Speedinvest

Overview

Speedinvest is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Vienna, Austria, focusing on pre-seed, seed, and growth investments in deep tech, B2B AI & infrastructure, fintech, and related technologies. It manages over €1 billion in assets and has made more than 400 investments across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond, with offices in Berlin, London, Munich, and Paris. The firm is licensed as an Alternative Investment Fund Manager under Austrian law and registered as a EuVECA Fund Manager.

History

Speedinvest was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Vienna. It has grown to manage over €1 billion in assets under management, with a team of over 40 investors across multiple European cities. Key milestones include licensing as an AIFM and EuVECA manager, and building a portfolio of 400+ companies including unicorns like Bitpanda.

Notable Products

• Speedinvest Funds - Early-stage VC funds targeting deep tech, AI, fintech, and consumer tech sectors.
• EuVECA Funds - European Venture Capital Funds managed under EU Regulation 345/2013.
• Portfolio Investments - Over 400 investments in startups like Bitpanda, Moove, and Gigs.

Reputation

Speedinvest is recognized among startup founders and investors for its active early-stage support in European tech ecosystems, with a strong track record in fintech and deep tech. Professionals note its hands-on approach beyond mere funding, including operational support. It maintains a solid reputation as one of Europe's more active VC firms, though specific criticisms are limited in public discourse.