Investors in Security

Mpoweru is more than a venture capital firm; They are architects of transformative change and catalysts for global innovation. Based in Vienna, they have positioned themselves as a purpose-driven force, dedicated to shaping the future of entrepreneurship across the DACH region and beyond. Their commitment extends beyond financial investments; actively engage with visionary startups, leveraging their expertise and network to drive meaningful impact. At Mpoweru, they believe in the power of strategic partnerships, ethical investing, and the potential of every innovative idea.

Baltic Tech Ventures is the only publicly traded VC fund with an angel group focused on seed and early stage investment in the Baltic region. They also assist portfolio start-ups in business development, sales, legal aspects of securing IP or trademarks, fundraising, promotion of a product and founders, identifying and connecting to suppliers and customers around the world to increase the value of their business.

Indico Capital Partners invests in top tech and sustainable companies, focusing on Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian startups. They target sectors like Web3, SaaS, AI, IoT, fintech, and cybersecurity, investing from Pre-Seed to Series C. Indico also has funds for climate action, particularly marine ecosystems, supporting companies with significant operations in Portugal. They offer a Founders Program for early-stage startups and engage a diverse range of global investors.

Alfvén & Didrikson is an active and long-term backer of passionate entrepreneurs and ambitious teams. Since 2010, the Alfvén & Didrikson team has made investments in fast growing European companies such as Trustly, Quinyx, Acast, Mentimeter, Tellent and Airmee.

Critical Ventures is a venture capital firm led by tech entrepreneurs, investing in disruptive deep tech software companies across IoT, AI, cybersecurity, and more. They provide more than just funding, offering hands-on expertise and fostering organic growth without relying on continuous funding rounds. As part of a broader technology ecosystem, they support their portfolio with a robust network of resources and talent.

33N is a European VC specializing in B2B cybersecurity and infrastructure software exclusively, the latter including segments such as developer tools, cloud infrastructure, data infrastructure and AI/ML tools. With deep domain expertise, they provide direct and indirect market access through a network of CISOs, CTOs, and tech executives. 33N invests in Series A and B rounds, focusing on companies with proven technology and high growth potential.

Bright Ventures is the investment arm of Bright Pixel, focusing on tech companies with a particular emphasis on B2B in the retail, telco, and cyber-security sectors. They invest in various stages of development, from early (MVP) to growth stages, and possible Post-seed and Series A follow-ons. Their investment management team and committee bring years of proven experience in building, selling companies, and managing global tech-based investment funds.

Partnerinvest Norr is a venture capital firm operating in Norr- and Västerbotten, established in 2010 through Norrlandsfonden and Almi Invest. They specialize in investing in companies with scalable business models and driven entrepreneurs across diverse industries. Unlike typical venture capital firms, Partnerinvest Norr focuses on northern Sweden and collaborates with private investment partners to provide substantial capital and extensive networks. Their Investment Managers bring extensive regional industry knowledge and experience in equity capital investments.

The investor focuses on scaling tech-enabled and consumer internet companies from Series A and beyond, investing between EUR 2-15 million initially. They prioritize "more mature tech companies" with over EUR 5 million in revenue or ARR, strong annual growth, profitability, and a resilient, scalable business model. Emphasizing market leadership and additional growth potential, they seek teams with proven capabilities and a commitment to positive ESG impacts for superior financial returns.

tQuity specializes in early-stage investments, partnering with founders to provide capital, resources, and expertise for developing Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) and implementing business models. Their team, with extensive experience in startups and innovative projects over the past decade, adds smart capital to drive growth and innovation in new ventures.

Seaya raised its first funding in 2013 and currently manages over €650 million across five early-stage venture funds. Seaya accelerates the growth of startups by leveraging the founder’s strategic vision, providing them with Seaya’s global platform, its extensive network of founders, investors and multinational corporations, as well as all its experience in the global expansion of companies such as Glovo, Cabify, Wallbox (NYSE:WBX), Spotahome, Clarity AI, Clicars, Alma and RatedPower.

The investment criteria for the venture fund include Saas Enterprise B2B companies demonstrating a clear recurrent revenue sales model. They target early-stage enterprises with initial revenue, an MVP (Minimum Viable Product), and a solid PMF (Product Market Fit). Preference is given to deep technology-based solutions with a technological edge or unique advantage that deters competitors from entering the market. They seek companies with high growth potential and scalability on a global scale, focusing primarily on five key verticals: CyberSecurity, HealthTech, Data & Analytics, AgroTech, and Logistics, while remaining vigilant for emerging market trends. Geographically, their focus is on EU-based companies.