Updated List of Top Active Investors & VCs Based in Europe in 2025

Last update to database: October 13, 2025

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Leading Investors & Venture Capital Firms Headquartered in Europe

In 2025, Europe remains a powerhouse for venture capital and startup innovation, with hundreds of investors driving record levels of funding across the continent. The top active investors and VCs based in Europe are supporting founders in key sectors such as fintech, AI, SaaS, cleantech, and health tech.


These firms are headquartered across major European capitals like London, Paris, Berlin, and Amsterdam, and many are expanding their reach to emerging markets in Central and Eastern Europe. They’re backing early- and growth-stage startups, helping build Europe’s next generation of global success stories.


Our database features investors and venture capital firms headquartered in Europe who are currently active in startup funding. Updated weekly, it’s the most comprehensive source for tracking the continent’s leading investors and venture firms.

Comprehensive Database of Active Investors & VCs Based in Europe – Updated Weekly

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Investor Name
Industry Focus Recent Investments Recent Investment Date Check Size Stage Focus Geography Focus Company Headquarters Firm Type Portfolio Size Portfolio Highlights Co-Investor Network
NatWest Group Financial Services & FinTech, Technology, Data & Analytics, SaaS & Software, Banking Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $1M-$10M Seed, Series A, Series B United Kingdom, Europe, India London, England, United Kingdom Corporate VC 100 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Optima Property & Real Estate Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $10M-$20M Europe, North America Munich, Bavaria, Germany Family Office 50 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Extantia Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, SaaS & Software, GreenTech & Sustainability, Manufacturing Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $1M-$10M Seed, Series A Europe, Germany Berlin, Germany Venture Capital 40 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Valutia SaaS & Software, Business & Professional Services, Information Technology Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $500k-$1M Pre-Seed, Seed Brazil, Portugal Lisboa, Portugal Venture Capital 30 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
CDP Venture Capital Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security & Privacy, GreenTech & Sustainability, SaaS & Software, Financial Services & FinTech Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock October, 2025 $1M-$10M Seed, Series A, Series B Europe, Italy Rome, Latium, Italy Venture Capital 100 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock InnovFin, Fondo Italiano d'Investimento, Invitalia Ventures, United Ventures, P101
Novo Holdings Biotechnology, Health Care & Wellness, Science & Engineering, Financial Services & FinTech, Pharmaceuticals Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $10M-$20M Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C Europe, North America, Asia Gentofte, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark Family Office 60 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Novo Nordisk Foundation, Novozymes, Advent Life Sciences
Coinvest Capital GreenTech & Sustainability, Financial Services & FinTech, SaaS & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Aerospace, Defence & Security Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock October, 2025 $250k-$500k Seed, Series A, Series B Europe, Lithuania Vilnius, Lithuania Venture Capital 49 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Business Angels, Private Venture Capital Funds
AstraZeneca Biotechnology, Health Care & Wellness, Pharmaceutical, Medical, Therapeutics Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $10M-$20M Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D United States, China, Japan, Europe Cambridge, England, United Kingdom Corporate VC 38 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Auven Therapeutics, New Enterprise Associates, Johnson & Johnson Development Corporation, Redmile Group, Novartis
Lakestar Deep Tech, Healthcare, Financial Services & FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Software Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $1M-$10M Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D Europe Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland Venture Capital 100 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Balderton, Eldridge Industries
Enzo Ventures Financial Services & FinTech, Logistics & Transportation, Health Care & Wellness, SaaS & Software, Business & Professional Services Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $100k-$250k Angel, Pre-Seed, Seed Europe, Spain, Southern Europe Madrid, Madrid, Spain Venture Capital 25 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Skaala Manufacturing Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $50k-$100k Europe, Finland, Sweden, Nordic countries Ylihe4rme4, Le4nsi-Suomi, Finland Other 5 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Voima Ventures Advanced Manufacturing, Imaging & Optics, IoT & Electronics, Life Sciences, Quantum & AI Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $500k-$1M Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B Europe, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland Venture Capital 51 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Tesi, European Union, NordicNinja VC, Norrsken VC, Supernode Global VC
RTP Global Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Software, Financial Services & FinTech, E-Commerce & Retail, EdTech and Training Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock October, 2025 $1M-$10M Seed, Series A, Series B United States, Europe, Asia London, England, United Kingdom Venture Capital 150 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
7percent Ventures Deep tech sectors such as spacetech, defence, air & space, VR/AR hardware, quantum computing, future compute hardware Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $100k-$250k Pre-Seed, Seed North America, Europe London, England, United Kingdom Venture Capital 150 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock ICE List, ALLOCATE, DragonChasers
