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Venture capitalBerlin · Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Heartfelt Capital backs exceptional founders at the earliest stage, focusing on the journey from 0 to 1 and reaching product-market fit. Operating across Europe and the US, the firm writes initial checks of roughly €100-400k and invests either solo or alongside other early backers, with follow-on capital available in subsequent rounds. Over the past decade it has been an initial investor in more than 300 startups across diverse industries, leveraging deep networks of entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and corporate customers in Europe. Its anchor investors include Axel Springer and Porsche, and its portfolio companies have gone on to raise from leading global funds.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 11 of 13 portfolio companiesSaaS ×7AI & Machine Learning ×5Enterprise Software ×5Consumer ×3EdTech ×2Fintech ×2FoodTech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1
HQs:Germany×4United Kingdom×2Estonia×1France×1
Investments · 13 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12023 · 23 dated
Atopia offers a no-code platform for creating and exploring immersive, multiplayer virtual exhibitions across VR and web browsers.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Co-investorsHeartfelt CapitalFOV Ventures
Colossyan is an AI video platform that converts expert knowledge into personalized training and enablement videos without editing or production expertise.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSLondon, GB
Dominik Mate Kovacs(Founder)inKristof Szabo(Founder)Zoltan Kovacs(Founder)
Co-investorsDay One CapitalEmerge EducationHeartfelt CapitalLAUNCHub VenturesOktogon VenturesLakestar
DeepL builds a Language AI platform that provides translation, voice meeting transcription, and multilingual communication tools for enterprises.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSCologne, DE
Jarek Kutylowski(CEO and Founder)inGereon Frahling(Founder)Jaroslaw Kutylowski(Founder)
Co-investorsAtomicoBessemer Venture PartnersDaniel GutenbergHeartfelt CapitalICONIQIndex Ventures+9 more
A digital wealth management platform that aggregates investment portfolios, cash, alternative assets, and liabilities across multiple financial institutions, providing portfolio analytics and financial guidance to individual investors across Europe.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingConsumerData & InfrastructureFintechGermany, DE
Raphael Steil(Founder)in
Co-investorsGerman Media PoolHeartfelt CapitalHorizons VenturesMotive PartnersPortage VenturesRuna Capital
Greenlyte produces e-methanol, a low-carbon synthetic fuel for deep-sea shipping, by converting CO₂ and hydrogen using renewable electricity.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergy
Dr. Niklas Friederichsen(Founder)Dr. Peter Behr(Founder)Florian Hildebrand(Founder)Martin Schmickler(Founder)Niklas Friederichsen(Founder)Peter Behr(Founder)
Co-investorsAENUAuxxoCarbon Removal PartnersEarlybird Venture CapitalGGFGreen Generation Fund+3 more
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Inspectle is a food safety inspection and task management platform that automates compliance documentation, non-conformity tracking, and report generation for food producers.
Enterprise SoftwareFoodTechSaaSTallinn, EE
Co-investorsChange VenturesFirstpickTechstars
Inspectle provides solutions for large food manufacturers to ensure compliance with SQF food safety standards.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechSaaS
Co-investorsHeartfelt CapitalChange VenturesFirstpick
Liledu is a toy subscription service offering a monthly Play & Swap model that delivers curated, age-appropriate educational toys for young children.
Circular EconomyConsumerEdTechSidcup, GB
LaurynasAiste
Co-investorsBADideas.fundFirstpickHeartfelt Capital
N26 is a digital bank offering investment services including cryptocurrency trading, stock and ETF trading, ready-made funds, and automated savings plans through its mobile app.
FintechBerlin, DE
Valentin Stalf(Founder)inMaximilian Tayenthal(Founder)inMarcus W. Mosen(CEO)in
Co-investorsAllianz XArmada Investment AGAxel Springer Digital VenturesBright Success CapitalCoatue ManagementEarlybird DWES Management GmbH & Co. KG+19 more
Qualifyze offers a centralized audit management platform for life sciences supply chains, letting quality and procurement teams plan, execute, and track supplier GxP audits globally with integrated CAPA tracking.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaS
David Schneider(Founder)Florian Hildebrand(Founder)
Co-investorsAuxxoCherry VenturesCompanion M Gmb HcoparionHeartfelt CapitalInsight Partners+4 more
Steerlab provides AI agents that help presales teams generate tailored proposals and respond to customer questions, with an in-tool copilot and Slack bot.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecuritySaaSSales TechParis, FR
Othmane Hamzaoui(Founder)in
Co-investorsHeartfelt CapitalDreamcraftSTATION F
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has HEARTFELT_ made?
- HEARTFELT_ has 13 tracked investments.
- What stage does HEARTFELT_ invest at?
- HEARTFELT_ invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is HEARTFELT_'s typical check size?
- HEARTFELT_ typically writes checks of $110K – $440K.
- What sectors does HEARTFELT_ focus on?
- HEARTFELT_ focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Biotech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is HEARTFELT_ located?
- HEARTFELT_ is headquartered in Berlin, DE.
- Does HEARTFELT_ lead rounds?
- HEARTFELT_ typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does HEARTFELT_ co-invest with?
- HEARTFELT_ most often shares deals with Heartfelt Capital, Auxxo, Earlybird Venture Capital, among 45 tracked co-investors.
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