42CAP
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Investor type
VC
Founded
2016
AUM
$170 M
Location
München, Bavaria, Germany
$10-50 m
Investment Ticket
3-5 years
Investment Horizon
Seed,
Series A
Investment Stage
Sale to strategic investor,
IPO
Exit Strategy
Investor profile last updated: 27 July, 2026
Profile
42CAP is currently investing from its 4th fund (€100m) in early-stage technology companies across Europe with global ambition. The team behind 42CAP are seasoned entrepreneurs turned investors. With Hybris and eCircle they previously built two of Europe's largest B2B software companies culminating in $1.6b cash exits to SAP and Teradata respectively. The 42CAP credo “Peers amongst Entrepreneurs” is reflected in our investment approach, with which we support B2B data- and technology-driven business models, product-focused founders and sustainable venture development.
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Region of investment
42CAP Funds
| Name | Type |
|
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fund I
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Fashion/Beauty
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Security
Software
HealthTech
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$35 M
|
August 2018
|
|
42CAP III
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Fashion/Beauty
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Marketing and Advertising
SaaS
Security
Software
HealthTech
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$70 M
|
January 2021
|
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FAQs about 42CAP
Where is 42CAP located?
42CAP is located in München, Bavaria, Germany.
When was 42CAP founded?
42CAP was founded in 2016.
What sectors and industries does 42CAP invest in?
42CAP invests in companies and startups in Electronics, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, IT Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Real Estate, Robotics, SaaS, Software, Telecommunications, Transportation, Blockchain/Crypto, AI, Energy, VR/AR, AdTech, Security, HealthTech.
What is 42CAP geographical focus of investments?
42CAP invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America.
At what stages of companies and startups does 42CAP typically invest in?
42CAP invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
What is the usual amount of 42CAP investment?
42CAP usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for 42CAP?
42CAP has around $170m assets under management.
When was 42CAP last fund created?
42CAP last fund was created/launched in 2021-01-11