Fund #F76
#active #b2b #seed #USD500k #USD1m
1) How many deals do you plan to make?
Up to 10 deals per year across two focus areas (see below).
2) Out of 100 decks how many projects do you invest in?
Around 50 projects per month make it to our evaluation stage within our specialization.
3) What is the average check size?
$0.5M – $1M.
4) Which stages are you looking at?
From Seed with first revenue to Series A.
Occasionally we may consider pre-seed without revenue, but that’s an exception — ideally, we want to see traction.
5) What industries, geography?
Mainly B2B and B2B2C projects in two directions:
A) Innovations in packaging (#Packtech): e.g. smart food labels, freshness sensors, NFC tags, QR codes, biodegradable packaging, new paints, waste disposal, etc.
B) Agriculture (#Agrotech) in the smart farm context, mostly in dairy farming + healthy food (#Foodtech), including eco-food, crop yield improvement, vertical farms, etc.
Geography = #global + #Rus.
6) Are you ready to be a lead investor?
Generally, yes.
We only invest in areas we understand, so we’re not interested in being passive investors.
We want to be actively involved in the life of our portfolio companies — even if we’re not leading the round.
7) Where did the projects you invested in come from?
From our network, accelerators, other funds, and universities.
8) What percentage of investments are in projects that came through cold messages/emails?
Almost none. We haven’t yet widely promoted ourselves.
9) What accelerators or startup conferences do you follow/attend?
We follow both international (YC, Plug & Play) and Russian (MIK, Skolkovo) accelerators. We attend all key industry events in packaging and agtech.
10) What should be in the presentation to pass initial review?
If the technology looks interesting, the most important factor is the team.
It should be well-balanced — not just scientists, but also entrepreneurs.
If we see a strong academic tilt with no clear business focus, that’s a red flag for us.
11) What return on investment do you expect from the projects?
We primarily seek promising technologies, not just high multiples.
That said, for projects we’re interested in, we expect at least 30x returns over a 7–9 year horizon in markets with a SAM of $1B+.
12) How important is the number of founders (1 or 2) or whether it's their first project or not?
If it’s a solo founder or the team’s first project — it’s a risk, but we don’t have rigid criteria.
13) What "unfair advantage" in projects are you looking for?
In both of our sectors, we act as strategic investors, so we believe our involvement can create an unfair advantage.
However, there also has to be an initial “spark” — something that sets the project apart (unique expertise, networks, access to knowledge).
Otherwise, it’s unclear why the team started this project in the first place.
#active #b2b #seed #USD500k #USD1m
1) How many deals do you plan to make?
Up to 10 deals per year across two focus areas (see below).
2) Out of 100 decks how many projects do you invest in?
Around 50 projects per month make it to our evaluation stage within our specialization.
3) What is the average check size?
$0.5M – $1M.
4) Which stages are you looking at?
From Seed with first revenue to Series A.
Occasionally we may consider pre-seed without revenue, but that’s an exception — ideally, we want to see traction.
5) What industries, geography?
Mainly B2B and B2B2C projects in two directions:
A) Innovations in packaging (#Packtech): e.g. smart food labels, freshness sensors, NFC tags, QR codes, biodegradable packaging, new paints, waste disposal, etc.
B) Agriculture (#Agrotech) in the smart farm context, mostly in dairy farming + healthy food (#Foodtech), including eco-food, crop yield improvement, vertical farms, etc.
Geography = #global + #Rus.
6) Are you ready to be a lead investor?
Generally, yes.
We only invest in areas we understand, so we’re not interested in being passive investors.
We want to be actively involved in the life of our portfolio companies — even if we’re not leading the round.
7) Where did the projects you invested in come from?
From our network, accelerators, other funds, and universities.
8) What percentage of investments are in projects that came through cold messages/emails?
Almost none. We haven’t yet widely promoted ourselves.
9) What accelerators or startup conferences do you follow/attend?
We follow both international (YC, Plug & Play) and Russian (MIK, Skolkovo) accelerators. We attend all key industry events in packaging and agtech.
10) What should be in the presentation to pass initial review?
If the technology looks interesting, the most important factor is the team.
It should be well-balanced — not just scientists, but also entrepreneurs.
If we see a strong academic tilt with no clear business focus, that’s a red flag for us.
11) What return on investment do you expect from the projects?
We primarily seek promising technologies, not just high multiples.
That said, for projects we’re interested in, we expect at least 30x returns over a 7–9 year horizon in markets with a SAM of $1B+.
12) How important is the number of founders (1 or 2) or whether it's their first project or not?
If it’s a solo founder or the team’s first project — it’s a risk, but we don’t have rigid criteria.
13) What "unfair advantage" in projects are you looking for?
In both of our sectors, we act as strategic investors, so we believe our involvement can create an unfair advantage.
However, there also has to be an initial “spark” — something that sets the project apart (unique expertise, networks, access to knowledge).
Otherwise, it’s unclear why the team started this project in the first place.
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Fund #F77
#active #b2b #preseed #USD50k #USD250k
1) How many deals do you plan to make?
4–6 per year (excluding our in-house accelerator).
2) Out of 100 decks how many projects do you invest in?
We review around 20 projects in detail each month.
3) What is the average check size?
$50k–250k.
4) Which stages are you looking at?
We invest at the earliest stages — pre-revenue or early revenue. We also run our own accelerator for projects that aren’t quite ready for investment yet.
5) What industries, geography?
