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§ Venture Capital · Berlin, Germany
Venture capital fund investing in pre-seed and seed-stage startups across Europe, exclusively backing female founders to close the funding gap.
Auxxo is a Berlin, Germany-based venture capital firm that invests exclusively in early-stage European startups featuring at least one female founder. The firm targets pre-seed and seed-stage companies across diverse sectors, requiring female founders to hold a minimum equity stake of twenty percent to qualify for investment. Auxxo manages a €19 million first fund and recently announced the €26 million first close of its second fund, which targets up to €50 million in total committed capital. The firm provides initial capital tickets ranging from €100,000 to €800,000 and has backed more than ten active portfolio companies across the European market to date. The firm's investment portfolio includes recognizable consumer and enterprise technology startups such as Gitti, Localyze, and Legal OS. Auxxo was originally founded in 2019 by Bettine Schmitz, Dr. Gesa Miczaika, and Fabiola Hochkirchen.
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Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund primarily engages in co-investing alongside other investors in the strongest female-founded pre-seed and seed stage startups.
Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund primarily engages in co-investing alongside other investors in the strongest female-founded pre-seed and seed stage startups.
A defining characteristic of Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund is its dedicated focus on supporting female (co-)founded startups. This strategic emphasis is integral to its mission of fostering diversity and inclusion within the technology and startup landscape.
The fund's overarching mission is to drive equitable representation and participation of women in both the startup community and the broader venture capital industry. This commitment is reflected in its investment thesis and operational principles, aiming to address existing imbalances.
Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund typically engages in co-investing alongside other investors. This collaborative approach allows the firm to participate in funding rounds for the strongest female-founded startups at their earliest stages.
Fabiola is one of the founders of Auxxo. Her extensive investment experience across various stages and commitment to the firm's mission are noted as valuable contributions to the organization.
Through its targeted investment strategy and mission-driven approach, Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund aims to empower female entrepreneurs and contribute to a more inclusive and diverse venture ecosystem in Europe.
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Auxxo has 13 tracked investments across 10 companies. The latest tracked deal is $8.0M Seed in Stanhope AI in February 2026.
