15 Best Series B Venture Capital Investors in Europe (in 2024)
As startups approach Series B, they're typically gearing up for taking over the market. We've tracked the investment activity for over 2,500+ funds in Europe, revealing a cohort of Series B investors who, having invested in at least 5 rounds at this stage, excel at working with founders and exec teams.
Last update to the database: May 26, 2024. See changelog.
Investor Rankings are calculated using our Seedtable Score – a 1 to 100 score that uses quantitative and qualitative data points (like the size of their fund or the quality of the companies they invested in) to signal the strength behind an investor. A score closer to 100 indicates an investor is worth watching closely.
List of 15 top Series B VCs
Bpifrance is a bank and venture capital fund for entrepreneurs. It invests in stages from pre-seed to Series I and offers debt financing. Supporting a range of industries, including technology, healthcare, and manufacturing, Bpifrance has backed companies like Electra, Bioptimus, and Aqemia. Its goal is to boost economic growth by helping businesses scale and succeed.
- Offices:
-
Investment Stage
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Debt Financing, Pre Seed, Series_g, Series_i, Series_h
-
Industries
Health Tech, Manufacturing, Biotech and 46 more.
-
Top investments in
Holistic ( 79), Electra ( 68), Quandela ( 64)
A16Z, also known as Andreessen Horowitz, is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park. They invest in startups at various stages, from pre-seed to series D, with varying check sizes. A16Z focuses on technology, healthcare, finance, entertainment, crypto, AI, and fintech. Portfolio companies include Hyperexponential, Kaedim, and Mistral AI. Through multiple funds, A16Z aims to support the growth and development of their investments across diverse sectors and stages.
-
Offices:
Menlo Park (HQ)
-
Investment Stage
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Pre Seed, Debt Financing
-
Industries
Crypto & web3, Fintech, Gaming and 31 more.
-
Top investments in
Hyperexponential ( 68), Kaedim ( 64), Mistral AI ( 59)
Accel is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, investing in companies from pre-seed to series G with check sizes ranging from $1 million to $20 million. They support entrepreneurs across various industries, including fintech, health tech, and AI. Notable investments include Monzo, BlaBlaCar, Qogita, Synthesia, and Tines. Accel aims to help a global community of entrepreneurs grow and succeed.
-
Offices:
Palo Alto (HQ), London
-
Investment Stage
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Pre Seed, Series_g
-
Check size
$1M - $20M
-
Industries
Fintech, Mobile, Business Intelligence and 48 more.
-
Top investments in
Holistic ( 79), Monzo ( 79), BlaBlaCar ( 75)
Bessemer Venture Partners is a venture capital fund based in Redwood City. They invest in early to late-stage startups in sectors such as technology, healthcare, and enterprise, with investments ranging from $20 million to $125 million. Notable companies they have backed include Qogita, Vertice, Raft, Apron, and Previse. Their focus areas include fintech, data, cybersecurity, cloud, and AI. Bessemer Venture Partners aims to support promising companies from pre-seed to series G stages.
-
Offices:
Redwood City (HQ), London, San Francisco, Cambridge, New York
-
Investment Stage
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series_g, Pre Seed
-
Check size
$20M - $125M
-
Industries
Fintech, Payments, Business Intelligence and 36 more.
-
Top investments in
Qogita ( 68), Vertice ( 64), Raft ( 59)
Northzone is a venture capital fund based in London. They invest in companies at various stages, from pre-seed to late-stage financing, with check sizes from $100,000 to $40 million. Their portfolio spans technology, healthcare, and entertainment sectors, including companies like Sona, Wagestream, and Finom. Northzone leverages its experience across multiple economic and technology cycles to help businesses grow and succeed.
-
Offices:
London (HQ), Stockholm, New York
-
Investment Stage
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Pre Seed, Series_h, Series_g, Debt Financing
-
Check size
$100k - $40M
-
Industries
Fintech, Ecommerce, Mobile and 40 more.
-
Top investments in
Sona ( 75), Wagestream ( 68), MImo ( 64)
Balderton Capital, based in London, is a venture capital fund investing in companies from seed to series F, including debt financing, with check sizes ranging from $1 million to $20 million. The fund targets diverse industries such as tech, health, and finance. Its portfolio includes notable companies like Payflows, Wagestream, PhotoRoom, Sylvera, and Scalable Capital. Balderton Capital supports businesses from early stages to growth, helping them achieve new heights.
-
Offices:
London (HQ)
-
Investment Stage
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Debt Financing
-
Check size
$1M - $20M
-
Industries
Fintech, Ecommerce, Mobile and 52 more.
-
Top investments in
Payflows ( 68), Wagestream ( 68), trawa ( 64)
Seedcamp is a venture capital fund based in London, investing in early-stage startups across various industries. They provide funding from £300,000 to £2 million and support founders with global ambitions. Notable investments include Curve and Sylvera. Seedcamp helps startups grow through investment and mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts, aiming to enable the next generation of tech leaders to build transformative companies.
-
Offices:
London (HQ)
-
Investment Stage
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Pre Seed
-
Check size
$300k - $2M
-
Industries
Fintech, Business Intelligence, Data and Analytics and 53 more.
