Earlybird

Earlybird is a Berlin-based venture capital firm founded in 1997 as Germany’s first VC. See sector focus, stage focus and contact routes.

About Earlybird

Earlybird is a Berlin-based venture capital firm founded in 1997 as Germany’s first VC, now managing over €2 billion across three specialized funds: Digital West, Digital East, and Health. The firm invests in early-stage European technology companies from Seed to Series B, focusing on sectors like fintech, health tech, enterprise software, and deep tech, with geographic coverage spanning Western Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, and Turkey. Typical check sizes range from $500,000 to $15 million, with a sweet spot around €3 million, and the firm often acts as a lead investor in Series A rounds in Germany. Notable portfolio companies include N26, Trendyol, Snyk, and Qd-st, with the portfolio achieving eight unicorns, eight IPOs, and 64 acquisitions. Earlybird distinguishes itself by offering portfolio companies strategic support, access to an international network, and capital market connections alongside financial resources, positioning itself as one of Europe’s most experienced early-stage investors.

Earlybird at a glance

Investor type
Venture Capital
Stages
Pre Seed, Seed

Frequently asked about Earlybird

What does Earlybird invest in?
Earlybird — sector focus: Fintech, Healthcare, SaaS; stage focus: Pre Seed, Seed.
How do I contact Earlybird?
Earlybird's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Earlybird headquartered?
Location details for Earlybird are listed on their StartupFundraising.com profile when disclosed.

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