Berlin · Pre-Seed–Seed · 3 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.
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Founder mafia
The Cavalry Ventures mafia →6 people who came through Cavalry Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 37 of 44 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×19Enterprise Software ×18SaaS ×14Data & Infrastructure ×8Developer Tools ×4Healthtech ×4Consumer ×3Energy ×3
HQs:Germany×12United Kingdom×4United States×4European Union×2Ireland×2Austria×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 24 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×112 founders×93 founders×34+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 35 founders with education data
Technical University of Munich ×5Technische Universität Wien ×4Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM) ×2KU Leuven ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 36 founders with career history
McKinsey & Company ×3BMW Group ×2Nokia Siemens Networks ×2Rocket Internet ×2
4 founders hold a PhD · 3 hold an MBA (of 36 with degree data)
Investments · 44 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 72022 · 32021 · 111 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)in
Co-investorsCherry VenturesCommerzVentures
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(Co-Chief Research Officer, Co-Founder)inIlhan Scheer(Co-Chief Executive Officer)inReto Spörri(Co-Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsBosch VenturesBurda Principal InvestmentsD11ZEarlybird DWES Management GmbH & Co. KGEarlybird Venture CapitalLEA Partners+8 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-investorsRobin Capitalsandstorm.vcTranspose Platform ManagementUnderline VenturesBlisceCritical Ventures+2 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 VenturesNAPLAUNCHub Ventures
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)in
Co-investorsAccelDawn CapitalNotion CapitalTiger Global Management
Cavalry is an early-stage venture capital fund that leads pre-seed and seed rounds in software companies across Europe, investing between EUR 500k and 4m in both enterprise and consumer businesses.
Co-investorsBallou CapitalKfW CapitalEIFVR Ventures
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)in
Co-investorsY Combinator468 CapitalFuel CapitalGradient VenturesKhosla VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)+2 more
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 VenturesLOWERCARBONLowercarbon CapitalMotive ForceNAP+5 more
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaS
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)in
Co-investorsBetter CapitalFirestartrNAPOMERS VenturesPeak XV PartnersTechstars+2 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 VenturesRealyze 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 PartnersNAPVR Ventures
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
Co-investorsNAPTechstart Ventures
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 & CEO)inErik Muttersbach(Founder)in
Co-investorsCherry VenturesG SquaredGeneral CatalystInven CapitalIris CapitalLa Famiglia+6 more
Laredo, US
Edmundo Gonzalez(Executive Officer, Director)Ohad Axelrod(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsCherry VenturesGlobal Founders CapitalLa FamigliaNorthzone
Kinnu is a learning platform that uses product design and technology to enable people to learn across various subjects.
AI & Machine LearningEdTech
Christopher Kahler(Founder)inHanna Celina(Founder)inAbraham Müller(Founder)in
Co-investorsLocalGlobeNAPSpark Capital
Lhotse is an AI-native operating layer that integrates with existing enterprise procurement systems like SAP and Ariba to streamline purchasing workflows for large organizations in chemicals, manufacturing, and the public sector.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBerlin, DE
Co-investorsSquareOne
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
Co-investors3cubed VenturesEntourage VenturesIndex VenturesMSMMustard Seed Maze
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 InvestMutschler VenturesTalis Capital
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 SoftwareSaaS
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-investors468 CapitalSpeedinvest
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(Co-CEO, Co-Founder)inClemens Hammerl(CPO, Co-Founder)Ibrahim Imam(Co-CEO, Co-Founder)inConstantin Köck(CTO, Co-Founder)inDomagoj Dolinsek(Founder)in
Co-investorsBerliner Volksbank VenturesGR CapitalInsight PartnersPT1RedstoneTane Fund+3 more
Construction site management platform replacing clipboards on 170,000+ sites across 75+ countries
Sander van de Rijdt(Founder)in
Co-investorsNAPBerliner Volksbank VenturesGR CapitalHeadlineInsight PartnersQuadrille Capital
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 CapitalVorwerk 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(Co-founder and CEO)inOrat Benyamini(Co-founder and COO)inNoam Givon(Co-founder)inBorislav Nikolov(Chief Technology Officer)in
Co-investorsAtomicoCherry VenturesCreandumNAPPhoenix CourtPoint Nine+1 more
Co-investorsProject A 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
Co-investorsArmada Investment AGredalpine
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)in
Co-investorsIndex VenturesKayyak VenturesKfundRibbit 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 VenturesNAPOTB VenturesGeneral Catalyst
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)in
Co-investorsNAPPeakSCALEHOUSE Capital ManagementVenture StarsAlstin Capital
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.groupNAPRobin Capital
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioChristopher Kahleracq. by Brandwatch
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Flip · startbase.com · Aug 20, 2026
Bryter · startupfundraising.com · Jul 31, 2026
Charm · daytondailynews.com · Jul 24, 2026
Aleph Alpha · tectonicdefense.com · Jul 17, 2026
Upper · westsiderag.com · Jul 7, 2026
AMPECO · chargedevs.com · Jul 3, 2026
Patronus · venturecapital.com · Jun 29, 2026
Almetra · finsmes.com · Jun 29, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Cavalry Ventures made?
- Cavalry Ventures has 38 tracked investments.
- 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 76 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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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 Martin Janicki von Cavalry Ventures - Startup Insider
Startup Insider · Martin Janicki
Co-investors · 29
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.
Notion Capital is a B2B software-focused venture capital firm built by operators, backing SaaS, cloud and enterprise technology companies.
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.
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 technologies for a resilient, zero-carbon economy.
Techstars is a startup accelerator and early-stage investor that funds ambitious founders and provides capital, mentorship, and access to a global network of investors, operators, and corporate partners.
New Enterprise Associates (NEA) is a venture capital firm that invests in and provides long-term support to founders building new companies.
Headline is a global venture capital firm investing in early- and growth-stage founders, with teams on the ground across multiple continents.
Speedinvest operates a Portfolio Success program that connects its 400+ portfolio startups with customers, follow-on investors, industry experts, talent, discounted tools, and fellow founders across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond.
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.
Acton Capital is an early-growth-stage venture investor with over 25 years of industry experience, partnering with a small number of founder-led companies each year to support their growth strategies.
▶17 more co-investors
redalpineIris CapitalBlisceOTB VenturesSequoia CapitalGV (Google Ventures)Unknown VenturesBonfire VenturesKortschak Investments L.P.Bitkraft Esports VenturesFreigeist CapitalCrosscut VenturesBand of AngelsfinwayCapnamicEmbedded CapitalCreative Dock Group
Firms observed investing alongside Cavalry Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Cavalry Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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