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Key people at Apertu Capital.
Apertu Capital was founded in 2022 by Enrico Marini Fichera (Founder) and Don Sheu (Founder and General Partner).
Apertu Capital is an early-stage venture capital fund, investing in deep tech software startups at pre-seed and seed stages. The firm targets foundational software across cloud, data, infrastructure, and developer tools, focusing on AI and machine learning enablement. It supports technical founders building critical infrastructure for evolving technological landscapes.
Founded in 2022 by Don Sheu and Enrico Marini Fichera, Apertu Capital recognized specialized needs within the deep tech software ecosystem. Both founders bring operational backgrounds from establishing B2B software companies. This pedigree informs their strategy, enabling effective engagement with founders intimately understanding complex technological challenges.
Apertu Capital partners with founders developing unique software solutions, maintaining strong ties with open source communities. As a founder-focused fund, it provides strategic value beyond capital, fostering collaborative relationships to develop startups into successful commercial ventures, envisioning the next generation of essential software.
Key people at Apertu Capital.
Apertu Capital has 3 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $15.0M Seed in TransCrypts in October 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | TransCrypts | $15.0M Seed | Franklin BI | Alchemy Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, SeedInvest, TWO Ravens VC, Y Combinator, Mark Cuban, Tomer London, Alpha Edison, Bascom Ventures, Asymmetry Ventures, Atland Ventures, California Innovation Fund, Informed Ventures, Lightspeed Faction, Motley Fool Ventures, Protocol Labs, Techstars |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Wilderness Labs | $3.3M Seed | Apertu Capital | Miguel DE Icaza 🇵🇸, Scott Hanselman |
| Feb 28, 2023 | Farseer | $1.5M Seed | Apertu Capital | SQ Capital Ventures |
Apertu Capital was founded in 2022 by Enrico Marini Fichera (Founder) and Don Sheu (Founder and General Partner).