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Berlin · Pre-Seed–Seed · 4 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Cavalry backs software companies across Europe at the earliest stages, aiming to lead pre-seed and seed rounds while leaving room for angel co-investors. The firm looks for outstanding founding teams with strong founder/market fit, a big vision to build substantial companies in large markets, and the ability to build excellent products. It invests in both enterprise and consumer software, using priced rounds and convertibles. Cavalry emphasizes a simple, founder-friendly, no-nonsense approach — minimal due diligence, no term renegotiation, and a long-term orientation. It draws on the partners' company-building experience and a strong track record of Series A follow-on from top global funds.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 4 people
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Founder mafia
The Cavalry Ventures mafia →7 people who came through Cavalry Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 44 of 53 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×22Enterprise Software ×19SaaS ×14Data & Infrastructure ×7Consumer ×5Developer Tools ×5Fintech ×4Healthtech ×4
HQs:Germany×14United Kingdom×5United States×5European Union×2Ireland×2Austria×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 27 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×72 founders×93 founders×74+ founders×4
Where their founders studiedfrom 37 founders with education data
Technical University of Munich ×5Technische Universität Wien ×4Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM) ×2KU Leuven ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 34 founders with field-of-study data
Computer Science ×14Engineering ×8Business & Management ×7Economics ×3Humanities ×2Law ×2Mathematics & Statistics ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 36 founders with career history
Google ×3McKinsey & Company ×3BMW Group ×2Nokia Siemens Networks ×2Qriously ×2
4 founders hold a PhD · 3 hold an MBA (of 37 with degree data)
Investments · 53 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12024 · 22023 · 112022 · 22021 · 22020 · 12019 · 12017 · 12016 · 12015 · 32013 · 126 dated
Upper is a platform that connects companies with freelance tech talent and vendors through a cloud-based ecosystem for software development and delivery.
B2B MarketplacesDeveloper ToolsFuture of WorkSaaSSofia, EU
Victor Cazacu(Co-Founder & CEO)inPaul Friedrich(Co-Founder)inVlad Cazacu(CTO)in
Co-investorsElevate Ventures
Usercentrics provides consent management and data privacy technology for digital businesses seeking to balance user data protection with growth and compliance.
AdTechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSMunich, DE
Vinzent Ellissen(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlstin CapitalAngel InvestFull In PartnersNAPRTP Global
Afilio provides digital estate planning and family care documentation services for German-speaking users.
ConsumerHealthtechLegalTechGermany, DE
Richard Musiol(Founder)inPhilip Harms(Founder)Till Oltmanns(Founder)
Co-investorsCherry VenturesCommerzVenturesSpeedinvest
Aleph Alpha develops specialized language models and AI solutions for enterprise and public sector organizations in Europe, prioritizing data sovereignty, regulatory compliance, and domain-specific customization on European infrastructure.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHeidelberg, DE
Samuel Weinbach(Founder)inIlhan Scheer(Co-Chief Executive Officer)inReto Spörri(Co-Chief Executive Officer)inJonas Andrulis(Founder)Jonas Andrulis Samuel Weinbach(Founder)
Co-investorsBosch VenturesBurda Principal InvestmentsD11ZEarlybird DWES Management GmbH & Co. KGEarlybird Venture CapitalLEA Partners+7 more
Almetra (rebranded as Deltia) builds AI-powered analytics and monitoring systems for manufacturing operations, combining computer vision and sensor data to help factories identify bottlenecks and improve productivity.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareBerlin, DE
Max Fischer(Co-founder and CEO)in
Co-investorsCombination VCRobin Capitalsandstorm.vcTranspose Platform ManagementUnderline VenturesBlisce+3 more
AMPECO provides a software platform that enables retail companies to deploy and manage EV charging stations in their locations, attracting customers and generating revenue while integrating with existing retail systems.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnergyRetail TechSaaS
Orlin Radev(Chief Executive Officer)inStefan Ivanov(Chief Revenue Officer)inAlexander Alexiev(Chief Technical Officer)in
Co-investorsBMW i VenturesLauncHub VenturesLAUNCHub VenturesNAP
The page markets premium (pre-registered) domains for sale and describes a service for buying and selling domains, with payment released to the seller after transfer completion.
