VentureFriends
We support ambitious founders throughout their journey.
Apostolos, an entrepreneur who co-founded, e-shop, e-food and doctoranytime, brought George into tech investing and both became angel investors in Beat in 2011. In the 5 coming years and after a couple of notable exits (e-food acquired by Delivery Hero and Beat acquired by Daimler), Apostolos and George identified the gap of seed funding in Greece and launched VF1. VF was born during the tough times of the Greek crisis with the mission to back ambitious tech entrepreneurs. In the previous years, we have backed some inspiring teams who have worked hard to build global companies. This is what we plan to continue doing. We will utilise our experience as entrepreneurs and investors to support globally ambitious founders throughout their entrepreneurial journey.
2011
Apostolos co-founds e-food and Doctoranytime. George joins forces with Apostolos into investing as angel investor in Beat (acquired in 2017 by Daimler).
2016
After 5 years of entrepreneurial and angel investing activity and some successful exits, VF1 a €20M euro fund is born to back ambitious teams and help them build international market leaders.
2018
VF2 is launched with a size of €50M building on the traction and valuable learnings gained from VF1.
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We probably won’t be there to become members of the Starfleet, but we hope we will have done our best for a better future through backing great founders who would have created impactful companies.
We have been there, we understand what it takes & we view founders as partners.
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We are proud of our name which was actually suggested by one of our founders. We are founder first investors, getting our hands dirty from day one and we are next to you in the good and the bad times. All startups will get through tough times and you need to think twice who you would have next to you. Ask our founders 😉
We are an early stage investor investing in Seed and Series A startups.
We are attracted to scalable B2C and B2B startups that can develop a sustainable moat over time and have a sweet spot for PropTech, FinTech, Marketplaces, TravelTech and SaaS.
VentureOut Fund
VentureOut is a platform identifying and connecting technology companies from cities around the US and countries all around the world with the opportunities available to them in NYC and the US. We are all passionate entrepreneurs who believe great ideas are hatched all around the globe and we thrive on engaging with diverse startups, influential investors, corporates and governments to help drive the global innovation ecosystem.
Ventures Platform
Ventures Platform is a venture capital firm based in Africa, established to back founders building market-creating innovations. The firm is directed by a diverse team who are passionate about solving infrastructural gaps on the continent. Their mission is distinctive as they focus on solving non-consumption issues and democratizing prosperity in Africa by reducing access barriers to goods and services.
They primarily invest in companies across various sectors including, but not limited to, digital, fintech, healthtech, industrial, and e-commerce/marketplace. Ventures Platform focuses on early-stage investments, usually from Series A through Series B, with a typical check size falling between $1-5 million. The firm has successfully raised and managed several funds, prominently Fund II with its first close at $64 million, and aims to foster growth across the African continent with these resources.
Some notable investments by Ventures Platform include Paystack - a payments processing company, Piggyvest - a savings and investment platform, and Remedial Health - focusing on pharmaceutical distribution. These investments underline their commitment to advancing African-built innovations capable of providing systematic solutions.
VentureScience
VentureScience is a growth equity firm based in Sausalito, California, founded in 2012 by Matt Oguz. The firm is known for its proprietary AI system, Helix, which guides investment decisions in both venture capital and public markets. Helix integrates academic research and investment data, providing a data-driven approach to investment. VentureScience operates with a small team, focusing on leveraging technology to enhance investment performance.
The firm invests primarily in sectors such as AI, quantum computing, space technology, enterprise, mobile, big data, hardware, life sciences, consumer, internet of things, and health tech. They offer convertible check sizes ranging from $0-1 million to $1-5 million, with a geographic focus on North America and other global markets. Their flagship evergreen fund, Strata, combines venture investments with public market strategies, offering annual liquidity to investors.
Notable investments by VentureScience include Circle - blockchain-based financial services, Rivian Automotive - electric vehicles, HeartFlow - medical imaging, Plenty - vertical farming, and Peeple - smart home electronics. The firm's investment process is heavily reliant on their AI-powered system, Helix, which enables them to maintain a competitive edge through data-driven decision-making.
