Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | VC |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Businesses Solutions • IoT (& Wearables) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Developer tools • Investment Management • Mobility |
Stages | Seed, Startup, Early Stage, Series A |
Investing | United States • Germany • France • Sweden • Europe • Estonia • Finland • Hungary • Poland • Iceland • Lithuania |
Investment Range | $500,000 - $3,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,000,000 |
Karma Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on late seed and Series A investments in the European technology and ICT sectors, particularly in deep-tech software startups. Established in 2016 and based in Tallinn, Estonia, they target companies showcasing not easily replicable B2B software. Their investment strategy emphasizes backing startups that possess unique technology, customer traction, and a global ambition. With a commitment to accompanying entrepreneurs through growth in commercial, strategic, and technical aspects, Karma Ventures advocates for open and honest dialogue and maintains an active, hands-on attitude. They primarily invest in deep-tech software companies that innovate within their industry and have shown initial commercial success. Initial investments can reach up to 5 million EUR per opportunity with the potential for follow-on investments in later rounds. Karma Ventures' portfolio includes companies that have been acquired by major corporations such as SAP, Splunk, and Dynatrace. Furthermore, their experience and network are extended by a team and group of advisors who have significant industry expertise, such as founding engineers and technical architects from Skype and other successful tech ventures. Karma Ventures also places importance on sustainability, asserting that environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) issues can significantly impact investment portfolio performance. They adopt an ESG policy that reflects their values and responsibility in investment activities and business operations. Their sectors of interest include Software, IT & TMT, Media, Business Solutions, IoT & Wearables, A.I. & Big Data, HealthTech & Fitness, Web Security & Privacy, Developer Tools, Investment Management, and Mobility. Specializing in equity investments, their investment range varies from a minimum of 500,000 EUR to a maximum of 3,000,000 EUR, with a sweet spot of around 1,000,000 EUR. Karma Ventures is tailored for startups in the seed, startup, early stage, and Series A phases, leveraging their VC expertise to nurture growth and innovation within the industry.
We invest in European, late seed and Series A, deep-tech software startups. Karma Ventures (karma.vc) is an early-stage venture capital firm, specialized in late seed and A round investments in Europe’s most promising deep-tech software startups.