Cherry Ventures
Berlin-based seed fund founded by Zalando's founding team investing in European consumer and enterprise companies.
Cherry Ventures is one of the more competent European early-stage funds that actually gets operational stuff right. They're not just check-writers - they have legitimate expertise in B2B SaaS metrics and marketplace dynamics, and their partners have been there before. The trade-off is they can be pretty hands-on (some founders love this, others find it overwhelming). They're particularly strong if you're building in Europe and want investors who understand the regulatory landscape and local market dynamics. Less impressive if you're looking for Silicon Valley-style risk appetite or massive checks.
- —Best for: European B2B SaaS founders who want hands-on, operationally savvy investors
- —Watch out for: Can be quite involved - make sure you want that level of engagement
- —Known for: Strong operational support and deep European network, but not huge check writers
Early-stage venture capital focused on European tech startups across B2B software, marketplaces, and fintech. They position themselves as founder-friendly with deep operational expertise and strong network effects in the European ecosystem.
Primarily seed to Series A in Europe, with check sizes typically $500K-$5M. Heavy focus on B2B SaaS, fintech, and marketplace businesses. Portfolio skews German/European but they've expanded globally.
Former entrepreneur and early Rocket Internet executive. Known for his B2B SaaS expertise and hands-on approach with portfolio companies. Founders appreciate his direct communication style and operational insights.
Former management consultant turned VC with deep fintech and marketplace experience. Well-connected in the European startup ecosystem and known for his strategic thinking on scaling businesses.
Former BCG consultant and startup operator who joined Cherry in 2019. Focuses on B2B software and has built a strong reputation for supporting female founders and diverse founding teams.
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