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Nucleus Capital
Venture capitalBerlin · Pre-Seed–Seed · 20 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Nucleus Capital invests as a first believer in technical, frontier-tech teams working at the intersection of biology, food, and industrial systems. It focuses on three areas: programmable biology (where computation meets biology), food technology (transforming agriculture, production and distribution for a resilient food system), and neo industrials (energy, manufacturing, materials and supply chains rebuilt for a resource-constrained world). The firm writes first checks of up to €1.0M and will lead or co-lead. As high-conviction, concentrated investors active across Europe and the US, it offers a support model purpose-built for scientific ventures, providing techno-economic depth, industrial networks and operational experience to founders who work directly with decision-makers.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 20, 2026.
Team · 20 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Founder mafia
5 people who came through Nucleus Capital went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 22 of 28 portfolio companiesBiotech ×11Climate Tech ×10AgTech ×7AI & Machine Learning ×7Cleantech ×6FoodTech ×6Deep Tech ×5Consumer ×4
HQs:Germany×5United Kingdom×4United States×3Slovenia×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 10 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×22 founders×63 founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 12 founders with education data
Technical University of Munich ×5
What their founders studiedfrom 13 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×5Computer Science ×3Life Sciences ×3Chemistry ×2Mathematics & Statistics ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 13 founders with career history
University of Oxford ×2
Investments · 28 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22025 · 12024 · 12022 · 32021 · 310 dated
Apoha develops technology that measures a new layer of molecular data governing how biologics behave and how products perform, positioning itself as a data layer for AI.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechLondon, GB
Anshika Srivastava(COO, co-founder)inShamit Shrivastava(CEO, co-founder)in
Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)Draper AssociatesR7 PartnersredalpineSingular
Atmio provides hardware and software for emission monitoring across gas infrastructure including pipelines, distribution networks, and storage facilities.
Climate TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareFrankfurt, DE
Marius Krüger(Founder)in
Co-investorsHCVCNotion CapitalRobin CapitalSquareOne
AtmoCooling develops nature-based climate technology, working on systems that harness winds in coastal deserts for long-range transport as part of efforts to address climate change and support sustainable food and agricultural systems.
AgTechCleantechClimate TechSeattle, US
Paul Mahacek(Co-Founder & CEO)inPaul-Emmanuel Hervé(Co-Founder & CTO)in
BoardJohn Everett(Director)
Co-investorsReventUnruly CapitalBronco VenturesFounders FactoryHub71
Batch Robotics develops robotics software and systems to automate small-batch manufacturing operations.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRobotics
Co-investorsRobin Capital
Bindbridge develops a molecular discovery platform that applies machine learning to agricultural challenges in plant biology and chemistry research.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech
Alex Campbell(Founder)George Crane(Founder)Simon Spasov(Founder)
Co-investorsSpeedinvest
Graphica applies foundational AI models to precision plant breeding, genetics and molecular biology, building plants and biological products.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechLondon, GB
Cecy Price(CEO)inDominic Hall(CTO)in
Co-investorsEntrepreneur FirstFaberFaber Capital SCR SAHelmSie VenturesSuperSeed+4 more
Biomia is a biotechnology company using biology, chemistry, and pharmacoengineering to develop a new generation of central nervous system (CNS) therapeutics.
BiotechHealthtech
Co-investorsBlueYard Capital
Brineworks develops an electrochemical Direct Air Capture system that uses electrolyzer technology and renewably powered intermittent operation to capture CO₂ at low cost.
CleantechClimate TechDeep Tech
Joseph Perryman(Founder)inGudfinnur Sveinsson(Founder)
Co-investorsSeaX VenturesAiiM PartnersFirst MomentumSatganaThird DerivativeHOF Capital+2 more
Concert Bio uses DNA sequencing and a microbiome database to identify pathogens and beneficial microbes, then supplies beneficial microbes to hydroponic greenhouse growers to improve crop growth, quality, and yield.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotech
Paul Rutten(Founder)in
Co-investorsClear Current CapitalConduit ConnectJuniperWaterpoint LaneDay One Ventures
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Microbial solutions for sustainable copper mining.
Co-investorsDenver VenturesDraper Associates
Endolith develops biological intelligence technology for mineral recovery, using microbiology and AI to extract critical minerals sustainably.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechCleantechEnergyNew MaterialsWestminster, US
Dr. Liz Dennett(Founder and CEO)in
BoardGuy Vidra(Director)inDan Madden(Director)inShomik Dutta(Director)inMojtaba Karimi(Director)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBascom VenturesCollaborative FundDraper AssociatesFounders FactoryFounders Factory NY+2 more
A dairy-free plant-based protein shake brand that sells nutritional beverages for consumers seeking plant-based alternatives to traditional protein products.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsLever VCBig Idea VenturesKale UnitedPresight CapitalRoute 66 VenturesStray Dog Capital
Izote is a fermentation technology company developing an anaerobic process for industrial biomanufacturing.
