At a Glance
btov Partners is a European venture capital firm founded in 2000 with offices in Switzerland and Germany. The firm has established itself as a prominent investor in deep tech and B2B software companies across Europe. btov combines traditional institutional venture capital with a unique network of entrepreneurial investors, including successful founders and executives who contribute both capital and operational expertise to portfolio companies. The firm focuses on industrial technology, enterprise software, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation solutions. Notable investments include DeepL, the AI-powered translation service, and PlanRadar, a construction software platform. btov typically invests from seed through Series B stages, writing checks ranging from hundreds of thousands to several million euros. The firm's approach emphasizes long-term partnerships with founders and hands-on support through their extensive network of industry experts and successful entrepreneurs.
“Invests in European deep tech and digital companies with strong technical moats, combining institutional venture capital with entrepreneurial angel networks.”
btov Partners primarily invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages. This means they focus on companies that are building their initial product and finding product-market fit.
btov Partners is headquartered in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
btov Partners focuses on investments in Deeptech, SaaS, AI, Enterprise, Climate. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
btov Partners's typical investment check size ranges from $500K to $10M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
btov Partners manages approximately €400M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.