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Speedinvest
Speedinvest is a European venture capital firm founded in 2011, based in Vienna, Austria, with additional offices in Berlin, London, Munich, and Paris. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in technology companies across various sectors.
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Where Speedinvest ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europe's most active investors (Sifted) | H1 2025 | #4 | No prior edition | B | Activity |
 The most active venture investors in Germany (Dealroom) | H1 2026 | #7 | No prior edition | C | Activity |
Overview
Speedinvest is a venture capital firm established in 2011, headquartered in Vienna, Austria. The organization is dedicated to investing in early-stage technology companies throughout Europe and beyond, with a mission to support founders in building and scaling their businesses. Speedinvest focuses on a diverse range of sectors, including AI & Infrastructure, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Fintech, Health & Bio, and Marketplaces. The firm provides funding from pre-seed to growth stages, with investment amounts ranging from €250K to €30M. Speedinvest also runs various initiatives to support startups, including programs aimed at female founders, ensuring that at least 30% of funds are directed towards women-led startups. Notable portfolio companies include Bitpanda, Moove, and GoStudent.
Focus
Speedinvest invests in a range of sectors including AI & Infrastructure, Climate Tech & Industrial Tech, Deep Tech, Fintech & DeFi, Health & Bio, and Marketplaces & Consumer. The firm provides funding from pre-seed to Series B and pre-IPO stages, with investment amounts ranging from €250K to €30M. Its geographical focus includes Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Support
Speedinvest leverages its expertise to assist startups in scaling their operations, providing not just funding but also strategic support across various sectors.
Questions
What are Speedinvest's investment criteria?
Speedinvest focuses on early-stage technology companies across sectors such as deep tech, fintech, and climate tech, typically investing between €500,000 and €3 million.
How can startups apply or pitch to Speedinvest?
Startups can pitch to Speedinvest by visiting their application page for more information on the submission process.
What makes Speedinvest different from other VCs?
Speedinvest combines deep market expertise in Central and Eastern Europe with a pan-European investment strategy, providing tailored support to founders.
What is Speedinvest's geographic scope?
Speedinvest primarily focuses on Europe, including the DACH region and Central and Eastern Europe, while also considering opportunities in the Middle East and Africa.
What is Speedinvest's approach to post-investment involvement?
Speedinvest actively engages with its portfolio companies, often participating in follow-on funding rounds and providing hands-on support to help them scale.
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What the sources say about Speedinvest
Speedinvest's May 7, 2025 article announces backing Paradox; it does not specify an investment amount or round stage.
Source: Backing ParadoxSpeedinvest's November 3, 2025 article announces participating in mimic Robotics' $16 million seed round.
Source: The Future of Physical AI is Built on Human Data: Our Investment in mimicSpeedinvest's August 27, 2026 article reports investing in Fasset's Series B and continuing support in its Series C.
Source: How Fasset Built the Financial Infrastructure for the Global SouthSpeedinvest's July 9, 2026 post announces leading Keyper's $11 million Series A alongside NeoVentures and MEVP.
Source: Speedinvest official profile evidenceSpeedinvest's October 6, 2026 post announces participation in Spiko's $90 million Series B.
Source: Speedinvest official profile evidenceSpeedinvest includes Abhi on its official portfolio page.
Source: Speedinvest Portfolio: 400+ Global Tech Companies & Unicorns
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