Cusp Capital

Investor type

VC

Founded

2001

AUM

$600 M

Location

Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

$10-50 m

Investment Ticket

3-5 years

Investment Horizon

Pre-seed, Seed

Investment Stage

Sale to strategic investor, IPO, M&A, Sale, Buyout, Merger and Acquisitions, Pre-agreed exit, Add-on acquistions

Exit Strategy

Investor profile last updated: 27 July, 2026

Profile

Cusp Capital is a venture capital firm based in Essen, Germany, focused on early-stage investments in European software and technology companies. The firm manages multiple funds, including a €300 million opening fund, and targets investments up to €10 million in companies that are positioned for significant growth. Cusp Capital emphasizes sectors where digital technologies, sustainability, and socioeconomic shifts are driving change.

The team at Cusp Capital has extensive experience in the tech ecosystem, having invested over €600 million in notable companies such as Zalando, Delivery Hero, and Klarna. They provide more than just funding; the firm offers in-house expertise in finance, HR, marketing, and ESG to support portfolio companies throughout their growth cycles. Cusp Capital is committed to harnessing research-driven insights and hands-on support to help its investments thrive.

Industry

Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Marketing and Advertising SaaS Security Software Transportation Real Estate

Region of investment

Europe North America

Cusp Capital Funds

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Industry
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Stage
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Region
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Cusp Capital Fund I
Venture Capital (VC)
Fashion/Beauty
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Real Estate
SaaS
Security
Software
Transportation
Pre-seed
Seed
Europe
$5-10 m
$361 M
April 2021

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FAQs about Cusp Capital

Cusp Capital is located in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Cusp Capital was founded in 2001.
Cusp Capital invests in companies and startups in Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Marketing and Advertising, SaaS, Security, Software, Transportation, Real Estate.
Cusp Capital invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America.
Cusp Capital invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.
Cusp Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Cusp Capital has around $600m assets under management.
Cusp Capital last fund was created/launched in 2021-04-20