Waves Capital Partners

Overview

Waves Capital Partners is a venture capital firm based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, focusing on providing flexible, long-term capital to European technology startups. The firm operates with a founder-first approach, investing its own capital and allowing founders to lead without requiring board seats or engaging in micromanagement. Their investment model is structured on a deal-by-deal basis, where they lead with their own capital and invite a network of trusted limited partners to participate in each opportunity. This structure allows for scalable capital deployment, enabling Waves Capital to increase its investment as portfolio companies grow. They invest across all stages, with a focus on both software and hardware, from deep tech to practical innovations. The firm emphasizes clear and simple deal structures with aligned incentives. While they have a preference for a co-investor role, they retain the flexibility to lead or co-lead when it is strategically appropriate. A recent investment includes participating in a Series A extension for Delft Circuits, a company in the quantum computing space. The firm's investment philosophy is centered on providing patient capital without fixed timelines, which gives founders the space to build durable businesses. This approach is designed to support breakthrough technologies that can strengthen the European economy. Keywords: venture capital, European startups, technology investment, founder-first investing, scalable capital, deep tech, hardware startups, software startups, deal-by-deal investment, long-term capital, co-investor, patient capital, growth funding, startup funding, innovation finance.

Investment Focus

• Innovative technology solutions
• Scalable business models
• Strong founding teams
• Potential for significant market impact
• Alignment with European economic growth objectives

Portfolio Companies