Hendrik Brandis is the Co-Founder and Partner of Earlybird Venture Capital. See portfolio, sector focus and contact routes.
Hendrik Brandis is the Co-Founder and Partner of Earlybird Venture Capital, a leading European firm he established in Munich in 1997 after previously serving as a Partner at McKinsey & Company. He primarily invests in early-stage and growth-stage technology companies across Europe, with a thesis focused on enterprise software, SaaS, fintech, deep tech, and space technology. His typical check sizes range from $100,000 to $5 million for seed through Series B rounds, and he frequently serves on boards for companies like Isar Aerospace and Marvel Fusion. Notable portfolio companies include Aiven, Isar Aerospace, Marvel Fusion, and dooyoo AG, where he is also a founder. Brandis holds a PhD in aerospace engineering from the Technical University of Munich and previously led McKinsey’s small- and mid-sized company initiatives. He has served on the board of the European Venture Capital Association and led its Venture Capital Platform Council, reflecting his deep engagement with the broader VC ecosystem.
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