GapMinder
Venture capitalAmsterdam · Pre-Seed–Series A · 6 people tracked
Investment thesis
GapMinder leads seed rounds for early-stage AI/Deeptech and B2B SaaS companies emerging from the South Eastern Europe region and diaspora. The firm invests in brilliant founders and products, prioritizing potential for massive scale over minimizing early risk, and is comfortable with the imperfection of early startups. It favors sectors such as enterprise automation, data and analytics, fintech, cybersecurity, and developer tools. GapMinder looks for ambitious, coachable teams with complementary skills, early traction, large addressable markets, and a clear day-one strategy to win in major global markets. As former operators and entrepreneurs, the team takes a hands-on approach to help portfolio companies build world-class businesses.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 3 of 8 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Cloud Computing ×2Cybersecurity ×2Enterprise Software ×2Fintech ×2EdTech ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:United States×2United Kingdom×1
Investments · 8 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCyscale develops a cloud security platform (CSPM/CNAPP) built around a Security Knowledge Graph that helps security teams identify and prioritize risks across cloud infrastructure, identities, and workloads in multi-cloud environments.
Cloud ComputingCybersecuritySaaS
OvidiuManuelaAndrei
Romanian startup modernizing air traffic in Europe, which raised $5.5 million.
Boulder, US
Jason Seats(Executive Officer)John China(Director)David Cohen(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Scott Ford(Executive Officer)Stacy Carter(Executive Officer)Mary K. Derr(Executive Officer)
TypingDNA provides cloud-based authentication and continuous endpoint authentication solutions using behavioral biometrics.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintechNew York City, US
Adrian Gheara(Executive Officer, Director)Raul Popa(Executive Officer, Director)Cristian Tamas(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerCosmin Ochisor· quoted
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does GapMinder invest at?
- GapMinder invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is GapMinder's typical check size?
- GapMinder typically writes checks of $500K – $5M.
- What sectors does GapMinder focus on?
- GapMinder focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Developer Tools, Enterprise Software, Fintech, SaaS.
- Where is GapMinder located?
- GapMinder is headquartered in Amsterdam, NL.
- Does GapMinder lead rounds?
- Yes, GapMinder leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamDan Mihaescu, GapMinder Ventures - In the Loop by Digitalio
DIGITALIO · Dan Mihaescu
DAN MIHAESCU, GapMinder x ILINCA PAUN @ Ginger Night by Bravva Angels I 4 April 2023
Bravva Angels · Dan Mihaescu
Going Global is About How You Perceive Limitations with Dan Mihaescu from GapMinder | EP.55
The Recursive · Dan Mihaescu
Winning team qualities with Dan Mihaescu | GapMinder VC
The Recursive · Dan Mihaescu
Startup Spotlight Interview Series - Dan Mihaescu (GapMinder VC)
How to Web · Dan Mihaescu
Dan Mihaescu - GapMinder Investment Fund
Techcelerator Ro · Dan Mihaescu
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