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§ Venture Capital · Berlin, Germany
venture capital investor backing early-stage tech startups in Europe and US, focused on B2B SaaS, FinTech, climate tech, and AI.
Key people at 10x Group.
10x Group is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Munich, Germany, that invests in European and United States technology startups from the pre-seed to seed stages. The firm operates an entrepreneur-to-entrepreneur investment platform backed by a network of over 200 angel investors and founders, managing €160 million in assets under management for its first fund. Its investment strategy targets emerging technology sectors, including business-to-business software-as-a-service, financial technology, artificial intelligence, human resources, and climate technology. The firm's active portfolio features investments in companies such as Ixana, Fernride, Cylib, and Ivy. The organization primarily deploys capital across major European markets, including France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, alongside its American investments. 10x Group was founded in 2021 by Andreas Etten, Andrej Henkler, Claudius Jablonka, Felix Haas, Jan Becker, Jan Reichelt, and Robert Wuttke.
10x Group is a venture capital firm founded by serial entrepreneurs that invests primarily in early to late-stage technology companies across Europe and Silicon Valley. Their investment philosophy centers on backing innovative founders with strong growth potential, leveraging their entrepreneurial experience to help scale businesses. Key sectors include software, internet, fintech, e-commerce, consumer, and retail technology. By focusing on growth- and late-stage companies directly and early-stage ventures through their 10x Founders fund, they play a significant role in nurturing startups and accelerating their development within the tech ecosystem[1][2][6].
Founded in 2006 by Andreas Etten, Felix Haas, Jan Becker, and Robert Wuttke, 10x Group evolved from a team of serial entrepreneurs into a venture capital firm with a broad investment focus. Their entrepreneurial background informs their hands-on approach to investing. Over time, they expanded their focus to include growth-stage investments and profitable software companies through specialized funds like FLEX Capital. Their offices are primarily based in Munich, Germany, with investments spanning Europe and Silicon Valley[2][3].
10x Group rides the wave of digital transformation and innovation in software, fintech, and internet sectors, capitalizing on the increasing demand for scalable technology solutions. Their timing aligns with the maturation of European and Silicon Valley tech ecosystems, where startups are transitioning from early-stage to growth and profitability. By investing across stages and geographies, they help bridge gaps in funding and expertise, influencing the broader ecosystem by enabling startups to scale globally and compete effectively[2][3].
Looking ahead, 10x Group is likely to deepen its focus on profitable software companies and growth-stage investments, leveraging its entrepreneurial roots to identify and scale disruptive technologies. Trends such as AI, fintech innovation, and digital consumer services will shape their portfolio strategy. Their influence is expected to grow as they continue to support startups that drive technological advancement and economic growth across Europe and Silicon Valley, maintaining their role as a key player in the venture capital landscape[2][3].
Key people at 10x Group.
10x Group has more than 26 tracked investments across 23 companies. The latest tracked deal is $19.9M Other Equity in Lookiero in January 2026.
