YL Ventures

As a "first money in" investor, we support founders in gaining their first momentum. ROCKET FUEL We invest in DACH-based technology-driven B2B startups in pre-seed and early seed rounds. BIZDEV BOOST We catalyze your market entry with our network of more than 100 executives from Scale-ups, mid-sized and large enterprises. FAST-TRACK FUNDRAISING We streamline the communication with other Angel and VC investors for your current and future funding rounds. FAMILY ACCESS We multiply your social capital with access to our community of experienced founders, industry professionals and domain experts.

Our strategic alignment with AWS and cloud expertise provides unrivaled growth opportunities to early-stage businesses Our experienced management team has an intricate understanding of the challenges early-stage companies face at each stage of their journey. Our core value proposition is centered around a strategic alignment with AWS, complimented by our own in-house technical and commercial cloud expertise. This powerful combination provides unrivaled growth opportunities to early-stage businesses, transforming visions into reality. Our value proposition has been designed to offer value-added, programmatic services, encompassing the following areas: Technical: Access to a deep bench of cloud specialists who can be instantly deployed to help in areas such as information security, compliance, workload migration, cost and infrastructure optimisation, plus much more. Commercial: Enterprise go-to-market expertise and access to a carefully curated community of global Enterprise decision-makers. We go beyond surface-level Enterprise introductions to provide tangible growth opportunities through bespoke Innovation workshops. AWS Expertise: Underpinning the above is our in-depth knowledge of AWS teams, services, products, and programs, which foster the connections required for seamless growth.

Our goal is to contribute to the development of a free democratic society, based on equality, freedom and universal welfare. PEV in numbers$300M+ Assets under Management 50+ Years of experience in venture capital $2000M+ Funds raised by PEV portfolio companies 2500+ Jobs created by PEV portfolio companies Investment strategyLead or Co-Investor Role: Target investments approx. 5M – 10M USD per company with board representation Investment Stages: Seed to Series C Target Sectors: Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Health Tech B2B Software: We focus on SaaS or quasi SaaS software services and products Geographical Focus: 50% Israel, 25% Europe, and 25% USA Investment ThemeCyber Security Big Data Artificial Intelligence Health Tech

We are an early-stage venture capital fund investing in visionary entrepreneurs where AI is a t the heart of their innovation, across Europe, North America, and LatAm, empowering them to create transformative solutions that redefine industries and shape the future. Investment Thesis Our investment thesis is focused on identifying and supporting early-stage B2B startups where Artificial Intelligence is the core driver of innovation. We exclusively invest in AI-driven companies that have the potential to redefine traditional industries and create transformative impact. Our geographical scope spans Europe, North America, and Latin America, enabling us to access diverse and high-potential markets. We target startups with exceptional teams, scalable business models, and cutting-edge AI applications, specifically in areas such as AI infrastructure, vertical-specific solutions (healthcare, fintech, cybersecurity, education), and B2B platforms that enhance business operations and decision-making processes. By investing early, we aim to accelerate their growth and scalability, providing not only financial capital but also strategic support and access to a global network of industry experts and co-investors. While our primary focus is on driving technological innovation and business growth, we also support companies that leverage AI to contribute to sustainability and positive social impact.

We are customer-obsessed, relentless about creating winning teams, operators and builders, long-term partners, consistent, and proven. TIA stands for “Thought Into Action” and is the philosophy we live by. Founded in 2014, TIA Ventures is an evolution of the Thought into Action Entrepreneurship Incubator (2009) and our passion for accelerating exceptional entrepreneurs. We are customer-obsessed, relentless about creating winning teams, operators and builders, long-term partners, consistent, and proven.

We understand entrepreneurs, since we are entrepreneurs ourselves. Venture Stars is a Munich based venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in innovative, digital B2C and B2B business models. Having started as start-up entrepreneurs ourselves, Venture Stars has a tradition of working very closely with the founders of its portfolio companies. Our Philosophy: We think entrepreneurs are the ones creating the future. Therefore, our investment philosophy focuses on founders first. Our Portfolio: Venture Stars believes in a boutique approach. We invest in a selected, high-quality portfolio, fully focused on helping our companies to successfully develop. Our Team: We are a small partnership of serial entrepreneurs, with many years of experience in founding and scaling start-ups. We enjoy working with founders who share our drive and our values.