W Ventures
Venture capitalBerlin · Seed–Growth · 1 people tracked
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Investment thesis
W Ventures backs bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology, with a strong emphasis on respecting founders and the company-building process. The firm positions itself as understanding the founder's perspective and leverages an extensive network of technical and executive talent, media and marketing resources, industry experts, and technology decision-makers to help portfolio companies grow. It focuses on accelerating digital business ideas for leading global B2B and B2C companies and emphasizes staying informed about emerging technologies, trends, and market shifts to drive innovation.
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Team · 1 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 34 of 43 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×9SaaS ×9Healthtech ×8Hardware ×6Digital Health ×5Fintech ×5E-commerce ×4Enterprise Software ×4
HQs:United States×17Germany×8Switzerland×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 20 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×82 founders×43 founders×44+ founders×4
Where their founders studiedfrom 34 founders with education data
Stanford University ×6Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×5UCLA ×3Harvard University ×2HEC Paris ×2Lycée Sainte-Geneviève ×2Technion ×2University of California, Berkeley ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 34 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×14Computer Science ×6Physics ×4Mathematics & Statistics ×3Business & Management ×2Design & Architecture ×2Life Sciences ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 37 founders with career history
Israeli Military Intelligence ×4Stanford University ×4Adentro ×2Founders Fund ×2Google ×2SpaceX ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
5 founders hold a PhD · 1 hold an MBA (of 37 with degree data)
Investments · 43 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathKlaviyo is an AI-powered CRM platform for B2C brands that integrates customer data, marketing automation, customer service, and analytics in a unified solution.
AI & Machine LearningDirect to ConsumerMarketing TechSaaSBoston, US
Andrew Bialecki(Co-founder and co-CEO)inEd Hallen(Co-founder and chief strategy officer)inBenjamin Cook(Executive Officer)inLandon Edmond(Executive Officer)inChano Fernandez(Co-CEO)in
BoardMichael Medici(Director)in
Co-investors515 VenturesAccelAvenir Growth CapitalCross Creek AdvisorsGlynn Capital ManagementHarmony Partners+9 more
Palantir builds data integration and analysis platforms — Gotham for defence and government, Foundry for commercial operations — and deploys forward engineers inside customer organisations.
Palo Alto, US
Peter Thiel(Co-founder and Chairman)inStephen Cohen(Co-founder and President)Nathan Gettings(Co-founder)Joe Lonsdale(Co-founder)inAlexander C. Karp(Co-founder and CEO)
BoardColin Anderson(Executive Officer)in
Co-investors137 Ventures8VCA*AiSprouts VCAkkadian VenturesAllied Venture Partners+67 more
Robinhood is a financial trading platform that enables users to manage portfolios across stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrencies, options, futures, and prediction markets.
FintechMenlo Park, US
Vlad Tenev(Co-founder, Chairman and CEO)inBaiju Bhatt(Co-founder)inJason Warnick(Chief Financial Officer)inGretchen Howard(Executive Officer)in
BoardScott Sandell(Director)inJan Hammer(Director)in
Co-investors1/1 CapitalACME CapitalAlgerAliya Capital PartnersAmplo VenturesAndreessen Horowitz+62 more
AM GmbH develops, operates, and supports digital products and IT systems, offering agile web development, application management, hosting on its own data centers or in cloud/hybrid/on-premises setups, and 24/7 support.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsW ventures
Art 19 raises funds for human rights organizations by selling limited-edition prints from contemporary artists.
Impact & Social GoodMedia & EntertainmentBerlin, DE
Mike Karstens(Managing Director)Burkhard Richter(Managing Director)
BoardJochen M. Wilms(Managing Director)in
Co-investorsW ventures
Bloom Farms reviews and ranks licensed cryptocurrency casinos for U.S. players, providing detailed testing-based assessments of platform reliability, fairness, and security.
