Puzzle Ventures is a €21.5 million early-stage venture fund based in Berlin, Germany, dedicated to partnering with exceptional European entrepreneurs to build transformational B2B software businesses. The firm typically invests between €200,000 and €700,000 in pre-seed and seed rounds, collaborating with other venture capitalists or angel investors. Puzzle Ventures focuses on products that form the backbone of companies' daily operations, either at the infrastructure or application level. The fund is managed by Gloria Bäuerlein, who brings extensive experience from both venture capital and startup operations. Backed by a group of passionate international tech founders and operators, Puzzle Ventures emphasizes a hands-on approach, offering support throughout the entrepreneurial journey. The firm is committed to being a sparring partner for the entire journey, showing up for entrepreneurs to take late-night phone calls, meet potential new hires, or help prepare for investor conversations. Puzzle Ventures operates with a philosophy that small can be big, striving to be the most impactful investor on a company's cap table. They believe in open, honest partnerships and aim to become trusted confidants for the entrepreneurs they support. The firm has been involved in several investments, including Gradient Labs, Ankar AI, Integral, Reonic, and Rillet, demonstrating a diverse portfolio across various sectors and stages of development.
Is Puzzle 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 Puzzle Ventures, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed
First ticket size
€200,000 - €700,000
When reaching out to Puzzle Ventures, founders should highlight their clarity of vision and readiness for deep, collaborative engagement. Demonstrate how your B2B software solution addresses a critical operational pain point and be prepared to discuss your willingness to iterate closely with investors who value hands-on, founder-first relationships. Puzzle Ventures appreciates teams that are open to candid feedback and eager to leverage the operational expertise of their network, especially in the context of early-stage scaling and product-market fit.
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