Solo-GP Celestine Schnugg treats founders as scientist-protagonists, concentrates on frontier genomics, machine intelligence, underwrites elevated technical/space risk, frequently backs underrepresented leaders, alongside convenes secret meetups. A key differentiator: fresh chemistries and space.
Selective firm investing where it has an unfair advantage, running a company-creation platform with 22 EIRs and a 90+ C-suite council delivering market insights to healthcare, data+AI and cyber defense. Through targeted capital deployment, the fund plays an active role in the startup ecosystem.
Series B investor (~$15M checks) acting as venture coaches—former Twitter, Google, and Facebook execs who avoid board seats and support founders build sales organizations and revenue operations. The firm continues to build its presence across the venture capital landscape.
Backs edge-technology founders, fund managers and ecosystem builders, delivering Opportunity Hub–integrated training (BTEI), capital pathways, and co-creation of place-based equity districts and wealth initiatives. The firm continues to build its presence across the venture capital landscape.
10x Founders, a network-driven European early-phase investor backed by over 200 innovators and angels. The group works to invest in digital technology, software, and other related industries. 10x Founders' portfolio includes YABA, Zowie, Accountable, and other notable investments. Additionally, latest fund size is 160 million (May 2022). The group is located in Munich, Germany. Through targeted capital deployment, the fund plays an active role in the startup ecosystem.
As a venture investment group headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, 1414 Ventures has built a distinct presence in its market. The group prioritizes investments in the digital identity and data security space, and its investments range from pre-seed to seed-stage. 1414 Ventures provides resources, advice, and connections to its partner companies and empowers them achieve their goals of becoming successful, sustainable businesses. The team at 1414 Ventures is highly seasoned in the digital identity and data security space and remains dedicated to enabling its invested companies achieve their full potential.
Invests at extreme inception with $50k–$100k R&D checks, favoring founders without undergraduate degrees and deep‑tech sci‑fi projects; runs micro‑grants, teen camps, and a 3,000+ hacker community. Through targeted capital deployment, the fund plays an active role in the startup ecosystem.