Discovery Ventures
Overview
Discovery Ventures is a Berlin-based venture capital firm investing in early-stage technology companies. The firm focuses on sectors such as Fintech, B2B SaaS, and Artificial Intelligence, with a constant interest in exploring emerging sectors. Their typical initial investments range from €200,000 to €1 million, concentrating on pre-seed and seed stages, and they extend support to exceptional companies throughout their growth journey. As a micro fund, Discovery Ventures actively engages in co-investments with leading global VC firms. Their portfolio includes companies like Trade Republic, a Berlin-based fintech company democratizing trading and access to wealth creation, and Deel, a global talent platform enabling businesses to navigate the future of work with its all-in-one platform for remote hiring and compliant payments. Discovery Ventures has made 46 investments, with notable exits including Vermietet.de, Kadmos, and Gorillas. The firm is committed to supporting exceptional entrepreneurs addressing significant challenges, leveraging their experience in scaling businesses from ideation to pre-IPO. Their team comprises individuals who have invested in many of the most exciting global tech entrepreneurs and supported their teams in achieving ambitious goals. Discovery Ventures is a member of the Bundesverband Deutsche Startups, the German Startups Association, which represents and functions as a voice of startups in Germany, promoting innovative entrepreneurship and connecting founders, startups, and their networks.
Investment Focus
- Exceptional founders addressing significant challenges
- Early-stage technology companies in Fintech, B2B SaaS, and Artificial Intelligence sectors
- Companies seeking initial investments between €200,000 and €1 million
- Startups in pre-seed and seed stages
- Entrepreneurs aiming for growth and scalability
- Innovative and emerging sectors
- Companies open to co-investments with leading global VC firms
- Startups with a focus on technology and innovation
- Founders with a track record of scaling businesses
- Companies with a clear path to pre-IPO growth
Portfolio Companies
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Unlock full contacts →Frequently asked questions about Discovery Ventures
What sectors does Discovery Ventures invest in?
Discovery Ventures invests in Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods, Real Estate and Telecommunications, and is based in Berlin, Germany. Discovery Ventures is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Discovery Ventures invest at?
Discovery Ventures backs companies at Pre-Seed, Seed and Early Stage, writing cheques of 200K - 1M.
Which regions does Discovery Ventures invest in?
Discovery Ventures invests across United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy and Denmark.
What companies has Discovery Ventures invested in?
Discovery Ventures's portfolio includes Deel, Gorillas, Trade Republic, NaroIQ, Vermietet.de and Kadmos.
How do I contact Discovery Ventures?
Discovery Ventures's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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