EQT Ventures

2016

Founded

153

Investments

Sweden

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

EQT Ventures is a European venture capital firm committed to supporting early-stage technology startups. Founded in 2016, the firm has raised over €2.3 billion across three funds, with its latest fund, EQT Ventures III, closing at €1.1 billion in November 2022. The firm operates from offices in Stockholm, London, Berlin, Paris, and San Francisco, investing in founder-led startups across Europe and the U.S.

in sectors such as climate tech, fintech, and deep tech. EQT Ventures employs a multi-stage, sector-agnostic strategy, making equity investments ranging from €1 million to €75 million. A key differentiator is their proprietary AI platform, Motherbrain, which monitors over 10 million companies to inform investment decisions, having guided over $100 million in portfolio investments.

The firm has a diverse portfolio, including companies like Wolt, Small Giant Games, Einride, Handshake, Netlify, and Instabox (now Instabee).

Portfolio Companies

Wolt, Small Giant Games, Einride, Handshake, Netlify, Instabox (Instabee), Nothing, Knoetic, Candela, Juni

Gepgraphic Focus

Europe, United States

Key Differentiators

"Proprietary AI platform Motherbrain", Multi-stage, sector-agnostic investment strategy, Global presence with offices in multiple countries

Thypical Investment Size

€1 million to €75 million

Total Funds Raised

€2.3 billion

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Cybersecurity

FinTech

Stockholm

Seed

Series A

Series B

Series C

Series D

Sweden