Calibration

Profile

Calibration is an operator venture capital firm based in Berlin, launched by Bela Wiertz and Levin Bunz. Wiertz is known for establishing the builder community {Tech: Europe} and organizing events like hackathons and the Applied AI Conference. Bunz previously held roles as a General Partner at Heartcore Capital and as a dealmaker at Global Founders Capital, where he played a significant role in investments in companies like Canva. Their team aims to bridge the gap in the European startup ecosystem by providing visibility to both founders and engineers looking for opportunities.

Calibration focuses on the European market with a network across 38 countries. While the firm doesn't disclose a formal stage focus, their model involves supporting ambitious founders by connecting them with elite technical talent. The firm's overarching strategy mirrors a US model, concentrated less on traditional capital allocation and more on talent distribution and community-first approaches.

The firm's cited portfolio includes firms like Attio, BEO Energy, Codewords, and Peec AI, with notable investments by Bunz in companies such as Canva and FINN from his time at previous firms. The portfolio highlights Calibration's ability to identify and back innovative startups with strong growth potential, leveraging Bunz's track record and Wiertz's community-building expertise.