#B2B #SaaS in Europe, Israel, MENA, the US, and GCC — primarily #developed markets.
6) Are you ready to be a lead investor?
Yes, we are open to being a lead investor.
7) Where did the projects you invested in come from?
From conferences, Dealum (a startup-investor platform), BANs, accelerators/incubators, universities, and individual angels.
8) What percentage of investments are in projects that came through cold messages/emails?
Completely cold outreach: 0%.
9) What accelerators or startup conferences do you follow/attend?
We're based in Cyprus and are part of CYBAN, which hosts investor events and invites startups.
We attend WebSummit, Slush, and 4YFN (Barcelona).
We follow accelerators like YCombinator, 500 Startups, and Plug’n’Play.
10) What should be in the presentation to pass initial review?
- The idea (how viable it is)
- The team (relevant experience)
- Understanding of the competitive landscape
- Clear go-to-market and sales strategy
- Traction (what’s been achieved and what’s planned)
11) What return on investment do you expect from the projects?
From 10x to 100x — it depends on the situation. We’re open to strong niche projects, not just potential unicorns.
12) How important is the number of founders (1 or 2) or whether it's their first project or not?
We used to prefer teams of three founders or two with unequal equity splits.
Now we see that AI enables solo founders to succeed — but they must be ready to share equity with key team members; otherwise, the setup won’t be stable.
13) What "unfair advantage" in projects are you looking for?
For us, the “unfair advantage” is primarily the team. Other factors tend to be leveled out by the market fairly quickly.
#active #b2b #preseed #USD50k #USD250k
1) How many deals do you plan to make?
4–6 per year (excluding our in-house accelerator).
2) Out of 100 decks how many projects do you invest in?
We review around 20 projects in detail each month.
3) What is the average check size?
$50k–250k.
4) Which stages are you looking at?
We invest at the earliest stages — pre-revenue or early revenue. We also run our own accelerator for projects that aren’t quite ready for investment yet.
5) What industries, geography?
#B2B #SaaS in Europe, Israel, MENA, the US, and GCC — primarily #developed markets.
6) Are you ready to be a lead investor?
Yes, we are open to being a lead investor.
7) Where did the projects you invested in come from?
From conferences, Dealum (a startup-investor platform), BANs, accelerators/incubators, universities, and individual angels.
8) What percentage of investments are in projects that came through cold messages/emails?
Completely cold outreach: 0%.
9) What accelerators or startup conferences do you follow/attend?
We're based in Cyprus and are part of CYBAN, which hosts investor events and invites startups.
We attend WebSummit, Slush, and 4YFN (Barcelona).
We follow accelerators like YCombinator, 500 Startups, and Plug’n’Play.
10) What should be in the presentation to pass initial review?
- The idea (how viable it is)
- The team (relevant experience)
- Understanding of the competitive landscape
- Clear go-to-market and sales strategy
- Traction (what’s been achieved and what’s planned)
11) What return on investment do you expect from the projects?
From 10x to 100x — it depends on the situation. We’re open to strong niche projects, not just potential unicorns.
12) How important is the number of founders (1 or 2) or whether it's their first project or not?
We used to prefer teams of three founders or two with unequal equity splits.
Now we see that AI enables solo founders to succeed — but they must be ready to share equity with key team members; otherwise, the setup won’t be stable.
13) What "unfair advantage" in projects are you looking for?
For us, the “unfair advantage” is primarily the team. Other factors tend to be leveled out by the market fairly quickly.
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Fund #F5
#active #b2c #b2b #SeriesA #USD2m #USD4m
1) How many deals do you plan to make?
We aim to make about 4-5 deals per year selectively.
2) Out of 100 decks how many projects do you invest in?
We focus on profitable companies with revenue, which are not very many. So, we expect to engage in detailed conversations with about 20-30 companies per year.
3) What is the average check size?
200–400 million RUB.
4) Which stages are you looking at?
Profitable companies with revenue between 0.5 and 1 billion RUB. We provide funding for scaling.
5) What industries, geography?
We look for projects in Russia (#Rus) of two types:
- #B2C services and products
- Russian #Software solutions
6) Are you ready to be a lead investor?
We always expect to be either the lead or the sole investor in a round.
7) Where did the projects you invested in come from?
Mainly through our network and proactive search.
8) What percentage of investments are in projects that came through cold messages/emails?
For our strategy, this channel is not relevant.
9) What accelerators or startup conferences do you follow/attend?
These channels are more relevant at earlier stages of project development.
10) What should be in the presentation to pass initial review?
Revenue growth rate of at least 50% per year and absolute values within our target range.
11) What return on investment do you expect from the projects?
We look for projects that can grow 7-10x and go public on the Moscow Exchange in 3–5–7 years.
12) How important is the number of founders (1 or 2) or whether it's their first project or not?
If a company has reached the revenue size we require, the team is usually strong. Still, the founder’s profile is important — ideally, an expert product manager committed to growing the company over 7 years.
13) What "unfair advantage" in projects are you looking for?
We think more in terms of barriers to entry — they should exist or emerge as a result of our investment. Ideally, we want projects that can become monopolies in the future or offer a unique product for the market and be leaders in their vertical.
#active #b2c #b2b #SeriesA #USD2m #USD4m
1) How many deals do you plan to make?
We aim to make about 4-5 deals per year selectively.
2) Out of 100 decks how many projects do you invest in?
We focus on profitable companies with revenue, which are not very many. So, we expect to engage in detailed conversations with about 20-30 companies per year.
