6 Degrees Capital

6 Degrees Capital is a European venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments, primarily focusing on fintech and SaaS companies. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, the firm targets startups from Seed to Series B rounds, typically investing between €1 million and €5 million initially, with options for follow-on funding. Their investment philosophy emphasizes backing disruptive technologies that solve genuine customer problems and demonstrate strong unit economics and scalability.

The firm is led by a team of experienced investors with backgrounds in top financial institutions and venture capital, including managing partners Filip Coen and Wouter Volckaert, who previously worked together at Force Over Mass Capital. 6 Degrees Capital combines deep sector expertise with a hands-on approach, supporting founders not only with capital but also strategic guidance and operational support across Europe and select emerging markets.

6 Degrees Capital’s portfolio spans fintech, enterprise software, AI, insurtech, cloud computing, and emerging sectors like Web3 and metaverse technologies. They invest primarily in European countries such as the UK, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, and Belgium, while also supporting companies expanding into Latin America, Africa, and Asia. The firm values transparency and clear communication, sharing insights and research through their blog and Substack to engage with the broader startup ecosystem.