Raise Ventures Overview

RAISE Ventures is a European venture capital firm that supports promising entrepreneurs from Series A to Series B stages, focusing on innovative companies with strong technological barriers, demonstrated commercial traction, and scalable business models across various sectors. The firm offers investments up to €5 million, acting as lead or co-lead investor, and maintains an active minority shareholder role with participation in governance bodies. RAISE Ventures provides tailored support, including business development opportunities with over 800 corporate decision-makers, access to a network of over 200 experts in sustainability, technology, data, and AI, and organizes more than 50 events annually. As of 2025, RAISE Ventures manages €69 million in assets under management, with a portfolio of 14 startups and two successful exits. The firm operates as an evergreen Article 8 fund under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and is recognized as "Excellent" in the 2025 Capital Investment - Venture Capital Operations ranking by Décideurs Magazine.

Is Raise 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 Raise Ventures, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.

Raise Ventures

VC Fund

Investment focus

Invest in

  • Baltics
  • Nordics
  • Western Europe
  • Southern Europe
  • Central Eastern Europe

Investment role

Lead and follow

Stages

Series A, Series B or later

First ticket size

€0 - €5,000,000

How to approach funds like Raise Ventures

When engaging RAISE Ventures, founders should highlight their proven market traction and the defensibility of their technology, as the firm values clear evidence of scalability and competitive barriers. Emphasize how your business model can leverage strategic partnerships and expert networks, particularly in sustainability, technology, or AI. Be prepared to discuss governance and your openness to active investor involvement, as RAISE Ventures typically seeks a hands-on minority role.

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