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European Founders Fund

Venture Capital

European Founders Fund was a venture capital firm founded by brothers Marc, Oliver, and Alexander Samwer, providing capital and strategic support to early-stage internet and technology startups such as TripIt and Buddy Media, with a highly selective, hands-on investment approach.

Cologne · 2+ investments · 2 portfolio companies

Seed
Early Stage
Growth
Late Stage
Telecommunications
Headquarters
Cologne
Portfolio Companies
2
Total Investments
2
Last Investment
Aug 2009
Geographic Focus
Europe

Investment Thesis

Backed ambitious entrepreneurial teams building high-potential internet and technology businesses, applying a highly selective, hands-on approach to identifying opportunities in the early-stage digital economy.

European Founders Fund is a Venture Capital firm based in Cologne. It has made 2 investments, including Dizzywood and Media Math. Focus areas include Telecommunications.

Portfolio2

Co-investors11

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Venture Capital ×8 · Private Equity ×2 · Bank ×1 · 3 shared rounds

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