30 Best Active AI Investors in 2024

The AI sector in Europe is seeing true innovation. At the heart of this story are investors who recognize the transformative power of the industry and are keen to champion the companies working on problems worth solving.


This list is the result of tracking investment activity across +2,500 venture capital investors in Europe, and only includes funds that have invested in at least 5 AI startups in the past 12 months. If you're a startup in th space, an investor diversifying into new sectors, or someone keen on tracking the pulse of industry-specific investments, this list is a must-see.


Last update to the database: Sep 24, 2024. See changelog.


Icon Investor Rankings are calculated using our Seedtable Score – a 1 to 100 score that uses quantitative and qualitative data points (like the size of their fund or the quality of the companies they invested in) to signal the strength behind an investor. A score closer to 100 indicates an investor is worth watching closely.

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List of 30 top VCs

Prima Materia is a European venture capital fund based in Stockholm. They invest in early and growth stages, including Series A and B, across sectors such as manufacturing, climate tech, AI, health tech, and gaming. The fund has supported companies like H2 Green Steel, Northvolt, and Homa Games. Prima Materia aims to back ventures that drive significant advancements in their industries.

66

Offices:

Stockholm (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Series A, Series B, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Govtech

Top investments in :

Helsing (
83)
, Homa Games (
70)
, H2 Green Steel (
65)

Kleiner Perkins is a venture capital fund that invests in both early-stage startups and mature companies. They focus on sectors such as artificial intelligence, video, travel technology, service industries, and e-commerce. Notable investments include Synthesia, Bump, and Omio. The fund aims to back businesses transforming enterprise, consumer, hardtech, fintech, and healthcare sectors.

61

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series C

Check Size:

$2.5M - $100M

Industries:

AI, Fashion, Travel Tech

Top investments in :

Bump (
60)
, Omio (
60)
, Synthesia (
60)

SignalFire is a venture capital fund focused on Series A startups in the crypto, web3, and fintech sectors. Its unique AI engine, Beacon, tracks millions of employees and companies to make informed investments and support portfolio growth. SignalFire offers founders expert assistance from recruiters and data scientists and provides workshops to foster business development. With over $2.1 billion in assets, SignalFire has invested in companies like Elliptic, aiming to help early-stage companies overcome challenges and achieve scalable growth.

61

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in :

No data available

SignalFire is a venture capital fund focused on Series A startups in the crypto, web3, and fintech sectors. Its unique AI engine, Beacon, tracks millions of employees and companies to make informed investments and support portfolio growth. SignalFire offers founders expert assistance from recruiters and data scientists and provides workshops to foster business development. With over $2.1 billion in assets, SignalFire has invested in companies like Elliptic, aiming to help early-stage companies overcome challenges and achieve scalable growth.

61

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Series A

Check Size:

$5M - $10M

Industries:

Fintech, Crypto & web3, AI

Top investments in :

Elliptic (
60)
, Unify (
60)

Benchmark is a venture capital fund based in San Francisco and Woodside. It invests in startups at various stages, including seed, Series B, and Series C, focusing primarily on fintech, AI, and developer tools. Benchmark works closely with entrepreneurs, often taking board seats and offering hands-on support. They manage a $425 million fund, operated by five equal partners with no junior investment staff. Notable investments include Zopa, Leya, and Contentful, and their portfolio spans both emerging private companies and established public firms.

56

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series B, Series C

Check Size:

$20M - $30M

Industries:

Fintech, AI, Legal Tech

Top investments in :

Contentful (
60)
, Zopa (
60)
, Leya (
41)

83North is a venture capital fund based in London with over $1.8 billion under management. They invest in companies at various stages, from seed to later rounds, across industries such as technology, finance, logistics, and health tech. Their portfolio includes Vertice, Paddle, Form3, Podimo, and Orbem.

53

Offices:

Tel Aviv

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Health Tech, Fintech, Foodtech

Top investments in :

FloLive (
60)
, HungryPanda (
60)
, Mirakl (
60)

IVP is a venture capital firm that invests in growth-stage companies, focusing on Series B to Series D funding rounds. They typically invest between $500,000 and $10 million. IVP has invested in sectors such as financial technology, data and analytics, sales and marketing, and digital art, with successful investments in companies like Pigment, Volt, Klarna, and Kittl. Their goal is to support businesses in their critical growth phases.

