42CAP

42CAP is a Munich-based venture capital firm that focuses on investing in seed-stage, tech- and data-driven B2B software companies across Europe with global ambitions. The firm typically invests between €0.5 to €3 million in its initial rounds. Their investment thesis centers on providing not only financial capital but also strategic and operational support, leveraging their extensive entrepreneurial backgrounds to help portfolio companies achieve global scale.

The firm was founded in 2014 by experienced entrepreneurs who previously built two of Europe's largest software companies during the first internet wave. Co-founders Thomas Wilke and Alex Meyer, for instance, were instrumental in establishing eCircle, a leading Marketing Tech Company that was acquired by Teradata. Moritz Zimmermann, another General Partner, co-founded Hybris, which became SAP's first SaaS unicorn. This deep operational experience positions 42CAP as 'peers amongst entrepreneurs,' offering firsthand insights into the challenges of building and scaling technology ventures.

42CAP's portfolio is diverse, supporting data- and technology-driven businesses and sustainable ventures. Notable areas of investment include AI Memory Engine, Accelerating Computing, Autonomous Commerce, Vector Database & Search, SaaS in the Cloud, Battery Intelligence, Smart Manufacturing Software, Marketing Data Intelligence, and AI-driven Chronic Disease Therapy. These investments highlight the firm's commitment to innovation across various high-tech sectors.

The 42CAP team comprises seasoned professionals with significant experience in technology, product leadership, scaling SaaS companies, and M&A. General Partners like Thomas Wilke, Alex Meyer, Julian von Fischer, and Moritz Zimmermann bring a wealth of knowledge from their entrepreneurial journeys and leadership roles in major software companies. They are supported by a dedicated team of Associates, including Johannes Oettingen-Wallerstein and Pauline Tilla Rittstieg, who contribute operational and investment expertise to the firm's activities.