Cusp Capital Overview
Cusp Capital is a venture capital firm based in Essen, Germany, specializing in early-stage investments in European software and technology companies. The firm targets businesses on the cusp of transforming their industries through new socioeconomic and technological paradigms. The team has a history of investing over €600 million in companies such as Zalando, Delivery Hero, Klarna, Scalable Capital, data Artisans, Personio, and SoSafe. Cusp Capital's investment theses include industry-specific software for SMEs, the intersection of digitization and sustainability (ESG), digital products for lower-income consumers and workers, and European innovations shaping future digital infrastructure.
Is Cusp Capital the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with Cusp Capital, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
Cusp Capital
Investment focus
Invest in
- Baltics
- Nordics
- Western Europe
- Southern Europe
- Central Eastern Europe
Product type
- Software
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed, Series A
First ticket size
€1,500,000 - €10,000,000
How to approach funds like Cusp Capital
When approaching Cusp Capital, founders should highlight how their solution is poised to disrupt established markets or create new categories, especially if leveraging emerging digital infrastructure or addressing underserved segments. Demonstrate a clear path to scalable impact within Europe and articulate how your technology aligns with broader socioeconomic shifts. Cusp Capital values founders who can show both a deep understanding of their vertical and a vision for how their product can become foundational in a changing landscape.
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