3) What is the average check size?
200–400 million RUB.
4) Which stages are you looking at?
Profitable companies with revenue between 0.5 and 1 billion RUB. We provide funding for scaling.
5) What industries, geography?
We look for projects in Russia (#Rus) of two types:
- #B2C services and products
- Russian #Software solutions
6) Are you ready to be a lead investor?
We always expect to be either the lead or the sole investor in a round.
7) Where did the projects you invested in come from?
Mainly through our network and proactive search.
8) What percentage of investments are in projects that came through cold messages/emails?
For our strategy, this channel is not relevant.
9) What accelerators or startup conferences do you follow/attend?
These channels are more relevant at earlier stages of project development.
10) What should be in the presentation to pass initial review?
Revenue growth rate of at least 50% per year and absolute values within our target range.
11) What return on investment do you expect from the projects?
We look for projects that can grow 7-10x and go public on the Moscow Exchange in 3–5–7 years.
12) How important is the number of founders (1 or 2) or whether it's their first project or not?
If a company has reached the revenue size we require, the team is usually strong. Still, the founder’s profile is important — ideally, an expert product manager committed to growing the company over 7 years.
13) What "unfair advantage" in projects are you looking for?
We think more in terms of barriers to entry — they should exist or emerge as a result of our investment. Ideally, we want projects that can become monopolies in the future or offer a unique product for the market and be leaders in their vertical.
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Hello everyone,
There are a couple of important updates I’d like to share.
First, a link to the chatbot will soon be published — it will help you send your projects directly to any fund featured in the channel.
All you’ll need to do is answer a few questions and specify the fund number, and the bot will forward your project to the selected fund.
Second, as part of preparing for the launch of the bot, all funds listed in the channel had to activate it to be able to receive submissions.
During this process, we discovered that a small number of funds had become inactive. Their spots will gradually be taken by new funds.
For example, note that the latest publication is labeled #F5 — this is a replacement for one of the inactive funds.
There will be a few more such replacements, but the numbering of the remaining funds will stay the same.
Stay tuned for upcoming updates, and have a great day!
There are a couple of important updates I’d like to share.
First, a link to the chatbot will soon be published — it will help you send your projects directly to any fund featured in the channel.
All you’ll need to do is answer a few questions and specify the fund number, and the bot will forward your project to the selected fund.
Second, as part of preparing for the launch of the bot, all funds listed in the channel had to activate it to be able to receive submissions.
During this process, we discovered that a small number of funds had become inactive. Their spots will gradually be taken by new funds.
For example, note that the latest publication is labeled #F5 — this is a replacement for one of the inactive funds.
There will be a few more such replacements, but the numbering of the remaining funds will stay the same.
Stay tuned for upcoming updates, and have a great day!
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VC Inside
Fund #F24 #active #b2c #b2b #seed #USD100k #USD250k 1) How many deals do you plan to make? We are an early-stage fund and ramping up, but we will definitely make 2–5 deals per year. 2) How many projects do you review? A very large number, with conversion…
Attention: the information for Fund #F24 has been updated — the previous fund has been replaced with a completely new one focused on #Deeptech projects in #Rus. Follow the link above to read more details.
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VC Inside
Fund #F35 #active #b2c #b2b #seed #USD200k #USD500k 1) How many deals do you plan to make? We invest actively — around 15–25 deals per year. 2) How many projects do you review? Among projects that meet our formal criteria, we invest in roughly 1 out of every…
The information for Fund #F35 has also been updated — it now features a new fund focused on #AI, #Fintech, #Ecommerce, #Sustainability, and #Mobility in Europe and LATAM.
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Pinned message #4.
The official chatbot of the VC Inside channel is finally ready to start its duties of sending projects to funds 😎
If you want to submit your project, activate the bot via this link: @VC_Inside_bot, answer a few questions, choose the fund number, and the bot will send your responses to the selected fund.
If something goes wrong, the bot has a menu command to contact support.
Good luck to everyone (including the bot)! 🚀
The official chatbot of the VC Inside channel is finally ready to start its duties of sending projects to funds 😎
If you want to submit your project, activate the bot via this link: @VC_Inside_bot, answer a few questions, choose the fund number, and the bot will send your responses to the selected fund.
If something goes wrong, the bot has a menu command to contact support.
Good luck to everyone (including the bot)! 🚀
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VC Inside
Fund #F29 #active #b2c #b2b #seed #USD100k #USD500k 1) How many deals do you plan to make? We make on average 1 deal per month. 2) How many projects do you review? We invest in roughly 1 out of 60 companies that we review in detail. 3) What is the average…
Please note the updated information for Fund #F29 — it now features a fund with a broad focus, investing in U.S.-based companies founded by immigrants.
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VC Inside
Fund #F63 #active #b2c #b2b #seed #USD300k #USD1m 1) How many deals do you plan to make? We make on average 1 deal per month. 2) Out of 100 decks how many projects do you invest in? Our conversion rate is about 0,1-0,5%. 3) What is the average check size?…
One more update — the description of Fund #F63 has been revised. It is now a fund investing in projects in Southern and Eastern Europe.
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Fund #F78
#active #b2b #b2c #Seed #USD150k #USD500k
1) How many deals do you plan to make?
We’ve just recently launched and aim to build a portfolio of 10–20 projects over 3 years, so we plan to invest in at least 5 projects per year.
2) Out of 100 decks how many projects do you invest in?
