Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Venture Capital Fund |
Industries | IT (& TMT) • Media • Education • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Logistics (& Distribution) |
Stages | Seed, Startup, Early Stage |
Investing | Germany • Europe |
Curious Capital GmbH & Co. KG is a venture capital fund based in Cologne, Germany, with a focus on investing in start-ups and early-stage companies. They prioritize investments in IT, media, education, hardware, manufacturing, and logistics industries. They position themselves as providing entrepreneurial capital with maximum flexibility and are open to a range of investment situations, including distressed investments and special situations, as well as minority and majority investments. Curious Capital prides itself on being industry-agnostic but shows a slight preference for tech-driven products and operations within the DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) region. With over 25 companies founded, operated, acquired, or invested in, the team at Curious Capital brings significant first-hand experience to the table, being well-acquainted with the challenges and rewards of building a company. This experience informs their investment thesis, which is focused on finding nimble and innovative solutions for various investment scenarios. They strive to be a humble and honest partner that is committed for the long run, offering substantial support to the founders they partner with. Curious Capital's portfolio includes diverse companies such as platforms for job coaching, interactive audio advertising, medical professional connectivity for patient safety, on-stream infotainment and engagement tools, crypto-knowledge education, and boat chartering services. The firm invites founders to reach out with pitches, signaling their openness to new partnerships and ventures.