GapMinder

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Investor type

Founded

March, 2020

AUM

$130 M

Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 25 August, 2026

Profile

GapMinder is a venture capital firm based in South Eastern Europe (SEE), dedicated to investing in early-stage technology companies. The team, comprised of former operators and entrepreneurs, focuses on supporting ambitious founders who are ready to scale globally. They emphasize investing in AI, Deeptech, and SaaS, particularly within the B2B space, and offer hands-on assistance to startups in strategy and growth initiatives.

GapMinder typically leads seed rounds, investing between €0.5m and €5m, and can follow on with up to €12m or more. They have a strong interest in sectors like enterprise automation, data analytics, fintech, and cybersecurity. With €130m under management, they primarily target investments in the SEE region and its diaspora, aiming for significant scale and market impact.

Their notable investments include FinTechOS - innovation acceleration software, Druid AI - enterprise productivity chatbots, Veridion - AI-powered market intelligence, Siena - AI customer service platform, and Deepstash - an EdTech consumer app. They support startups beyond financing, offering advisement on governance, strategy, and international expansion.

Industry

Edtech HealthTech Cybersecurity Life Sciences AI Software Security SaaS Business Services (B2B) Deeptech Machine Learning (ML) Fintech Financial Services Industrial Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Other Robotics Telecommunications

GapMinder Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
GapMinder Venture Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Machine Learning (ML) Deeptech Business Services (B2B) Industrial Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Other Robotics SaaS Security Software Telecommunications AI Life Sciences Cybersecurity HealthTech	Seed Pre-seed Series A	Europe	$1-5 m	—	January 2024

Contacts

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Sergiu Rosca Founding Partner

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Dan Mihaescu Founding Partner

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FAQs about GapMinder

Is GapMinder a venture capital or private equity firm?

GapMinder is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is GapMinder located?

GapMinder is located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

When was GapMinder founded?

GapMinder was founded in 2020.

What sectors and industries does GapMinder invest in?

GapMinder invests in companies and startups in Edtech, HealthTech, Cybersecurity, Life Sciences, AI, Software, Security, SaaS, Business Services (B2B), Deeptech, Machine Learning (ML), Fintech, Financial Services, Industrial, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Other, Robotics, Telecommunications.

What is GapMinder geographical focus of investments?

GapMinder invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does GapMinder typically invest in?

GapMinder invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of GapMinder investment?

GapMinder usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for GapMinder?

GapMinder has around $130m assets under management.

What are the contacts of GapMinder?

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