Marketplaces
BRYTER is an AI and automation platform that enables legal professionals to draft, summarize, research, and review contracts using AI-powered tools and rule-based workflows.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSNew York, US
Michael Grupp(Founder)inMicha-Manuel Bues(Founder)Michael Huebl(Founder)Michael Hübl(Founder)
Co-investorsAccelDawn CapitalNotion CapitalTiger Global ManagementVitruvian Partners
Charm is a payments and savings app that enables users to send money across different platforms (Venmo, Cash App, Zelle) through a unified interface, with funds earning interest when held in the app.
ConsumerCrypto & Web3FintechSocialNew York City, US
Gray Newfield(Founder)inNoah Newfield(Founder)inChristian Rocha(Founder)Toby Padilla(Founder)
Co-investorsPioneerY Combinator468 CapitalF-Prime CapitalFirestreak VenturesFuel Capital+7 more
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Charm builds open-source tools and libraries for creating user interfaces and applications in the terminal, including command-line interface frameworks, markdown readers, and components for developers.
Developer Tools
Co-investorsBetaworksGradient VenturesLowercarbon CapitalMotive ForceNAPF-Prime Capital+5 more
Charm.fi is a decentralized finance platform offering automated liquidity management vaults on Ethereum, letting users browse or create vaults for any token and build LP strategies to manage liquidity and earn yields.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Co-investorsCoinbase VenturesF-Prime CapitalFuel CapitalGradient VenturesKhosla VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)+2 more
Brandwatch provides a consumer and market intelligence platform that uses proprietary and generative AI to analyze opinions from over 100 million online sources, drawing on an archive of posts dating back to 2008.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing Tech
Co-investorsInreach VenturesLocalGlobeSpark Capital
Clarisights is a reporting platform that helps marketing teams access and explore performance data without SQL or manual spreadsheets.
Data & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaSPalo Alto, US
Ankur Gupta(Founder)inArun Srinivasan(Founder)Ashu Pachauri(Founder)
Co-investorsAngel InvestBetter CapitalFirestartrNAPOMERS VenturesPeak XV Partners+3 more
Companion.energy provides a software platform that connects, models, and automates enterprise energy operations and procurement for large companies.
AI & Machine LearningEnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Jonas Verstraeten(Founder)inThomas Vyncke(Founder)in
Co-investorsNAPEntourage Venturesimec.istartRealyze VenturesÜbermorgen VenturesCaduceus Capital Partners
Empion provides AI-powered talent matching and recruitment services that align candidates with organizations based on personality, skills, and cultural fit.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR Tech
Dr. Annika von Mutius(Founder)in
Co-investorsBasinghall PartnersBerliner Volksbank VenturesNAPQuint VenturesRedstoneTane Fund+1 more
Enzai builds an AI governance and compliance platform that helps enterprises manage, monitor, and audit AI systems while scaling deployment responsibly.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTechBelfast, GB
Jack Carlisle(Founder)Ryan Donnelly(Founder)
Co-investorsNAPTechstart Ventures
Co-investorsAlleyCorpAngel InvestAlley Robotics VenturesCommerzbankDTCPKfW
Fishbrain provides a map-based platform for anglers to discover fishing locations, view logged catches across millions of water bodies, and access predictive analytics about fishing conditions.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerSector AgnosticSocialSports Tech
Jens Lindman(Founder)Jens Persson(Founder)Johan Attby(Founder)
Co-investorsActive Venture PartnersFJ LabsIndustrifondenNorthzoneWesterly WindsB Capital+2 more
Flip operates a mobile marketplace where users buy and sell rare and limited-edition sneakers from verified sellers, with transactions completed within 90 minutes.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerMarketplacesLos Angeles, US
Kemar Newell(CEO)inBenedikt Brand(Founder)Benedikt Ilg(Founder)Giacomo Kenner(Founder)Ginanjar Ibnu Solikhin(Founder)Jonathan Ellman(Founder)
Co-investorsBase Venture Management, Inc.Y CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesAnsa CapitalBlack Jays VenturesFour Cities+7 more
Flip builds a digital operating system app designed to engage and manage deskless workers in their digital transformation.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSBerlin, DE
Co-investorsLEA PartnersLool VenturesNAPNotion CapitalHV Capital
Forto is a freight forwarding and logistics platform that manages international cargo transportation for enterprise brands.
