Earlybird Venture Capital

Earlybird Venture Capital GmbH & Co. KG is a Berlin-based venture capital firm established in 1997, focusing on early-stage and growth investments in technology and healthcare sectors. The firm typically invests in disruptive consumer and enterprise internet businesses, mobility, logistics, and various technology-driven fields such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and fintech. Earlybird emphasizes companies located in Europe, particularly in German-speaking countries and Central Eastern Europe, while also considering opportunities in the United States and other regions. With over €1 billion under management, Earlybird aims to provide not only financial backing but also strategic support and access to a robust international network. The firm usually invests between €200,000 and €5 million in initial funding, with the potential for follow-on investments up to €15 million per portfolio company. Known for being one of the most experienced venture investors in Europe, Earlybird has a strong track record, including seven IPOs and 23 trade sales.

Ertunc Alioglu

Director, Finance

Mehmet Atici

Partner

Mehmed Selcuk Atici

Partner

Moritz Belling

Investor

Frederic du Bois-Reymond

Partner

Hendrik Brandis Ph.D

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Nele Brockmann

Visiting Analyst

Marie-Thérèse von Buttlar

Investor

Lionel Carnot

Partner

Rainer Christine

Partner

Laurin Class

Investor

Marieke Gehres

Investor

Michael Hoeck

Partner

Baturay Kaya

Senior Associate

Paul Klemm

Partner

Dan Lupu

Partner

Paulina Lutz

Investor

Roland Manger

Co-Founder and Partner

Christoph Massner

Associate

Rolf Mathies

Partner

Dr. Gregor Matthies

Venture Partner

John Miller

Investment team

Alexander Müller

Partner

Christian G. Nagel

Co-Founder and Partner

Rabab Nasrallah

Investor

Oguzhan Ozer

Associate

Thom Rasche

Partner

Stephan Rauscher

Partner

Tim Rehder

Partner

Andre Retterath

Principal

Nina Rinke

Investor

Julius RüßMann

Associate

Michael Schmitt

Partner

Cem Sertoglu

Partner

Heiko Thiel

Chief Financial Officer

Johannes Triebs

Partner

John Yianni

Partner

Victoria Sanchez Zini

Associate

Evren Üçok

Partner

Past deals in Zurich

Obligate

Seed Round in 2021
FQX provides an electronic promissory note (eNote™) infrastructure that enables liquidity crossing borders and markets without rule-books and in a banking-grade DLT environment.

DeepCode

Seed Round in 2019
DeepCode AG, founded in 2016 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, develops artificial intelligence software for semantic code analysis. The company’s software automates the programming interface to understand the intent of the code, enabling it to identify critical bugs and vulnerabilities while detecting significant coding issues. This functionality allows developers to enhance software quality without the need for user annotations or specifications. In September 2020, DeepCode AG became a subsidiary of Snyk Ltd., further integrating its innovative solutions into the software development landscape.

BridgeCo

Venture Round in 2009
BridgeCo offers processor IC and software platforms for connecting Internet media sources, computers and consumer electronics throughout the home. BridgeCo platforms are targeted at the market for stand-alone after-market and embedded audio applications. BridgeCo platforms are the core technologies underlying digital media players (DMPs), audio/video receivers (AVRs), musical instruments and external multi-channel sound cards.

BridgeCo

Venture Round in 2009
BridgeCo offers processor IC and software platforms for connecting Internet media sources, computers and consumer electronics throughout the home. BridgeCo platforms are targeted at the market for stand-alone after-market and embedded audio applications. BridgeCo platforms are the core technologies underlying digital media players (DMPs), audio/video receivers (AVRs), musical instruments and external multi-channel sound cards.

BridgeCo

Venture Round in 2007
BridgeCo offers processor IC and software platforms for connecting Internet media sources, computers and consumer electronics throughout the home. BridgeCo platforms are targeted at the market for stand-alone after-market and embedded audio applications. BridgeCo platforms are the core technologies underlying digital media players (DMPs), audio/video receivers (AVRs), musical instruments and external multi-channel sound cards.

BridgeCo

Series D in 2006
BridgeCo offers processor IC and software platforms for connecting Internet media sources, computers and consumer electronics throughout the home. BridgeCo platforms are targeted at the market for stand-alone after-market and embedded audio applications. BridgeCo platforms are the core technologies underlying digital media players (DMPs), audio/video receivers (AVRs), musical instruments and external multi-channel sound cards.

BridgeCo

Series C in 2004
BridgeCo offers processor IC and software platforms for connecting Internet media sources, computers and consumer electronics throughout the home. BridgeCo platforms are targeted at the market for stand-alone after-market and embedded audio applications. BridgeCo platforms are the core technologies underlying digital media players (DMPs), audio/video receivers (AVRs), musical instruments and external multi-channel sound cards.

Esmertec AG

Series C in 2003
Esmertec is one of the leading independent software companies focusing on Java™ solutions and technologies for mass-market devices such as mobile multimedia phones, personal digital assistants and home multimedia systems. Their Java device platforms enable major terminal manufacturers, operators and content providers worldwide to deliver wide ranges of customised multimedia services to large groups of consumer audiences.

BridgeCo

Series B in 2003
BridgeCo offers processor IC and software platforms for connecting Internet media sources, computers and consumer electronics throughout the home. BridgeCo platforms are targeted at the market for stand-alone after-market and embedded audio applications. BridgeCo platforms are the core technologies underlying digital media players (DMPs), audio/video receivers (AVRs), musical instruments and external multi-channel sound cards.

Esmertec AG

Venture Round in 2002
Esmertec is one of the leading independent software companies focusing on Java™ solutions and technologies for mass-market devices such as mobile multimedia phones, personal digital assistants and home multimedia systems. Their Java device platforms enable major terminal manufacturers, operators and content providers worldwide to deliver wide ranges of customised multimedia services to large groups of consumer audiences.