We’re only getting started, so the funnel velocity is not yet clear.
3) What is the average check size?
$150k – $500k.
4) Which stages are you looking at?
Late Seed stage, with a working product and some initial revenue. It's important to us that the product has been validated by the market and that customers are willing to pay for it.
5) What industries, geography?
We’re looking for international projects (#global), mainly in developed countries. However, we’re also open to other markets, such as LatAm or Kazakhstan, especially if proven business models are being replicated. Asia is less of a focus.
We’re particularly interested in service-oriented IT projects (#Software) that implement #AI in the construction sector (#Construction, #Proptech) and #FutureOfWork — industries we know well.
Examples of verticals we’re interested in:
- Engineering and design
- Construction and infrastructure development
- Project and construction management
- Industrial technology and plant engineering
- Construction workforce solutions
- Project communication and stakeholder engagement
- Building environment and innovation
- Construction and PropTech
- Manufacturing and IndustrialTech
- CleanTech and energy innovation
- Product innovation
- PropTech
- Future of work
6) Are you ready to be a lead investor?
In rare cases, yes. But generally, we prefer to join existing rounds. That said, we want to have a strong feel for the direction of the project and are ready to contribute energy, expertise, and networking support.
7) Where did the projects you invested in come from?
So far, mainly through syndicators.
8) What percentage of investments are in projects that came through cold messages/emails?
None so far.
9) What accelerators or startup conferences do you follow/attend?
We plan to follow accelerators and attend relevant industry conferences.
10) What should be in the presentation to pass initial review?
- A clear explanation of the problem the project is solving
- A logical estimation of the market size
- If both are solid, we’ll talk to the founder/team to assess how well their vision aligns with their capabilities.
11) What return on investment do you expect from the projects?
We take a relatively conservative approach and aim to invest in sustainable businesses. We’re okay with potentially lower multiples if it also means lower risk. A return of 5–10x over a 5–7 year horizon is acceptable.
12) How important is the number of founders (1 or 2) or whether it's their first project or not?
It’s better if it’s not the founder’s first project — ideally, their current venture builds on either successful or failed past experience. The number of founders isn’t very important.
13) What "unfair advantage" in projects are you looking for?
We look for founders who are deeply embedded in their market, speak the same language as their customers, and build the product based on real needs. We tend to avoid founders who see themselves as misunderstood geniuses building something the world “just doesn’t get” and struggle to sell it.
#active #b2b #b2c #Seed #USD150k #USD500k
1) How many deals do you plan to make?
We’ve just recently launched and aim to build a portfolio of 10–20 projects over 3 years, so we plan to invest in at least 5 projects per year.
2) Out of 100 decks how many projects do you invest in?
We’re only getting started, so the funnel velocity is not yet clear.
3) What is the average check size?
$150k – $500k.
4) Which stages are you looking at?
Late Seed stage, with a working product and some initial revenue. It's important to us that the product has been validated by the market and that customers are willing to pay for it.
5) What industries, geography?
We’re looking for international projects (#global), mainly in developed countries. However, we’re also open to other markets, such as LatAm or Kazakhstan, especially if proven business models are being replicated. Asia is less of a focus.
We’re particularly interested in service-oriented IT projects (#Software) that implement #AI in the construction sector (#Construction, #Proptech) and #FutureOfWork — industries we know well.
Examples of verticals we’re interested in:
- Engineering and design
- Construction and infrastructure development
- Project and construction management
- Industrial technology and plant engineering
- Construction workforce solutions
- Project communication and stakeholder engagement
- Building environment and innovation
- Construction and PropTech
- Manufacturing and IndustrialTech
- CleanTech and energy innovation
- Product innovation
- PropTech
- Future of work
6) Are you ready to be a lead investor?
In rare cases, yes. But generally, we prefer to join existing rounds. That said, we want to have a strong feel for the direction of the project and are ready to contribute energy, expertise, and networking support.
7) Where did the projects you invested in come from?
So far, mainly through syndicators.
8) What percentage of investments are in projects that came through cold messages/emails?
None so far.
9) What accelerators or startup conferences do you follow/attend?
We plan to follow accelerators and attend relevant industry conferences.
10) What should be in the presentation to pass initial review?
- A clear explanation of the problem the project is solving
- A logical estimation of the market size
- If both are solid, we’ll talk to the founder/team to assess how well their vision aligns with their capabilities.
11) What return on investment do you expect from the projects?
We take a relatively conservative approach and aim to invest in sustainable businesses. We’re okay with potentially lower multiples if it also means lower risk. A return of 5–10x over a 5–7 year horizon is acceptable.
12) How important is the number of founders (1 or 2) or whether it's their first project or not?
It’s better if it’s not the founder’s first project — ideally, their current venture builds on either successful or failed past experience. The number of founders isn’t very important.
13) What "unfair advantage" in projects are you looking for?
We look for founders who are deeply embedded in their market, speak the same language as their customers, and build the product based on real needs. We tend to avoid founders who see themselves as misunderstood geniuses building something the world “just doesn’t get” and struggle to sell it.
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Fund #F79
#active #b2c #b2b #preseed #seed #USD100k #USD500k #USD2m
1) How many deals do you plan to make?
We have recently launched a new fund for early stage investments, we plan to make 3+ deals per year.
2) Out of 100 decks how many projects do you invest in?
We are selective - 1 out of 100+.
3) What is the average check size?
$100k - $2m, on average $500k.
4) Which stages are you looking at?
