42CAP
Venture capitalBerlin · Seed–Series A · 6 people tracked
Investment thesis
42CAP invests in seed-stage B2B software companies driven by technology and data, primarily across Europe. The firm is led by experienced entrepreneurs who have previously built and scaled major European software companies through exits and operational leadership roles. The fund targets companies with global ambition in their early stages, focusing on businesses where technology and data innovation are core to the value proposition.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's websiteAn experienced SaaS scaling and M&A leader who was an early VC investor in eCircle and later served as CFO, managing international operations and the Ad Tech Business Unit. After eCircle's acquisition by Teradata in 2012, he held CFO/COO responsibilities for the Marketing Cloud Business Unit overseeing significant organizational scale.
An experienced operator with deep knowledge of the insurance and healthcare sectors. He founded a startup and began his career in financial services consulting at KPMG before building two early-stage ventures during his studies.
A seasoned software entrepreneur and technology leader. He co-founded Hybris, a digital commerce platform acquired by SAP in 2013 in a multi-billion dollar transaction. At SAP, he led the Customer Experience division with responsibility for product innovation across multiple software offerings and a large technical team.
A technology and product leader with extensive experience in marketing and e-commerce. He co-founded eCircle, Europe's leading marketing technology company, and served as product and operations lead. Following eCircle's acquisition by Teradata in 2012, he led the Marketing Cloud Business Unit globally.
An emerging investment professional with operational and ecosystem experience. He recently worked as a Founders Associate at a Series A climate-tech startup and was involved in organizing major entrepreneurship conferences during his university years.
An operations professional with several years of experience in e-commerce, fashion, and software startups. She led the CEO office at a scaling e-commerce company and brings hands-on startup experience across multiple sectors.
What they invest in
from 7 of 61 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×5Data & Infrastructure ×3Developer Tools ×2Enterprise Software ×2SaaS ×2AdTech ×1Advanced Manufacturing ×1Biotech ×1
HQs:United States×2Austria×1Germany×1France×1
Investments · showing 60 of 61
founders shown can be your intro pathSimplicityDX provides infrastructure that extracts data from creator content and product recommendations to help brands win visibility with AI-powered search engines and shopping bots across social media and modern purchase paths. The platform serves eCommerce brands navigating the shift from keyword search to AI-mediated discovery.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningE-commerceBoston, US
Charles NichollsSteve Brown(CTO)Lindsay Moore
Wingback provides a platform for B2B SaaS companies to manage monetization, pricing, packaging, and invoicing. The company targets SaaS founders and leaders seeking consolidated tools for growth and revenue operations.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Torben Friehe(Founder)in
Inceptron provides a platform for deploying, optimizing, and scaling AI models in production, offering compiler-driven performance optimization and inference infrastructure for machine learning teams.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper Tools
Adverity provides a data platform that enables agencies and brands to collect, combine, and transform marketing and business data for improved decision-making and performance. The company serves marketing teams, agencies, and enterprises seeking to centralize and activate insights from disparate data sources.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechVienna, AT
Enlyze provides a cloud-based manufacturing data platform that connects industrial machines and enables real-time production monitoring and analytics. The platform serves manufacturers seeking to digitize operations without extensive IT infrastructure or upfront capital investment.
Advanced ManufacturingData & Infrastructure<UNKNOWN>, DE
Nostos Genomics develops genetic testing interpretation tools to improve the accuracy, speed, and accessibility of variant analysis for patients with rare and genetic diseases. The company addresses the diagnostic bottleneck in genetic sequencing by providing better information interpretation for patients and healthcare systems.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtech
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does 42CAP invest at?
- 42CAP invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is 42CAP's typical check size?
- 42CAP typically writes checks of $553K – $3.3M.
- What sectors does 42CAP focus on?
- 42CAP focuses on Data & Infrastructure, Marketing Tech, SaaS.
- Where is 42CAP located?
- 42CAP is headquartered in Berlin, DE.
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