42CAP Overview
Founded in 2016, 42CAP is a venture capital firm based in Munich, Germany, specializing in seed-stage investments in technology-driven B2B software companies with global ambitions. The firm was established by entrepreneurs who previously built two of Europe's largest software companies: eCircle and Hybris. 42CAP typically invests between €0.5 million and €3 million in seed-stage companies, focusing on sectors such as SaaS, artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and marketplaces. The firm's investment approach emphasizes supporting product-focused founders and sustainable venture development, leveraging the extensive operational experience of its partners.
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42CAP
Investment focus
Invest in
- Baltics
- Nordics
- Western Europe
- Southern Europe
- Central Eastern Europe
Customer types
- B2B
Product type
- Software
Industries / verticals
- AI Infrastructure & AI Model Development
- BioTech & Life Sciences
- Developer Tools & Platforms
- IT Infrastructure & Cloud
- SpaceTech / Aviation
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed
First ticket size
€500,000 - €3,000,000
Contact information
Associate
Vincent-Alexander Pistor
Associate
Pauline Rittstieg
How to approach funds like 42CAP
When reaching out to 42CAP, founders should highlight their technical depth and clear path to scalable, global B2B impact. Demonstrate a strong founder-market fit and a product-centric mindset, as 42CAP values teams with deep domain expertise and a vision for sustainable growth. Articulate how your solution addresses a real pain point in the B2B landscape and show early traction or validation that signals potential for international expansion. Be prepared to engage in a candid, founder-to-founder dialogue that goes beyond surface-level metrics.
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