Discovery Ventures
Overview
A Berlin-based venture capital firm founded by the co-founders of SumUp and Zeitgold. It is an angel fund that supports technology entrepreneurs at the pre-seed and seed stages, with a primary investment focus on Fintech, B2B SaaS, and Artificial Intelligence.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Republic | Jul 2019 | Series A | - |
| Choco | Apr 2022 | Series B Extension | - |
| Jumbotail | Jan 2021 | Series B Extension | Co-investor |
| BigHat Biosciences | Sep 2026 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Mondu | Oct 2021 | Seed | Lead |
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Key People
Jan Deepen
Founding Partner
Stefan Jeschonnek
Founding partner
Jasper Masemann
General Partner
Tobias Weiper
Partner
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Discovery Ventures based?
Discovery Ventures is headquartered in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
When was Discovery Ventures founded?
Discovery Ventures was founded in 1998.
How many portfolio companies does Discovery Ventures have?
Discovery Ventures has 29 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Discovery Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Trade Republic, Choco, Jumbotail, BigHat Biosciences, Mondu.
What was Discovery Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Discovery Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in BigHat Biosciences in 2026.
What sectors does Discovery Ventures focus on?
Discovery Ventures focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, FinTech, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Crypto & Web3, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Crypto & Web3, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Discovery Ventures focus on?
Discovery Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Discovery Ventures's AUM?
Discovery Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $66.0M and $66.0M.