DCVC

We invest in 3 stages We start to support companies at Seed stage and invest in Series A, B, and beyond. We unite 3 groups of select, like-minded stakeholders European Founders We are looking for teams in the GSA & CEE region with the clear intention to make a difference in the world Leading Global VCs We co-invest in syndicates with Tier 1 funds (eg. Forbes’ Midas List) with the ability to proactively support these teams Regional Fund Investors (LPs) We are backed by investors who choose to focus on best-in-class teams and who share our vision of driving the European startup ecosystem forward A strong entrepreneurial DNA We are ambitious entrepreneurs at heart and we back our founders' vision on the basis of a strictly entrepreneurial mindset. A focus on quality, not quantity We are highly selective when it comes to our approach to partnership and always optimize for quality instead of quantity. A diverse team, acting as one. Being a diverse team of ambitious and passionate individuals, we always act as one: no hierarchies, no red tape, but a tight-knit operational skill set that profits from our varied fields of expertise. Which means: transparent communication and constructive criticism always.

Decasonic is the venture and digital assets fund building blockchain innovation. We draw on our decades of experience as both tech investors and operators to help founders in blockchain accelerate product market fit & scale growth. Since 2013, we have been believers, builders and investors in blockchain. We engineer with a systematic approach to iconic growth. People, data and relationships are the north stars of our fund. We take a long term view on our relationships with outlier founders. These relationships become the foundation of our investment franchise. How we invest, advise & build Investing: pre-seed, seed & early stage venture capital pre-sales, private & IEO/IDO token sales liquid digital assets, NFTs & cryptocurrencies​ Advising and building: product-market fit playbooks behavioral centric product development exponential product led growth OKRs & flywheel growth investor-deal fit alignment In blockchain innovation: web3 & blockchain infrastructure open finance & DeFi metaverse & blockchain gaming decentralized applications tokenized world: NFTs Come join us on this journey.

Distro operates an AI-powered recruiting platform designed to automate manual recruiting workflows for companies building remote engineering teams. Led by CEO Chad Ingram, the US-headquartered company positions itself as a remote-first organization focused on combining automated processes with human judgment in talent acquisition. The platform targets the intersection of recruiting technology, engineering hiring, and distributed workforce management. The company's core offering replaces traditional manual recruiting tasks through two primary products: the Distro platform, which uses intelligent vetting systems to surface candidates, and an AI Recruiting Assistant that automates outreach, scheduling, reminders, and follow-ups. The platform is designed to optimize for speed and precision while allowing recruiters to concentrate on relationship-building rather than administrative coordination. Distro's technical approach emphasizes human-in-the-loop integration, positioning automation as a complement to rather than replacement for recruiter judgment. Distro's value proposition centers on operational efficiency claims: enabling faster hiring cycles, reduced costs, and improved candidate quality for globally distributed teams. The platform's intelligent vetting component is positioned to identify qualified candidates that conventional applicant tracking systems might overlook. The company frames its approach as removing procedural bottlenecks in the hiring process while maintaining an emphasis on fairness - specifically highlighting that its system aims to provide candidates with equal evaluation opportunities without bias. As a remote-first organization itself, Distro designs its workflows specifically for companies managing distributed engineering talent across geographies.

E15 VC is a stage and geographically agnostic Venture Capital fund founded in June of 2017 focused on high Total Addressable Market opportunities sourced through decades of combined industry experience.

SIG is a global quantitative trading firm founded in 1987 that applies quantitative methods, game theory, and machine learning to financial markets. The firm trades nearly around the clock through a network of offices spanning multiple continents, maintaining continuous market presence across time zones. Founded by a group of college friends including Jeff Yass and Arthur Dantchik, SIG has built its operations around the principle that collaborative teams of skilled professionals outperform individuals working in isolation. The firm's approach centers on advanced quantitative research, data analysis, and algorithmic trading strategy development, with particular emphasis on decision-making under uncertainty. SIG's technical domains include game theory applications, machine learning implementations, and what the firm describes as poker-style strategic analytical thinking - frameworks borrowed from competitive games to inform market positioning and risk assessment. This methodology guides how researchers, engineers, and traders work side-by-side to develop and execute trading strategies across diverse financial instruments. SIG's organizational culture emphasizes intellectual rigor and continuous learning in fast-paced market environments. Teams approach problems through collaborative refinement of analytical frameworks rather than hierarchical decision-making structures. The firm incorporates board games and strategic activities into its culture, reinforcing the analytical and collaborative skills that underpin its trading operations. This environment attracts professionals motivated by complex problem-solving at the intersection of mathematics, technology, and market dynamics.

Mätch VC brings together a powerful collective of 91 family businesses and entrepreneurs who have united to support the next generation of innovators across Europe. The firm operates on a unique model, leveraging the deep industry experience, networks, and resources of its family business members to provide portfolio companies with more than just capital. They believe in backing founders who can transform traditional industries and create lasting value. The team at Mätch VC combines traditional entrepreneurial values with modern venture investing approaches, creating an environment where long-term thinking meets rapid innovation. They focus on working closely with their portfolio companies, offering strategic guidance and access to a broad network of industry experts and potential partners. Their collaborative approach means founders benefit from the collective wisdom and operational experience of dozens of successful family businesses, creating a support system that extends far beyond typical investor-founder relationships.