Crypto & Web3Gaming
Co-investorsW ventures
Cantourage imports and distributes medical cannabis sourced from cultivators worldwide to patients, pharmacies, and healthcare providers in Germany and across Europe.
B2B MarketplacesDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesBerlin, DE
Patrick Hoffmann(Co-founder)inFlorian Holzapfel(Co-founder)Constanze Pelzer(Co-founder, VP Quality & Regulatory Affairs)in
Co-investorsW ventures
Carbon Health operates a chain of clinics offering urgent care, primary care, and chronic condition management, combining technology with in-person care to provide broader access to health services.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedia & Entertainment
Eren Bali(Founder)inGreg BurrellinTom Berry
Co-investors500 Emerging Europe500 Global515 VenturesAkkadian VenturesAnnex InvestmentsBuilders VC+28 more
Co-investorsW ventures
Corgi is an AI-native, full-stack insurance platform that provides modular business insurance coverage designed for technology companies.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechInsurTechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Nico Laqua(Founder)inEmily Yuan(Founder)inNicolas Laqua(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAlexander Wortmann(Director)inOliver Jung(Director)in
Co-investorsAlanda Capital Holding LimitedAlumni VenturesAUDEO VENTURESFellowsKindred VenturesNordstar+25 more
Deel is a global HR platform that enables businesses to hire, onboard, and manage employees and contractors across borders.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Alex Bouaziz(Founder/CEO)inShuo Wang(Founder/CRO)inAlexandre Bouaziz(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Ofer Simon(Former Co-Founder)Philippe Bouaziz(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
BoardAnish Acharya(Director)in
Co-investors515 VenturesAdventure FundAlpha Square GroupAltaIR CapitalAmplo VenturesAndreessen Horowitz+67 more
Dornbracht designs and manufactures high-end fittings and fixtures for bathrooms and kitchens, including showers, faucets, and finishes for interior design.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerHardware
Co-investorsW ventures
Enter offers heat pumps and photovoltaic systems for homeowners, including online building analysis, expert consultation, system sizing, and installation through certified regional SHK (heating and plumbing) master contractors.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Co-investorsCoatue ManagementFoundamentalFounders FundGerman Media PoolLoric Venturesnoa+8 more
Exodigo maps utilities, foundations, and geotechnical conditions beneath infrastructure projects without excavation, using multi-sensor fusion and AI to produce subsurface maps, insights, and visualizations.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechDeep Tech
Jeremy Suard(Founder)inOmer HameiriinOriel HalvaniinIliya KatzIdo Gonen(Founder)in
Co-investors10DAlpha PartnersGreenfield PartnersJibe VenturesNext Legacy PartnersSquare Peg Capital+4 more
Freeform develops additive manufacturing (3D printing) technology aimed at bringing this production method to industrial applications across multiple sectors.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareRoboticsHawthorne, US
Thomas J. Ronacher(Executive Officer, Director)inErik Palitsch(CEO)inTasso Lappas(Chief Scientific Officer)in
BoardDusan Perovic(Director)inMohammad Islam(Director)inKeith Dunleavy(Director)
Co-investorsDeviation CapitalLinse CapitalMVP VenturesThreshold VenturesValor Equity PartnersW ventures+4 more
givve provides prepaid benefit cards for employers, managed through an online platform ("givve Hub") where administrators order cards and set up one-time or recurring top-ups.
