Dealflow.eu and Ventures.eu announce today the first close of Ventures.eu Fund I, a venture capital fund focused on early-stage European startups, with a clear ambition: to reach €30 million in assets under management. The fund positions itself as a gateway to the continent’s innovation ecosystem, combining investment in high-potential talent with a strategic focus on international growth.
Created with the goal of supporting companies with a strong technological foundation and transformative impact, Ventures.eu allocates 100% of its capital to startups across the European Union (EU). The fund targets founding teams with global ambitions and solutions capable of addressing concrete challenges facing European society — from sustainability to digital transformation — while actively promoting innovation supported by EU instruments.
“Launching a fund for the first time is always a challenge, especially in a time marked by geopolitical instability and changes to the European regulatory framework,” says Fernando Ferreira, Managing Partner at Ventures.eu. “But we have deep faith in the resilience of European talent and the ability of European startups to lead the next generation of technological innovation. This first step confirms that there are investors who share that vision,” he adds.
Dealflow.eu brings extensive experience in supporting high-potential, EU-funded projects, establishing itself as one of Europe’s leading facilitators connecting emerging innovation, corporations, and qualified private capital. The Ventures.eu fund strengthens this mission by combining a strategic approach to opportunity sourcing with an active commitment to the sustainable growth of Europe’s business ecosystem, positioning itself as an attractive investment vehicle for international investors interested in the European market.
“As someone who has dedicated my career to supporting large-scale innovation and transformation, I see Ventures.eu as a unique bridge between Europe’s vibrant startup ecosystem and global markets. I’m excited not only to invest but also to actively contribute to the fund and its portfolio companies, particularly those aiming to scale in the U.S.,” said Mark Miller, first investor in Ventures.eu Fund I and former Managing Partner at Accenture.
Backed by investors seeking a differentiated fund with access to Europe’s most innovative deep tech startups as well as the continent’s largest corporations, Ventures.eu aims to become a bridge to the U.S. market, leveraging the connections and know-how of its investors.
About Ventures.eu
Ventures.eu is a fund manager registered and approved by the CMVM (Portuguese Securities Market Commission) and is launching its first fund, Ventures.eu Fund I, to connect EU investment with U.S. capital in early-stage deep tech startups.
About Dealflow.eu
Dealflow.eu connects EU-funded European startups with investors and corporations through its Discover.Dealflow.eu platform, offering tailored support to strengthen these partnerships and maximize their impact. EU-backed startups have access to clean capital and develop disruptive innovations, ready to scale and forge strategic alliances across multiple sectors.
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