PICUS CAPITAL
Venture capitalMunich · Pre-Seed–Series B · 54 people tracked
Investment thesis
Picus Capital is an early-stage technology investment firm with a long-term investment philosophy. It backs ambitious technology companies aiming to build global category leaders that challenge the status quo. Picus seeks to be the closest partner to its portfolio companies, engaging deeply on key strategic decisions and operational challenges such as talent recruiting, fundraising, and international expansion. It invests from the earliest stages (pre-seed onward) and continues to support companies across subsequent rounds, positioning itself as a hands-on, conviction-driven partner rather than a purely financial investor.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 54 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 54 of 183 portfolio companiesSaaS ×25AI & Machine Learning ×22Fintech ×22Enterprise Software ×18PropTech ×10HR Tech ×8InsurTech ×6Developer Tools ×5
HQs:United States×24Mexico×4Brazil×2Germany×2Singapore×2United Arab Emirates×1
Investments · 183 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathConifers builds CognitiveSOC, a platform of coordinated AI agents that automate security operations tasks including threat investigation, detection engineering, and incident response for enterprise security teams and managed security service providers, without requiring replacement of existing security tools.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareDallas, US
DigiBuild is a construction procurement platform that helps general contractors, subcontractors, and property owners source materials, reduce costs, and maintain project timelines.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSMiami, US
New York, US
Alberto Gozzi(Executive Officer, Director)Santiago Perez De Rosso(Executive Officer, Director)Kanupriya Gulati(Director)
BoardChristina Melas-Kyriazi(Director)
Aspire provides corporate account and card solutions for businesses with complex operations, offering relationship management and an online platform for employee spending oversight.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSingapore, SG
Andrea Baronchelli(Founder/CEO)inGiovanni Casinelli(Founder)in
Avi Medical operates a network of primary care practices across Germany offering preventive medicine and general medical services.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSBerlin, DE
Axle provides instant access to insurance data for fleet managers, asset lenders, and gig platforms, allowing them to verify coverage and reduce risk in seconds rather than hours.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechInsurTechNew York City, US
Cameron Duncan(Co-Founder & CEO)inNihar Parikh(Co-founder & CTO)inArmaan Sikand(Founder)in
Axle Energy develops software connecting electric vehicles, heat pumps, solar panels, and batteries to electricity markets to balance grid supply and demand without fossil fuels.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyIoTSaaS
Cambridge, US
Brian Elliott(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Sanjot Malhi(Director)Siddhant Pardeshi(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Siddhant Prakash Pardeshi(Director)
Caju offers a single platform for Brazilian companies to manage employee benefits (including CLT, PAT and flexible benefits), corporate expenses via a card and app, and HR/people processes.
FintechHR TechSaaSNorfolk, US
Ruben Jimenez(Executive Officer, Director)Otavio Rolim Freire(Executive Officer, Director)Wei-Ming Ting(Executive Officer, Director)
Company Picus backed from its earliest steps.
Clau operates a real estate platform in Mexico that integrates property listings, broker management tools, mortgage brokerage services, and renovation coordination, along with data infrastructure for the residential market.
AI & Machine LearningFintechMarketplacesPropTechMexico City, MX
DualEntry is an AI-native enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform designed to replace legacy accounting systems for mid-market to enterprise businesses.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSNew York, US
Santiago Nestares(Co-founder & CEO)inBenedict Dohmen(Co-founder)in
Easyship provides shipping and logistics solutions for eCommerce stores, enterprise shippers, platforms, and crowdfunding projects, offering discounted multi-carrier shipping rates, label generation, international shipment handling, and fulfillment services.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Junto provides leadership development training that combines experienced business coaches, leadership science, and live cohort-based interactive sessions to drive lasting behavioral change.
EdTechFuture of WorkHR Tech
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does PICUS CAPITAL invest at?
- PICUS CAPITAL invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is PICUS CAPITAL's typical check size?
- PICUS CAPITAL typically writes checks of $100K – $300M.
- What sectors does PICUS CAPITAL focus on?
- PICUS CAPITAL focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is PICUS CAPITAL located?
- PICUS CAPITAL is headquartered in Munich, DE.
- Does PICUS CAPITAL lead rounds?
- PICUS CAPITAL typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamLong term capital & radical thinking with VC Robin Godenrath, founding partner & MD of Picus Capital
The European VC · Robin Godenrath
Robin Godenrath - Founding Partner of Picus Capital - (Inspire&Dine @CDTM)
CDTM · Robin Godenrath
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