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Expon Capital

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Luxembourg · Pre-Seed–Growth · 6 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Sepulveda Capital invests in technology-driven enterprises with a focus on artificial intelligence and decision intelligence platforms serving enterprise and government clients. The investment approach is informed by the founder's extensive experience across 100+ financing transactions, including three exits valued over $1 billion, with particular emphasis on companies with transformative business models and international growth potential.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Growth
Check
$550K – $1.6M
HQ
Luxembourg, LU
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2007
Last 12 months
1 investment
AUM
$100M
Tracked investments
46

Team · 6 people

from the firm's website & curated & public directories

What they invest in

from 17 of 46 portfolio companies

SaaS ×5AI & Machine Learning ×4Enterprise Software ×4Marketplaces ×4Circular Economy ×3Climate Tech ×3E-commerce ×3EdTech ×3

HQs:Luxembourg×5Germany×3United States×3Finland×1Ireland×1

Investments · 46 tracked

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Spire GlobalNYSE: SPIR

Co-investorsPalm Drive Capital

Accelexaccelex.ai

Co-investorsAlbionVCCrane Venture Partners

Aydo
Cascade

PartnerLily Wang· led

Catalytecatalyte.ioin

Catalyte develops apprenticeships and workforce training programs that certify technologists in high-demand fields like cybersecurity and software development.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSBaltimore, US

Co-investorsMuse CapitalCross Culture VenturesJam FundPalm Drive CapitalRise of the Rest SeedSuncoast Ventures

ClimateCamp
Coinhouse

MiCA-licensed digital assets investment platform in Europe

Co-investorsConsenSys MeshTrue Global VenturesXAnge

Cyberr
Deelan
Delanodelano.luin

Delano is a news outlet publishing articles on politics, institutions, finance, and companies, along with podcasts and video content.

Media & Entertainment

Delivery Herodeliveryhero.com

German multinational online food ordering and delivery company (DHER.DE).

Berlin, DE

Nikita Fahrenholz(Founder)Niklas Östberg(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsAlpha Wave GlobalAsgard - human Capital for AICathay InnovationFJ LabsGerman Startups GroupHDS Capital+14 more

dottridedott.comin𝕏

Dott operates a shared micromobility service, offering e-scooters and e-bikes for urban riders.

Mobility & Transportation

Co-investorsFELIX CAPITALKibo VenturesSoftBank Vision FundWhite Star Capital

Exobiosphereexobiosphere.comin

Exobiosphere is building a standardized space-based high-throughput testing platform that lets pharma and biotech partners run automated experiments in orbit, using microgravity combined with lab automation and bioinformatics to create more physiologically relevant 3D biology models.

BiotechDeep TechSpace Tech

Kyle Acierno(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inBruno Santos(Co-Founder & Director of R&D)inOlivia Borgue(Co-Founder & Director of Engineering)in

Co-investorsExpansion Ventures

Exponcapitalexponcapital.comin

Expon Capital is a Luxembourg-based venture capital firm founded in 2015 that invests in early-stage (pre-seed, seed, and Series A) startups with global ambitions, focusing on AI and deep tech founders.

Sector AgnosticLuxembourg, LU

Finarta
Glose
Glovo

Marketplace enabling individuals and businesses to buy, send and pick up any product within the same city.

Co-investorsBright Pixel CapitalCathay InnovationConvivialité VenturesDozen InvestmentsEntrée CapitalGR Capital+2 more

HelloBetter

PartnerLily Wang· led

Hydrosathydrosat.comin

Hydrosat converts satellite and ground data into actionable information for sustainable agriculture and water management.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & InfrastructureSpace TechWashington, US

Pieter Fossel(CEO)Scott Alan Soenen(Executive Officer)Alan Royce Dalby(Executive Officer, Director)Yun Jin Kim(Executive Officer)

BoardAndrew Robert Dearing(Director)inAdam Niewinski(Director)in

Co-investorsBlue Bear Capital PartnersFREEFLOWHemisphere Ventures LLCIndustrious VenturesOTB VenturesTechstars+2 more

Ideeri
Invitrolizeinvitrolize.cominMay 2025

A company developing in vitro testing methods to assess respiratory sensitization for regulatory compliance in chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical Devices

Itravel
Kidolakidola.luin

Kidola is a mobile and web application for daycare and nursery ("crèche") management, letting operators handle schedules, invoicing, attendance tracking, and data exports while sharing daily reports with parents.

EdTechSaaS

maic
MarketLeap
Nannybagnannybag.comin𝕏

Nannybag operates a network of vetted local partners where travelers can book short-term luggage storage from €2.50 per day, with insurance coverage up to €10,000 and free cancellation.

MarketplacesTravel & Hospitality

Nektria
Next Gate Technextgatetech.comin

Next Gate Tech provides an AI infrastructure platform for investment operations, offering harmonised data, deterministic and auditable workflows, and embedded domain knowledge for tasks such as NAV oversight and fee methodology.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS

Co-investorsSeeder FundVolta Ventures

Ocus
Openexoopenexo.comin𝕏

OpenExO is a community platform with 40,000+ members offering certification programs, training, and coaching in exponential transformation for organizations and professionals.

EdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS

Salim Ismail(Co-Founder & Chairman)Kent Langley(Co-Founder, President, COO & Chief Science Officer)

Passboltpassbolt.comin

Passbolt is an open-source, self-hosted credential manager built with client-side encryption designed for security teams managing high-risk accounts and privileged access.

CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareLuxembourg, LU

Co-investorsAirbridge Equity PartnersScaleFund

Pliopspliops.com

Creates products enabling cloud and enterprise data centers to access data up to 50x faster with lower computational load and power consumption.

Co-investorsBrilliance VenturesKoch Disruptive TechnologiesNaissState of Mind Ventures

Refurbedrefurbed.iein𝕏

Refurbed operates an online marketplace for refurbished consumer electronics such as phones and other devices, reconditioned through a multi-step process and sold with warranty and trial periods.

Circular EconomyE-commerceMarketplaces

Kilian Kaminski(Founder)inPeter Windischhofer(Founder)in

Co-investorsTarget GlobalC4 VenturesSpeedinvest

Refurbedrefurbed.comin𝕏

Refurbed operates an online marketplace for professionally refurbished electronics such as phones and other devices, sold with warranty and return options.

Circular EconomyE-commerceMarketplaces

Peter Windischhofer(Founder)inKilian Kaminski(Founder)in

Co-investorsAcurio VenturesDIP CapitalIsomer CapitalC4 VenturesSpeedinvest

Refurbedrefurbed.dein𝕏

Refurbed operates a marketplace for refurbished electronics, where devices are reconditioned through a multi-step process and sold to consumers as more environmentally sustainable alternatives to new products.

Circular EconomyE-commerceMarketplaces

Co-investorsC4 VenturesEvli Growth PartnersSevenVenturesAlmaz Capital

Salonkeesalonkee.com

Salonkee provides salon management software for hair and beauty professionals plus a consumer salon booking platform.

Co-investorsNewionPeakSpan Capital PartnersVerve VenturesFortino Capital

Service
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Spirespire.comin𝕏

Spire operates a constellation of nanosatellites that collect granular Earth and environmental data from orbit, providing analytics for climate, logistics, and community protection.

Climate TechData & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply ChainSpace TechVienna, Virginia, US

Peter Platzer(Founder)inJeroen Cappaert(Founder)inJoel Spark(Founder)

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersEvolution VC PartnersFresco CapitalGPO FundGrishin RoboticsKluz Ventures+6 more

storetail

Co-investorsElaiaIsaiISAI Gestion

Sympowersympower.netinSep 2025

Sympower operates a platform providing demand response and energy flexibility services that help balance national electricity grids across European markets.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnergyEnterprise Software

Simon Bushell(Founder)in

Co-investorsACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERSKickstart InnovationACTivate CapitalRubio Impact Ventures

Sympower
Verse
Videobotvideobot.comin𝕏

A company that builds interactive video experience (iVX) solutions designed to engage audiences and deliver measurable results for brands and agencies.

AdTechHealthtechMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSTurku, FI

Co-investorsSuperhero CapitalVolta Ventures

Videobot

PartnerLily Wang· led

WeFarmwefarm.com

Co-investorsHive Colab

Exits · 1

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

Spire GlobalNYSE: SPIR

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Expon Capital made?
Expon Capital has 42 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Expon Capital invest at?
Expon Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
What is Expon Capital's typical check size?
Expon Capital typically writes checks of $550K – $1.6M.
What sectors does Expon Capital focus on?
Expon Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Quantum Computing, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Space Tech.
Where is Expon Capital located?
Expon Capital is headquartered in Luxembourg, LU.
Does Expon Capital lead rounds?
Yes, Expon Capital leads investment rounds.
Who does Expon Capital co-invest with?
Expon Capital most often shares deals with Cathay Innovation, Bessemer Venture Partners, FJ Labs, among 68 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

E-conference Expon: Jerome Wittamer (Expon Capital) and Nick Tabone (Deloitte) - YouTube

360Crossmedia · Jerome Wittamer

[EXTRAIT] #173 - Jérôme Wittamer (Expon Capital) - Retour d’expérience sur le "Digital Tech...

Solenne Niedercorn · Jérôme Wittamer

LuxembourgMonAmour - Interview with Jerome Wittamer (Expon Capital) - YouTube

360Crossmedia · Jerome Wittamer

Successful startups' most secret sauce. Jérôme Wittamer / Expon Capital and Kevin Muller / Passbolt

TechChill · Jérôme Wittamer

The Luxembourg PE/VC stories with Jérôme Wittamer, Expon Capital

LPEA Luxembourg · Jérôme Wittamer

LPEA Insights 2018: Jerome Wittamer, Expon Capital - YouTube

LPEA Luxembourg · Jerome Wittamer

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Cultivation Capital

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Both backed · 1
$100K – $3.5M
Isai

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Both backed · 1
storetail
$108K – $54M
AlbionVC

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Both backed · 1
Accelex
GPO Fund

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$5M – $10M
Blue Bear Capital Partners

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Both backed · 1
Industrious Ventures

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Both backed · 1
True Ventures

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$500K – $3M
SOSV

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$30K – $550K
Partech Ventures

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$200K – $50M
RRE Ventures

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$5M – $15M
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