Critical Ventures
Venture capitalCoimbra · Seed–Series B · 9 people tracked
Investment thesis
Critical Ventures invests at the earliest and riskiest stages, partnering with founders building deep-tech companies at the frontier — including AI, robotics, defense technology, and industrial software. The firm believes the world's most important technology companies will be created by exceptional entrepreneurs willing to start early. Rooted in Europe but investing globally, it backs founders across Europe, North America, and beyond. Critical Ventures leads or co-leads rounds from Seed to Series B, committing early, writing meaningful checks, and working hands-on alongside the founders it supports.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 9 people
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What they invest in
from 7 of 7 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×5Advanced Manufacturing ×3Cybersecurity ×3Enterprise Software ×3SaaS ×2Data & Infrastructure ×1Deep Tech ×1Defense Tech ×1
HQs:Germany×2European Union×1United States×1
Investments · 7 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22024 · 13 dated
Twinzo builds a 3D live digital twin software platform that provides indoor positioning (RTLS), real-time logistics, material ordering, and operational insights, accessible via smartphone apps and a self-service DIY platform.
Advanced ManufacturingData & InfrastructureIoTSaaS
Michal Ukropec(CEO)Lubomira Bosanska(COO)Patrik Pasko(CTO)Tomas Vojtek(CSO)
Co-investorsDEPO VenturesVenture to Future FundSoulmates Ventures
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)
Co-investorsCavalry VenturesRobin Capitalsandstorm.vcTranspose Platform ManagementUnderline VenturesBlisce+2 more
Almetra builds AI for manufacturing by combining computer vision, sensor data, and manufacturing expertise to help industrial teams understand production processes, identify bottlenecks, and improve operations.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareRoboticsBerlin, DE
Co-investorsLinden CapitalNAPUnderline VenturesBlisceMerantix CapitalRobin Capital
Hackurity provides continuous, autonomous red teaming through its ART Stack, which emulates exploit paths, impersonation risk, and lateral movement, combined with input from offensive security specialists.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecuritySaaS
Felix Nagy(Co-founder)Harold de Vries(Co-founder)
Kirontech provides claims and payment risk intelligence for health insurers and medical payers, using an AI-enabled platform and a proprietary diagnostic ("Heat Map") to identify claims leakage, clinical risk, and process gaps.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechInsurTech
Co-investorsBayes Entrepreneurship FundBY Venture Partners
RunSafe Security develops cybersecurity software that hardens embedded systems and commercial/defense software against exploitation by disrupting the determinism attackers need to build reliable exploits.
CybersecurityDefense TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMclean, US
Joseph M. Saunders(Founder and CEO)Doug Britton(EVP)Shane Fry(Chief Technology Officer)Bill Stulb(Director)
BoardJoe Addiego(Director)inPatricia Muoio(Director)in
Co-investorsAlsop Louie PartnersSINEWAVE VENTURESBMW i VenturesInner Loop CapitalIronGate Capital AdvisorsNextGen Venture Partners+2 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAlmetra · finsmes.com · Jun 29, 2026
Almetra · aipressroom.com · Jun 26, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Critical Ventures made?
- Critical Ventures has 6 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Critical Ventures invest at?
- Critical Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Critical Ventures's typical check size?
- Critical Ventures typically writes checks of $550K – $3.3M.
- What sectors does Critical Ventures focus on?
- Critical Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Medical Devices, Robotics, Space Tech.
- Where is Critical Ventures located?
- Critical Ventures is headquartered in Coimbra, PT.
- Does Critical Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Critical Ventures leads investment rounds.
- Who does Critical Ventures co-invest with?
- Critical Ventures most often shares deals with Alsop Louie Partners, BMW i Ventures, Inner Loop Capital, among 13 tracked co-investors.
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