Volve Capital
Overview
Volve Capital is an Amsterdam-based venture capital firm founded in 2022, focusing on early-stage investments in digital-first companies disrupting their respective industries. The firm is built and backed by experienced entrepreneurs who believe that investment goes beyond capital, offering operational support through a team of Operating Partners in areas such as data, technology, growth, and people. The firm's investment strategy targets pre-seed and seed-stage companies, primarily in the BeNeLux, DACH, and Nordic regions. Volve Capital focuses on sectors including fintech, HR tech, logistics tech, and cybersecurity, with a preference for generalist technology companies that contribute to one or more Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The typical investment size ranges from €200,000 to €500,000, with follow-on investments possible up to €1 million. Volve Capital emphasizes a hands-on approach, providing expertise and a broad network to support portfolio companies in scaling their businesses. The firm positions itself as a lead or co-lead investor, offering opportunities to support portfolio companies through its Operating Partners. This approach reflects Volve Capital's commitment to fostering positive change while achieving financial success, aiming to build a more sustainable and equitable future for everyone.
Investment Focus
- Pre-seed and (follow-on) Seed stage
- First professional investor
- Generalist technology sector
- Contribution to one or more SDGs
- Geographical focus on BeNeLux, DACH, and Nordics
- Initial ticket size €200,000 – €500,000
- Follow-on investments possible up to €1 million
- Lead or co-lead investor
- Opportunity to support portfolio company through Operating Partners
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Volve Capital invest in?
Volve Capital invests in FinTech, SaaS, B2B, Cybersecurity, HR Tech and B2B2C, and is based in Noord-Holland, Netherlands. Volve Capital is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Volve Capital invest at?
Volve Capital backs companies at Pre-Seed and Seed, writing cheques of 200K - 1M.
Which regions does Volve Capital invest in?
Volve Capital invests across United Kingdom, Germany, France, Denmark, Switzerland and Luxembourg.
Who are the partners at Volve Capital?
Team members listed for Volve Capital include Maurits Hovius (Founder / GP) and Joost Bijlsma (Founder / GP).
What companies has Volve Capital invested in?
Volve Capital's portfolio includes Eddy Grid, Stippl, Conservio, Twindo and Whisper.
How do I contact Volve Capital?
Volve Capital's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
