One of the greatest cultural export of America is the proliferation of dynamic startup ecosystems around the world. Europe, being an economic powerhouse equal to America, has the potential to approach Silicon Valley success. The current and likely future changes in the world economic system make it imperative US investors can access the best companies everywhere. We provide that access in Europe.

We believe in empowering passionate entrepreneurs to build the European economy of the future. The world is changing in ways that demand Europe forge its own path, providing opportunity for those of us committed to making the European startup ecosystem more dynamic. The USA is still where unicorns are made, so we bridge Europe and America by having feet in both – ensuring our startups have a superior fundraising and exit path.

We see our role as curating the best European startups, leading their early-stage rounds—Pre-seed, Seed, and Series A—and bridging them to America for subsequent growth phases. We add value to startups through mentoring and, as part of our investment diligence, help them define and achieve the right key performance indicators (KPIs) to allow continued investment through exit.

Increasing the Success Rate

We acknowledge the power law in venture investing. But we also see that a high ROI can be achieved by dragons rather than unicorns. Founders in Europe are more flexible about exit timing, enabling a more rapid investment timetable and an earlier and equally lucrative ROI.

European startups have relatively low valuations compared to US startups, which compounds our early-exit ROI strategy. By focusing on a select range of industries and geographies where we have deep expertise, we enhance alignment with investors, reduce failure rates, and further improve return on investment. We only work with motivated, coachable founder teams who have the drive and capability to fulfill their vision and execute in large markets.

We believe immersion, discipline, and focusing on value in startup discovery as the best way to align with LP interests. Our approach is distinctly hands-on and tailored to address the gaps often seen in the European startup ecosystem. We start relationships early, often at the university level. We primarily invest in Germany, the Netherlands, the Baltics and Scandinavia. Contrary to typical practice in Europe, we lead funding rounds and build personal relationships with founders long before they seek venture capital, providing unique value and guidance from inception to US or European exit.

We are committed as well to discovering and supporting unique founders, including women and other under-represented groups. Our dedication to these principles ensures we not only invest in businesses but also nurture the leaders who will drive future innovation.