Signature Ventures

Signature Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Germany, dedicated to powering the next wave of Deep Tech innovation. The firm focuses on transformative change at the intersection of science, engineering, and imagination, with a particular emphasis on blockchain, distributed ledger technology (DLT), and Web3. They actively seek out and invest in outstanding founders and emerging fund managers who are building the backbone of the next-generation internet, prioritizing open, secure, and privacy-centered digital infrastructures.

Founded in 2019, Signature Ventures was established with a clear mission to support groundbreaking teams and technologies. The firm is led by founding partner Juliane Hahn and tech partner Dr. Georg Stricker, who bring deep expertise in blockchain and venture capital. Their shared passion for technological innovation and ambition to apply it for societal benefit drives their investment strategy, which is anchored in the belief that progress and prosperity will be fueled by radical new approaches in Deep Tech.

Signature Ventures invests primarily in Pre-Seed to Series A rounds, with a typical check size ranging from $500K to $1M. Their portfolio showcases a commitment to pioneering projects across various Deep Tech domains. Notable investments include Celestia (Data Infrastructure), Notabene (Digital Asset Services), Credit Coop (Open Finance), and Molecule (Decentralized Science). Other key portfolio companies include Unchained Capital, Swaap (Open Finance), Olas (Agentic AI), and Bio.xyz (Decentralized Science).

The team at Signature Ventures is characterized by its deep understanding of the technologies they invest in, combining this with a people-centric approach. They collaborate closely with industry leaders and other VCs to provide strategic support beyond just funding, helping startups refine strategies, strengthen competitive edges, and navigate growth complexities. Their expertise spans blockchain, AI, cybersecurity, and fintech, enabling them to identify and empower category-defining innovators who embrace complexity and thrive in uncertainty.