Index Pad

What they do

Index Ventures is one of the world's most prestigious venture capital firms, distinguished by its "dual-shore" DNA that bridges Silicon Valley and Europe. Founded in Geneva in 1996, it was the first major firm to bring a Silicon Valley-style investment approach to Europe, later expanding successfully to San Francisco and New York. They position themselves as "artisanal" investors who offer high-touch, relationship-driven support rather than industrial-scale capital deployment. They are generalist investors with deep conviction in technology-enabled transformation, having backed generational companies like Figma, Revolut, Roblox, Adyen, and Discord.

What they look for

Index prioritizes the founder's character, ambition, and "fire inside" over the specific business idea, which they expect may pivot. They look for "contrarian" ideas that challenge the status quo. They also focus on AI & Infrastructure, a global mindset, and provide seed-to-IPO support through dedicated funds.

Stage

Seed, Series A, Series B+

Sectors

AI, Fintech, SaaS, Consumer, Healthcare, Marketplace, Cybersecurity

Based

San Francisco, US