Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Retail (& E-Commerce) |
Stages | Seed |
Investing | Germany |
Cygnet Ventures is a Frankfurt-based venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on pre-seed and seed funding rounds for companies within the digital business landscape. Founded in 2017, Cygnet Ventures is committed to supporting digital transformation and innovation in sectors marked by high growth, including retail and e-commerce. They invest in startups that exemplify a strong potential for digitalization, which is evident in their trend-setting B2B technologies and recurring revenue models. Cygnet Ventures prides itself on taking a hand-on approach, acting as principal investors by only investing their own capital. As an active partner, they offer more than just financial support to portfolio companies; they provide strategic advice and utilize their extensive network of credentialed advisors, executives, and potential business partners to foster growth and success. Additionally, Cygnet Ventures aids its portfolio companies in attracting suitable third-party investors whenever it benefits their development. The firm's ethos is centered around empowering passionate founders and convincing industry leaders to invest in the next generation of leading companies. Cygnet Ventures' approach includes creating growth networks through their remarkable track record of leveraging relationships and securing funding to build sustainable innovative enterprises. Their website showcases testimonials from founders of portfolio companies who have experienced substantial impact and accelerated growth as a result of Cygnet Ventures' active involvement. The team at Cygnet Ventures comprises founding partners with complementary expertise, all driven by the desire for excellence and the advancement of the firms in which they invest. Through their unique portfolio of companies, including Linkando GmbH and emarketing AG, they demonstrate a commitment to empowering founders and facilitating digital impact through smart technology solutions.