For Investors

    Partner with Europe's leading deep tech accelerator. Access breakthrough companies at the earliest stages.

    €50M
    Fund Size
    150+
    European VCs
    50+
    US Growth VCs
    €1.5B
    Raised Post-Program

    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.

    Target Fund Size
    €50M
    Investment Period
    3 Years
    Fund Life
    10 Years
    Target Portfolio
    40-50 Companies
    Initial Check Size
    €100K - €500K
    Follow-on Reserve
    40%
    Management Fee
    2%
    Carried Interest
    20%

    Track Record

    Consistent performance across cohorts with industry-leading metrics.

    >3.5x
    Average Valuation Step-Up
    85%
    Follow-on Funding Rate
    < 3%
    Acceptance Rate
    70+
    Portfolio Companies

    For VCs & CVCs

    Working with 150+ leading European early-stage deep tech VCs and CVCs, and more than 50 growth VCs from the US.

    1

    Refer Startups

    Send us your best deep tech portfolio candidates for acceleration. We provide rigorous vetting and value creation.

    2

    Co-invest

    Access deal flow of pre-vetted, accelerated deep tech companies at competitive terms with reduced risk.

    3

    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.

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