30 Best Active Education Investors in 2024

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Icon Investor Rankings are calculated using our Seedtable Score – a 1 to 100 score that uses quantitative and qualitative data points (like the size of their fund or the quality of the companies they invested in) to signal the strength behind an investor. A score closer to 100 indicates an investor is worth watching closely.

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List of 30 top VCs

A European venture capital firm investing in technology companies.

53

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in :

No data available

A European venture capital firm investing in technology companies.

53

Offices:

London (HQ)

Stockholm

New York

London (HQ)

Stockholm

New York

Investment Stage:

Debt Financing, Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Series G, Series H, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Health Tech, Travel Tech, CRM

Top investments in :

Homa Games (
70)
, Hopin (
70)
, TIER Mobility (
70)

A16Z, also known as Andreessen Horowitz, is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park. They invest in startups at various stages, from pre-seed to series D, with varying check sizes. A16Z focuses on technology, healthcare, finance, entertainment, crypto, AI, and fintech. Portfolio companies include Hyperexponential, Kaedim, and Mistral AI. Through multiple funds, A16Z aims to support the growth and development of their investments across diverse sectors and stages.

48

Offices:

Menlo Park (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Debt Financing, Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Business Intelligence, Privacy and Security, Hardware

Top investments in :

Mistral AI (
87)
, Hyperexponential (
75)
, Hopin (
70)

Dawn Capital is a venture capital fund based in London. They invest in early to mid-stage companies, with check sizes ranging from $5 million to $15 million. Their focus includes sectors like fintech, enterprise software, AI, and cybersecurity. Dawn Capital supports companies from seed to Series F stages and has invested in firms such as Qogita, Soldo, and Copper. Their mission is to help businesses grow by offering funding and guidance in the fast-evolving tech landscape.

44

Offices:

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown

Check Size:

$2.5M - $250M

Industries:

Quantum computing, Business Intelligence, Privacy and Security

Top investments in :

Onum (
63)
, Billie (
60)
, Bryter (
60)

Insight Venture Partners is a New York-based venture capital fund investing in technology and software companies from seed to series G. They support sectors like data analytics, cloud services, and fintech without imposing a set check size limit. Notable investments include BlaBlaCar and Checkout. Insight Venture Partners provides financial backing and industry expertise to help companies scale and succeed.

44

Offices:

New York (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series G, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Quantum computing, Climate Tech & Green Tech, Business Intelligence

Top investments in :

BlaBlaCar (
67)
, Cognigy (
63)
, Onum (
63)

Hoxton Ventures is a London-based venture capital fund that invests in early-stage tech companies. They write checks ranging from $1 million to $5 million, targeting industries such as health tech, AI, biotech, and fintech. Their aim is to support Europe's top tech talent to grow into global leaders. Notable investments include Baseimmune and Fluent, focusing on game-changing ideas before they gain widespread attention.

43

Offices:

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $40M

Industries:

Business Intelligence, Privacy and Security, Supply Chain & Logistics

Top investments in :

Vitesse PSP (
60)
, Babylon Health (
56)
, Fluent (
56)

AlbionVC is a London-based venture capital fund investing in early-stage companies in data, healthcare, fintech, and other sectors. They support visionary founders with long-term capital and expertise to scale their businesses. Notable investments include Treefera and Oviva. AlbionVC partners with UK-based B2B software and healthcare leaders to drive growth and success.

36

Offices:

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Unknown

Check Size:

$2.5M - $250M

Industries:

Quantum computing, Business Intelligence, Privacy and Security

Top investments in :

Achilles Therapeutics (
60)
, Elliptic (
60)
, Oviva (
60)

A venture capital firm in London that focuses on technologies.

33

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in :

No data available

A venture capital firm in London that focuses on technologies.

