Material Ventures is a European venture fund established in 2022, backed by U.S.-based tech founders and general partners. The firm focuses on investing in European startups from pre-seed to pre-A stages, particularly in sectors such as deep tech (including robotics and computer vision), consumer technology, and fintech. Material Ventures aims to support strong founders with a Silicon Valley mindset who are building global businesses. By leveraging its U.S.-centric network of limited partners, investors, and advisors, the firm provides differentiated value to its portfolio companies, assisting them in accessing the U.S. market for fundraising, partnerships, and market entry.
Is Material Ventures 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 Material Ventures, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
First ticket size
€1,500,000 - €3,000,000
When reaching out to Material Ventures, highlight your ambition to scale globally and your readiness to leverage cross-Atlantic networks. Emphasize how your team embodies a Silicon Valley-style drive and technical depth, especially if you’re building in deep tech, consumer, or fintech. Articulate a clear vision for U.S. market entry and demonstrate how you can benefit from hands-on, founder-driven support. Material Ventures values founders who are proactive about tapping into their U.S. connections for strategic growth.
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