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Overview

Vsquared Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Munich, Germany, specializing in deep-tech investments across Europe. It focuses on sectors including quantum and novel computing, green energy, robotics, AI/ML, new space, synthetic biology, and healthcare, with over 30 portfolio companies and approximately €450 million in assets under management from two main funds.¹²³⁶

History

Founded in 2020, Vsquared Ventures was established as one of Europe's early deep-tech funds by a team of founders, academics, operators, and innovators.¹³ Key milestones include launching its first fund and closing Vsquared II at €214 million, bringing total AUM to €450 million, and investing in over 30 companies such as Isar Aerospace, IQM, Zama, Hyperganic, and Custom Cells.²³ The firm has built alliances with industry, research, and global startup ecosystems while maintaining a pan-European focus with opportunistic investments elsewhere.³⁴

Notable Products

Vsquared Ventures I - First main fund supporting early-stage deep-tech investments in Europe.
Vsquared Ventures II - €214 million second fund closed recently, expanding portfolio in generational growth themes.

Reputation

Vsquared Ventures is recognized by professionals as a leading early-stage deep-tech VC in Europe, with a strong portfolio of industry disruptors and the largest AUM in its category at €450 million.³⁴ Enthusiasts and founders value its hands-on support for transformative technologies and focus on high-risk, high-impact areas like quantum computing and new space.¹² It faces typical VC criticisms related to selective investment criteria and competition in the deep-tech funding landscape.²

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