42CAP

What they do

Founded in 2016 by the entrepreneurs behind eCircle and Hybris (Europe's first SaaS unicorn), 42CAP positions itself as "peers amongst entrepreneurs." The firm leverages the deep operational and scaling experience of its General Partners to support early-stage founders in the B2B software space. They are highly regarded in the European ecosystem for their hands-on, product-focused mentorship and their strong track record of helping portfolio companies secure Series A follow-on funding from top-tier global VCs.

What they look for

42CAP focuses on seed-stage, technology- and data-driven B2B software companies across Europe with global ambitions. Their core philosophy is "Entrepreneurs First," believing in long-term value creation where they act as the "first money in and last money out." They explicitly look for product-driven founders, highly data-driven business models, and sustainable corporate development, particularly in deep tech, AI infrastructure, and complex B2B workflows.

Stage

Pre-seed, Seed

Sectors

SaaS, AI, Deeptech, Healthcare, Climate

Based

Munich, DE