FintechHR TechSaaS
Co-investorsW ventures
Gordian Biotechnology develops therapies aimed at treating age-related diseases to extend healthy lifespan.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechLongevity
Co-investorsage1Fifty YearsMetaplanetPrime Movers LabStreamlined VenturesW ventures+1 more
Halo Industries produces silicon carbide (SiC) wafers using a laser-cutting process that reduces bow, warp, and subsurface damage, offering multiple quality grades for MOSFET production, diode production, R&D, and mechanical use.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsSemiconductorsSanta Clara, US
Andrei Iancu(CEO & Founder)inPhil Van Stockum(CTO & Founder)inCharlie Rudy(CSO & Founder)inAndrew Bollman(Founder)inLuke Asperger(Founder)inMichael White(President & COO)in
Co-investorsPrime Movers LabAbstract VenturesAtento CapitalFontinalis PartnersHarmonix FundSAIC Technologies Fund II, LLC+1 more
Harmattan AI develops autonomous systems for military and defense forces, focused on coordinating groups of autonomous platforms across operations and delivering payloads such as electronic warfare systems.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRobotics
Edouard Rosset(Founder)in
Co-investorsACME CapitalAtlanticBetter AngleBlindspot Ventures Management CoBlueYard CapitalFirstMark Capital+5 more
HEAVN develops human-centric LED lighting products, including desk and pendant lamps (HEAVN One, HEAVN Pure), that adjust color temperature to mimic the daylight cycle to support wellbeing, concentration, and sleep.
HardwareIoTWellness & FitnessMunich, DE
David große Austing(CEO & Gründer)in
Co-investorsW ventures
KitchenAdvisor is an online platform in Germany that matches consumers with kitchen retailers, providing up to three fixed-price kitchen plans from partner studios and earning a commission on successful referrals.
ConsumerMarketplacesPropTech
Co-investorsW ventures
Life Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company developing therapies focused on aging and age-related diseases, working across gene therapy and neuroscience programs.
BiotechHealthtechLongevityBoston, US
David Sinclair(Director)inSharon Rosenzweig-Lipson(Chief Scientific Officer)inMichael Ringel(Chief Operating Officer)inAmit Shashank(Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel)inAlexander Tristan Edwards(Executive Officer)Mehmood Khan(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsAlpha Wave GlobalPHD VenturesThe Venture CollectiveW venturesLife Biosciences
Lockerverse is a platform for creators, athletes, and organizations to build monetized fan communities through membership tiers, fundraising campaigns, exclusive content and live streams, and branded merchandise stores.
Creator EconomyE-commerceSaaS
Co-investorsDisney AcceleratorW ventures
Medmo manages medical imaging referrals for physicians and health plans, handling patient scheduling, prior authorizations, insurance coordination, and report collection across imaging centers and hospitals nationwide.
Digital HealthHealthtechMarketplacesNew York, US
Lucas Takahashi(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardChristopher Kelly(Director)Gadi Porat(Director)in
Co-investorsC2 VenturesOrigin VenturesTGVPW venturesJerusalem Venture Partners (JVP)Lerer Hippeau
ClinLife operates an online portal that matches patients with clinical trials suited to their health profile, guiding them through questionnaires and a medical team to find suitable studies.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtech
Co-investorsW ventures
Noibu provides analytics and prioritization tools for ecommerce product teams to understand customer behavior and technical issues affecting conversions.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsE-commerceRetail TechSaaS
Kailin Noivo(Founder)in
Co-investorsRadian CapitalTIMIA CapitalW venturesGTMfund
Numeral provides a platform for sales tax and VAT compliance, helping e-commerce brands and SaaS companies register for and manage tax obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Matt DuVall(Founder)inSam Ross(Founder)in
BoardChetan Puttagunta(Director)in
Co-investorsFundersClubMantis CapitalMayfield FundUncork CapitalW venturesY Combinator+7 more
OSARO designs AI-powered robotic systems for warehouse automation and fulfillment.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Derik Pridmore(Executive Officer, Director)inMichael Kahane(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardScott Banister(Director)
Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.Acorn Pacific VenturesAlpha Intelligence CapitalComcast VenturesCompoundDarco Capital+10 more
Quilt makes a ductless heat pump system for residential heating and cooling, including indoor and outdoor units, a control dial, and an app with room-by-room temperature control and occupancy sensing.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareNew York, US
Paul Lambert(Co-Founder & CEO)inMatthew Knoll(Co-Founder & CTO)inBill Kee(Co-Founder)inAndrew Stern(Executive Officer)John Marquis(Executive Officer, Director)Jeremy Sokolic(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesEnergy Impact PartnersGarage CapitalGradient VenturesLowercarbon CapitalSpacecadet Ventures+3 more
RADEMACHER (DELTA DORE RADEMACHER GmbH) makes smart home products for residential users, including automated roller shutters and belt winders, awning sensors, lighting and heating controls, motion/door sensors, garage door drives, and a SmartHome Box controlled via app or voice.
