Earlybird Venture Capital
General contacts
Investor type
VC
Founded
1997
AUM
$2 500 M
Location
Berlin, Germany
Investor profile last updated: 12 May, 2026
Profile
Founded in 1997, Earlybird identifies and backs exceptional early-stage companies on a pan-European basis – supporting them through their growth and development phases and providing financial resources, strategic support, plus access to an international network and capital markets. Through two separate strategies, Earlybird focuses on tech-enabled businesses in fintech/ insurtech, enterprise software, and deep tech (energy, food, and space) while Earlybird Health focuses on improving patient outcomes. Earlybird additionally has a Growth Opportunity Fund for follow-on investments, and a pro-bono impact initiative, Vision Lab. With EUR 2.5 billion under management across fund streams and a history of 9 IPOs and 35 trade sales, Earlybird is among Europe’s most established and active venture capital firms.
Industry
Earlybird Venture Capital Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Earlybird Health Tech Fund
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Financial Services
Fintech
SaaS
Software
Deeptech
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$110 M
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August 2016
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Earlybird Digital West VI
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Consumer Services (B2C)
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Marketing and Advertising
Energy
CleanTech
HealthTech
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$190 M
|
July 2018
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Earlybird Growth Opportunity Fund V
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Venture Capital (VC)
|
Healthcare Services
Media and Entertainment
Real Estate
Energy
CleanTech
HealthTech
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$330 M
|
June 2022
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Earlybird Health Fund II
|
Venture Capital (VC)
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Healthcare Services
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Security
Software
HealthTech
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
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$180 M
|
February 2024
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Earlybird Fund VIII
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Venture Capital (VC)
|
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
Real Estate
SaaS
Security
Software
HealthTech
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$370 M
|
April 2026
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FAQs about Earlybird Venture Capital
Is Earlybird Venture Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?
Earlybird Venture Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series B and Series A, writing tickets of $5-10 m.
Where is Earlybird Venture Capital located?
Earlybird Venture Capital is located in Berlin, Germany.
When was Earlybird Venture Capital founded?
Earlybird Venture Capital was founded in 1997.
What sectors and industries does Earlybird Venture Capital invest in?
Earlybird Venture Capital invests in companies and startups in Biotechnology, Construction, Consumer Services (B2C), Education, Edtech, E-commerce/Marketplace, Electronics, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, IT Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Real Estate, Retail, SaaS, Security, Software, Sports/SportsTech, Telecommunications, Transportation, Travel, AI, MedTech, Life Sciences, Energy, PropTech / ConTech, Music, HealthTech, Mobility, TravelTech, Logistics, VR/AR, Consumer Products, Deeptech, CleanTech.
What is Earlybird Venture Capital geographical focus of investments?
Earlybird Venture Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Middle East, Asia.
At what stages of companies and startups does Earlybird Venture Capital typically invest in?
Earlybird Venture Capital invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series B, Series A.
What is the usual amount of Earlybird Venture Capital investment?
Earlybird Venture Capital usually invests $5-10 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Earlybird Venture Capital?
Earlybird Venture Capital has around $2 500m assets under management.
When was Earlybird Venture Capital last fund created?
Earlybird Venture Capital last fund was created/launched in 2026-04-30
What are the contacts of Earlybird Venture Capital?
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