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Outlier Grove

Venture capital

Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Outlier Grove invests at the earliest stages in exceptional European founders building enduring, global B2B technology businesses. The fund writes checks of $200k to $500k from inception and focuses on accelerating founders through early engagement with the US market, positioning itself as a partner that helps European startups establish an American presence early in their development.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 16, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
Check
$200K – $500K
Instruments
Equity

Team · 1 people

from the firm's website
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Frequently asked questions

What stage does Outlier Grove invest at?
Outlier Grove invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What is Outlier Grove's typical check size?
Outlier Grove typically writes checks of $200K – $500K.
What sectors does Outlier Grove focus on?
Outlier Grove focuses on Enterprise Software, SaaS.

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