VenturesOne (now Unknown Group)
Unknown Group is an impact-focused investor and entrepreneur support organization based in The Hague, Netherlands. The firm was originally known as VenturesOne. They have built the largest impact campus in Europe and operate with a mission to support founders developing solutions for a better world. The team comprises a diverse group of professionals committed to nurturing entrepreneurial talent. Their approach is marked by a blend of education through their accredited university programs and global exposure for startups via the Get in the Ring competition. Unknown Group stands out for its integration of education, competition, and entrepreneurial support under one umbrella to drive impactful change.
The firm focuses on supporting ventures across various stages, predominantly targeting young and emerging entrepreneurs through its university programs and competitions. While specific investment amounts are not stated, their campus and university programs suggest a focus on early-stage development and scale-up support. They operate predominantly within Europe but engage with global startups through competitions and network-building activities. Unknown Group leverages its extensive networks and resources to provide a well-rounded platform for founders.
Notable activities include establishing the Unknown Campus, hosting the Get in the Ring competition for startup exposure, and Unknown University’s entrepreneurial programs. These initiatives are designed to foster innovation and entrepreneurial skills among young and emerging founders, positioning Unknown Group as a unique player in the realm of impact-driven entrepreneurial support.
VentureSouq
early-stage technology companies worldwide, with a strong focus on the FinTech and ClimateTech sectors. It manages multiple funds, including a $50 million MENA FinTech Fund I, which targets fintech and SaaS startups across MENA and Pakistan.
The company's investment strategy encompasses three key areas: FinTech, which includes innovations in financial services; Conscious Investing, supporting companies that address societal and environmental challenges; and Global Seed, funding early-stage technology firms in various sectors. VentureSouq has invested in over 200 companies globally, with notable portfolio companies such as Tabby and Baraka. The firm also plays an active role in the MENA entrepreneurial ecosystem through education and programming, including the region's first impact investing program and the annual Angel Rising investor symposium.
VentureTech Alliance
VentureTech Alliance is a venture capital firm based in San Jose, California, specializing in early-stage business investments within the semiconductor industry and emerging technology areas. Founded in 2001, the firm has managed to establish a strategic partnership with TSMC, a leader in the IC foundry industry, although it operates investment activities independently. VentureTech's team is composed of experts with diverse backgrounds in technical, operational, and business management fields, which enables them to play an active role in their portfolio companies, offering support beyond their financial investments.
VentureTech focuses on early-stage investments primarily in the semiconductor industry, with an interest in other emerging technologies that may provide long-term synergy with their corporate strategic partner. They currently manage funds totaling $165 million. Their strategic interests sometimes extend beyond semiconductors to other high technology industries. The firm primarily targets companies that demonstrate potential for rapid growth and sustainable success.
Notable portfolio companies include those at the forefront of high-technology sectors, although specific names are not disclosed on the available site information. The firm's proactive involvement and support for solid growth and development of its investments distinguish it from many other venture capital firms.
Venturi Partners
We are an investment platform for Families looking to invest in Asia’s consumer growth story. We want to be a force for long term sustainable growth and want our brands to have a positive impact on the people who chose them and the environment in which we live.
Venturous Group
Venturous Group is a Citytech business builder and investor focused on creating, building, and investing in technology companies that enhance urban living. The firm is dedicated to making cities smarter, more sustainable, and more productive, with a particular emphasis on Smart Buildings, Smart Energy, and Smart Computing. Venturous Group operates with a unique approach, leveraging partnerships and a diverse toolbox to create long-term value for its portfolio companies.
The firm invests primarily in private companies within the late-stage phase, often targeting those on the path to an IPO. Their investment strategy includes a barbell approach, combining larger core holdings with smaller allocations to joint ventures and emerging leaders across multiple Citytech sectors. All investments are currently focused in China, where the firm sees significant opportunities driven by government support and the urgent need for urban innovation.
Notable investments include Neuron Digital Group - Smart Buildings technology, Anjie - Smart Energy AIoT solutions, SwanLink - Smart Computing connectivity, and iSoftStone Group - IT and digital transformation provider. These companies exemplify Venturous Group's commitment to fostering advancements that contribute to smarter urban environments.
Venturra Capital
Venturra is a Southeast Asia focused venture capital firm investing in early stage high-growth businesses. Our firm’s primary investment focus is in internet companies that are ready to expand internationally, in sectors including e-commerce, financial technology, marketplaces, healthcare and education.
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We believe in empowering outstanding entrepreneurs in creating the next defining technology companies across Asia. We back founders that have the dream to reshape markets with disruptive new business models that change industries.