnline marketplace that simplifies buying, financing, and swapping nearly-new cars in Europe.
StartupGrowthMobilityConsumer
Dawid Urban
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorA notable independent angel, Dawid has invested in dozens of Polish startups. He often partners with celebrities (e.g. he co-invested with Robert Lewandowski in AI startup Samurai Labs). Dawid was named Business Angel of the Year 2018 (Poland) for his prolific activity. He looks for creative, innovative businesses across sectors. Associated startups: Samurai Labs, InPost (early stage), various creative industry startups.
Angel InvestorPre-Seed to SeedAIConsumerCreative
Experior Venture Fund
Warsaw, Poland · AcceleratorFounded 2013. Late seed and Series A fund backing high-growth Polish SMEs.
AcceleratorLate Seed to Series AEnterpriseConsumerSME
Flix
Munich, Germany · StartupLong-distance mobility network operating intercity buses and trains across Europe.
StartupGrowthMobilityConsumer
Heartcore Capital
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
Jan Stasz
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorCo-creator of fashion marketplace Showroom.pl, Jan became an angel investor after Showroom’s success. He has a keen eye for consumer and lifestyle startups and was nominated among top angels in 2018. Associated startups: Showroom.pl (co-founder), plus investments in fashion-tech and consumer platforms.
Angel InvestorPre-Seed to SeedFashion TechConsumer
JME Venture Capital
Madrid, Spain · AcceleratorFounded 2014. Early-stage VC backed by Spanish entrepreneurs investing in consumer and enterprise tech.
AcceleratorSeed to Series AConsumerEnterprise
K Fund
Madrid, Spain · AcceleratorFounded 2016. Entrepreneur-friendly fund backing product-led Spanish tech startups.
AcceleratorSeed to Series ASaaSMarketplacesConsumer
Łukasz Wejchert
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorComing from the family that founded TVN and Onet, Łukasz launched his own investment firm Dirlango. As a business angel, he’s injected capital into Polish tech successes like Booksy (booking app) and PizzaPortal (food delivery). He focuses on consumer internet and mobile, often co-investing alongside global funds. Associated startups: Booksy, iTaxi, Plum Research, and others via Dirlango.
Angel InvestorSeedConsumerMobile
Luko
Paris, France · StartupHome insurance startup focusing on prevention, fast claims, and digital-first service.
StartupSeries CInsurtechConsumer
Mateusz Romanowski
Wroclaw, Poland · Angel InvestorSerial entrepreneur (co-founder of platforms like ZadajPytanie and later CEO of fashion startup Allani), Mateusz turned to angel investing after successful exits. Notably, he invested early in the edtech unicorn Brainly before fully focusing on growing Allani. His founder perspective in marketplaces and consumer apps guides the startups he now supports. Associated startups: Brainly, Allani, and other consumer internet ventures.
Angel InvestorPre-Seed to SeedMarketplacesConsumerEdTech
Northzone
Stockholm, Sweden · AcceleratorNorthzone 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.
AcceleratorSeed to GrowthConsumerB2B TechFintechEntertainment
Northzone
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
Olga Sobieraj
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorFormer CEO of Ogilvy Poland and a long-time corporate executive, Olga turned to angel investing and mentoring after her corporate career. She was recognized as Business Angel of the Year 2021 in Poland for her contributions. Olga focuses on consumer and marketing startups, applying her branding expertise. Associated startups: Various consumer goods and martech startups (as a mentor/investor through programs like MIT Enterprise Forum).
Angel InvestorPre-Seed to SeedConsumerMarTech
P101 Ventures
Milan, Italy · AcceleratorFounded 2013. Early-stage investor focused on Italian digital and consumer tech with initial tickets around EUR 0.5-3M.
