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Nucleus Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 and based in Munich, Germany. The organization is dedicated to investing in scientific ventures at the early stages of their development, particularly in deep-tech sectors. With a thesis-driven approach, Nucleus Capital aims to support innovative companies that are addressing critical challenges in biology, food systems, and industrial resilience.
Nucleus Capital invests in sectors such as programmable biology, food technology, and neo industrials. The firm is particularly interested in solutions that enhance sustainability and resilience within these fields, focusing on early-stage investments that leverage scientific advancements.
Notable portfolio companies include: - **Planet A Foods**: Created ChoViva, a cocoa-free chocolate product that is more sustainable than conventional chocolate. - **endolith**: Enhances copper extraction from low-grade deposits using optimized microbial communities. - **Apoha**: Developed Liquid Brain, a processor that enables AI to perceive sensory information. - **Yuri**: Provides modular bioreactors for use in space, leveraging zero gravity for scientific advancements. Other companies include Aspyre Foods, Atmio, Bindbridge, Biographica, Brineworks, Cirplus, Concert Bio, and Cultzyme.
To approach Nucleus Capital, founders should submit their pitch through the firm's website at nucleus-capital.com. The firm emphasizes a thesis-driven investment approach, so aligning your pitch with their focus on scientific ventures is crucial.
Nucleus Capital has been actively building its portfolio, recently participating in Planet A Foods' $15.4 million Series A funding round. The firm is recognized among the top climate deep tech investors globally, co-investing alongside notable firms like World Fund and Cherry Ventures.
Nucleus Capital invests primarily in the Pre-Seed and Seed stages.
Founders can pitch Nucleus Capital through their website at nucleus-capital.com.
Nucleus Capital focuses on biotech, food technology, and frontier sectors, particularly those enhancing sustainability.
Nucleus Capital typically invests up to $1 million in early-stage ventures.
Nucleus Capital invests in startups located in Europe and the United States.
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