NAP

Q: When was NAP last fund created?

NAP last fund was created/launched in 2020-07-07.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2016

AUM

$192 M

Location

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

NAP is a Berlin-based venture capital firm founded in 2015, specializing in pre-seed and seed investments in European technology companies. The firm is led by a team of experienced professionals, including co-founder Claude Ritter, who has a background in founding and managing tech companies. NAP is known for its unique approach, leveraging proprietary tools for sourcing potential unicorns and dragons, and actively engaging with the startup community through initiatives like their podcast and thought leadership platforms.

NAP focuses on investing in sectors such as AI, SaaS, and enterprise technology, with typical check sizes ranging from €1 million to €4 million. The firm primarily invests in early-stage companies across Europe, supporting them with capital, strategic guidance, and a robust network. NAP has launched two funds: Cavalry Ventures I with an AUM of $22 million in 2016, and Cavalry Ventures II with an AUM of $80 million in 2020.

Notable investments by NAP include Aleph Alpha - AI solutions, Usercentrics - consent management, PlanRadar - construction site management, Spread - business productivity software, and Ampeco - EV charging solutions.

Industry

Construction Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Internet and Web Services SaaS Security Software AI Technology Healthcare Services Transportation HealthTech Foodtech Energy

NAP Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Cavalry Ventures I	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services SaaS Security Software Transportation HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$5-10 m	$22 M	June 2016
Cavalry Ventures II	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech SaaS Security Software Energy	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$5-10 m	$80 M	July 2020

Contacts

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Claude Ritter Co-Founder & Managing Partner

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FAQs about NAP

Is NAP a venture capital or private equity firm?

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

Where is NAP located?

NAP is located in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

When was NAP founded?

NAP was founded in 2016.

What sectors and industries does NAP invest in?

NAP invests in companies and startups in Construction, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Internet and Web Services, SaaS, Security, Software, AI, Technology, Healthcare Services, Transportation, HealthTech, Foodtech, Energy.

What is NAP geographical focus of investments?

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

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

NAP invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.

What is the usual amount of NAP investment?

NAP usually invests $1-5 m on average.

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

NAP has around $192m assets under management.

When was NAP last fund created?

NAP last fund was created/launched in 2020-07-07

What are the contacts of NAP?

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