42CAP
General contacts
Investor type
VC
Founded
2016
AUM
$170 M
Location
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026
Profile
42CAP is a venture capital firm based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2014 by seasoned entrepreneurs turned investors. The team includes General Partners Thomas Wilke and Alex Meyer, both of whom have extensive experience in building and scaling software companies. The firm prides itself on its 'Peers amongst Entrepreneurs' approach, supporting founders with a deep understanding of the challenges they face.
42CAP focuses on seed-stage investments in tech- and data-driven B2B software companies across Europe. They typically invest between €0.5 to 3 million per deal. The firm is currently investing from its fourth fund, which has an AUM of €100 million. Their investment sectors include SaaS, AI, fintech, healthcare, logistics, and marketing technology.
Notable portfolio companies include Cognee - AI Memory Engine, Qdrant - Vector Database & Search, Kaia Health - AI-driven Chronic Disease Therapy, Packlink - Global Shipping API, and Adverity - Marketing Data Intelligence.
Industry
42CAP Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fund I
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Fashion/Beauty
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Security
Software
HealthTech
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$35 M
|
August 2018
|
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42CAP III
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Fashion/Beauty
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Marketing and Advertising
SaaS
Security
Software
HealthTech
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$70 M
|
January 2021
|
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42CAP IV
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Logistics
AdTech
HealthTech
VR/AR
Internet of Things (IoT)
Cloud
Energy
AI
Blockchain/Crypto
Transportation
Telecommunications
Software
Security
SaaS
Robotics
Real Estate
Media and Entertainment
Marketing and Advertising
IT Services
Industrial
Healthcare Services
Foodtech
Food and Beverage
Fintech
Financial Services
Fashion/Beauty
Electronics
E-commerce/Marketplace
Digital
Business Services (B2B)
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Seed
Series A
|
Europe
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$100 M
|
September 2026
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FAQs about 42CAP
Is 42CAP a venture capital or private equity firm?
42CAP is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Where is 42CAP located?
42CAP is located in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
When was 42CAP founded?
42CAP was founded in 2016.
What sectors and industries does 42CAP invest in?
42CAP invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Digital, E-commerce/Marketplace, Electronics, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Industrial, Marketing and Advertising, SaaS, Software, AI, Cloud, Internet of Things (IoT), HealthTech, AdTech, Logistics, Media and Entertainment, Security, VR/AR, Energy, Blockchain/Crypto, Transportation, Telecommunications, Robotics, Real Estate, IT Services.
What is 42CAP geographical focus of investments?
42CAP invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America.
At what stages of companies and startups does 42CAP typically invest in?
42CAP invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
What is the usual amount of 42CAP investment?
42CAP usually invests $1-5 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for 42CAP?
42CAP has around $170m assets under management.
When was 42CAP last fund created?
42CAP last fund was created/launched in 2021-01-11
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