Scale Capital

Q: When was Scale Capital last fund created?

Scale Capital last fund was created/launched in 2019-12-18.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2012

AUM

$149 M

Location

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

Europe North America Asia

Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Scale Capital is a venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2012. The firm is led by a team of experienced ex-founders and operators who focus on building companies at the intersection of strategic necessity and commercial scalability. They are known for their hands-on approach, assisting startups in navigating key business decisions and scaling challenges.

Scale Capital primarily invests in early-stage companies, focusing on sectors such as AI, digital infrastructure, energy, and defense. They typically invest in seed and Series A rounds, with check sizes ranging from €1M to €3M. The firm has a strong presence in Northern Europe and aims to help companies expand globally, particularly into the US market.

Notable portfolio companies include Sonair - a company focused on innovative solutions, 7Analytics - specializing in climate resilience, Quantica - a deep tech firm, and Six Robotics - developing critical software for defense. Scale Capital has led 90% of its investments and has seen 45% of its portfolio revenue generated outside of Europe.

Industry

Deeptech SaaS Digital Financial Services Fintech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Software Telecommunications AI Technology Energy Defense Healthcare Services

Scale Capital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Software	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$22 M	December 2019

Contacts

Name

Title

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Kenneth Grunow General Partner

General Partner

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Lars Jensen Founding Partner

Founding Partner

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FAQs about Scale Capital

Is Scale Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

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

Where is Scale Capital located?

Scale Capital is located in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

When was Scale Capital founded?

Scale Capital was founded in 2012.

What sectors and industries does Scale Capital invest in?

Scale Capital invests in companies and startups in Deeptech, SaaS, Digital, Financial Services, Fintech, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Software, Telecommunications, AI, Technology, Energy, Defense, Healthcare Services.

What is Scale Capital geographical focus of investments?

Scale Capital invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America, Asia.

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

Scale Capital invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Scale Capital investment?

Scale Capital usually invests $1-5 m on average.

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

Scale Capital has around $149m assets under management.

When was Scale Capital last fund created?

Scale Capital last fund was created/launched in 2019-12-18

What are the contacts of Scale Capital?

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