Cusp Capital
Venture capitalEssen · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 20 people tracked
Also known as TEV Ventures
Investment thesis
Cusp Capital argues that software evolved from costly monolithic systems affordable only to large corporations into more accessible tools for SMEs, yet gaps between use-case-specific solutions still required significant manual effort. The firm sees Industry-Specific Operating Systems (ISOS) as the next paradigm, covering the full range of what SMEs need to operate their businesses, from scheduling and logistics to procurement and payments. These systems boost speed and cost efficiency and help address labor shortages, allowing SMEs to win customers while incumbents struggle with legacy tech. Cusp backs ambitious companies pioneering ISOS in their industries.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 20 people
from the firm's websiteHolds a PhD in Economics focused on ESG and a master's in finance & accounting; entered the startup ecosystem in 2020 after working as an ESG consultant for over six years.
A 20+ year European venture investor who has led investments in over 30 companies including Zalando, Delivery Hero, Klarna and Global Fashion Group. A former fintech co-founder, he holds a master's in business.
Leads the legal, finance and operations team with 15+ years in VC and 25+ years of transactional experience across M&A, IPOs and restructurings. A fully qualified lawyer.
Active in European venture since 2010, he has led investments in 15 companies including data Artisans, Wunderlist and Data Virtuality, focusing on enterprise and infrastructure software and open-source projects. Holds a Computer Science degree.
Has worked in the digital economy for over a decade across venture building and investment management, previously as a Managing Director and Partner at an international investment platform. Holds an MBA.
Investing since 2018 with interests in SaaS, financial inclusion and the intersection of digital and sustainability. Holds a PhD and a master's in finance & accounting and is a CFA charterholder.
In venture capital since 2018, focused on early-growth models at the intersection of networks, processing power and human nature. Previously worked in EU institution and U.S. policy/research; currently on educational leave.
An entrepreneur and manager with 20+ years in European tech (VMware, neo4j, Alibaba), and founder/CEO of portfolio company Immerok (acquired by Confluent). Now a Venture Partner and active business angel.
Entered VC roughly 20 years ago at a global fund and has held investment and operational roles, including running a professional soccer club and international growth/M&A work at a global media corporation.
Supports portfolio companies with finance structures and handles finance and investor relations, with 6+ years in financial advisory. Holds a master's in finance and investments.
Manages marketing communications and oversees key projects, with experience across B2C and B2B environments. Holds a bachelor's in marketing management.
Manages the firm's marketing and communications with 7+ years of experience in brand building, PR and event management.
Heads the finance team and supports portfolio companies in building finance organizations. Previously at a leading auditing, tax and advisory firm; holds a master's in accounting and finance.
Part of the investment team, he began his career in the automotive sector and moved into mobility, technology and venture building. Holds a master's in Management.
Focused on investor relations and fundraising since 2020. Previously Head of IR at a London-based technology investor; holds a master's in Finance and Investments.
Manages accounting and office activities and assists with fund administration, investment controlling and investor relations. Studied as Bachelor Professional of Business.
Brings extensive HR experience from operational and leadership roles and works with portfolio companies on HR management and culture. Holds a bachelor's in Human Resource Management.
Focused on companies driving the energy transition, he started his career in consulting for a European energy company before moving into VC. Holds a master's in Management.
Investments · 23 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathHelps SMEs turn untapped data into actionable insights to boost productivity.
Automates production planning to unlock asset efficiency.
Helps lower the climate footprint of food production.
Automates costly medical product certifications for scalable efficiency.
Enables real-time simulation of customer decisions.
Provides an industry-specific operating system for electronics repair service providers.
Empowers craftsmen's operations with an industry-specific operating system.
Helps companies manage procurement approvals, budgets, and more.
Stream processing cloud that lets developers turn data into real-time action at scale.
An AI-powered financial companion for underserved low-income consumers, starting with tax.
Helps mid-sized companies turn complex ESG demands into a competitive advantage.
Helps Europeans excluded from homeownership own a home.
Offers flexibility to nurses and efficient staffing to hospitals amid healthcare labor shortages.
All-in-one software making maintenance companies more profitable.
Automates transport management for road freight carriers.
Enables software engineers to build AI models for resource-constrained hardware.
Gives frontline workers instant access to their earned wages.
Helps enterprises manage sustainable packaging portfolios and stay compliant.
Provides the software backbone for delivery-first restaurant operations.
Modular all-in-one solution to digitize small business processes.
Provides intelligence to design, scale, and operate self-improving AI infrastructure.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Cusp Capital invest at?
- Cusp Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Cusp Capital's typical check size?
- Cusp Capital typically writes checks of $7.6M.
- What sectors does Cusp Capital focus on?
- Cusp Capital focuses on Climate Tech, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Hardware, Impact & Social Good, Media & Entertainment, SaaS.
- Where is Cusp Capital located?
- Cusp Capital is headquartered in Essen, DE.
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