Angel Invest

Angel Invest is a highly active early-stage investment firm based in Europe, recognized as one of the continent's most prolific Super Angel Funds. The firm focuses its investments primarily on startups operating in the Artificial Intelligence (AI), FinTech, and DeepTech sectors, though it occasionally ventures into other promising areas. Angel Invest typically deploys a check size of €125,000 and commits to investing in approximately 100 startups annually. Beyond capital, the firm provides extensive coaching to its portfolio companies for at least one year, aiming to guide them towards achieving product-market fit and successfully raising Series A funding. Approximately 60% of their portfolio companies go on to secure a Series A round.

The firm was founded in 2018 and distinguishes itself through a team of partners who are all seasoned entrepreneurs with successful startup building and exit experiences. This 'been there, done that' philosophy underpins their hands-on coaching approach, enabling them to offer practical, lived-experience advice to founders. Angel Invest prides itself on a straightforward and efficient investment process, where founders meet directly with a partner for a quick decision, bypassing lengthy pitches to associates or investment committees. They are keen to co-invest with other investors in Angel, Pre-seed, or Seed rounds.

Angel Invest has built a substantial portfolio, having funded over 230 startups to date. These companies have collectively attracted more than €2 billion in follow-on funding and boast a combined market capitalization exceeding €4 billion. Notable companies within their portfolio include Peec AI, Opna, Bling, AskVinny (an AI teammate for property management), and LizzyAI, demonstrating their diverse yet focused investment strategy across innovative technologies. The firm also offers significant perks, with portfolio startups gaining access to up to €4 million in credits, discounts, and direct access to partners, streamlining operational hurdles and reducing costs.

The Angel Invest team comprises experienced professionals, including Founding Partners Jens Lapinski and Oliver Clasen, along with several other partners, venture partners, and a dedicated operational team. Their collective entrepreneurial background and deep understanding of the European investment landscape allow them to leverage an extensive network of over 1,000 investors and numerous VC firms. This network is actively utilized to help founders access further funding and strategic connections, reinforcing Angel Invest's commitment to supporting the growth and success of its portfolio companies.