42CAP
Venture capitalBerlin · Seed–Series A · 11 people tracked
Also known as 42CAP GmbH Co. KG
Investment thesis
42CAP invests initial checks of roughly €0.5m to €3m in seed-stage, technology- and data-driven B2B software companies across Europe that have global ambition. The partners are entrepreneurs turned investors, having built major European software companies (eCircle and Hybris) during the first internet wave, and are investing from their fourth fund generation. They bring hands-on operating and scaling experience to founders, backing product- and engineering-led teams building enterprise software.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 11 people
from the firm's website & public directories
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 · 61 tracked
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.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningE-commerceBoston, US
Karlsruhe
Elias Schneider(Executive Officer, Director)Jonas Zipprick(Executive Officer, Director)Carl Fritjofsson(Director)
Enlyze provides a cloud-based manufacturing data platform that connects industrial machines and enables real-time production monitoring and analytics.
Advanced ManufacturingData & Infrastructure<UNKNOWN>, DE
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 $550K – $3.3M.
- What sectors does 42CAP focus on?
- 42CAP focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Marketing Tech, SaaS.
- Where is 42CAP located?
- 42CAP is headquartered in Berlin, DE.
- Does 42CAP lead rounds?
- Yes, 42CAP leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamEarly Investments in Munich - Julian von Fischer, parter at 42Cap - What's In Store Show Episode 5
What's In Store Show · Julian
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