We are looking for mostly post revenue companies, but if the team is great we can invest pre-revenue as well.
5) What industries, geography?
We are initially from Turkey. Apart from that, we invest in US and Europe (#developed).
Historically we invested in #Fintech (we have financial background), digital marketing #MarTech, #AI, but generally we are #agnostic and are looking for strong #Software companies.
6) Are you ready to be a lead investor?
We can lead in US, UK and Turkey.
7) Where did the projects you invested in come from?
The most efficient channels for us are:
- investment advisors
- co-investment with other funds
8) What percentage of investments are in projects that came through cold messages/emails?
0% so far, but we read them all — we just haven’t found any interesting projects yet.
9) What accelerators or startup conferences do you follow/attend?
We attend many demo days - YC is the best, but we also like the level of startups from Station F (Paris) accelerator. At conferences it is really crowded and we usually try to expand our VC network.
10) What should be in the presentation to pass initial review?
- founder's background (looking for strong founders in the first place)
- market analysis (what is your market niche, your differentiation from competitors)
11) What return on investment do you expect from the projects?
5-20x range is ok for us.
12) How important is the number of founders (1 or 2) or whether it's their first project or not?
No rules, we are looking for strong founders with relevant professional experience and we need to establish personal contact with the founders before investing to better understand them.
13) What "unfair advantage" in projects are you looking for?
We are not looking for it. We search for projects which understand their place on the market and can differentiate themselves from competitors.
#active #b2c #b2b #preseed #seed #USD100k #USD500k #USD2m
1) How many deals do you plan to make?
We have recently launched a new fund for early stage investments, we plan to make 3+ deals per year.
2) Out of 100 decks how many projects do you invest in?
We are selective - 1 out of 100+.
3) What is the average check size?
$100k - $2m, on average $500k.
4) Which stages are you looking at?
We are looking for mostly post revenue companies, but if the team is great we can invest pre-revenue as well.
5) What industries, geography?
We are initially from Turkey. Apart from that, we invest in US and Europe (#developed).
Historically we invested in #Fintech (we have financial background), digital marketing #MarTech, #AI, but generally we are #agnostic and are looking for strong #Software companies.
6) Are you ready to be a lead investor?
We can lead in US, UK and Turkey.
7) Where did the projects you invested in come from?
The most efficient channels for us are:
- investment advisors
- co-investment with other funds
8) What percentage of investments are in projects that came through cold messages/emails?
0% so far, but we read them all — we just haven’t found any interesting projects yet.
9) What accelerators or startup conferences do you follow/attend?
We attend many demo days - YC is the best, but we also like the level of startups from Station F (Paris) accelerator. At conferences it is really crowded and we usually try to expand our VC network.
10) What should be in the presentation to pass initial review?
- founder's background (looking for strong founders in the first place)
- market analysis (what is your market niche, your differentiation from competitors)
11) What return on investment do you expect from the projects?
5-20x range is ok for us.
12) How important is the number of founders (1 or 2) or whether it's their first project or not?
No rules, we are looking for strong founders with relevant professional experience and we need to establish personal contact with the founders before investing to better understand them.
13) What "unfair advantage" in projects are you looking for?
We are not looking for it. We search for projects which understand their place on the market and can differentiate themselves from competitors.
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Fund #F80
#active #b2c #b2b #seed #USD250k #USD400k
1) How many deals do you plan to make?
12–15 deals per year.
2) Out of 100 decks how many projects do you invest in?
We look at approximately 2,500 decks per year, so the success rate is way less than 1%.
3) What is the average check size?
Initial ticket 250–400k EUR, and we can follow-on up to 2M EUR to the best companies.
4) Which stages are you looking at?
Pre-seed and Seed with initial revenue.
We need to understand that there is already someone willing to pay for the product and what value was created for the clients.
5) What industries, geography?
We invest in European founders (CEE region mostly, as we are from the Czech Republic, but not exclusively) aiming at global markets (#developed).
We had 7–8 industries initially where we invested, but the world is changing so fast now that we are constantly updating our thesis (#agnostic), and at the moment we mostly invest in teams with an AI-first mindset.
Examples of the industries: #HRtech, #Futureofwork, #Creator economy (solopreneurs — a new industrial revolution due to AI), Real world products (grow food again maybe if AI automates everything), #HealthTech software (not biotech), including mental health (if people lose jobs, they need to do something with it).
6) Are you ready to be a lead investor?
Happy co-investing and leading.
7) Where did the projects you invested in come from?
70–80% word of mouth — either from other funds or from our founders. We believe that strong people tend to be surrounded by similarly strong people. Some projects came from events.
8) What percentage of investments are in projects that came through cold messages/emails?
We did a few deals like that, but it is very rare that we see decent projects there. If you don't have any connections, you're probably not a strong founder — create your circles first, make connections. This is also an indication of your ability to attract future rounds.
9) What accelerators or startup conferences do you follow/attend?
Conferences: Latitude59 (Estonia), Slush (Finland), How to Web (Romania), PODIM (Slovenia), 0100 Conferences (Slovakia + EU tour).
Accelerators: Startup Wise Guys, Startup Moldova, Katapult (Serbia).
10) What should be in the presentation to pass initial review?
- On slide 3 we need to understand the problem (if you are not able to make it clear — your customers won’t understand it either)
- We need to validate the size of the market (potential 100x project)
- The team should be strong of course, but strong teams don’t have idiotic ideas, so we start by looking at the idea first
11) What return on investment do you expect from the projects?
