Bootstrap Europe
Venture debtLondon · Series A–Late Stage · 19 people tracked
Also known as Bootstrap Europe SCSp
Investment thesis
Bootstrap Europe offers non-dilutive growth (venture) debt to ambitious, later-stage technology entrepreneurs and shareholders, enabling them to fund their next stage of growth without giving up equity. The firm targets businesses making a positive impact on people and the planet, embedding ESG considerations into its deal origination, selection criteria, and ongoing portfolio management. It backs companies across areas such as biotechnology, efficient energy solutions, and financial inclusion, positioning itself as a responsive, solution-driven partner that supports clients throughout their unique scale-up journeys.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 19 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 19 of 53 portfolio companiesSaaS ×7AI & Machine Learning ×6Biotech ×4Enterprise Software ×4Hardware ×4Healthtech ×3Marketing Tech ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2
HQs:Switzerland×2France×2Belgium×1Germany×1Denmark×1
Investments · 53 tracked
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ANYbotics develops autonomous robots that perform inspection and maintenance tasks in industrial facilities, particularly in energy, oil & gas, and manufacturing sectors.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechEnergyHardwareIoTRoboticsZurich, CH
Dr. Péter Fankhauser(Co-Founder & CEO)in
ETA develops high-performance electric drive systems and electrification solutions based on patented technology, moving away from off-the-shelf products.
CleantechEnergyHardware
Fittingbox develops virtual try-on technology and 3D digital assets for the eyewear industry, including frame digitization, 3D viewers, and pupillary distance measurement tools.
E-commerceRetail TechSaaS
The site publishes how-to guides and articles about selling on online platforms such as Facebook Marketplace.
Media & Entertainment
Gen Phoenix produces high-performance recycled materials, particularly recycled leather, from leather manufacturing waste and post-industrial offcuts for use in fashion, automotive, and other industries.
Circular EconomyNew Materials
Life sciences business supported by Bootstrap Europe's venture debt solutions.
M2i is a French industrial group specializing in complex molecules and pheromone-based biocontrol products used to protect plants and crops as an alternative to conventional chemical pesticides.
AgTechBiotechNew Materials
Biotech company that secured funding with Bootstrap Europe's support during a difficult environment for growing biotech businesses.
OCUS provides AI-powered image optimization, automated content moderation, and on-demand professional photography through a network of 35,000+ photographers across 43+ countries.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
Quantilope is a market research platform that combines research automation, AI intelligence, and real-time consumer insights to help companies gather actionable feedback and make data-driven decisions.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
Red Points provides brand protection services including counterfeit removal, anti-piracy, domain management, and impersonation removal across digital channels like marketplaces, websites, and social media.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Sequana Medical develops the alfapump system and DSR therapy for treating fluid overload in patients with conditions such as liver disease and heart failure.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesGhent, BE
Silicon Mobility develops automotive semiconductors and control software for electrified powertrains, including its Adaptive Control Unit chip and Adaptive Control software applications.
HardwareMobility & TransportationSemiconductors
Sivers Semiconductors designs mmWave wireless chips (beamforming ICs, transceivers, antenna modules) and photonics products such as high-power DFB lasers and laser arrays.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAnimaj · ascendants.in · Mar 12, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Bootstrap Europe invest at?
- Bootstrap Europe invests at the Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Bootstrap Europe focus on?
- Bootstrap Europe focuses on Biotech, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Hardware, Impact & Social Good, New Materials, Retail Tech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Semiconductors.
- Where is Bootstrap Europe located?
- Bootstrap Europe is headquartered in London, GB.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the team🚀 Breaking into Finance? Career Tips from VC Expert Fatou Diagne, Bootstrap Europe
Private Equity Podcast: Fund Shack · Fatou Diagne
Women in VC Briefing - Fatou Diagne (Bootstrap Europe)
Kinga Stanislawska · Fatou Diagne
COSAMS16 | Fatou Diagne | Bootstrap Europe
Capital On Stage · Fatou Diagne
#9 Stephanie Heller – Bootstrap Europe
Capital On Stage · Stephanie Heller
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