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Earlybird Venture Capital
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Earlybird backs Pre-Seed to Series A founders in emerging tech across Europe, investing from seed through the earliest institutional rounds. The firm focuses on AI applications, software infrastructure, foundation models, and deep tech, often investing before categories are fully defined or widely adopted. With a sector-agnostic approach, Earlybird emphasizes deep technical understanding and hands-on support, partnering with founders building impactful companies across fintech, developer tools, enterprise software, and breakthrough technologies. The firm operates through specialized teams focusing on digital technology, health, and deep tech innovation, providing not only financial resources but also strategic support and access to an international network.
Notable quotes
“Earlybird led our Series A in 2021, when the potential of generative AI was still unclear. Since then, the support, strategic perspective, and sharp technical understanding from Andre and the Earlybird team have exceeded my expectations, placing them at the top of my list of recommended partners.”
“Earlybird VC has been a key partner for N26 from the very beginning. Their visionary mindset, deep market understanding, and strong network have played a significant role in our success.”
“The first investor I met in 2014 was Dan Lupu from Earlybird. His genuine interaction and understanding of our tech and market potential dispelled my skepticism. Earlybird's support, technical expertise, and network have been instrumental in UiPath's journey.”
Recent investments
| Company | Round | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Forest Labs | Series B | — | 2024 |
| Isar Aerospace | Series D | $304m | 2026 |
| Neuracore | Seed | — | 2025 |
| SpAItial AI | Seed | — | 2024 |
| Sintra AI | Seed | — | 2024 |
| Arago | Series A | — | 2025 |
| N26 | Series A | — | — |
| UiPath | Series A | — | 2015 |
| Aleph Alpha | Series A | — | 2021 |
| Lilium | Series A | — | — |
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