Curiosity VC

Curiosity VC is an early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on investing in AI-driven B2B software companies. The firm targets founders in the Nordic, Baltic, and Benelux regions who are building solutions designed to serve the world, rather than exploit it. Their investment strategy is centered around four key socio-economic themes: Sustainable Living (including PropTech, Energy, and ClimateTech), Trusted Society (covering LegalTech, Privacy, and Cybersecurity), Future of Work (encompassing Enterprise SaaS, HRTech, and DevOps), and Future of Commerce (such as Fintech, Marketing & Sales Automation, and Logistics).

Founded in 2021 by experienced operator-investors Herman Kienhuis and Maurice Beckand Verwee, Curiosity VC brings over two decades of collective experience in the venture capital landscape. The firm operates with a community-powered approach, supported by an engaged network of entrepreneurs, expert advisors, and investors. They emphasize responsible AI development in Europe, fostering inclusive and diverse teams, and creating a co-ownership model where portfolio founders and advisors share in the fund's profits, with a portion reinvested into the entrepreneurial ecosystem through the Curiosity Foundation.

Curiosity VC has built a diverse portfolio of software companies, with notable investments including Naq Cyber, Nimbles, Maxwell.ai, Polarsteps, Scoupy, NEO Finance, Litebit, Orq.ai, Deeploy, Strise, and BeCause. Their team has collectively invested in over 60 companies throughout their careers, serving as board members and advisors for pioneering technology startups. The firm typically invests in early-stage companies, specifically in Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, and Series B funding rounds, with typical investments ranging from €100k to €1.5M.

The core team at Curiosity VC includes Herman Kienhuis and Maurice Beckand Verwee as Founder & Managing Partners, Akshata Agarwal as Principal, Elliot Schouten as Investment Manager & CFO, Eva Formica as Investment Analyst, and Fleur as AI Analyst. This team is further bolstered by a strong advisory board comprising experts in HRtech, ESG, M&A law, marketing, cybersecurity, and product development, providing comprehensive support to their portfolio companies.