VENPACE Overview
VENPACE is an early-stage venture capital firm and company builder based in Cologne, Germany, specializing in the insurance industry. They focus on developing digital business models and investing in innovative startups, particularly at the pre-seed and seed stages. Their unique ecosystem allows them to implement and support digital business models with expertise and passion, either as a strategic investor or as an initiator. Their investors include IDEAL Versicherung, PrismaLife, Provinzial, and Vienna Insurance Group, representing a broad range of insurance expertise. VENPACE collaborates with partners like crossbuilders, crossventures, and DvH Ventures to conceptualize, develop, and invest in various business models within the financial services industry.
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VENPACE
Investment focus
Invest in
- Baltics
- Nordics
- Western Europe
- Southern Europe
- Central Eastern Europe
Industries / verticals
- InsurTech
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed
First ticket size
€100,000 - €500,000
Contact information
Senior Investment Manager
Tizian Hoppen
How to approach funds like VENPACE
When approaching VENPACE, founders should highlight how their solution addresses tangible pain points in the insurance value chain and demonstrate a clear path to early market validation. Emphasize your team's industry insight and ability to execute within regulated environments, as VENPACE values operational expertise and practical traction. Show openness to collaborative development, as VENPACE often co-creates and scales ventures alongside founders, leveraging their network and resources for rapid iteration and market entry.
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