Logistics & Supply Chain
Michael Wax(Founder)inErik Muttersbach(Founder)inFabian Heilemann(Founder)Ferry Heilemann(Founder)
Co-investorsCherry VenturesG SquaredGeneral CatalystInven CapitalIris CapitalLa Famiglia+11 more
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Inkitt is a digital publishing platform where writers can upload manuscripts for free while retaining full copyright, readers can discover and provide feedback on books without ads, and high-performing titles are published through the Galatea app.
Creator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Ali Albazaz(Founder)in
Co-investorsAxel Springer Digital VenturesCoastCapEarlybird Venture CapitalFrontline VenturesKhosla VenturesKleiner Perkins+6 more
Spread is a mobile social app that verifies users are human to unlock access to articles and media from top publications.
Kinnu is a learning platform that uses product design and technology to enable people to learn across various subjects.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechLondon, GB
Christopher Kahler(Founder)inHanna Celina(Founder)inAbraham Müller(Founder)in
Co-investorsLocalGlobeNAPJigsaw VCSpark Capital
Loctax is an AI-assisted tax research platform that combines verified tax intelligence from IBFD with company data to provide jurisdiction-specific answers on corporate tax, transfer pricing, withholding tax, and other compliance issues.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTech
Bart Van Rompaye(Founder)Yannick Kestemont(Founder)
Co-investors3cubed VenturesEntourage VenturesIndex VenturesMSMNAPTapestry VC+1 more
Medbelle operated a digital hospital in the UK that combined technology with human support to guide patients through their care journey, from finding clinicians and arranging consultations to coordinating treatment, surgery and aftercare.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Leander
Co-investorsXR InvestIBB VenturesMutschler VenturesTalis Capital
Nory develops a restaurant management system powered by AI assistants that helps multi-unit restaurant operators control prime costs and improve profitability.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB
Conor Sheridan(Founder)
Co-investorsAccelKinnevikNAPPlayfair CapitalSamaipata
Oblivious builds privacy-enhancing software that enables organizations to perform secure data collaboration and deploy services while maintaining data sensitivity.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareDublin, IE
Jack Fitzsimons(Co-founder)Robert Pisarczyk(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsAct Venture CapitalACT Venture CapitalAcurio VenturesAtlantic Bridge VenturesExpeditionsFirestreak Ventures+2 more
Openvolt provides API infrastructure that unlocks smart-meter data to enable developers to build energy management applications for electrification and decarbonization.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureEnergy
Co-investorsÜbermorgen Ventures
Order41 is a wholesale order management platform that provides a unified interface for agent-assisted and self-serve ordering.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSBerlin, DE
Till Elsässer(Founder)inHugo Duksis(Founder)in
Patronus provides a smartwatch and companion app designed for elderly users to enable emergency calling, location tracking, and family connectivity.
Digital HealthHealthtechIoT
Co-investorsBurda Principal InvestmentsLightspeed Venture PartnersUVC PartnersFactorial CapitalGreenfield PartnersNotable Capital+2 more
Planetly provides a platform for managing data governance, consent, and compliance across global privacy regulations including GDPR, CCPA, and others.
CybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Co-investorsAENU468 CapitalSpeedinvest
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PlanRadar provides construction project management software with integrated AI that analyzes project data recorded by teams.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechVienna, AT
Sander van de Rijdt(Founder)inClemens Hammerl(Founder)Ibrahim Imam(Founder)inConstantin Köck(CTO, Co-Founder)inDomagoj Dolinsek(Founder)inConstantin Koeck(Founder)
Co-investorsaws GründungsfondsBerliner Volksbank VenturesGR CapitalInsight PartnersLoric VenturesNAP+5 more
Plantura sells sustainable gardening products for home and garden, including peat-free organic soil, beneficial insects, seeds, and a wide range of indoor and outdoor plants through its online shop.
AgTechConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMunich, DE
Felix Lill(CEO & Co-founder)inMelissa Raupach(Co-founder)inThomas Nicol(Co-CEO & Managing Director)in
Co-investorsActon CapitalTFO GmbHVorwerk Ventures
Co-investorsBonfire VenturesCrosscut VenturesFemale FoundersGV (Google Ventures)Gotham Gal Ventures
REKKI provides software solutions for wholesale food suppliers to streamline operations and integrate with their existing systems.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechSaaSLondon, GB
Ronen Givon(Founder)inOrat Benyamini(Founder)inNoam Givon(Founder)inBorislav Nikolov(Chief Technology Officer)in
Co-investorsAtomicoCherry VenturesCreandumLocalGlobeNAPPhoenix Court+4 more
rouvia runs an online platform for booking and tracking rail freight, where shippers can compare routing options, reserve cargo capacity, and follow shipments from a dashboard.
Logistics & Supply ChainBerlin, DE
Benjamin Noyan(CEO)inFuad Becirbasic(CTO)in
Co-investorsEntrepreneur FirstDynamo VenturesPrequel Ventures
Sera develops an AI-powered knowledge management system that captures lead growers' expertise, standard operating procedures, and site-specific protocols into an interactive knowledge base for commercial greenhouse operations.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareIoTZürich, CH
Sergio Rannula(Founder)inCristian Anastasiu(Founder)inWilliam McGehee(Founder)in
Co-investorsNAPUnderline Ventures
ShowHeroes provides CTV and digital video advertising solutions, including publisher partnerships, contextual targeting technology, and creative ad formats.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsArmada Investment AGVulpes Venturesredalpine
Sofía is a Mexican health insurance provider offering comprehensive medical coverage for employees, including hospitalization, specialist consultations, preventive care, and unlimited video consultations managed through a mobile app.
HealthtechInsurTechMexico City, MX
Sebastian Jimenez Bonnet(Founder)inArturo Sanchez(Founder)Arturo Sanchez Correa(Founder)Manuel Andere(Founder)Manuel Andere Portas(Founder)Sebastian Jimenez(Founder)
Co-investorsIndex VenturesKayyak VenturesKfundKaszek VenturesRibbit Capital
SPREAD provides a unified engineering platform that integrates data from PLM, CAD, ERP, and ALM systems into a single connected ontology for complex product manufacturers.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardwareBerlin, DE
Philipp Noll(Co-Founder & MD)in
Co-investorsFirestreak VenturesIn-Q-TelNAPOTB VenturesGeneral CatalystHV Capital
UniteLabs provides a lab automation platform that lets biotech and pharma teams define and run laboratory workflows as Python code, integrating 175+ devices through a single cloud API.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechDeveloper ToolsSaaS
Robert Zechlin(Founder)in
Co-investorsAcurio VenturesNAPPUSH Ventures
VoiceLine builds a voice- and AI-powered tool that captures field information and reduces manual admin work, aimed at replacing clunky systems and manual data entry for sales teams.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechFrankfurt, DE
Nicolas Höflinger(Co-founder & CEO)inSebastian Pinkas(Co-founder & CTO)inNicolas Kübler(Chief Product Officer)inNicolas Hoflinger(Founder)
Co-investorsNAPPeakSCALEHOUSE Capital ManagementVenture StarsAlstin CapitalBitStone Capital+1 more
Xaver provides an AI-powered platform for banks, insurers, and brokers to deliver pension products and financial advisory services across Europe.
