Pre-Seed–Series A · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
Arches Capital focuses on pre-seed B2B software startups based in the Benelux region, investing typically at the pre-seed stage with ticket sizes between €250K and €1M and often leading rounds as the first cheque in. The firm pairs a €22M fund with a network of 100+ engaged angel investors — experienced founders, operators and industry experts — who help validate startups and later accelerate portfolio companies through domain expertise and networks. Arches emphasizes transparency with standardized term sheets available from the start, fast closings, and follow-on capability exceeding €60M. Founders also benefit from the Arches Academy leadership program. The firm thinks globally but acts locally, with its angel network and most of its portfolio based in the Netherlands.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 16, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's websiteFrequently asked questions
- What stage does Arches Capital invest at?
- Arches Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Arches Capital's typical check size?
- Arches Capital typically writes checks of $270K – $1.1M.
- What sectors does Arches Capital focus on?
- Arches Capital focuses on Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Medical Devices, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Does Arches Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Arches Capital leads investment rounds.
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