Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | VC |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • Hospitality (& Events) • Media • FinTech (& Financials services) • Energy • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Food & Beverage • Logistics (& Distribution) • Real Estate (& Construction) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Mobility • Consumer |
Stages | Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage, Series A |
Investing | United Kingdom • Germany • France • Mexico • Italy • Spain • Sweden • Switzerland • Netherlands • Portugal • Brazil • Colombia • Belgium • Austria • Europe • Finland • Norway • Poland • Ukraine • Chile • Czech Republic • Bulgaria • Romania • Greece |
Investment Range | $330,000 - $2,800,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,000,000 |
VentureFriends is a venture capital firm based in Athens, Greece, with a focus on fueling innovative startups primarily within Europe and the MENA region. They specialize in Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage, and Series A investments, with investment amounts ranging from a minimum of €330,000 to a maximum of €2,800,000, and a sweet spot around €1,000,000. VentureFriends positions itself as a ‘founder first’ investor, becoming an integral part of the startups they invest in, whether it’s through active involvement in good times or critical support in tougher times. The firm’s website highlights testimonials from founders of portfolio companies who see VentureFriends as an extension to their internal team and appreciate them for going beyond the traditional investor role. They are known for their strong market knowledge, effective support as investors, operators, connectors, mentors, and idea generators. VentureFriends targets a diverse range of industries with particular interest in Software (Web, Marketplace, SaaS), PropTech, Hospitality, Media, FinTech, Energy, Retail, Sales and Marketing, HealthTech, Food and Beverage, Logistics, Real Estate, Healthcare, Mobility, and Consumer sectors. Their portfolio includes leading companies in various domains, reflecting their commitment to investing in marketplaces and innovative business models. VentureFriends, supported by InnovFin Equity and the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), looks to support financing and implementing productive investments in the EU and aims to ensure increased access to financing.
We invest in stellar teams building B2C and B2B SaaS startups.