33

Offices:

London (HQ)

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Debt Financing, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $500M

Industries:

AR / VR, Climate Tech & Green Tech, Technology

Top investments in :

Tessian (
70)
, VIRTUO (
70)
, Wagestream Ltd (
70)

Goldman Sachs is a venture capital fund based in New York. They invest in various stages of companies, from seed funding to series A through E, and even debt financing. Their investment sectors include fintech, cybersecurity, edtech, and AI. Notable portfolio companies are SumUp, Northvolt, and Starling Bank. With no specific check sizes, they support business growth and technological advancements across multiple industries.

33

Offices:

New York (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Debt Financing, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Business Intelligence, Privacy and Security, Service industry

Top investments in :

Form3 (
87)
, SumUp (
74)
, TIER Mobility (
70)

Forward Partners is a venture capital fund based in London, investing in startups from pre-seed to Series G with check sizes ranging from £200,000 to £2 million. They focus on technology, finance, healthcare, and education sectors. The fund supports founders through capital, guidance, and opportunities for success. Notable investments include Robin AI, OctaiPipe, Cazoo, Ctrl Alt, and Zopa.

32

Offices:

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series D, Series G, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $30M

Industries:

Agritech, Quantum computing, Business Intelligence

Top investments in :

Zopa (
61)
, Ably (
60)
, Cazoo (
56)

Passion Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm based in London. They invest in seed, series A, and later stages, focusing on industries like health tech, fintech, and cybersecurity. Notable investments include Monzo, PolyAI, and Butternut Box. Passion Capital aims to support innovative startups with checks of varying sizes.

31

Offices:

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Angel, Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series E, Series F, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $250M

Industries:

Business Intelligence, Privacy and Security, Service industry

Top investments in :

Monzo (
87)
, Attio (
61)
, Butternut Box (
60)

CyLon Ventures focuses on early-stage investments in privacy, security, and education technology. They fund pre-seed rounds and have supported companies like Risk Ledger and Immersive Labs. As one of Europe's leading specialists in security and resilience, CyLon Ventures aids young businesses with crucial funding and expertise.

29

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in :

No data available

CyLon Ventures focuses on early-stage investments in privacy, security, and education technology. They fund pre-seed rounds and have supported companies like Risk Ledger and Immersive Labs. As one of Europe's leading specialists in security and resilience, CyLon Ventures aids young businesses with crucial funding and expertise.

29

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

Privacy and Security, Cybersecurity, Edtech

Top investments in :

Immersive Labs (
48)
, Risk Ledger (
44)

German venture capital firm investing on companies globally.

28

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in :

No data available

German venture capital firm investing on companies globally.

28

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in :

No data available

German venture capital firm investing on companies globally.

28

Offices:

Berlin (HQ)

Berlin (HQ)

Berlin (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $250M

Industries:

Data and Analytics, Health Tech, Travel Tech

Top investments in :

Algolia (
70)
, TIER Mobility (
70)
, Factorial (
65)

AENU is a Berlin-based venture capital fund investing in companies focused on making a positive impact. They support businesses at various stages, from early ideas to established operations, in sectors like clean energy, green technology, and data solutions. Notable investments include ZeroAvia, Metris Energy, and Carbon Equity. AENU tailors investment amounts to business needs and aims for long-term commitments that drive social and environmental change in Europe and the US.

26

Offices:

Berlin (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $250M

Industries:

Cloud, Hardware, AI

Top investments in :

ZeroAvia (
60)
, Zolar (
60)
, Labster (
56)

Senovo is a venture capital fund based in Munich, focusing on early-stage Series A investments. They typically invest between $1 million and $5 million in sectors like proptech, ecommerce, and media. Notable investments include Holidu and quantilope. Senovo specializes in supporting B2B SaaS companies to help them scale.

26

Offices:

Berlin

Munich (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Series A

Check Size:

$5M - $10M

Industries:

Business Intelligence, Privacy and Security, Cloud

Top investments in :

Holidu (
56)
, Dive (
43)
, quantilope (
41)

Evli Growth Partners is a venture capital fund based in Helsinki. They invest in companies from pre-seed to series C, with check sizes between $5 million and $10 million. The fund focuses on industries such as education technology, business intelligence, and consumer goods. Notable investments include Refurbed, Perlego, and Acast.