BioInnovation Institute Biotechnology, Health Care & Wellness, Science & Engineering Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $500k-$1M Pre-Seed, Seed Europe Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark Accelerator 121 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Invest-NL AgriTech & Farming, Biotechnology, Energy, Health Care & Wellness, GreenTech & Sustainability Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock October, 2025 $10M-$20M Seed, Series A, Series B Europe, Netherlands Amsterdam, Netherlands Venture Capital 155 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock TInnovation, Industries Fonds II, Dutch Alternative Credit Instrument, Nextgen Ventures
Empirical Ventures Biotechnology, Advanced Materials, Robotics & Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Science & Engineering Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $100k-$250k Pre-Seed, Seed Europe United Kingdom Venture Capital 63 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Varma Health Care & Wellness, Food & Drink, Consumer Goods, E-Commerce & Retail, SaaS & Software Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $1M-$10M Series A, Series B, Series C United States, Europe Helsinki, Finland Family Office 8 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Newtree Impact Food & Drink, AgriTech & Farming, GreenTech & Sustainability, Biotechnology, Science & Engineering Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $1M-$10M Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D Europe Watermael-Boitsfort, Brussels Region, Belgium Venture Capital 94 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Beyond Impact VC Biotechnology, Food & Drink, Materials, Fashion & Apparel, Business & Professional Services Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $100k-$250k Seed, Series A, Series B Germany, United Arab Emirates Montreux, Switzerland Venture Capital 200 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Big Idea Ventures, CPT Capital, Capital V, IndieBio, SOSV Investments
Lumo Labs Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cyber Security & Privacy, Apps & Platforms, SaaS & Software Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $100k-$250k Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A Europe, United States Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands Venture Capital 30 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
HTGF Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Industrial Tech, Digital Tech, Climate Tech Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock October, 2025 $500k–$1M Pre-Seed, Seed Germany, Europe Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Venture Capital 770 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Ona Capital Business & Professional Services, Design & Innovation, Manufacturing, SaaS & Software Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $100k-$250k Pre-Seed, Seed Europe, Spain, Catalonia Manlleu, Barcelona, Spain Venture Capital 20 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Swisspreneur SaaS & Software, Business & Professional Services, Information Technology, Financial Services & FinTech Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $50k-$100k Pre-Seed, Seed Switzerland Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland Accelerator 18 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Swisspreneur Syndicate network
Credit Mutuel Equity Manufacturing, Financial Services & FinTech, SaaS & Software, Transportation, Design & Innovation Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $1M-$10M Series A, Series B, Series C France, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Canada Paris, Île-de-France, France Private Equity 350 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Nordic Science Investments Deeptech is not in the list. Based on company specialties and typical VC categories, the best fit industries are Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Science & Engineering, Health Care & Wellness, SaaS & Software Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $50k-$100k Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B Europe Helsinki, Finland Venture Capital 18 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Slush, Inventure, Superhero Capital
Peak SaaS & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Apps & Platforms, Marketplaces, Platforms Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock October, 2025 $250k-$500k Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A Europe Berlin, Berlin, Germany Venture Capital 40 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Maven Capital Partners Data & Analytics, Marketing, Advertising & Sales, Cyber Security & Privacy, Financial Services & FinTech Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock October, 2025 $10M-$20M Series B, Series C, Series D United Kingdom Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom Private Equity 590 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Maven Investor Partners
JME Ventures SaaS & Software, Information Technology, Financial Services & FinTech, EdTech and Training, Apps & Platforms Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $100k-$1M Seed, Series A Europe, United States, Spain Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain Venture Capital 70 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Top global investors and operators (not specifically named)
Operators & Friends Business & Professional Services, SaaS & Software Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $50k-$100k Angel, Pre-Seed, Seed Europe, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Sweden, Finland London, United Kingdom Other 20 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock The Operator Angels of Europe
Industrifonden SaaS & Software, Biotechnology, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Business & Professional Services, Artificial Intelligence Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $1M-$10M Seed, Series A Europe, Sweden Stockholm, Sweden Venture Capital 421 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock EASME, MassChallenge, 500 Global, Accel, Antler
Bocap Business & Professional Services, Information Technology, SaaS & Software, Financial Services & FinTech, Manufacturing Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $3M-$10M Growth Finland Helsinki, Finland Private Equity 40 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Insurance companies, Private pension funds, Trusts, Family offices
