Cherry Ventures

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Overview

Cherry Ventures is an early-stage pan-European venture capital firm founded in 2012, focusing on seed investments from pre-seed to Series A across all industries in Europe.¹³⁴ It supports over 130 portfolio companies with teams in Berlin, London, and Stockholm, staffed by former entrepreneurs and operators from companies like Zalando, Spotify, and Uber.¹⁴ The firm emphasizes entrepreneur-focused support through its network of top founders and operators.¹

History

Cherry Ventures was founded in 2012 by Filip Dames and Christian Meermann as an angel fund.¹ It launched Cherry II with €150 million in 2016, Cherry III with €175 million in 2019, Cherry IV with €320 million in 2022, and Cherry V with $500 million in 2025.¹ The firm has grown into a pan-European VC with offices in Berlin, London, and Stockholm, backing over 130 companies.¹⁴

Reputation

Cherry Ventures is perceived as entrepreneur-focused due to its team of former founders and operators providing hands-on support.¹ Professionals note its strong track record with funds scaling from angel investments to $500 million vehicles and a portfolio exceeding 130 companies.¹ Some external sources inaccurately describe it as US-based, but primary information confirms its European operations.²³

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