25

Offices:

Helsinki (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $70M

Industries:

Business Intelligence, Hardware, Creative Tools

Top investments in :

TIER Mobility (
70)
, Refurbed (
52)
, Bob W (
48)

Educapital is a venture capital fund based in Paris, investing in early to mid-stage companies. They focus on education technology, health, biotech, and other fields. Their portfolio includes HappyPal, LiveMentor, Edflex, Labster, and PowerZ. The fund provides capital and guidance to help businesses scale their operations.

24

Offices:

Paris (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $70M

Industries:

Hardware, fintech, Sales and Marketing

Top investments in :

Labster (
56)
, Simundia (
44)
, 360Learning (
41)

Nordic Makers is a venture capital fund based in Stockholm. They invest €500,000 to €2,000,000 in early-stage companies in technology, green energy, real estate, and finance. They support ambitious founders with time and resources, aiming to help promising startups grow. Notable investments include ClimateView, Labster, and Meeshkan.

24

Offices:

Copenhagen

Stockholm (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $30M

Industries:

AR / VR, Climate Tech & Green Tech, Business Intelligence

Top investments in :

Cognigy (
63)
, Labster (
56)
, ClimateView (
44)

Swisscom Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Swisscom, that specializes in early stage tech investments.

24

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in :

No data available

Swisscom Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Swisscom, that specializes in early stage tech investments.

24

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $250M

Industries:

CRM, AR / VR, Agritech

Top investments in :

Labster (
56)
, Yokoy (
56)
, Neo Medical (
53)

A venture capital firm in Cambridgeshire that focuses on investing in ‘deep tech’ companies.

23

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in :

No data available

A venture capital firm in Cambridgeshire that focuses on investing in ‘deep tech’ companies.

23

Offices:

Cambridge (HQ)

Cambridge (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $250M

Industries:

Business Intelligence, Privacy and Security, Hardware

Top investments in :

Thought Machine (
60)
, CausaLens (
56)
, Divido (
52)

Mercia Asset Management is a venture capital fund based in London. They invest in businesses at various stages, from early startups to those seeking their first major round of funding, across industries such as tech, healthcare, and consumer goods. Notable investments include MIP Discovery, Laverock Therapeutics, and WorkBuzz. Mercia is committed to helping regional businesses grow and achieve their goals.

22

Offices:

London

Investment Stage:

Debt Financing, Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B

Check Size:

$1M - $20M

Industries:

Data and Analytics, Adtech, Health Tech

Top investments in :

Log my Care (
46)
, Risk Ledger (
44)
, Social Value Portal (
44)

First Fellow Partners is a venture capital fund based in Helsinki. They invest in startups from early stages to advanced rounds across technology, real estate, and energy sectors. Notable investments include Aito, CybExer Technologies, and Aiven. The fund aims to help entrepreneurs grow and succeed by providing financial backing and strategic guidance.

20

Offices:

Helsinki (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $40M

Industries:

AR / VR, Quantum computing, Climate Tech & Green Tech

Top investments in :

Aiven (
52)
, HoxHunt (
41)
, Aito (
34)

Icebreaker is a venture capital fund based in Helsinki. They invest in early-stage tech companies, ranging from idea-stage to Series B, with check sizes between €150,000 and €800,000. Their focus includes sectors like AI, health tech, and cybersecurity. Icebreaker has backed companies such as Fixably, Alvin, eBrands, Accurator, and Klaus, seeking teams with deep domain expertise and ambitions to build globally competitive tech firms.

19

Offices:

Helsinki (HQ)

Tallinn

Stockholm

Investment Stage:

Angel, Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $40M

Industries:

Space Tech, Edtech, Machine learning

Top investments in :

Tesseract (
61)
, Alvin (
41)
, HoxHunt (
41)

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Series A

Check Size:

$10M - $20M

Industries:

Privacy and Security, Cybersecurity

Top investments in :

CultureAI (
33)