ConsumerHardwareIoT
Co-investorsW ventures
European online customer-to-customer marketplace for luxury second-hand fashion.
Co-investorsFriheden InvestW ventures
Roadsurfer appears to offer road trip or travel-related services, but the provided page content does not contain sufficient detail to confirm the specific business model or customer segments served.
B2B MarketplacesMarketplacesMobility & TransportationTravel & Hospitality
Stephie Niemann(Founder)in
Co-investorsW ventures10x FoundersAvellinia CapitalBBVAEuropean Investment FundHeartcore Capital
SmithRx operates a pharmacy benefits management platform that aims to reduce complexity and costs in pharmacy benefits through transparency and technology.
HealthtechInsurTechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Jake Frenz(Founder and CEO)in
Co-investorsBlumberg CapitalBoxGroupFour CitiesGreat Oaks Venture CapitalMetaplanetNextGen Venture Partners+3 more
STAAGES is a music production and artist services company offering recording mastering, publishing, artist management, album launches, and video production to musicians and artists.
Creator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsW ventures
TONYTONY is a one-person web design and development studio run by Anthony Salamin, offering branding, strategy, SEO/AEO/CRO, and Webflow-based website design and development for businesses and teams.
Creator EconomyMarketing TechValais, CH
Anthony Salamin(Founder / Web Designer & Creative Developer)in
Co-investorsW ventures
Vera Health is a healthcare AI company advised by emergency medicine and clinical physicians from institutions such as Harvard, Columbia, and Mayo Clinic.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US
Maxime Allouch(Founder)inTaieb Bennani(Founder)in
BoardChristopher W. Baugh, MD, MBA(Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs, Department of Emergency Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital)Bernard P. Chang, MD, PhD(Associate Dean of Faculty Health, Columbia University)Bruce M. Lo, MD, MBA, RDMS, FACEP(Chief of Emergency Medicine, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital)Andrew Taylor, MD, MHS(Vice Chair of Research and Innovation, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Virginia School of Medicine)
Co-investorsGradient VenturesKima VenturesMantis CapitalNexus BayPioneerW ventures+4 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
EvsimpleFormlogicFounderslaneIFASEC GmbHYdeon
Exits · 3
3 IPOsKlaviyo, Inc.NYSE: KVYOPalantir Technologies Inc.NASDAQ: PLTRRobinhoodNASDAQ: HOOD
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Robinhood · techcrunch.com · Aug 5, 2026
Corgi Insurance · finance.yahoo.com · Aug 3, 2026
Vera Health · verahealth.ai · Jun 26, 2026
Harmattan AI · harmattan.ai · May 21, 2026
Life Biosciences · finsmes.com · Apr 8, 2026
Freeform · finsmes.com · Feb 23, 2026
Quilt · techcrunch.com · Dec 8, 2025
Deel · thesaasnews.com · Oct 17, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has W Ventures made?
- W Ventures has 43 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited.
- What stage does W Ventures invest at?
- W Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What sectors does W Ventures focus on?
- W Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Construction Tech, Consumer, Defense Tech, Digital Health, E-commerce, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, InsurTech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Marketing Tech, Media & Entertainment, Mobility & Transportation, PropTech, SaaS.
- Where is W Ventures located?
- W Ventures is headquartered in Berlin, DE.
- Who does W Ventures co-invest with?
- W Ventures most often shares deals with W ventures, Y Combinator, 515 Ventures, among 164 tracked co-investors.
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