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Investment thesis
Phenomen Ventures is a global venture capital firm that has invested in fast-growing, category-leading companies across the US, Europe, and Israel.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.
Team · 2 people
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What they invest in
from 19 of 29 portfolio companiesConsumer ×6Enterprise Software ×6SaaS ×6AI & Machine Learning ×5Marketplaces ×5E-commerce ×4Fintech ×4Retail Tech ×3
HQs:United States×7Germany×4Australia×1United Kingdom×1Israel×1Netherlands×1
Investments · 29 tracked
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Black Ore builds intelligent infrastructure for tax and financial services, automating execution and scaling personalized advice for firms, businesses, and individuals.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Eyal Shinar(Founder)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzAudaciousGeneral CatalystHAWKTAILLionBirdOak HC/FT+7 more
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Blank Street operates specialty coffee shops with a small-footprint model, serving high-quality specialty coffee and locally-sourced food at affordable prices.
ConsumerFoodTechRetail TechBrooklyn, US
Issam Freiha(Founder)inBerk Emir Ildiz(Executive Officer)Ignacio Llado Alvarez-Salas(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJason Fiedler(Director)inHisham Elhaddad(Director)inJoel Cutler(Director)in
Co-investorsBase10 PartnersCapital B Private HoldingsCold Start VenturesFJ LabsGeneral CatalystGood Friends+11 more
Breeze is a dating app focused on arranging in-person first dates rather than extended in-app chatting, matching users and scheduling meetups at partnered bars.
ConsumerSocial
Marco van der Woude(Founder)Marsha Goei(Founder)Thomas van der Pas(Founder)
Co-investorsFJ LabsF2 Venture CapitalInvest NebraskaMulticoin Capital
Coub is a video hosting and sharing platform where users create, upload, and discover short looping video clips organized by content categories and communities.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSocialMoscow, RU
Igor Gladkoborodov(Senior Software Engineer)inAnton Gladkoborodov(Founder)in
PartnerIgal Weinstein· solo GP
Co-investorsGVA CapitalY CombinatorFrialeZillionize
Cover builds custom residential spaces designed by architects, manufactured and installed in weeks rather than years.
Construction TechHardwarePropTech
Alexis Rivas(Founder)Anand Dhillon(Founder)inGordon Luk(Founder)Jemuel Joseph(Founder)Karn Saroya(Founder)inNatalie Gray(Founder)in
Co-investorsEarl Grey CapitalGeneral CatalystGigafundGreat Oaks Venture CapitalManta Ray VenturesSTRIVE+1 more
German multinational online food ordering and delivery company (DHER.DE).
Berlin, DE
Nikita Fahrenholz(Founder)Niklas Östberg(Founder)inKolja Hebenstreit(Founder)Lukasz Gadowski(Founder)Markus Fuhrmann(Founder)
Co-investorsAlpha Wave GlobalAsgard - human Capital for AICathay InnovationExpon CapitalFJ LabsGerman Startups Group+20 more
Enso is an AI-first data preparation and blending platform that enables data teams to ingest, clean, transform, and analyze structured and unstructured data across multiple sources including databases, files, and APIs.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSKraków, PL
Sylwia Brodacka(Founder)inWojciech Daniło(Founder)Wojciech DaniloGreg Ociepka(manager)
Co-investorsBalnord Sp. z o.o.Y CombinatorAbstract VenturesDay One VenturesDeepbridge CapitalExperior Venture Fund+14 more
ezbob provides an open-core lending platform that enables financial institutions to originate and service multiple lending products across retail and commercial segments.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSLondon, GB
Tomer Guriel(Co-Founder and CEO)in
Co-investorsAlexander Geza Marcus PejacsevichLiquidity CapitalPRYTEK
Global-e operates a cross-border e-commerce platform that lets merchants sell internationally, handling localised checkout, currencies, payments, shipping, tax and duties, returns, and regulatory compliance as merchant of record.
E-commerceRetail TechSaaS
Amir Schlachet(Founder)in
Co-investorsNFXRed Dot Capital PartnersDragoneer Investment Group
THE ICONIC is an online fashion and sports retailer serving consumers in Australia and New Zealand, offering product ranges, delivery, and returns through digital shopping experiences.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesRetail TechLuxembourg, AU
Co-investorsAccess Technology VenturesKinnevikRocket Internet SESummit Partners
Berlin, DE
Dominik S. Richter(Founder)inHamish Shephard(Founder)inPatrick Drake(Founder)inDominik Richter(Founder)Jessica Nilsson(Founder)Thomas Griesel(Founder)
Co-investorsHV CapitalInsight PartnersLeft Lane CapitalSilver Lake PartnersVorwerk VenturesGlobal Founders Capital
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Helpling is an online marketplace that connects households with local cleaning professionals, letting customers compare prices and reviews and book a cleaner online.
ConsumerMarketplacesBerlin, DE
Benedikt Franke(Co-Founder & former Co-CEO)inPhilip Huffmann(Co-Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsPoint NineRocket Internet SEVentech ChinaAccelLakestarMangrove Capital Partners
Imperfect Produce is a grocery delivery service that sources surplus, cosmetically imperfect, and overstocked food items directly from farmers and producers, then delivers them at discounted prices to consumers.
