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Senovo

Q: When was Senovo last fund created?

Senovo last fund was created/launched in 2026-06-25.

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Investor type

Founded

2013

AUM

$100 M

Location

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe

ESG Focus

Women

Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Senovo is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage B2B software investments, with headquarters in Munich and Berlin. Founded in 2013 by Frederick Mallinckrodt and Dr. Alexander Buchberger, the firm comprises a team of B2B software specialists including partners Markus Grundmann and Mona Gindler. What sets Senovo apart is its dedicated focus on category-defining enterprise software, with a strong emphasis on operating playbooks for scaling, internationalization, and go-to-market strategies.

The firm primarily invests in AI-first B2B software across sectors such as cybersecurity, industrial tech, open source, infrastructure, and enterprise SaaS. Senovo typically joins companies post product-market fit with initial checks of €1-5 million at the Seed and Series A stages, focusing on startups with European roots that have global market ambitions. With more than $100 million in Fund IV alone, and past funds totaling investments across 40 plus startups, Senovo strengthens its position through strategic focus and select high-conviction investments.

Notable portfolio companies include Parloa, an AI-based customer service platform, HiveMQ for IoT messaging infrastructure, and Human-layer cybersecurity tool CultureAI. Senovo's standout exits include Manta, acquired by IBM, and Riskmethods, bought by Sphera, both showcasing its capacity to cultivate startups into leaders with significant trade-sale value. The firm's singular focus on a specific category and strong operational involvement makes it a strategic partner for founders at the inflection point of scaling.

Industry

Energy Infrastructure AI Blockchain/Crypto Travel Transportation Telecommunications Software Security SaaS Marketing and Advertising Industrial Fintech Financial Services Business Services (B2B) Cybersecurity Internet of Things (IoT) LegalTech HealthTech TravelTech Deeptech Robotics

Senovo Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Senovo Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Robotics SaaS Software AI HealthTech Deeptech	Seed Series A	Europe	$5-10 m	$86 M	January 2023
Senovo Fund IV	Venture Capital (VC)	Business Services (B2B) Industrial Software AI Infrastructure Cybersecurity	Seed Series A	Europe	$1-5 m	$100 M	June 2026

Contacts

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Frederick Mallinckrodt Founding Partner

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Alexander Buchberger Managing Partner

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FAQs about Senovo

Is Senovo a venture capital or private equity firm?

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

Where is Senovo located?

Senovo is located in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.

When was Senovo founded?

Senovo was founded in 2013.

What sectors and industries does Senovo invest in?

Senovo invests in companies and startups in Energy, Infrastructure, AI, Blockchain/Crypto, Travel, Transportation, Telecommunications, Software, Security, SaaS, Marketing and Advertising, Industrial, Fintech, Financial Services, Business Services (B2B), Cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), LegalTech, HealthTech, TravelTech, Deeptech, Robotics.

What is Senovo geographical focus of investments?

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

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

Senovo invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Senovo investment?

Senovo usually invests $1-5 m on average.

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

Senovo has around $100m assets under management.

When was Senovo last fund created?

Senovo last fund was created/launched in 2026-06-25

Does Senovo invest and support LGBTQ, female and other minorities startups and founders?

Senovo invests and supports Women startups and founders.

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