Paua Ventures Verwaltungs GmbH

About The Fund

Paua Ventures Verwaltungs GmbH is a venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany, with an investment focus on equity. They specialize in managing buyouts and leveraged buyout situations, acquisitions, and special situations, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in their investment approach. With an impressive 2.5 billion Euros in assets under management, Paua Ventures stands as a significant player in the venture capital space. They seek out opportunities to invest in B2B tech entrepreneurs who are dedicated to tackling complex challenges within vast markets. Their primary investment stage is at pre-seed and seed levels, and they work with a minimum investment of 30 million Euros and can go up to 90 million Euros, indicating a considerable appetite for fostering substantial growth in their portfolio companies. The firm believes in not just investing, but also building, assisting, hustling, connecting, and facilitating the growth of their investments. They leverage a network of industry and product advisors, tech advisors, and veteran mentors to support their portfolio companies. This network is a critical asset as it ensures that the firms they invest in are not only financially backed but also guaranteed access to a wealth of knowledge and experience. Paua Ventures' effort is further bolstered by the support of InnovFin Equity and the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), with financial backing from the European Union under the Horizon 2020 program. This relationship underlines their commitment to driving productive investments in the European Union and broadening the access to financing for innovative enterprises.