Circular EconomyE-commerceFoodTechSan Francisco, US
Benjamin Chesler(Executive Officer, Director)inRonald Clark(Director)inBen Simon(Founder)inBen FilipiakinBen Chesler(Founder)
Co-investorsAlpaca VCBuckhill CapitalCorigin VenturesCorrelation VenturesFirstMark CapitalFlybridge Capital Partners+10 more
June Homes offers flexible short- and long-term rental housing with streamlined digital leasing and move-in support for individual renters.
ConsumerMarketplacesPropTech
Sergii Starostin(CEO, Co-founder)inOleksandr Prykhodko(CPO, Co-founder)
Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersFJ LabsOlive Tree CapitalReshapeTq Ventures LlcSBVA+1 more
PartnerIgal Weinstein· solo GP
Co-investorsARA NEA Ventures (Brand: Dmz.Xyz)Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET)
NextSilicon develops software-defined hardware architecture for high-performance computing in scientific research, enabling developers to accelerate existing code without rewrites or vendor lock-in.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSemiconductorsGivatayim, IL
Elad Raz(Founder)inEyal Nagar(Founder)Ilan Tayari(Founder)
Co-investorsAmiti VenturesIn-Q-TelPlayground GlobalSoundproof VenturesSymbolThird Point Ventures+1 more
Prosper operates an online lending marketplace connecting borrowers with investors, offering personal loans up to $50,000 (issued by WebBank), a credit card, and investment products that let individuals invest in consumer loans.
FintechMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
David Kimball(Founder)inChris Larsen(Founder)John Witchel(Founder)
Co-investorsAkkadian VenturesBreyer CapitalCalifornia Innovation FundEmergence Capital PartnersF-Prime CapitalFenway Summer Ventures+9 more
Roebling provides integrated software for capital project teams to connect process models, cost estimates, and business cases in a single system.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningConstruction TechDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Brentan Alexander(Founder)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzFJ LabsGiant Ventures Global LlpSiddhi CapitalZero Infinity Partners
smava operates an online loan comparison platform in Germany that matches consumers with credit offers from over 20 partner banks for personal loans, car financing, debt consolidation, and mortgages.
FintechMarketplacesBerlin, DE
Alexander Artopé(Founder)Eckart Vierkant(Founder)
Co-investorsEarlybird DWES Management GmbH & Co. KGEarlybird Venture CapitalECONA AGKreos CapitalRuna CapitalSella Direct Ventures
Tango operates a network of more than 190 fuel stations and EV charging points across the Netherlands, along with a mobile app for finding stations, discounted street parking, and car sharing.
CleantechEnergyMobility & Transportation
Brian Shultz(Founder)Dan Giovacchini(Founder)Ken Babcock(Founder)Marc Schröder(Founder)Michiel Muller(Founder)
Co-investorsAntlerBlue Venture FundsHubSpot VenturesTiger Global ManagementWing
Virool is a video advertising platform that connects video marketers with publishers to monetize online content through video advertising.
AdTechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US
Alexander Debelov(CEO)inVladimir GurgovinVlad Gurgov
Co-investors500 GlobalY CombinatorZ Venture CapitalACE & CompanyBEENEXTFlint Capital+11 more
Weebly is a website and eCommerce platform that enables entrepreneurs to build, manage, and grow online stores with integrated tools for marketing, inventory, shipping, and analytics.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
David Rusenko(CEO)inChris Fanini(CTO)inDan Veltri(CPO)inJohn David Rusenko, Jr.(Co-Founder & CEO)Cesar Alaniz(Director of Engineering)inGreg Dingle(Microeconomist)in
Co-investorsBaseline VenturesFelicis VenturesFloodgateThe Alchemy FundY CombinatorSequoia Capital+2 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AlgorArboxCirclesfoodpandaHAATLine 5Ohalo
Exits · 3
1 IPOs · 2 acquisitions · showing 1Weeblyacq. by Block Inc
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Phenomen Ventures made?
- Phenomen Ventures has 29 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited.
- What stage does Phenomen Ventures invest at?
- Phenomen Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Phenomen Ventures focus on?
- Phenomen Ventures focuses on Consumer.
- Does Phenomen Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Phenomen Ventures leads investment rounds.
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Co-investors · 14
FJ Labs is an early-stage investment firm specializing in marketplaces and network-effect businesses, taking an angel-style co-investment approach alongside institutional venture funds worldwide.
General Catalyst is a venture capital firm operating as a partnership focused on company building and accelerating the growth of the businesses it backs.
Insight Partners is an investment firm focused on accelerating revenue and profit growth in software companies, providing capital and operational support through its Insight Onsite team.
Khosla Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs bold, early-stage, technology-driven companies across deep tech and other sectors, providing hands-on 'venture assistance' to help founders build category-defining businesses.
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.
IVP (Institutional Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm that backs high-growth companies, emphasizing partnership and hands-on support to help portfolio companies scale toward market leadership.
Third Point Ventures is the venture capital arm of Third Point LLC, backing technology founders across the full corporate lifecycle and offering guidance, coaching, and connections.
Earlybird Venture Capital is a European venture capital investor that backs early-stage technology founders with capital, strategic support, and access to an international network.
LionBird provides pre-scale capital and hands-on support to founding teams focused on improving healthcare through technology.
HV Holtzbrinck Ventures is a European venture capital firm that has been investing in innovation for over 26 years, backing founders across industries and market cycles. Its portfolio includes companies in defense technology, robotics, space launch, online retail, AI automation, and digital wealth management.
Buckley Ventures is a venture capital firm that makes concentrated early-stage investments in internet, software, and frontier technology companies.
7percent Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs breakthrough deep tech and moonshot companies at pre-seed and seed stages.
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