Pinetum Ventures
Angel networkPre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Pinetum Ventures is a collective of operators, founders, and investors providing founder-first capital at the pre-seed and seed stages. It focuses on UK-based founders from day one through SEIS and EIS-compliant structures, and also backs startups in the US and Europe. While describing itself as largely sector-agnostic and vision-focused, it names areas of interest including fintech and financial services, healthcare and life sciences, enterprise technology and AI, cybersecurity, consumer and retail, climate tech and sustainability, data and data centres, and communications. The firm offers hands-on operational support, strategic guidance, and smart capital, aiming to be founders' first yes and long-term partner.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesFintech ×1InsurTech ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCasey Insure uses technology to help businesses find appropriate insurance coverage across more than 100 insurance carriers at competitive prices.
FintechInsurTechSan Francisco, US
Maximilian Thoelen(Founder)inNico Hänggi(Founder)inPascal Küng(Founder)in
Co-investorsOrange CollectiveRedstoneY Combinator20VCBlast.ClubDelta Partners+5 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesCasey · ycombinator.com · Oct 20, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Pinetum Ventures invest at?
- Pinetum Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Pinetum Ventures's typical check size?
- Pinetum Ventures typically writes checks of $130K.
- What sectors does Pinetum Ventures focus on?
- Pinetum Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Consumer, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Retail Tech.
- Does Pinetum Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Pinetum Ventures leads investment rounds.
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