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§ Venture Capital · Paris, France, France, Western Europe, Europe
Venture capital firm investing in early-stage European tech startups at seed stage, backing fintech, AI, health tech.
Cherry Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany, that invests in early-stage European technology startups primarily at the seed stage. The firm operates with an estimated 11 to 50 employees across additional European offices in London, Stockholm, and Paris. It deploys capital into sectors such as financial technology, artificial intelligence, and health technology, with over 80 percent of its seed investments progressing to Series A rounds. Cherry Ventures recently raised $500 million for its fifth fund, which is split between early-stage investments and an opportunity fund targeting Series B and later rounds. The firm has backed over 130 companies to date, featuring a diverse portfolio that includes recognizable brands such as FlixBus, Auto1, Juni, and Moss. Cherry Ventures was founded in 2013 by Christian Meermann, Daniel Glasner, and Filip Felician Dames.
Key people at Cherry Ventures.
Cherry Ventures is a Berlin-based seed and early-stage venture capital fund founded by experienced entrepreneurs who have built fast-scaling technology companies. Its mission is to back Europe's boldest founders, often as their first institutional investor, supporting them through go-to-market strategies and scaling. The firm invests across a broad range of sectors including AI, energy, gaming, space tech, fintech, enterprise software, health, and more, aiming to foster startups that create lasting impact and innovation in Europe’s tech ecosystem[1][7][8].
Founded in 2012/2013 by a team of former entrepreneurs and operators, Cherry Ventures has evolved to become a prominent early-stage investor in Europe, raising multiple funds including a recent $500 million fund to support early-stage and follow-on investments. Key partners include Filip Dames and others with backgrounds in scaling technology companies. The firm’s portfolio features notable companies like Flix SE, The Exploration Company, Flink, and Robeaute, with 18 successful exits to date. Cherry Ventures emphasizes founder-first support and aims to seed Europe’s first trillion-dollar company, reflecting its ambition to mature the European startup ecosystem beyond its earlier copycat phase[1][2][3][7][8].
Cherry Ventures rides the wave of increasing European startup maturity and ambition, aiming to reverse the narrative of Europe lagging behind the US and China in tech innovation and funding. The firm leverages Europe’s world-class talent, research depth, and emerging tech hubs to back startups poised to solve critical societal and business challenges. Its timing is crucial as European tech investment grows but still trails US levels, especially in AI, clean energy, and space tech. By championing founders and pushing for the continent’s first trillion-dollar company, Cherry Ventures influences the ecosystem toward greater innovation, scale, and global competitiveness[2][3][7].
Looking ahead, Cherry Ventures is positioned to expand its influence by continuing to back early-stage European startups with high growth potential, particularly in frontier technologies like AI and space. The firm’s new $500 million fund will enable it to support follow-on rounds, helping portfolio companies scale beyond seed stages. Trends such as AI adoption, sustainability, and digital transformation will shape its investment focus. Cherry Ventures’ founder-first philosophy and operational expertise suggest it will remain a key player in nurturing Europe’s next generation of tech leaders, potentially catalyzing the emergence of Europe’s first tech unicorns valued in the hundreds of billions or more[2][3][7].
Key people at Cherry Ventures.
Cherry Ventures has more than 26 tracked investments across 26 companies. The latest tracked deal is $8.0M Seed in Manifold in March 2026.
