Earlybird is a European venture capital firm that focuses on technology startups. Earlybird, which was founded in 1997, invests in all stages of a company's growth and development. Earlybird is one of Europe's most experienced venture investors, providing not only financial resources but also strategic and operational help as well as access to an international network and capital markets to its portfolio businesses. Earlybird manages a number of funds with a focus on digital and health innovations in Eastern and Western Europe. Earlybird is one of Europe's most successful venture capital companies, with over EUR 1 billion under management, seven IPOs, and 23 trade transactions.