Auxxo
Venture capitalBerlin · Pre-Seed–Seed · 10 people tracked
Investment thesis
Auxxo focuses on backing and uniting the strongest pre-seed and seed startups in Europe that are founded or co-founded by women. The firm positions itself as bringing genuine diversity to cap tables, emphasizing conviction, fast execution, and commercial insight while offering founders a supportive environment in an often male-dominated industry. Auxxo highlights its integrity, warmth, and enthusiasm for bold ideas, aiming to help ambitious European companies scale.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 10 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 12 of 57 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×4Enterprise Software ×4Cleantech ×3Deep Tech ×3SaaS ×3Biotech ×2Climate Tech ×2HR Tech ×2
HQs:Germany×4United States×2France×1United Kingdom×1Netherlands×1Sweden×1
Investments · 57 tracked
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Carbo Culture develops carbon removal technology leveraging natural processes combined with advanced engineering to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere at scale.
AgTechCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechDeep TechLondon, NL
Henrietta Moon(CEO & Co-Founder)Chris Carstens(Co-Founder)
Crew is a recruiting software platform that combines applicant tracking and customer relationship management features for staffing agencies and independent recruiters, with built-in sourcing tools, automation capabilities, and LinkedIn integration.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechParis, FR
Amine Skalli(Founder)in
Datacy measures and optimizes the consumer journey across discovery, validation, search, comparison, and purchase by tracking behavior signals across AI, social, search, commerce, and retail channels.
ConsumerMarketing TechSan Jose, US
Paroma Indilo(Executive Officer, Director)Dana Wright(Director)
DUDE CHEM develops computational chemistry and digitalization tools for sustainable chemical manufacturing, using green chemistry principles to reduce waste and hazardous substances in the production of chemicals, starting materials, and pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
AI & Machine LearningBiotechCleantechDeep TechBerlin, DE
Sonja Jost(CEO)in
Full-service automated B2B platform for casein production improving alternative cheese and ingredient quality.
FindIQ is a SaaS platform that captures and deploys knowledge for industrial equipment operation, maintenance, and service using proprietary AI.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Localyze provides technology and expertise to support global mobility needs, including visa applications, compliance, immigration guidance, and relocation services for both employees and companies.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSHamburg, DE
Hanna Marie Asmussen(Founder)inLisa Dahlke(Founder)inFranzi Löw(Founder)in
Screening platform technology for rapid biosensor development to detect dangerous pathogens and viruses.
MoonRise Health offers a 12-week online program for pelvic floor dysfunction, addressing symptoms like incontinence and prolapse through holistic methods such as hypopressives, breathwork, and nutrition rather than Kegels or surgery.
Digital HealthFemTechWellness & Fitness
All-in-one fleet financing solution for trucking companies optimizing payments and offering factoring services.
Software and service solution analyzing and upskilling workforces through AI-powered assessments and learning paths.
Structures asset management and limited liability company foundation and management.
Topos is a financial services company focused on unlocking access to credit and leveraging remittances for people in low and lower-middle income countries who lack formal credit scores and collateral.
FintechImpact & Social GoodBrooklyn, US
Will Shapiro(Executive Officer, Director)Mahir Yavuz(Executive Officer, Director)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Auxxo invest at?
- Auxxo invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Auxxo focus on?
- Auxxo focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Auxxo located?
- Auxxo is headquartered in Berlin, DE.
- Does Auxxo lead rounds?
- Auxxo typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamSERVUS Diversity in Tech - Bettine Schmitz - Partner Founder AUXXO
LA FRENCH TECH MUNICH · Bettine Schmitz
Founder-Talk No. 33 - Bettine Schmitz (Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund)
thinc! e.V. · Bettine Schmitz
Bettine Schmitz, Co-founder Auxxo und Evangelistas
EQUALIZER – DER Gründerinnen-Podcast · Bettine Schmitz
Co-investors · 4
Frontline Ventures is a venture firm focused on B2B software companies with global ambitions, helping European founders expand to the US and US companies expand to Europe.
General Catalyst is a venture capital and investment firm that backs founders across industries, with a strong focus on AI-driven transformation, fintech, healthcare, and other sectors.
Owl Ventures is a venture capital firm focused exclusively on education technology and the future of work, backing companies from pre-revenue through exit.
Climentum Capital is a European venture firm investing in climate hard tech companies working to decarbonize Europe's highest-emitting industries and strengthen the continent's industrial resilience.
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