Benelux · Seed–Series A · 22 people tracked
Also known as Curiosity Partners
Investment thesis
Curiosity backs B2B software companies that have launched a first product and are gaining early customer traction, focusing on new data, ML and AI technologies. It organizes its investments around socio-economic themes including the Future of Commerce (fintech, marketing and sales automation, logistics). The firm targets talented teams building in Europe's fastest-growing tech hubs, particularly the Benelux, Nordics and Baltics, favoring companies with international ambition and alignment with European values. Curiosity emphasizes hands-on, founder-friendly support spanning fundraising, hiring, go-to-market strategy and network access, and describes itself as building 'software companies that serve the world, not eat it.'
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 22 people
from the firm's website & public directories
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What they invest in
from 19 of 94 portfolio companiesSaaS ×11Enterprise Software ×8AI & Machine Learning ×7Cybersecurity ×5Fintech ×3Marketing Tech ×3IoT ×2Travel & Hospitality ×2
HQs:Netherlands×4Sweden×1
Investments · 94 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathContentoo is a tech-enabled content agency that combines AI workflows with vetted expert freelancers to help marketing teams create, review, translate, and localise content at scale across 49+ languages.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsNo Such Ventures
Curiosity VC's foundation supports underrepresented entrepreneurs across the Benelux, Nordics, and Baltics through in-kind support such as facilities, mentoring, and advisory work, funded by pledged carried-interest profits from Curiosity-managed VC funds.
Impact & Social Good
Co-investorsRiver Venture Partners
Curiosity VC is a venture capital firm raising a fund to invest in early-stage AI software companies, targeting a portfolio of around 30 companies.
AI & Machine LearningFintechMarketing TechBenelux, NL
Co-investorsPeakUgly Duckling Ventures
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Co-investorsKPN VenturesVortex Capital Partners
EasyDMARC is an email security and authentication platform for setting up and managing DMARC, SPF, and DKIM records to prevent domain spoofing and phishing and improve email deliverability.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsFormula VCRadian CapitalAcrobator Ventures
EclecticIQ builds a threat intelligence platform powered by AI to help organizations address cybersecurity challenges.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareAmsterdam, NL
Cody Barrow(Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsCapricorn Venture PartnersKeen Venture PartnersKPN VenturesTIIN CapitalInkef
Fundrbird provides software solutions for GP (general partner) firms to build and scale their fund management operations.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Co-investorsAmino CollectiveEndeit CapitalHolland CapitalMundi VenturesPride Capital PartnersRevent+4 more
MeetingPackage is an AI-native central reservation system (CRS) platform that automates the groups, meetings and events booking process for hotels and venues, from initial enquiry to signed proposal.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSTravel & Hospitality
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Minut produces Internet of Things devices and software for managing shared properties such as multifamily housing and short-term rentals, helping operators monitor spaces and make decisions while protecting privacy.
Enterprise SoftwareIoTPropTechMalmö, SE
Nils Mattisson(Co-founder)Fredrik AhlbergMartin LööfNils Erik Mattisson(Founder)Marcus Ljungblad
BoardHampus Jakobsson(Director)
Co-investorsKarma VenturesKOMPAS VCKPN VenturesAlmaz Capital
Naq is a multi-framework governance, risk and compliance (GRC) platform that helps companies obtain and maintain certifications such as ISO 27001, NHS DSPT, DTAC, DCB0129, Cyber Essentials and GDPR from a single dashboard, with shared controls mapping evidence across standards.
CybersecurityGovTechSaaS
Co-investorsNo Such VenturesRiver Venture Partners
Polarsteps is a mobile travel app that lets users plan trips, automatically track their route, add photos and stories, and share journeys with friends and family.
ConsumerSocialTravel & Hospitality
Co-investorsRiver Venture PartnersInkef
Sendcloud provides a shipping and parcel tracking platform for e-commerce businesses, offering branded tracking pages and automated delivery notifications via SMS, WhatsApp, and email across multiple carriers.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSEindhoven, NL
Rob van den Heuvel(Founder)inBas Smeulders(Founder)inBasSabi
BoardRob
Co-investorshenQ vcLiquidity CapitalSoftBank Vision FundTIIN CapitalAtlantic Vantage Point
SettleMint provides digital asset infrastructure deployed in production for regulated institutions and sovereign entities.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintech
Roderik van der Veer(CTO & Co-Founder)Matthew Van Niekerk(Co-Founder & President)Roderik Van Der Veer(Co-Founder & Chief Technical Officer)Shahzad FatmiinAdam Popat(Chief Executive Officer)Fabrizia Zanca(Chief Work Officer)
Co-investorsBloccelerate VCFujitsu VenturesKPN VenturesMolten VenturesOTB VenturesMedici Ventures
Validfor provides computerized system validation (CSV) software and consulting for the life sciences and pharmaceutical industry, covering validation management, data integrity, and quality assurance.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaS
Omer Cimen(Co-Founder & CEO)inUgur Metinol(Co-Founder & COO)inBharani Rajendran(CTO)Aykut Ozturkmen(Co-Founder)Burak Ozturkmen(Chief Business Officer)
Co-investorsDOMiNO Ventures
Virtuagym provides all-in-one software for managing and growing health clubs and studio chains, along with corporate health software for employers and fitness and nutrition apps for consumers.
SaaSSports TechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsEndeit CapitalSaffelberg Investments
Vormats offers a video creation platform that guides users through scripting, recording (via mobile, screen recording, or avatar), and automatic editing.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSAmsterdam, NL
Arnold Bouwman(Founder)
Co-investorsGreat Stuff Ventures
Wirepas provides a connectivity platform designed for enabling long-term, large-scale deployments of connected devices across various industries and applications.
Cloud ComputingIoT
Co-investorsHighland EuropeKarma VenturesKPN VenturesInventure
Jamf Mobile Forensics (formerly ZecOps) is a mobile digital forensics and incident response tool that detects and investigates advanced threats such as zero-click attacks, mercenary spyware (e.g.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Zuk Avraham(Founder)in
Co-investorsEvolution Equity PartnersFlucas VenturesKPN Ventures
Co-investorsAper VenturesArray Ventures Management LlcBeyond Next VenturesCentral Texas Angel NetworkDniproEoniq.fund+13 more
Exits · 2
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioCybersprintacq. by DarktraceExitacq. by Crankwheel
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesValidfor · arcticstartup.com · Apr 1, 2026
Cybersprint · siliconcanals.com · Sep 11, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Curiosity VC made?
- Curiosity VC has 92 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Curiosity VC invest at?
- Curiosity VC invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Curiosity VC focus on?
- Curiosity VC focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Marketing Tech, SaaS, Sales Tech.
- Where is Curiosity VC located?
- Curiosity VC is headquartered in Benelux, BE.
- Who does Curiosity VC co-invest with?
- Curiosity VC most often shares deals with KPN Ventures, River Venture Partners, Endeit Capital, among 49 tracked co-investors.
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