AI & Machine LearningFintechInsurTechGermany, DE
Max Bachem(Co-founder)inOle Breulmann(Co-founder)inBjörn Holste(Management Team)inNigel Jankelson(Management Team)in
Co-investorsblueworld.groupMotive PartnersNAPRobin Capital
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Daily RideDeltia.AIFreightHubMeine SpielzeugkisteScenset
Exits · 1
1 acquisitionsChristopher Kahleracq. by Brandwatch
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesFlip · eu-startups.com · Aug 19, 2026
AMPECO · ampeco.com · Jun 30, 2026
Companion · thesaasnews.com · Jun 8, 2026
VoiceLine · thesaasnews.com · Feb 24, 2026
Nory · finsmes.com · Sep 16, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Cavalry Ventures made?
- Cavalry Ventures has 53 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Cavalry Ventures invest at?
- Cavalry Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Cavalry Ventures's typical check size?
- Cavalry Ventures typically writes checks of $500K – $4M.
- What sectors does Cavalry Ventures focus on?
- Cavalry Ventures focuses on Consumer, Enterprise Software, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Cavalry Ventures located?
- Cavalry Ventures is headquartered in Berlin, DE.
- Does Cavalry Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Cavalry Ventures leads investment rounds.
- Who does Cavalry Ventures co-invest with?
- Cavalry Ventures most often shares deals with NAP, Cherry Ventures, Accel, among 97 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamBVK Chancenmacher - Claude Ritter, Managing Partner Cavalry Ventures & Robert Göbel, Founder Spread
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Stefan Walter, Cavalry Ventures: Es braucht eine Person im Team, die Storytelling beherrscht
EQUALIZER – DER Gründerinnen-Podcast · Stefan Walter
Investments & Exits - mit Björn Loose von Cavalry Ventures - Startup Insider
StartupInsider · Björn Loose
Investments & Exits - mit Martin Janicki von Cavalry Ventures - Startup Insider
Startup Insider · Martin Janicki
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HV Capital is a European multistage venture capital firm that backs founders from the first check through IPO, investing across consumer, software, deep tech and AI.
Northzone is a technology-focused venture capital firm investing across AI and deep tech on both sides of the Atlantic, backing companies from early stage through growth.
Speedinvest is an early-stage venture capital firm that supports its portfolio of 400+ startups across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and beyond through a dedicated Portfolio Success team offering networking, hiring, learning and operational support.
LocalGlobe is part of a multi-generational Phoenix Court platform that backs companies from pre-seed through public markets, founded by the Klein family who are considered founders of European seed investing with multi-decade relationships across the European tech ecosystem. The fund operates from a physical founder village at Phoenix Court in London and focuses on backing unconventional entrepreneurs in specific geographic neighbourhoods, having been among the earliest institutional backers of European outliers like Wise, Zoopla, and Citymapper.
Khosla Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs bold, early-stage, technology-driven companies across deep tech and other sectors, providing hands-on 'venture assistance' to help founders build category-defining businesses.
New Enterprise Associates (NEA) is a venture capital firm that invests in and provides long-term support to founders building new companies.
Notion Capital is a London-based venture capital firm focused on B2B SaaS and cloud technology companies, backing founders on the journey to scale.
Redalpine is a multi-stage venture investment advisor with Swiss roots and a pan-European focus, active since 2006, that invests at the intersection of software and science.
LEA Partners is a private equity firm that invests across multiple stages in technology companies. The firm focuses on companies experiencing growth in their sectors.
Übermorgen Ventures is a climate-focused venture capital firm that backs early-stage founders building a resilient, zero-carbon economy.
GV (Google Ventures) is a venture capital firm that has invested in AI and machine learning since its early days, backing more than 100 AI companies across infrastructure, life sciences, and applications.
Techstars is a global startup accelerator and early-stage investor that funds and mentors ambitious founders, providing $220K in capital, a three-month program, and access to a worldwide network of mentors, investors, and corporate partners.
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