Investors in Computing

Hauer Ventures focuses on investing in European deep tech founders to bring their ideas to reality. Hauer Ventures aims to bring new technology to the market, create talented and diverse teams, as well as connect the ecosystem.

We are a IaaS and Private Cloud company based in Spain and The Netherlands. Stackscale’s team has more than 15 years of experience in the web hosting industry. Our products are carefully designed to meet the needs of medium to big consumers of computing resources, as well as all kinds of IT integrators.

Development Capital, founded in 2013, provides €2-12 million in growth capital to Irish SMEs, focusing on export markets. With €100 million invested in 12 companies, they offer flexible investment structures and take minority stakes to support growth strategies like expansion, acquisitions, and management buyouts. They prioritize responsible investing by integrating ESG considerations into their process.

Atlantic Bridge is a venture capital firm investing in entrepreneurs aiming to build world-class companies, particularly those emerging from leading universities. Focused on sectors like AI, robotics, quantum computing, and healthtech, Atlantic Bridge leverages a proven global value creation model to scale innovative technologies addressing global concerns. With substantial backing from the University Bridge Fund and other investment partners, Atlantic Bridge offers capital, scaling expertise, and international market access to drive sustainable growth and commercial success for its portfolio companies.

Swisscom Ventures is an venture capital arm of Swisscom AG, that specializes in early stage tech investments founded in 2007. Swisscom Ventures invests in growth companies with emerging business models and technologies of strategic relevance to Swisscom's core business. As a value-add investor, Swisscom brings its investees the technical expertise and strategic insights of an incumbent telecom operator. We act as a bridge to Swisscom's operational business units, which portfolio companies can also leverage as a test environment for their products and services.

Softline Venture Partners is a corporate venture fund of Softline Group. Since 2008, Softline Venture Partners have invested about US$35 million in 20+ portfolio companies. The amount of investment to one project is from $300 thousand to $3 million. As a stage agnostic investor, the firm works with companies across a wide range of technologies, such as Edtech, HRTech, Cybersecurity, Cloud Services, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things.

OpenOcean is a pan-European early-stage Venture Capital investor with offices in Helsinki and London. Our investment strategy focuses on leading or co-leading Series A investments with initial ticket sizes up to €5m in European companies driving the data economy, including B2B platforms and Enterprise Software technology. Our founding team members include key persons behind MySQL AB (sold to Sun Microsystems Inc. for $1 Billion in 2008), after which the team jointly built category leader MariaDB Corporation Ab, as well as forming and managing OpenOcean.

Deeptech Labs, based in Cambridge, operates as both an accelerator and a venture capital fund, committed to nurturing and building the world's leading Deep Tech companies. By leveraging the unique academic and commercial capabilities of the Cambridge ecosystem, Deeptech Labs provides a comprehensive support system for startups. The firm combines investment capital with strategic guidance, mentorship, and access to cutting-edge research and development facilities. With a focus on deep technology innovations, Deeptech Labs aims to drive significant advancements and commercial success for its portfolio companies, positioning them at the forefront of technological breakthroughs. For deep tech entrepreneurs seeking to capitalize on Cambridge's unparalleled resources, Deeptech Labs offers an ideal platform for growth and development.

Cambridge Future Tech (CFT) operates as a technology-first venture builder, collaborating closely with top-tier universities to drive positive global impact. The firm specializes in commercializing scientific discoveries and innovations in digital (AI, Data) and physical sciences (Semiconductors, Materials, Quantum, Robotics, etc.). CFT is committed to bridging the "Capital Gap" in early-stage DeepTech by providing essential resources and expertise to empower innovative technologies. Their mission is to identify and support the most promising startups in these fields, facilitating their growth and development to bring cutting-edge solutions to market, thereby catalyzing transformative change worldwide.

Quantum Exponential is actively building a portfolio of investments in leading quantum technology companies globally. Focused on advancing the frontier of quantum technology, the firm identifies and supports innovative companies at the forefront of quantum computing, quantum cryptography, and related fields. Quantum Exponential leverages its expertise and network to nurture groundbreaking advancements in quantum technology, aiming to drive transformative impact across industries and markets worldwide.

Save Company Runa Capital is a global VC firm investing in early-stage tech companies and focusing on deep tech (machine intelligence, middleware, open source, mixed reality, etc), cloud business applications, fintech, edutech and digital health. The firm invested in NGINX, MariaDB, Acumatica, Mambu, Brainly, Smava and Zopa. Runa Capital brings tech and hiring expertise, along with a transatlantic network, to help portfolio companies scale. The fund has points of presence in Luxembourg, Palo Alto, London, and Berlin.

Neva SGR combines the strength, reputation, and stability of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group with the best practices of international venture capital firms. Neva aims to boost the Italian economy through new technologies and to be a market maker in the venture capital asset class in Italy. Neva SGR seeks the best Italian and international excellence, targeting companies from Late Seed to Series B/C stages with an average investment ticket of €4M. They focus on market-validated technologies and products, directing proceeds towards scaling efforts. Their value is recognized through an extensive network of experts, in collaboration with the Intesa Sanpaolo Group and corporate partners. The NEVA FIRST fund, with EUR 250 million, invests in companies worldwide, with a minimum of 30% allocated to Italian companies. The NEVA FIRST ITALIA fund co-invests with the Neva First Fund in Italian startups, targeting those headquartered and directed in Italy, or in an EU member country, the UK, or Switzerland, with production or R&D activities in Italy.Neva SGR combines the strength, reputation, and stability of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group with the best practices of international venture capital firms. Neva aims to boost the Italian economy through new technologies and to be a market maker in the venture capital asset class in Italy. Neva SGR seeks the best Italian and international excellence, targeting companies from Late Seed to Series B/C stages with an average investment ticket of €4M. They focus on market-validated technologies and products, directing proceeds towards scaling efforts. Their value is recognized through an extensive network of experts, in collaboration with the Intesa Sanpaolo Group and corporate partners. The NEVA FIRST fund, with EUR 250 million, invests in companies worldwide, with a minimum of 30% allocated to Italian companies. The NEVA FIRST ITALIA fund co-invests with the Neva First Fund in Italian startups, targeting those headquartered and directed in Italy, or in an EU member country, the UK, or Switzerland, with production or R&D activities in Italy.