Almi Tech, Life Science, Industry, GreenTech, Cleantech Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $250k-$500k Pre-Seed, Seed Sweden, Europe Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden Venture Capital 300 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Various angel and institutional investors, no specific firms named
Fairpoint Capital Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Software, Data & Analytics, Robotics, Cyber Security & Privacy Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $1M-$10M Seed, Series A, Series B Europe, Sweden, Nordic region Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden Venture Capital 50 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock SEB Venture Capital, Microsoft, Cisco, Intel, Telia
GoHub Ventures Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Software, Financial Services & FinTech, Health Care & Wellness, Government & Military Tech Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $100k-$250k Seed, Series A Europe, North America, South America Valencia, Comunitat Valencia, Spain Venture Capital 40 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Pareto Securities Financial Services & FinTech, Energy, GreenTech & Sustainability Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $1M-$10M Europe Oslo, Norway Other 50 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Begin Capital Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Software, Social & Lifestyle Networks, Cyber Security & Privacy, EdTech and Training Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $500k-$1M Seed, Series A Europe, United Kingdom London, United Kingdom Venture Capital 50 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
British Business Bank Financial Services & FinTech Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock October, 2025 $500k–$1M Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A United Kingdom Sheffield, England, United Kingdom Other 90000 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij AgriTech & Farming, Health Care & Wellness, Energy, Apps & Platforms, Science & Engineering Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $250k-$500k Seed, Series A, Series B Netherlands, Europe Tilburg, North Brabant, Netherlands Venture Capital 50 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock LUMO Labs, VP Capital
PMV Life Sciences & Care, SaaS & Software, Artificial Intelligence, CleanTech & Sustainability, Real Estate Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $250k-$500k Seed, Series A, Series B Europe, Belgium, Flanders Brussel, Belgium Venture Capital 193 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock imec.istart, Fortino Capital, KU Leuven, European Union, VLAIO
2C Ventures Energy, GreenTech & Sustainability, Science & Engineering, Hardware, SaaS & Software Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $250k-$500k Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A Europe, Northern Europe Tallinn, Harju County, Estonia Venture Capital 40 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Iberis Capital Business & Professional Services, Financial Services & FinTech, Information Technology, SaaS & Software, Manufacturing Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $1M-$10M Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C Portugal Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal Venture Capital 40 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
European Commission Government & Military Tech Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $50k-$100k Pre-Seed, Seed Europe Brussels, Belgium Other 5 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Equinor Energy, GreenTech & Sustainability, Science & Engineering, Business & Professional Services, Information Technology Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock October, 2025 $1M-$10M Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C Europe, North America Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway Corporate VC 79 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Cooper Capital Partners, Energy Capital Ventures, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, AGL Energy, Goldman Sachs Asset Management
Hoplon Real Estate, Financial Services & FinTech, Business & Professional Services, Corporate Credit, Restructurings Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $10M-$20M Other Europe, United Kingdom London, United Kingdom Private Equity 20 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Avelios Alternative Assets, Wayzata, Focus Partners Wealth
Smedvig Ventures SaaS & Software, Business & Professional Services Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $1M-$10M Series A Europe London, United Kingdom Venture Capital 10 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Capricorn Partners SaaS & Software, Health Care & Wellness, GreenTech & Sustainability, Biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $1M-$10M Seed, Series A, Series B Europe, Asia Leuven, Belgium Venture Capital 60 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
YZR Capital Health Care & Wellness, SaaS & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Data & Analytics Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $250k-$500k Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A Europe, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Ireland, Czech Republic, Hungary Munich, Bavaria, Germany Venture Capital 12 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Asabys Partners Biotechnology, Therapeutic Devices, Drug Discovery, Clinics/Outpatient Services, Health Care & Wellness Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock October, 2025 $1M-$10M Seed, Series A, Later Stage VC Europe, Spain Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain Venture Capital 33 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Seaya SaaS & Software, GreenTech & Sustainability, Financial Services & FinTech, Travel, Tourism & Events, Cyber Security & Privacy Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock September, 2025 $1M-$10M Seed, Series A, Series B Europe, South America Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain Venture Capital 40 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Accel, Mangrove Capital Partners, Kibo Ventures, Axon Partners Group

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