EQT Ventures
We Want to Be the Most Impactful Partner to Founders of Generation-Defining Companies
We partner with founders who aim to build what could potentially be Generation Defining Companies (GDCs) – the ones who dream big and aim to shape the next decade. With 1.1 billion euro invested behind the EQT Venture strategy, we’re here to back those ambitious visions that have the potential to be game-changers, creating resilient businesses that stand the test of time.
Fast-Track to Scale
As early-stage lead investors, operational advisors, and high-conviction capital providers, our goal is to be the most impactful partner for the founders we team up with. We’re here to help you scale fast, break through barriers with the support of the global EQT platform, and turn bold ideas into reality while building long-term resilience in your business.
Radical Support
Our team is made up of ex-founders and operators, so we’ve been in your shoes. We know what it takes to build a company – the good, the bad, and everything in between. We've been through the trenches, and we get it. That’s why we provide radical support to back you up, helping you navigate the tough spots and scale your business with confidence, ensuring you’re prepared for long-term success.
Europe is Now
EQT Ventures is domiciled in Luxembourg, with investment advisors located in Stockholm, Amsterdam, London, New York, Berlin, and Paris. Focused on European companies, we have backed over 140 founders and teams to date.
At a glance
Investment range
2-50M EUR
Number of investments
140
Team size
45
Locations
Stockholm, Amsterdam,
London, New York,
Berlin, Paris
Meet the Companies
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Humanoids to benefit society and meet the world’s labor demand
1X is an AI and robotics company, with roots in Norway and Silicon Valley. The team is building a world where you do more of what you love, while your humanoid companions handle the rest. 1X are excelling in the development of advanced humanoid robots designed for real-world applications.
Sector
AI Robotics
Country
Norway
Fund
Ventures III
Entry
2024
Web
The OS for complex payments flows
Payrails is a payment operating system, with the ambition to be part of solving the complex issues of global payments. Designed for enterprises, built for scale. A tool for global enterprises to streamline their payment operations. The Berlin-based company was founded in 2021 by Orkhan Abdullayev and Emre Talay.
Sector
FinTech
Country
Germany
Fund
Ventures III
Entry
2023
Web
Redefining urban waterborne transportation
Candela creates electric boats, with their key innovation lying in its C-Foil, a computer-guided hydrofoil system with underwater wings that lift the hull above the water, reducing energy consumption by 80% compared to other high-speed vessels. This enables the rare combination of high speed and extended electric range.
Sector
Sustainability
Country
Sweden
Fund
Ventures III
Entry
2021
Web
Unleashing the power of conversational AI
Parloa seeks to harness the power of AI to revolutionize the way contact centers operate and disrupt the $500 billion call center market. Parloa’s AI platform empowers some of the largest organizations across critical industries such as insurance, e-commerce, utilities, and travel. Thereby enabling organizations to deliver personalized, dynamic and humanlike experiences to their customers – reducing endless wait times for their end customers while automating busywork for their employees.
Sector
Artificial Intelligence
Country
Germany
Fund
Ventures III
Entry
2021
Web
Making more space exploration accessible, sustainable, and cooperative
The Exploration Company’s mission is to build accessible, sustainable and cooperative space worlds. To realize this mission, The Exploration Company builds and operates ‘Nyx,’ a modular and reusable orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit. Nyx provides a wide scope of missions ranging from resupplying space stations around the Earth and the Moon, free-flying around the Earth or landing on the Moon - and safely coming back to Earth. Nyx starts with flying cargo and has the potential to carry humans.
Sector
Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Country
Germany
Fund
Ventures III
Entry
2023
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