For Investors
Partner with Europe's leading deep tech accelerator. Access breakthrough companies at the earliest stages.
Our Limited Partners
We're backed by a diverse group of institutional investors committed to building Europe's deep tech future.
Institutional Investors
Leading pension funds, endowments, and sovereign wealth funds backing Europe's deep tech ecosystem.
Corporate Partners
Strategic corporate LPs from technology, industrial, and financial sectors seeking innovation access.
Family Offices
Multi-generational family offices with long-term commitment to transformative technologies.
Fund of Funds
Institutional fund investors with dedicated allocation to European venture and deep tech.
Investment Thesis
A disciplined approach to backing the next generation of European deep tech leaders.
IP-Heavy Innovation
We back companies built on defensible intellectual property and breakthrough scientific advances.
European Origin
Focus on European deep tech with global ambition, leveraging world-class research institutions.
Pre-Seed to Seed
Entry at earliest stages when capital efficiency is highest and value creation opportunity is greatest.
Follow-on Strategy
Reserved capital for pro-rata participation in subsequent rounds of top performers.
Fund Structure
Transparent terms aligned with LP interests and long-term value creation.
Track Record
Consistent performance across cohorts with industry-leading metrics.
For VCs & CVCs
Working with 150+ leading European early-stage deep tech VCs and CVCs, and more than 50 growth VCs from the US.
Refer Startups
Send us your best deep tech portfolio candidates for acceleration. We provide rigorous vetting and value creation.
Co-invest
Access deal flow of pre-vetted, accelerated deep tech companies at competitive terms with reduced risk.
Add Value
Share expertise as a mentor and build relationships with founders before they raise larger rounds.
Why Invest with Ignite
De-risked Entry Point
Our rigorous selection process (<3% acceptance rate) and 12-week acceleration program significantly de-risks early-stage deep tech investments.
- •Technical due diligence by domain experts
- •Market validation and customer discovery
- •Team assessment and coaching
Value Creation Engine
Our intensive program drives measurable outcomes with proven methodologies tailored for deep tech companies.
- •200+ expert mentors and advisors
- •Corporate partnership introductions
- •Fundraising preparation and VC introductions
Become an LP or Partner
Join Europe's most active deep tech investor network and access breakthrough companies before anyone else.