10x is minimum, target is 100x (fund returner).
12) How important is the number of founders (1 or 2) or whether it's their first project or not?
We prefer multiple founders (one sales-driven + one tech-driven). But no strict requirements.
13) What "unfair advantage" in projects are you looking for?
As we are looking for the best teams, they generally have something like this (talent that understands the topic or unique team composition).
We almost never see mention of an unfair advantage in decks, but it would be an interesting slide.
#active #b2c #b2b #seed #USD250k #USD400k
1) How many deals do you plan to make?
12–15 deals per year.
2) Out of 100 decks how many projects do you invest in?
We look at approximately 2,500 decks per year, so the success rate is way less than 1%.
3) What is the average check size?
Initial ticket 250–400k EUR, and we can follow-on up to 2M EUR to the best companies.
4) Which stages are you looking at?
Pre-seed and Seed with initial revenue.
We need to understand that there is already someone willing to pay for the product and what value was created for the clients.
5) What industries, geography?
We invest in European founders (CEE region mostly, as we are from the Czech Republic, but not exclusively) aiming at global markets (#developed).
We had 7–8 industries initially where we invested, but the world is changing so fast now that we are constantly updating our thesis (#agnostic), and at the moment we mostly invest in teams with an AI-first mindset.
Examples of the industries: #HRtech, #Futureofwork, #Creator economy (solopreneurs — a new industrial revolution due to AI), Real world products (grow food again maybe if AI automates everything), #HealthTech software (not biotech), including mental health (if people lose jobs, they need to do something with it).
6) Are you ready to be a lead investor?
Happy co-investing and leading.
7) Where did the projects you invested in come from?
70–80% word of mouth — either from other funds or from our founders. We believe that strong people tend to be surrounded by similarly strong people. Some projects came from events.
8) What percentage of investments are in projects that came through cold messages/emails?
We did a few deals like that, but it is very rare that we see decent projects there. If you don't have any connections, you're probably not a strong founder — create your circles first, make connections. This is also an indication of your ability to attract future rounds.
9) What accelerators or startup conferences do you follow/attend?
Conferences: Latitude59 (Estonia), Slush (Finland), How to Web (Romania), PODIM (Slovenia), 0100 Conferences (Slovakia + EU tour).
Accelerators: Startup Wise Guys, Startup Moldova, Katapult (Serbia).
10) What should be in the presentation to pass initial review?
- On slide 3 we need to understand the problem (if you are not able to make it clear — your customers won’t understand it either)
- We need to validate the size of the market (potential 100x project)
- The team should be strong of course, but strong teams don’t have idiotic ideas, so we start by looking at the idea first
11) What return on investment do you expect from the projects?
10x is minimum, target is 100x (fund returner).
12) How important is the number of founders (1 or 2) or whether it's their first project or not?
We prefer multiple founders (one sales-driven + one tech-driven). But no strict requirements.
13) What "unfair advantage" in projects are you looking for?
As we are looking for the best teams, they generally have something like this (talent that understands the topic or unique team composition).
We almost never see mention of an unfair advantage in decks, but it would be an interesting slide.
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Fund #F81
#active #b2b #seed #USD100k #USD200k
1) How many deals do you plan to make?
About 3 per year.
2) Out of 100 decks how many projects do you invest in?
Less than 1%.
3) What is the average check size?
$100 - 200k.
4) Which stages are you looking at?
Post-revenue companies with a valuation under $10m and a valuation multiple below 12x.
5) What industries, geography?
We are looking at #B2B projects in sectors like #Fintech, #Cybersecurity, #B2B #SaaS, #Enterprise #Software, #Industry tech and #AI in Europe (#developed).
6) Are you ready to be a lead investor?
No, we co-invest. Ideal case for us is a round of $1,5 - 2m where we put our $100 - 200k.
7) Where did the projects you invested in come from?
Referrals from VCs or LPs of the funds where we are also LPs. Occasionally from conferences.
8) What percentage of investments are in projects that came through cold messages/emails?
We have never invested in, and do not review, cold outreach.
9) What accelerators or startup conferences do you follow/attend?
Conferences: VivaTech, Web Summit, Slush
Accelerators: YC, Techstars, Alchemist
10) What should be in the presentation to pass initial review?
- Traction and company age (ARR of $1m should be reached within 2 years of sales)
- Subject (is it a red ocean? can we understand the product?)
- Team
11) What return on investment do you expect from the projects?
10x min.
12) How important is the number of founders (1 or 2) or whether it's their first project or not?
The founder must be fully committed — no part-time founders.
13) What "unfair advantage" in projects are you looking for?
We look for defensibility. It doesn’t always have to come from technology—it can also come from a unique sales approach or another differentiator.
#active #b2b #seed #USD100k #USD200k
1) How many deals do you plan to make?
About 3 per year.
2) Out of 100 decks how many projects do you invest in?
Less than 1%.
3) What is the average check size?
$100 - 200k.
4) Which stages are you looking at?
Post-revenue companies with a valuation under $10m and a valuation multiple below 12x.
5) What industries, geography?
We are looking at #B2B projects in sectors like #Fintech, #Cybersecurity, #B2B #SaaS, #Enterprise #Software, #Industry tech and #AI in Europe (#developed).
6) Are you ready to be a lead investor?
No, we co-invest. Ideal case for us is a round of $1,5 - 2m where we put our $100 - 200k.
7) Where did the projects you invested in come from?
