Investors in Marketplace

Insta VC, leveraging deep expertise in enterprise IT, SaaS startup operations, and mobile app publishing, specializes in B2B projects and selected B2C niches like D2C (direct-to-consumer businesses). They co-invest alongside lead investors, focusing 70% of their deals on the Nordics and Baltics, including Finland, Sweden, Estonia, and Lithuania. Another 15% comes from Central and Eastern Europe, with the remaining 15% from global regions. Insta VC avoids mobile gaming and hardware investments but finds hardware-enabled software ventures compelling. They typically invest between USD $100K and USD $500K initially, with a sweet spot around USD $250K, and may allocate up to USD $1,000K with follow-on investments for companies showing proven traction, usually exceeding €15k in monthly revenue.

LAUNCHub Ventures is a leading early-stage venture capital fund focusing on technology startups in Central and Southeastern Europe (SEE & CEE), and beyond, with investments ranging from €300K to €2M initially, and up to €4M in subsequent rounds. They support ambitious founders from the region, offering not just funding but also extensive assistance to accelerate growth. Their 'Series A academy' program has successfully guided many startups to milestones and follow-up funding. Established in 2012, LAUNCHub Ventures has significantly contributed to the CEE startup ecosystem and attracted investments from major VC firms in Europe and the US.

CHECK24 Ventures is the venture capital division of the CHECK24 group that provides young internet companies with seed and growth financing. It works independently from CHECK24 and makes the financially driven investment decision in growth companies in the areas of financial technology, insurance technology, online marketplaces and software sectors in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Eckhard Juls and Henrich Blase founded it on November 1, 2016, with its headquarters in Frankfurt in Germany.

Form Ventures is an early-stage venture fund specializing in investments in startups that disrupt regulated markets or pioneer new markets likely to face regulation. Leveraging decades of experience, Form Ventures supports founders by providing strategic guidance to navigate complex policy landscapes and develop effective regulatory strategies. The firm focuses on sectors where innovation intersects with regulatory challenges, aiming to drive industry transformation and market leadership. For entrepreneurs seeking investment and regulatory expertise, Form Ventures offers a platform to scale their businesses while addressing regulatory complexities. To learn more about pitching opportunities, visit formventures.vc/pitch for detailed information.

Begin Capital is an international venture capital fund specializing in (Pre) Seed and Series A investments in startups globally, with a primary focus on Europe. Our mission is to identify and support early-stage ventures poised for growth and innovation. By leveraging our extensive network and expertise, we empower entrepreneurs to scale their businesses and achieve market leadership. Begin Capital's strategic investments aim to drive technological advancements and create lasting value in the evolving startup ecosystem.

Boost Capital Partners, we are a seed venture capital firm specializing in supporting founders who are innovating intuitive solutions to real-life problems. With a strong foundation in the gaming industry, we believe in leveraging game mechanics such as personalized experiences and social interactions across various technology verticals. We focus on investing in pre-seed and seed-stage companies, offering initial investment ticket sizes up to $700K. Beyond financial support, we bring our expertise in user acquisition, engagement strategies, and monetization mechanics to enhance the growth and success of startups in the digital economy.

At Verb Ventures, we are dedicated to identifying and empowering ambitious entrepreneurs with transformative ideas. Our focus lies in nurturing late seed and Series A stage companies, guiding them to become industry leaders. With our team of seasoned professionals, we leverage our global network, deep sector expertise, and entrepreneurial spirit to provide specialized support to startups poised to reshape marketplaces and B2B platforms.

Alecla7 (Alecla Seven), previously known as Seven Investments, is a private investment firm that specializes in direct Venture Capital investments with an agnostic approach on companies' sector, stage and geography. Our sweet-spot is Pre-Seed to Series A rounds, however we invest at any stage of a company and we also act as co-founding investors providing a 360° support. Our mission is to generate value in the long-term by assisting companies with a hands-on approach. We bring both financial support and access to a long-established network of firms and professionals.

At United Ventures we look for daring entrepreneurs willing to develop innovative products and technologies, who acknowledge the challenges and risks of our times and still crave to come out on top in business. As entrepreneurs ourselves, our mission is to spot winners and drive them to achieve success and worldwide recognition through our mentorship, financial and business development support. With a long-standing track record of both start-up and scale-up technological companies, we can boast the industry expertise, mentorship and business networking that it takes to create a success story. Thanks to our multistage strategy we can provide support and funding across all the stages of new ventures, by investing seed stage, early stage and growth capital, with both start-up companies and estabilished ones launching onto new markets.

Since 2015, the company has focused on investing in startups and innovative companies to generate value, particularly in the tourism and leisure sectors, digital marketing, fintech, and science. They provide comprehensive support to startups through advisory services, leveraging their extensive entrepreneurial experience. Their offerings include designing and managing entrepreneurship training courses, providing strategic advice, evaluating and reviewing business plans, structuring value propositions and business development, supporting business organization and team building, mentoring, developing fundraising strategies, and offering guidance on legal aspects.

Concept Ventures is the UK's largest dedicated pre-seed fund, specializing in supporting founders building software solutions across all verticals. They provide essential early-stage capital and strategic guidance to empower startups in scaling their innovations. By focusing on fostering innovation within the software sector, Concept Ventures plays a crucial role in advancing pioneering technologies and supporting the growth of ambitious entrepreneurial ventures in the UK.

Grafton Capital specializes in providing growth capital to founder-owned, tech-enabled companies. As a dedicated investor, Grafton Capital supports businesses that leverage technology to drive innovation and market expansion. They focus on partnering with visionary founders and management teams to accelerate growth and enhance operational capabilities. Grafton Capital brings deep industry expertise and strategic insights to help portfolio companies achieve their full potential. Committed to long-term value creation, they actively collaborate with entrepreneurs to navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities in the evolving tech landscape. For more details about Grafton Capital and their investment philosophy, visit graftoncapital.com.