Nucleus Capital

Investor type

VC

Founded

2021

AUM

-

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

Nucleus Capital is a venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2021. The firm focuses on deep-tech investments, particularly in programmable biology, food technology, and neo-industrials. With a small team of three professionals, Nucleus Capital distinguishes itself by engaging with technical teams at the early stages of their journey, providing support tailored to the unique needs of scientific ventures.

Nucleus Capital invests primarily in Europe and the United States, with a typical check size of up to €1 million. The firm is thesis-driven, concentrating on sectors such as programmable biology, agrifood technology, and green industrials. They focus on pre-seed and seed stages, aiming to be the first believers in frontier founders. Nucleus Capital's portfolio includes companies like Apoha, which develops sensory intelligence technology, and Endolith, which innovates in copper extraction through bioleaching.

Notable investments by Nucleus Capital include Apoha - sensory intelligence technology, Endolith - microbial copper extraction, Triple Bio - animal husbandry solutions, Koppie - beverage innovations, and Telura - alternative energy equipment. These investments reflect the firm's commitment to supporting ventures that address systemic challenges to planetary health.

Industry

Biotechnology Foodtech Industrial CleanTech AgriTech Deeptech

Contacts

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Dr. Isabella Fandrych General Partner
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Maximilian Schwarz General Partner
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Nucleus Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Nucleus Capital is located in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Nucleus Capital was founded in 2021.
Nucleus Capital invests in companies and startups in Biotechnology, Foodtech, Industrial, CleanTech, AgriTech, Deeptech.
Nucleus Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
Nucleus Capital invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.
Nucleus Capital usually invests $1-5 m on average.
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