At a Glance
BlueYard Capital is a venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany founded in 2014. We are a small and equal partnership based in the US and Europe, founded in 2016, managing $500M in AuM, and deploying our third fund. Blueyard invests $500K – $5M in pre‑seed to Series A rounds as a lead or co‑lead investor. The firm focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ investments across sectors including Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer, Fintech, Climate. The firm manages $150M in assets under management. Notable portfolio companies include SoundCloud, Blockstack, Tendermint, CryptoKitties and SourceCred. Invests in founders building the decentralized internet and open protocols that empower individuals and communities.
“Invests in founders building the decentralized internet and open protocols that empower individuals and communities.”
Chad Fowler
Partner & CTO, BlueYard Capital
Ciaran O'Leary
Co-Founder & General Partner, BlueYard Capital
David Byrd
Partner, BlueYard Capital
Juan Bautista Pinilla
Principal, BlueYard Capital
BlueYard Capital primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
BlueYard Capital is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
BlueYard Capital focuses on investments in Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer, Fintech, Climate. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
BlueYard Capital's typical investment check size ranges from $500K to $5M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
BlueYard Capital manages approximately $150M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.