53

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Series B, Series C, Series D

Check Size:

$40M - $500M

Industries:

Fintech, AI, Machine Learning

Top investments in :

Pigment (
67)
, Volt (
60)
, Klarna (
56)

Altimeter Capital is a technology-focused venture capital fund that invests in Series B rounds, with check sizes ranging from $500k to $10M. They support visionary entrepreneurs in growing their companies, disrupting markets, and improving lives. Their investments include companies like Parloa. Altimeter also manages venture and public funds, partnering with companies as they go public. The team brings extensive experience in operations, finance, venture capital, and capital markets. Emphasizing essentialism, they balance work and personal life while aiming to positively impact the global economy and local communities.

53

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Series B

Check Size:

$70M - $100M

Industries:

AI, Machine Learning, Messaging

Top investments in :

Parloa (
70)

Bessemer Venture Partners is a venture capital fund based in Redwood City. They invest in early to late-stage startups in sectors such as technology, healthcare, and enterprise, with investments ranging from $20 million to $125 million. Notable companies they have backed include Qogita, Vertice, Raft, Apron, and Previse. Their focus areas include fintech, data, cybersecurity, cloud, and AI. Bessemer Venture Partners aims to support promising companies from pre-seed to series G stages.

52

Offices:

London

Cambridge

New York

Redwood City (HQ)

San Francisco

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series G, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Health Tech, Edtech, Fintech

Top investments in :

Eye Security (
60)
, Mambu (
60)
, Qogita (
60)

Balderton Capital, based in London, is a venture capital fund investing in companies from seed to series F, including debt financing, with check sizes ranging from $1 million to $20 million. The fund targets diverse industries such as tech, health, and finance. Its portfolio includes notable companies like Payflows, Wagestream, PhotoRoom, Sylvera, and Scalable Capital. Balderton Capital supports businesses from early stages to growth, helping them achieve new heights.

52

Offices:

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Debt Financing, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $500M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

Wayve (
75)
, VOI Technology (
67)
, Wagestream (
65)

General Catalyst is a venture capital firm based in Cambridge. They invest in early-stage and growth companies across industries such as finance, health tech, and software, with check sizes from $500,000 to $2,000,000. Their portfolio includes notable companies like Monzo and Travel Perk. General Catalyst supports businesses from pre-seed to series F, helping them grow and succeed.

51

Offices:

Cambridge (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

Monzo (
87)
, Helsing (
83)
, Mistral AI (
75)

Northzone is a venture capital fund based in London. They invest in companies at various stages, from pre-seed to late-stage financing, with check sizes from $100,000 to $40 million. Their portfolio spans technology, healthcare, and entertainment sectors, including companies like Sona, Wagestream, and Finom. Northzone leverages its experience across multiple economic and technology cycles to help businesses grow and succeed.

51

Offices:

London (HQ)

Stockholm

New York

Investment Stage:

Debt Financing, Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Series G, Series H, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

Homa Games (
70)
, Wagestream (
65)
, Jow (
63)

FirstMark Capital is an early-stage venture capital fund based in New York City. They partner with entrepreneurs solving significant problems across industries such as tech, finance, and hardware. Notable investments include Pigment, Synthesia, and Ledger.

51

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C

Check Size:

$100k - $100M

Industries:

Fintech, Crypto & web3, Hardware

Top investments in :

Pigment (
67)
, Ledger (
60)
, Synthesia (
60)

Accel is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, investing in companies from pre-seed to series G with check sizes ranging from $1 million to $20 million. They support entrepreneurs across various industries, including fintech, health tech, and AI. Notable investments include Monzo, BlaBlaCar, Qogita, Synthesia, and Tines. Accel aims to help a global community of entrepreneurs grow and succeed.

50

Offices:

London

Palo Alto (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Series G, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Fintech

Top investments in :

Monzo (
87)
, BlaBlaCar (
67)
, Algolia (
60)

Index Ventures is a London-based venture capital fund that invests in startups at various stages, from pre-seed to late-stage funding. They support industries such as technology, healthcare, finance, and consumer goods. Notable investments include Tines, Tacto, Causaly, Sylvera, and GetHarley. Index Ventures provides financial backing and guidance to help companies grow and succeed globally.

