HEARTFELT_
Venture capitalBerlin · Pre-Seed–Series A
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.
What they invest in
from 2 of 8 portfolio companiesFintech ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Consumer ×1
HQs:Germany×1
Investments · 8 tracked
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesN26 · tech.eu · Jun 25, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does HEARTFELT_ invest at?
- HEARTFELT_ invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A 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.
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