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§ Venture Capital · Vienna, Austria
Series A venture capital fund backing disruptive European technology companies, focused on global expansion with US VC partnerships.
Based in Austria, capital300 is a venture capital firm that provides Series A funding to early-stage European technology companies seeking to expand into the United States market. The organization manages $50 million in assets under management and typically allocates initial investment ticket sizes ranging from $0 to $1 million per transaction. Operating with a dedicated team of 15 employees, the fund targets a three to five-year investment horizon across diverse technology sectors, including business services, consumer products, media and entertainment, mobile applications, and advertising technology. To facilitate global growth, subsequent Series B investments, and eventual exits via strategic acquisitions or initial public offerings, the firm leverages co-investment partnerships with leading American venture capital funds to support startups operating throughout Europe and Africa. Capital300 was officially founded in 2017 by Peter Lasinger and Roman Scharf.
Key people at capital300.
capital300 has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $4.5M Series A in FireStart in June 2020.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2020 | FireStart | $4.5M Series A | Capital300, Georg Stockinger | ANN Kristin Achleitner, Charlie Songhurst, Paul Achleitner |
| Jun 1, 2020 | Kaia Health | $23.0M Series B | Optum Ventures, Capital300, Idinvest Partners | 50 Partners, Accel, Balderton Capital, BootstrapLabs, CapitalX, Draper Associates, Earl Grey Capital, Eunoia Capital Partners, Eurazeo, Expa, Heartcore Capital, Jude Gomila Rolling Fund, Outrun Ventures, Pareto Holdings, Pebblebed, Stride VC, Y Combinator, Alexandre Scialom, Alexis LE Quoc, Chris Murphy, Eric Nadalin, Hanno Renner, Immad Akhund, Jean Sébastien Wallez, Louis Beryl, Symphony Ventures |
capital300 (now rebranded as 3VC) is a Vienna-based venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage technology startups, primarily in Europe. Their mission is to fuel innovation and entrepreneurship by providing funding and strategic guidance to promising startups, particularly those with global scalability potential. The firm invests mainly at Seed and Series A stages, targeting sectors such as fintech, artificial intelligence (AI), health tech, and blockchain. By backing disruptive technology companies, capital300 aims to accelerate growth and innovation within the European startup ecosystem, supporting founders with both capital and operational expertise[1][3][5].
Founded in 2017 by Roman Scharf and Peter Lasinger, capital300 emerged with a vision to invest in European tech startups that demonstrate strong potential for global impact. The founders brought extensive experience in private equity and mid-market investments, particularly in technology and healthcare sectors. Over time, the firm evolved its focus to emphasize an operator-first investment approach, combining capital with hands-on management and operational improvements. This evolution reflects their commitment to unlocking value through active involvement and strategic support, which has led to successful exits and a growing portfolio of innovative companies[1][5].
capital300 rides the wave of increasing European tech innovation and the global push for digital transformation in sectors like fintech, AI, and health tech. The timing is favorable due to growing investor interest in European startups and the maturation of these technology sectors. By supporting startups from early stages, capital300 helps bridge the funding gap in Europe and fosters a more vibrant ecosystem. Their operator-first approach and cross-border experience position them as influential players in shaping the growth trajectory of European tech companies, contributing to the continent’s competitiveness on the global stage[1][3][6].
Looking ahead, capital300 (3VC) is likely to deepen its focus on scaling European startups with global ambitions, leveraging its operational expertise to help portfolio companies navigate growth challenges. Trends such as AI integration, blockchain adoption, and digital health innovation will continue to shape their investment strategy. As the European tech ecosystem matures, capital300’s role as a proactive, founder-centric investor will likely expand, potentially increasing their influence in driving innovation and cross-border tech collaborations. Their commitment to responsible investing and long-term partnerships suggests sustained impact in the venture capital landscape[6].
Key people at capital300.
