Nucleus Capital
Venture capitalBerlin · Pre-Seed–Series A · 22 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 · 22 people
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Founder mafia
3 people who came through Nucleus Capital went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 20 of 26 portfolio companiesBiotech ×11Climate Tech ×8AgTech ×7AI & Machine Learning ×7Cleantech ×5Deep Tech ×5FoodTech ×5Consumer ×3
HQs:Germany×5United Kingdom×4United States×2
Investments · 26 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22024 · 12022 · 32021 · 39 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
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 SASie VenturesSuperSeedCardumen Capital+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)in
Co-investorsSeaX VenturesAiiM PartnersFirst MomentumSatganaHOF CapitalKatapult+1 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 Lane
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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-investorsBascom VenturesCollaborative FundDraper AssociatesFounders FactoryFounders Factory NYOverture Climate+1 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 Materials
Co-investorsBee PartnersFREEFLOWFTW VenturesJuniperRedstick VenturesCourtyard Ventures+1 more
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-investorsRockstart
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-investorsCoefficient CapitalDynabrand VenturesFELIX CAPITALIndustrifondenK2 GlobalOyster Bay Venture Capital+8 more
Planet A Foods develops alternative food ingredients using food technology to reduce climate impact in the food industry.
AgTechBiotechClimate TechConsumerFoodTechMunich, DE
Maximilian Marquart(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inSara Marquart(Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer)in
Co-investorsBayern KapitalBurda Principal InvestmentsCherry VenturesFifty YearsWorld FundY Combinator+3 more
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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 VenturesLightbird Ventures AG
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
Agro-commodities trading and post-trading platform
Co-investorsAthos CapitalLux CapitalMarket One CapitalAthosFJ Labs
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(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 BioCultzymeDAFEndolith
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Concert · playbill.com · Sep 3, 2026
Oatly · greenqueen.com.hk · Aug 19, 2026
Grounded · automotiveworld.com · Aug 18, 2026
Apoha · marriottharrison.com · Jul 21, 2026
Izote · beepartners.vc · Apr 20, 2026
Bindbridge · tamradar.com · Mar 4, 2026
Koppie · agfundernews.com · Feb 17, 2026
Planet A Foods · greenqueen.com.hk · Feb 2, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Nucleus Capital made?
- Nucleus Capital has 26 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Nucleus Capital invest at?
- Nucleus Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A 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.
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Speedinvest operates a Portfolio Success program that connects its 400+ portfolio startups with customers, follow-on investors, industry experts, talent, discounted tools, and fellow founders across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond.
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.
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.
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