BiotechDeep TechNew MaterialsBerkeley, US
Victor Reyes-Umaña, PhD(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsBee PartnersEmbark VenturesFREEFLOWFTW VenturesJuniperRedstick Ventures+1 more
Juicy Marbles is a food company that produces meat products made through traditional methods without laboratory synthesis or artificial chemicals.
Climate TechConsumerFoodTechLjubljana, SI
Luka Sinček(Founder)inMaj Hrovat(Founder)inTilen Travnik(Founder)in
Co-investorsEmles Venture PartnersFeelsgood Capital PartnersGrey Silo VenturesSilicon GardensWorld FundY Combinator+8 more
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Koppie makes a coffee alternative by fermenting and roasting local legumes such as yellow peas, fava beans, and chickpeas into whole "beans" that can be ground, brewed, and blended like coffee using standard coffee equipment.
Circular EconomyClimate TechFoodTech
DaanPascal
Co-investorsRockstartTrellis Road I Fund AB
Oatly makes oat-based food and drink products, including oat drinks, chilled oat drinks, cooking products, and oatgurt.
Climate TechConsumerFoodTech
Rickard Öste(Founder)Björn Öste(Founder)
Co-investorsAliya Capital PartnersCoefficient CapitalDynabrand VenturesFELIX CAPITALIndustrifondenK2 Global+12 more
Planet A Foods develops alternative food ingredients using food technology to reduce climate impact in the food industry.
AgTechBiotechClimate TechConsumerFoodTechMunich, DE
Maximilian Marquart(Founder)inSara Marquart(Founder)inMaximilian Marquart Sara Marquart(Founder)
Co-investorsBayern KapitalBurda Principal InvestmentsCherry VenturesFeast VenturesFifty YearsPioneer+12 more
Repath provides forward-looking valuation and risk analysis for infrastructure investors, correcting assumptions such as yield and insurance in assets like renewable energy projects.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnergyFintechHamburg, DE
Julius Pröll(Co-founder & Managing Director)in
Co-investorsAuxxoGreencode VenturesBetter Ventures Central LlcLightbird Ventures AG
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Rhizocore Technologies develops mycorrhizal fungal inoculum products to enhance plant growth, woodland restoration, and ecosystem resilience.
AgTechBiotechCleantechClimate TechImpact & Social GoodEdinburgh, GB
Toby Parkes(Founder)inDavid Christopher Satori(Director)Jack Hooper(Chief Operating Officer)in
BoardDaniel Fitzgerald(Director)
Co-investorsCollaborative FundDeep Science VenturesGrosvenor EstateOld College CapitalScottish Enterprise
Spark develops technology to accelerate the production of hydrogen-based synthetic fuels for aviation and industrial applications.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Co-investorsZero Carbon CapitalZero Carbon CapitalIBB Ventures
Agro-commodities trading and post-trading platform
Co-investorsAthos CapitalFJ LabsLux CapitalMarket One Capital7percent VenturesAthos
Yuri develops in-house space labs and ground simulators that use microgravity for life sciences research, supporting drug development and cell-based therapies.
BiotechDeep TechSpace TechMeckenbeuren, DE
Christian Bruderrek(COO, Co-founder)inMaria Birlem(CEO, Co-founder)in
Co-investorsAPEX VenturesFifty YearsThe Venture Collective
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Concert BioCultzymeDAF
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesApoha · techfundingnews.com · Jun 3, 2026
Biographica · eu-startups.com · Jan 7, 2026
Brineworks · finsmes.com · Sep 22, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Nucleus Capital made?
- Nucleus Capital has 28 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 4 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Nucleus Capital invest at?
- Nucleus Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Nucleus Capital's typical check size?
- Nucleus Capital typically writes checks of $1M – $1.1M.
- What sectors does Nucleus Capital focus on?
- Nucleus Capital focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, FoodTech, New Materials, Robotics, SaaS, Space Tech.
- Where is Nucleus Capital located?
- Nucleus Capital is headquartered in Berlin, DE.
- Does Nucleus Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Nucleus Capital leads investment rounds.
- Who does Nucleus Capital co-invest with?
- Nucleus Capital most often shares deals with Draper Associates, Fifty Years, Robin Capital, among 40 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamAQVC Insights – Maximilian Bade, GP at Nucleus Capital
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Co-investors · 6
Redalpine is a multi-stage venture investment advisor with Swiss roots and a pan-European focus, active since 2006, that invests at the intersection of software and science.
Speedinvest is an early-stage venture capital firm that supports its portfolio of 400+ startups across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and beyond through a dedicated Portfolio Success team offering networking, hiring, learning and operational support.
HV Capital is a European multistage venture capital firm that backs founders from the first check through IPO, investing across consumer, software, deep tech and AI.
Privilège Ventures is a Swiss venture capital firm investing in high-potential early-stage technology companies across sectors including HealthTech, DeepTech, ClimateTech, AgrifoodTech, and AI.
Firms observed investing alongside Nucleus Capital, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Nucleus Capital's recorded portfolio.
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