At a Glance
Speedinvest was founded in 2011 by Oliver Holle and has grown to become one of Europe's most active early-stage venture capital firms. The firm operates with a unique sector-focused approach, building specialized teams with deep domain expertise across fintech, deep tech, industrial tech, and marketplaces. With offices in Vienna, Berlin, London, Paris, and San Francisco, Speedinvest has invested in over 300 companies across Europe and beyond. The firm is particularly known for its strong presence in the DACH region and its ability to identify and support category-defining companies from pre-seed through Series A. Speedinvest's investment philosophy centers on backing exceptional founders who are building scalable technology solutions to large market opportunities. The firm provides hands-on operational support through its extensive network of advisors, industry experts, and successful entrepreneurs. Notable portfolio companies include Austrian crypto platform Bitpanda, online tutoring platform GoStudent, and various other market leaders across their focus sectors.
“Backs ambitious European founders at the earliest stages with dedicated sector expertise and a pan-European support network.”
Speedinvest primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Speedinvest is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Speedinvest focuses on investments in Fintech, Digital Health, Enterprise, Climate, Deeptech. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Speedinvest's typical investment check size ranges from $500K to $10M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Speedinvest manages approximately $600M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.