AcceleratorSeed to Series ADigitalConsumerFintechMedia
Revolut
London, United Kingdom · StartupRevolut is a British fintech company offering a “super-app” for digital banking and financial services. Launched in 2015 by founders Nik Storonsky (a former Credit Suisse trader from Russia) and Vlad Yatsenko (Ukrainian developer), Revolut began as a multicurrency travel card allowing users to spend and transfer money globally with minimal fees. It quickly evolved into a full-featured neobank. As of 2025, Revolut operates in 48+ countries and has 65 million customers worldwide, making it one of the fastest-growing fintechs ever. The app provides a suite of services: GBP and EUR bank accounts, debit cards, currency exchange for 30+ currencies at interbank rates, stock and crypto trading, person-to-person payments, bill splitting, and more. Revolut’s growth has been astonishing – it surpassed £3.1 billion in annual revenue in 2024 with £1.1 billion operating profit. The company has raised over $1.7 billion from investors like SoftBank, Tiger Global, and TCV, reaching a private valuation of $33 billion in 2021. In late 2025, a secondary share sale reportedly valued Revolut at $75 billion, vaulting it among the world’s most valuable fintechs. Revolut’s journey has not been without challenges: it faced regulatory hurdles (e.g. its UK banking license was long-delayed), compliance scrutiny, and had to strengthen its governance as it scaled. Nonetheless, the company achieved profitability in 2021 and has continued to grow its user base across Europe, North America, and Asia. Revolut’s mission is to become a “global financial super-app”, consolidating banking, investing, insurance, and payments in one place. It has introduced products like “Revolut Junior” accounts for kids, pay-later services, and expanded into credit in select markets. With over 10,000 employees worldwide, Revolut is now a regulated bank in the EU and other jurisdictions. Its story from scrappy travel card startup to a $75B-valued fintech giant with 65 million users epitomizes Europe’s fintech rise and the potential of challenger banks to rewrite banking norms.
StartupLate StageFintechConsumer
SEED Capital
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
Slingshot Ventures
Amsterdam, Netherlands · AcceleratorFounded 2014. Late seed and Series A fund focused on consumer digital brands and e-commerce.
AcceleratorLate Seed to Series AConsumerE-commerce
Vinted
Vilnius, Lithuania · StartupVinted is Europe’s largest online marketplace for second-hand fashion, and Lithuania’s first tech unicorn. Founded in 2008 in Vilnius by Milda Mitkutė and Justas Janauskas, Vinted started as a simple site to sell unwanted clothes peer-to-peer – an idea born when Mitkutė needed to downsize her wardrobe before moving. Over the years, Vinted expanded to become a pan-European platform with over 80 million members in 18 countries. Users (primarily young women, but also men and kids’ parents) can buy and sell second-hand clothes, accessories, home goods, and more. Vinted’s appeal lies in its easy-to-use app and low fees: listing items is free, and the buyer pays a small “Buyer Protection” fee (around 5%) which covers payment insurance and customer support. The company generates revenue from these fees and optional shipping or bump services. Vinted’s growth has been explosive in recent years as second-hand shopping went mainstream. In 2019, Vinted raised €128M at a €1 billion valuation, officially becoming a unicorn – and notably the first from Lithuania. By mid-2021, it raised an additional €250M round at a €3.5 billion valuation and then a €300M round in 2021–2022 valuing it around €5 billion. This made Vinted one of Europe’s most valuable privately-held marketplaces. The platform’s transaction volume and revenue have been growing 50–60% YoY; in 2024, it posted €813M in revenue (+36%) with a net profit of €76.7M – a rare profitable unicorn. Vinted has aggressively expanded: it acquired several competitors (like United Wardrobe in the Netherlands and trendsales.dk in Denmark), and launched new markets such as Canada. It has also diversified into logistics (launching Vinted Go drop-off/pick-up services) and payments (Vinted Pay). With its mission “to make second-hand the first choice,” Vinted taps into sustainability trends and offers an affordable alternative to fast fashion. Its community-driven model and strong unit economics position Vinted as not just a Baltic success story, but a global leader in recommerce, standing shoulder to shoulder with Poshmark or ThredUp in the US.
StartupGrowthMarketplaceConsumer
Vivino
Copenhagen, Denmark · StartupVivino is a Copenhagen founded wine discovery app that lets consumers scan labels and access crowd sourced ratings, tasting notes, and pricing. Founded in 2010 by Heini Zachariassen and Theis Sondergaard, Vivino built the largest wine data community and later expanded into a full marketplace where users can buy wines directly. The company has grown to tens of millions of users and has raised significant venture funding to expand internationally. Vivino is a standout Danish consumer tech company that blended mobile, computer vision, and commerce.
StartupGrowthMarketplaceConsumerE-commerce