50

Offices:

London (HQ)

New York

San Francisco

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $500M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

GetHarley (
70)
, Algolia (
60)
, Ankorstore (
60)

Sequoia Capital is a venture capital fund based in San Mateo, California. They invest in startups from pre-seed to series D in industries such as tech, finance, robotics, and e-commerce. Notable investments include Tacto, Zefir, Pennylane, Upway, and Guided Energy. Sequoia has a history of backing companies that achieve significant stock market value.

50

Offices:

London

San Mateo (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D

Check Size:

$2.5M - $250M

Industries:

Fintech, Gaming, AI

Top investments in :

Pennylane (
67)
, tacto (
60)
, Guided Energy (
60)

Tiger Global Management is a venture capital fund investing in various stages from seed to series H, with check sizes ranging from $500,000 to $10 million. They focus on industries such as ecommerce, technology, and consumer goods, including AI, cybersecurity, and cloud services. Notable investments include 1X, Vestiaire Collective, Jit, Laminar, and Cowboy. Tiger Global targets both public and private companies in the internet, software, consumer, and financial technology sectors worldwide.

50

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series H

Check Size:

$1M - $250M

Industries:

CPG & Consumer Goods, AI, Fashion

Top investments in :

1X (
78)
, Vestiaire Collective (
60)
, Run (
56)

HV Capital, based in Munich, is a venture capital firm that helps founders grow their businesses. They invest in early to late-stage companies with check sizes ranging from $500,000 to $100 million. HV Capital supports startups in industries such as health tech, fintech, AI, and mobility, backing companies like Scalable Capital and Isar Aerospace. Their goal is to provide funding and guidance to help companies succeed in competitive markets.

49

Offices:

Berlin

Munich (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $250M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

CarOnSale (
60)
, CoachHub (
60)
, Depop (
60)

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park. They fund startups from the idea phase to later growth stages, focusing on diverse fields such as crypto, data, AI, health tech, and fintech. Notable investments include Mistral AI and Blockchain.com. The firm aims to support and grow businesses across various industries to help them achieve their potential.

49

Offices:

Tel Aviv

Menlo Park (HQ)

San Francisco

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $500M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

Mistral AI (
75)
, Blockchain.com (
60)
, Matter Labs (
60)

Spark Capital is a venture capital fund investing in companies at various stages from pre-seed to series D. With offices in San Francisco, Boston, and New York City, they support businesses in sectors like AR/VR, AI, and mobile. Notable investments include AutogenAI and GetYourGuide. Spark Capital focuses on backing creators who aim to succeed uniquely, helping them grow and achieve their goals beyond traditional methods.

49

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D

Check Size:

$2.5M - $100M

Industries:

AI, AR / VR, Proptech & Real Estate

Top investments in :

Badi (
60)
, GetYourGuide (
60)
, Tourlane (
56)

2076 is a venture capital fund specializing in Series C and Series D funding. They focus on sectors such as AI, data, and fintech, providing investments ranging from $10 million to $50 million. Notable investments include Pigment and Builder.ai. Their mission is to help companies scale and reach their next growth milestones.

49

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Series C, Series D

Check Size:

$70M - $250M

Industries:

Fintech, AI, Data and Analytics

Top investments in :

Pigment (
67)
, Builder.ai (
60)

A16Z, also known as Andreessen Horowitz, is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park. They invest in startups at various stages, from pre-seed to series D, with varying check sizes. A16Z focuses on technology, healthcare, finance, entertainment, crypto, AI, and fintech. Portfolio companies include Hyperexponential, Kaedim, and Mistral AI. Through multiple funds, A16Z aims to support the growth and development of their investments across diverse sectors and stages.

48

Offices:

Menlo Park (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Debt Financing, Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Health Tech, Edtech, Fintech

Top investments in :

Hyperexponential (
75)
, Mistral AI (
75)
, Gensyn (
60)

Augmentum Fintech is a publicly listed fintech fund based in London, investing in various stages from early seed rounds to late-stage funding. The fund supports diverse financial technology sectors such as payments, recruitment, e-commerce, AI, and legal tech. Notable investments include Iwoca, Volt, Tide, Onfido, and Farewill. Augmentum Fintech aims to drive growth and innovation in the financial technology industry, supporting businesses that shape the future of finance.