-
Top investments in
MImo ( 64), Curve ( 64), Uncapped ( 64)
GV, based in Mountain View, is a venture capital fund founded in 2009 as Google Ventures. It invests in startups at various stages, from pre-seed to Series E, across industries such as technology, health, and fintech. Notable investments include Monzo, Nothing, and Blockchain.com. GV supports entrepreneurs developing impactful solutions to advance their fields.
-
Offices:
Mountain View (HQ), New York, London
-
Investment Stage
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Pre Seed
-
Industries
AI, Health Tech, AR / VR and 37 more.
-
Top investments in
Monzo ( 79), Lawhive ( 64), Blockchain.com ( 64)
Earlybird Venture Capital, based in Berlin, invests in European tech startups at various stages, from seed to series A and beyond, with check sizes from $500,000 to $10 million. Their focus areas include biotech, fintech, and AI. Notable investments include Quantum Diamonds and Isar Aerospace. Earlybird provides financial backing and guidance to help startups grow and succeed in a competitive market.
-
Offices:
Berlin (HQ), Munich, London, Paris
-
Investment Stage
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Pre Seed
-
Check size
$500k - $10M
-
Industries
Fintech, Manufacturing, AI and 44 more.
-
Top investments in
FintechOS ( 79), NcodiN ( 64), Finmid ( 64)
Heartcore is a venture capital fund based in Copenhagen. They invest in startups at stages ranging from pre-seed to series F, with check sizes between $300,000 and $6 million. Heartcore focuses on industries including tech, health, real estate, finance, and entertainment. Their portfolio includes FlexAI, Zefir, Travel Perk, Podimo, and Taster. They aim to support founders in creating impactful consumer-focused brands, helping driven entrepreneurs turn their ideas into successful businesses.
-
Offices:
Copenhagen (HQ), Berlin, Paris, Stockholm, Lisbon
-
Investment Stage
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Pre Seed
-
Check size
$300k - $6M
-
Industries
Ecommerce, Proptech & Real Estate, Manufacturing and 37 more.
-
Top investments in
Natural Cycles ( 75), FlexAI ( 68), Travel Perk ( 64)
Lakestar, a venture capital fund based in Zürich, invests in technology companies from early stages to Series F. The fund focuses on sectors like health, finance, real estate, crypto, and foodtech. Notable investments include Blockchain.com and Neko Health. Lakestar aims to support forward-thinking entrepreneurs developing impactful technology solutions.
-
Offices:
Zürich (HQ), Zürich (HQ)
-
Investment Stage
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Pre Seed
-
Industries
Fintech, Data and Analytics, Business Intelligence and 39 more.
-
Top investments in
solarisBank ( 68), Blockchain.com ( 64), Uncapped ( 64)
Index Ventures is a London-based venture capital fund that invests in startups at various stages, from pre-seed to late-stage funding. They support industries such as technology, healthcare, finance, and consumer goods. Notable investments include Tines, Tacto, Causaly, Sylvera, and GetHarley. Index Ventures provides financial backing and guidance to help companies grow and succeed globally.
-
Offices:
London (HQ), San Francisco, New York
-
Investment Stage
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Pre Seed
-
Industries
Fintech, AI, Business Intelligence and 51 more.
-
Top investments in
Cloover ( 75), DataSnipper ( 64), Superlinked ( 64)
Atomico is a venture capital fund based in London that invests in technology companies across all growth stages, from pre-seed to series E. They focus on sectors like AI, health tech, and fintech, aiming to help companies grow globally. Notable investments include Factorial HR, Robin AI, Condukt, Neko Health, and Kheiron.
-
Offices:
London (HQ)
-
Investment Stage
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Pre Seed
-
Industries
AI, Health Tech, Manufacturing and 59 more.
-
Top investments in
Factorial HR ( 68), Robin AI ( 64), Condukt ( 59)
Insight Venture Partners is a New York-based venture capital fund investing in technology and software companies from seed to series G. They support sectors like data analytics, cloud services, and fintech without imposing a set check size limit. Notable investments include BlaBlaCar and Checkout. Insight Venture Partners provides financial backing and industry expertise to help companies scale and succeed.
-
Offices:
New York (HQ)
-
Investment Stage
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series_g
-
Industries
Fintech, Business Intelligence, Developer Tools and 48 more.
-
Top investments in
BlaBlaCar ( 75), Sylvera ( 64), Hivebrite ( 59)
HV Capital, based in Munich, is a venture capital firm that helps founders grow their businesses. They invest in early to late-stage companies with check sizes ranging from $500,000 to $100 million. HV Capital supports startups in industries such as health tech, fintech, AI, and mobility, backing companies like Scalable Capital and Isar Aerospace. Their goal is to provide funding and guidance to help companies succeed in competitive markets.
-
Offices:
Munich (HQ), Berlin
-
Investment Stage
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Pre Seed
-
Check size
$500k - $100M
-
Industries
Fintech, Ecommerce, Mobile and 52 more.
-
Top investments in
solarisBank ( 68), Scalable Capital ( 64), Urban Sports Club ( 64)