Referrals from VCs or LPs of the funds where we are also LPs. Occasionally from conferences.
8) What percentage of investments are in projects that came through cold messages/emails?
We have never invested in, and do not review, cold outreach.
9) What accelerators or startup conferences do you follow/attend?
Conferences: VivaTech, Web Summit, Slush
Accelerators: YC, Techstars, Alchemist
10) What should be in the presentation to pass initial review?
- Traction and company age (ARR of $1m should be reached within 2 years of sales)
- Subject (is it a red ocean? can we understand the product?)
- Team
11) What return on investment do you expect from the projects?
10x min.
12) How important is the number of founders (1 or 2) or whether it's their first project or not?
The founder must be fully committed — no part-time founders.
13) What "unfair advantage" in projects are you looking for?
We look for defensibility. It doesn’t always have to come from technology—it can also come from a unique sales approach or another differentiator.
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Fund #F82
#active #b2b #seed #USD100k #USD1m
1) How many deals do you plan to make?
About 5–6 per year.
2) Out of 100 decks how many projects do you invest in?
We invest in less than 1%.
3) What is the average check size?
$100K–$1M.
4) Which stages are you looking at?
Companies with early revenue, predominantly.
5) What industries, geography?
We are originally from Turkey and invest in teams from Turkey, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe (lower priority) that are building international projects with global ambitions (#global).
We are looking for projects in sectors such as #B2B #SaaS, #AI, #Deeptech, #Cleantech, #Healthtech, #Fintech, #HRtech, #Edtech, and #Cybersecurity.
We do not invest in crypto projects or marketplaces.
We usually do not invest in B2C, unless the project is truly exceptional.
6) Are you ready to be a lead investor?
We prefer to co-invest with at least one EU- or US-based VC fund in each project.
7) Where did the projects you invested in come from?
Mostly through referrals from other VCs, LPs, and partners in the ecosystem. Also, we proactively reach out to projects ourselves.
8) What percentage of investments are in projects that came through cold messages/emails?
There have been no such cases so far. We read all emails and LinkedIn messages.
9) What accelerators or startup conferences do you follow/attend?
We attend local and international conferences like Web Summit, CES Tech (Las Vegas), and InMerge (Central Asia & Caucasus).
We monitor projects from accelerators such as BetterFuture (Central Asia) and 500 Eurasia (Georgia).
10) What should be in the presentation to pass initial review?
- The team, their experience and background, and previous achievements
- The problem they are trying to solve
- Current traction (if any)
11) What return on investment do you expect from the projects?
At least 10x. We are not focused only on unicorns; we also consider strong local champions.
12) How important is the number of founders (1 or 2) or whether it's their first project or not?
We prefer experienced teams with multiple founders, but there are no strict rules.
13) What "unfair advantage" in projects are you looking for?
It’s not a commonly used term for us, although it’s helpful if a project highlights something like that in the deck.
Generally, the team is more important to us than the idea. If we see a good product with a weak team, we will pass. But if the team is strong and the idea still needs refinement, we will consider it.
#active #b2b #seed #USD100k #USD1m
1) How many deals do you plan to make?
About 5–6 per year.
2) Out of 100 decks how many projects do you invest in?
We invest in less than 1%.
3) What is the average check size?
$100K–$1M.
4) Which stages are you looking at?
Companies with early revenue, predominantly.
5) What industries, geography?
We are originally from Turkey and invest in teams from Turkey, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe (lower priority) that are building international projects with global ambitions (#global).
We are looking for projects in sectors such as #B2B #SaaS, #AI, #Deeptech, #Cleantech, #Healthtech, #Fintech, #HRtech, #Edtech, and #Cybersecurity.
We do not invest in crypto projects or marketplaces.
We usually do not invest in B2C, unless the project is truly exceptional.
6) Are you ready to be a lead investor?
We prefer to co-invest with at least one EU- or US-based VC fund in each project.
7) Where did the projects you invested in come from?
Mostly through referrals from other VCs, LPs, and partners in the ecosystem. Also, we proactively reach out to projects ourselves.
8) What percentage of investments are in projects that came through cold messages/emails?
There have been no such cases so far. We read all emails and LinkedIn messages.
9) What accelerators or startup conferences do you follow/attend?
We attend local and international conferences like Web Summit, CES Tech (Las Vegas), and InMerge (Central Asia & Caucasus).
We monitor projects from accelerators such as BetterFuture (Central Asia) and 500 Eurasia (Georgia).
10) What should be in the presentation to pass initial review?
- The team, their experience and background, and previous achievements
- The problem they are trying to solve
- Current traction (if any)
11) What return on investment do you expect from the projects?
At least 10x. We are not focused only on unicorns; we also consider strong local champions.
12) How important is the number of founders (1 or 2) or whether it's their first project or not?
We prefer experienced teams with multiple founders, but there are no strict rules.
13) What "unfair advantage" in projects are you looking for?
It’s not a commonly used term for us, although it’s helpful if a project highlights something like that in the deck.
Generally, the team is more important to us than the idea. If we see a good product with a weak team, we will pass. But if the team is strong and the idea still needs refinement, we will consider it.
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VC Inside
Family office #F10 #active #b2c #b2b #SeriesA #USD1m 1) How many deals do you plan to make? We’re a family office, not very active at early stages — likely around 2–3 deals per year, no more. 2) How many projects do you review? It depends on the situation;…
UPDATE: Please note the updated information for Fund #F10 — it now features a family office with a #Fintech focus, investing globally with US as a primary market.