48

Offices:

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series G, Series H, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $100M

Industries:

Fintech, Crypto & web3, Hardware

Top investments in :

Iwoca (
87)
, Grover (
60)
, Onfido (
60)

Creandum is a Stockholm-based venture capital fund investing in early-stage companies across various stages, from pre-seed to Series D. Focused on industries like ecommerce, climate tech, mobility, and fintech, they have backed companies such as Factorial HR and Packfleet. Their goal is to partner with visionary founders to help them grow and succeed.

48

Offices:

Berlin

London

Stockholm (HQ)

San Francisco

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

Factorial HR (
71)
, VOI Technology (
67)
, Packfleet (
63)

Heartcore is a venture capital fund based in Copenhagen. They invest in startups at stages ranging from pre-seed to series F, with check sizes between $300,000 and $6 million. Heartcore focuses on industries including tech, health, real estate, finance, and entertainment. Their portfolio includes FlexAI, Zefir, Travel Perk, Podimo, and Taster. They aim to support founders in creating impactful consumer-focused brands, helping driven entrepreneurs turn their ideas into successful businesses.

48

Offices:

Copenhagen (HQ)

Paris

Berlin

Stockholm

Lisbon

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $500M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

GetYourGuide (
60)
, Zolar (
60)
, Byway (
60)

Nvidia, founded in 1993, is a leader in accelerated computing and the inventor of the GPU, transforming PC gaming, computer graphics, and modern AI. The company also operates a venture capital fund investing in AI, machine learning, and transportation technologies, supporting ventures like Mistral AI and Wayve during early growth stages. Nvidia's investments range from $500k to $10M, primarily targeting Series C and Series D funding rounds. As a full-stack computing company, Nvidia is actively shaping future technologies and markets.

48

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Series C, Series D

Check Size:

$500M - $1B

Industries:

AI, Machine Learning, Mobility & Transportation

Top investments in :

Wayve (
75)
, Mistral AI (
75)

Felix Capital is a London-based venture fund investing in companies from seed to series E stages, with check sizes between $1 million and $50 million. The fund focuses on sectors like e-commerce, health tech, fintech, and gaming. Notable investments include Pigment, Travel Perk, and Ledger. Its aim is to support teams driving industry change.

47

Offices:

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Fintech

Top investments in :

Pigment (
67)
, Creative Fabrica (
60)
, HungryPanda (
60)

Idinvest Partners is a venture capital fund that invests in startups and growing companies across various stages, from seed to Series E and F. They fund businesses in fields such as health tech, fintech, and consumer goods, with notable investments including Actility and Step Pharma. Their check sizes range from $250k to $5M. Now part of Eurazeo, Idinvest Partners continues to help businesses grow and succeed.

47

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F

Check Size:

$2.5M - $250M

Industries:

Health Tech, Fintech, Crypto & web3

Top investments in :

BioSerenity (
60)
, Sunfire (
60)
, Vestiaire Collective (
60)

SoftBank Group, based in London, is a venture capital fund that invests in companies across various growth stages. The fund targets sectors such as health tech, finance, and communications. Notable investments include Travel Perk, Dice, Infogrid, Robin AI, and OneWeb. SoftBank Group aims to support projects with growth potential and positive social impact, providing financial backing tailored to each company's development needs.

46

Offices:

London (HQ)

Mountain View

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Series G, Series H, Series I, Unknown

Check Size:

$500k - $1B

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

Wayve (
75)
, AUTO1 (
60)
, CoachHub (
60)

Point Nine Capital is a venture capital fund based in Berlin. They invest in early-stage companies, from seed to Series D, with check sizes ranging from €500,000 to €5 million. Their focus spans sectors including AI, fintech, and health tech. Notable investments include Factorial HR, Attio, and PlayPlay. Point Nine Capital aims to help young companies grow by providing both capital and support.

46

Offices:

Berlin (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $250M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

Factorial HR (
71)
, Algolia (
60)
, Contentful (
60)