Project A
General contacts
Investor type
VC
Founded
2012
AUM
$1 199 M
Location
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026
Profile
Project A is a venture capital investor focusing on early-stage startups with €460M assets under management. In addition to capital, Project A provides operational support to its portfolio companies through their 100 functional experts across the startup building stack. The portfolio includes companies such as Catawiki, WorldRemit, uberall, Homeday, Spryker, Kry and Voi. Project A was founded in 2012 and is managed by Rainer Berak, Ben Fischer, Dr. Florian Heinemann, Uwe Horstmann, Thies Sander and Dr. Anton Waitz. In addition to its headquarters in Berlin, Project A has offices in London and Stockholm.
Industry
Project A Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Fund I - Second close - Axel Springer
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Marketing and Advertising
SaaS
Software
Transportation
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$33 M
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October 2013
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Follow on Fund
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Marketing and Advertising
SaaS
Security
Software
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Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$44 M
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February 2017
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Fund III
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Marketing and Advertising
Real Estate
SaaS
Software
Transportation
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$200 M
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September 2019
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Project A Fund V
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Marketing and Advertising
Real Estate
SaaS
Security
Software
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$350 M
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June 2025
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FAQs about Project A
Is Project A a venture capital or private equity firm?
Project A is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Where is Project A located?
Project A is located in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
When was Project A founded?
Project A was founded in 2012.
What sectors and industries does Project A invest in?
Project A invests in companies and startups in Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Internet and Web Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Real Estate, Software, Transportation, Travel, AI, Logistics, SaaS, Security.
What is Project A geographical focus of investments?
Project A invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
At what stages of companies and startups does Project A typically invest in?
Project A invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.
What is the usual amount of Project A investment?
Project A usually invests $1-5 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Project A?
Project A has around $1 199m assets under management.
When was Project A last fund created?
Project A last fund was created/launched in 2025-06-24
Does Project A invest and support LGBTQ, female and other minorities startups and founders?
Project A invests and supports LGBTQ startups and founders.
What are the contacts of Project A?
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