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Fund #F83
#active #b2c #b2b #preseed #seed #seriesA #USD500k
1) How many deals do you plan to make?
Around 25–30 per year.
2) How many projects do you review?
We invest in less than 1% of the projects we review.
3) What is your average check size?
$500k, but sometimes checks are as small as $50k or as large as $1m.
4) What stage do you invest in?
Pre-seed to Series A.
Initial traction is required; ideally $50k MRR.
5) Which industries and geographies?
#Productivity tools, #FutureOfWork, #HRTech, #FinTech, #InsurTech, #HealthTech (Digital health), #AI, #SaaS
Geography: US (mostly), Europe (lower priority). #developed
6) Are you ready to be a lead investor?
Yes.
7) Where did the projects you invested in come from?
Referrals from other funds, angels, founders, etc.
8) What percentage of your investments came from cold messages/emails?
Almost never, but we do read incoming emails.
9) Which accelerators/ratings/conferences do you follow?
Almost nothing from conferences enters our funnel.
We actively follow the leading accelerators.
10) What should a presentation contain to pass your scoring?
- the team (achievements, location)
- a big potential market ($1B+) + a clear market map
- traction
11) What returns do you expect from projects?
30–50x.
12) Is it important whether there are 1 or 2 founders, and whether this is their first project or not?
No strict requirements, but a team is better than a solo founder, and prior experience is certainly an advantage.
13) What “unfair advantage” do you look for?
This is the most valuable thing but a very rare beast.
Examples:
- the team and its deep understanding of the market
- an unusual go-to-market strategy (“outsmart the market”)
- significant technological edge
#active #b2c #b2b #preseed #seed #seriesA #USD500k
1) How many deals do you plan to make?
Around 25–30 per year.
2) How many projects do you review?
We invest in less than 1% of the projects we review.
3) What is your average check size?
$500k, but sometimes checks are as small as $50k or as large as $1m.
4) What stage do you invest in?
Pre-seed to Series A.
Initial traction is required; ideally $50k MRR.
5) Which industries and geographies?
#Productivity tools, #FutureOfWork, #HRTech, #FinTech, #InsurTech, #HealthTech (Digital health), #AI, #SaaS
Geography: US (mostly), Europe (lower priority). #developed
6) Are you ready to be a lead investor?
Yes.
7) Where did the projects you invested in come from?
Referrals from other funds, angels, founders, etc.
8) What percentage of your investments came from cold messages/emails?
Almost never, but we do read incoming emails.
9) Which accelerators/ratings/conferences do you follow?
Almost nothing from conferences enters our funnel.
We actively follow the leading accelerators.
10) What should a presentation contain to pass your scoring?
- the team (achievements, location)
- a big potential market ($1B+) + a clear market map
- traction
11) What returns do you expect from projects?
30–50x.
12) Is it important whether there are 1 or 2 founders, and whether this is their first project or not?
No strict requirements, but a team is better than a solo founder, and prior experience is certainly an advantage.
13) What “unfair advantage” do you look for?
This is the most valuable thing but a very rare beast.
Examples:
- the team and its deep understanding of the market
- an unusual go-to-market strategy (“outsmart the market”)
- significant technological edge
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VC Inside
Fund #F27 #active #b2c #b2b #preseed #seed #USD250k #USD500k 1) How many deals do you plan to make? We recently raised our second fund and plan to deploy it across 50–60 investments. 2) Out of 100 decks, how many projects do you invest in? We are selective…
Another update - the description of the Fund #F27 has been changed. It is now a fund focused on #HealthTech in Europe
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VC Inside
Fund #F38 #active #b2c #b2b #seed #seriesA #USD1m #USD10m 1) How many deals do you plan to make? Our target is about 10 deals per year. 2) Out of 100 decks how many projects do you invest in? We do not count; it depends on the manager's strategy. Some managers…
Another update - the description of the Fund #F38 has been changed. It is now a #agnostic fund focused on founders from Europe and Israel
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VC Inside
Fund #F8 #active #b2b #seed #seriesA #USD500k #USD2m 1) How many deals do you plan to make? 1–2 deals per quarter. 2) Out of 100 decks how many projects do you invest in? We typically need to review a couple hundred decks per quarter to make 1–2 investments.…
Another update - the description of the Fund #F8 has been changed. It is now a fund focused on B2B #Marketplaces and #Platforms in Western Europe and the US.
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VC Inside
Pinned message #4. The official chatbot of the VC Inside channel is finally ready to start its duties of sending projects to funds 😎 If you want to submit your project, activate the bot via this link: @VC_Inside_bot, answer a few questions, choose the fund…
We would like to share some important news 🚨
Our chatbot @VC_Inside_bot now has a new feature. You no longer need to use hashtags to find a suitable fund—you can now use the help of an AI assistant.
To do this, simply open the chatbot, answer five questions about your project, and click the ‘Ask AI’ button. The AI assistant will then suggest which funds from the channel are the best fit for your project.
We hope this will make it easier for you to find the right fund 🕵️♂️
Our chatbot @VC_Inside_bot now has a new feature. You no longer need to use hashtags to find a suitable fund—you can now use the help of an AI assistant.
To do this, simply open the chatbot, answer five questions about your project, and click the ‘Ask AI’ button. The AI assistant will then suggest which funds from the channel are the best fit for your project.
We hope this will make it easier for you to find the right fund 🕵️♂️
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