3VC
Venture capitalVienna · Seed–Late Stage · 17 people tracked
Investment thesis
3VC pursues a focused venture strategy centered on partnering with regional talent and prioritizing quality partnerships over volume. The firm supports early-stage technology startups that demonstrate strong ambition and initial signs of product-market fit, described as early customer love. It emphasizes investing responsibly and positions itself as a founder-friendly investor whose team members have operating and entrepreneurial experience, aiming to support startups throughout the ups and downs of the founder journey.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 17 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 14 of 26 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×10SaaS ×7Developer Tools ×4Enterprise Software ×4AdTech ×2Crypto & Web3 ×2Cybersecurity ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1
HQs:United States×5Germany×2Austria×1Switzerland×1
Investments · 26 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2021 · 12020 · 12 dated
Assaia uses AI to give airports and airlines real-time visibility of aircraft turnaround and apron operations, helping improve on-time performance, free up gates, increase ramp safety, and reduce CO2 emissions.
AI & Machine LearningImpact & Social GoodLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSTravel & HospitalityZurich, CH
Avi Medical operates a network of primary care practices across Germany offering preventive medicine and general medical services.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSBerlin, DE
AI-powered code review platform providing automated code analysis to detect bugs, security vulnerabilities, and code quality issues; acquired by Snyk in 2020.
Emmi AI builds AI foundation models for physics simulation, using transformer-based models to accelerate engineering workflows across industrial verticals such as power transformers and injection molding.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep Tech
Johannes Brandstetter(Chief Scientist)Dennis JustMiks Mikelsons
Digital health platform (acquired by Sword Health)
Lokalise provides a localization platform that enables businesses to translate and adapt content for multiple markets and languages through automated workflows and integrations.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSDover, US
Peteris Antropovs(Director)Michael Chalfen(Director)Nikolajs Ustinovs(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)NickPetr
Pactum builds autonomous AI agents that negotiate supplier contracts and manage procurement at enterprise scale.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSMountain View, US
Kristjan Korjus(Executive Officer, Director)Kaspar Korjus(Executive Officer, Director)Martin Rand(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardBen Blume(Director)Josh Zelman(Director)Thies Sander(Director)
Picsart offers a command-line interface that provides access to over 130 AI models for generating images, videos, and audio content, integrating tools from leading providers like Flux, Sora, Runway, and ElevenLabs.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyDeveloper ToolsMiami Beach, US
Michael Vernal(Director)Hovhannes Avoyan(Executive Officer, Director)Tammy Nam(Executive Officer)Mikayel Vardanyan(Executive Officer)Kevin Boon(Executive Officer)Serena Dayal(Director)
Shop Circle acquires and operates B2B mission-critical software companies, embedding AI and automation across their products, operations, and M&A processes.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
simpleclub is an AI-supported learning platform for vocational training, continuing education, and retraining, offering content aligned with IHK curricula, exam preparation, learning management tools, and a content creator.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaS
Snyk is a developer-focused security platform that identifies and fixes vulnerabilities in code, dependencies, containers, and cloud infrastructure using AI-powered analysis.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsBoston, US
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioKaia Healthacq. by Sword Health
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesTatum · variety.com · Apr 20, 2026
Pactum · pactum.com · Dec 19, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does 3VC invest at?
- 3VC invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage stages.
- What is 3VC's typical check size?
- 3VC typically writes checks of $1.1M – $10M.
- What sectors does 3VC focus on?
- 3VC focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Media & Entertainment, Retail Tech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is 3VC located?
- 3VC is headquartered in Vienna, AT.
- Does 3VC lead rounds?
- 3VC typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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Co-investors · 27
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