30 Best Active Publishing Investors in 2024

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List of 30 top VCs

General Catalyst is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage start-ups in education, research, health care, and social work.

52

Offices:

Cambridge (HQ)

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Investing, Edtech, Machine learning

Top investments in :

Monzo (
87)
, Mistral AI (
87)
, Helsing (
83)

HV Capital is a venture capital and private equity firm in Müchen Bayern.

49

Offices:

Berlin

Munich (HQ)

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$100k - $250M

Industries:

Quantum computing, Climate Tech & Green Tech, Privacy and Security

Top investments in :

sennder (
65)
, CarOnSale (
60)
, CoachHub (
60)

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)

SoftBank Group, based in London, is a venture capital fund that invests in companies across various growth stages. The fund targets sectors such as health tech, finance, and communications. Notable investments include Travel Perk, Dice, Infogrid, Robin AI, and OneWeb. SoftBank Group aims to support projects with growth potential and positive social impact, providing financial backing tailored to each company's development needs.

46

Offices:

London (HQ)

Mountain View

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$500k - $1B

Industries:

Data and Analytics, Adtech, Health Tech

Top investments in :

TIER Mobility (
70)
, Wayve (
61)
, Zopa (
61)

RTP Global invests in early-stage technology companies.

43

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in :

No data available

RTP Global invests in early-stage technology companies.

43

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in :

No data available

RTP Global invests in early-stage technology companies.

43

Offices:

London (HQ)

New York

London (HQ)

New York

London (HQ)

New York

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$100k - $250M

Industries:

AR / VR, Fitness, Climate Tech & Green Tech

Top investments in :

TIER Mobility (
70)
, Yonder (
65)
, CoachHub (
60)

New Enterprise Associates is a global venture capital firm based in Menlo Park. They invest in companies at various stages, from early to late, focusing on technology and healthcare sectors. Their investments include areas such as enterprise software, health tech, and AI. Notable companies funded by New Enterprise Associates include Djust, Weaviate, and FIRE1. Their goal is to support promising startups in growing and scaling their businesses, aiming to be a key partner for entrepreneurs building the future.

42

Offices:

New York

Menlo Park (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Series A, Series B, Series C, Series E, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Agritech, Business Intelligence, Privacy and Security

Top investments in :

Omio (
60)
, Konux (
56)
, FIRE1 (
52)

Atomico is a venture capital fund based in London that invests in technology companies across all growth stages, from pre-seed to series E. They focus on sectors like AI, health tech, and fintech, aiming to help companies grow globally. Notable investments include Factorial HR, Robin AI, Condukt, Neko Health, and Kheiron.

41

Offices:

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Health Tech, Travel Tech, CRM

Top investments in :

Factorial (
65)
, Neko Health (
65)
, Omio (
60)

EQT Ventures is a multi-stage, sector-agnostic fund firm investing in entrepreneurs who are building the next generation of global winners

41

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in :

No data available

EQT Ventures is a multi-stage, sector-agnostic fund firm investing in entrepreneurs who are building the next generation of global winners

41

Offices:

Paris

Berlin

London

Stockholm (HQ)

San Francisco

Paris

Berlin

London

Stockholm (HQ)

San Francisco

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

AR / VR, Climate Tech & Green Tech, Technology

Top investments in :

1X (
78)
, Parloa (
70)
, Luko (
60)

Sixth Street is a venture capital fund specializing in debt financing and Series D investments. They invest between $250k and $5M in industries like payments, fintech, data and analytics, and publishing. Notable investments include SumUp and Piano. With over $75 billion in assets under management and a global team of over 600 members, Sixth Street leverages long-term flexible capital and data-driven strategies to support business growth. They prioritize collaboration, fairness, and thorough analysis in their partnerships. For more information, visit their terms of use page.

41

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Debt Financing, Series D

Check Size:

$40M - $1B

Industries:

Publishing, fintech, Payments

Top investments in :

SumUp (
74)
, Piano (
48)

NFX is a venture capital firm with locations in California and Israel . It was founded in 2015.

40

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in :

No data available

NFX is a venture capital firm with locations in California and Israel . It was founded in 2015.

40

Offices:

Palo Alto

San Francisco (HQ)

Palo Alto

San Francisco (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $250M

Industries:

Travel Tech, Publishing, Ecommerce

Top investments in :

Shop Circle (
60)
, Ramp (
56)
, Komodor (
52)

BACKED VC is a London-based venture capital fund investing in early-stage European companies. Providing funding between $500,000 and $5 million, they focus on a variety of industries including technology, health, and finance. Their portfolio includes companies like Pollen, Thought Machine, Lopay, Banked, and Legl. With a human-centric approach, BACKED VC supports startups from Seed to Series C stages.

38

Offices:

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$100k - $250M

Industries:

Business Intelligence, Service industry, Supply Chain & Logistics

Top investments in :

Pollen (
60)
, Thought Machine (
60)
, Flexciton (
52)

Octopus Ventures, a venture capital fund based in London, invests in startups and growing companies from pre-seed to series D stages with check sizes from $1 million to $10 million. They focus on sectors such as fintech, health tech, AI, and deep tech. Their portfolio includes companies like Cogna, Belong, Automata, HURR, and Mention Me. They aim to support businesses creating meaningful industry impact.

33

Offices:

London (HQ)

New York

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$100k - $100M

Industries:

Health Tech, Travel Tech, CRM

Top investments in :

Amplience (
60)
, Depop (
60)
, Elliptic (
60)

Novator is a venture capital fund founded in 2004 by Icelandic businessman Björgólfur Thor Björgólfsson. The fund invests in early and mid-stage companies across sectors such as gaming, publishing, ecommerce, and transportation. With offices in London, Iceland, Luxembourg, and Switzerland, Novator manages its own capital, enabling flexibility and quick decisions. Notable investments include Steel City Interactive, CCP Games, Klang Games, and Tier.

30

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Series A, Series B

Check Size:

$5M - $40M

Industries:

Gaming, Mobility & Transportation, Publishing

Top investments in :

TIER Mobility (
70)
, Klang Games (
56)
, CCP Games (
41)

Updata Partners is a venture capital fund based in Washington D.C., specializing in growth equity for technology businesses. With over $1.5 billion in committed capital, they invest in B2B software and software-driven companies, primarily through Series B funding rounds. The team, averaging 25 years of technology experience, provides both financial support and expertise. Notable investments include the company Piano.

30

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Series B

Check Size:

$30M - $40M

Industries:

Publishing, Data and Analytics

Top investments in :

Piano (
48)

Rittenhouse Ventures, based in Philadelphia, is a venture capital fund that invests in Series A stage companies specializing in software solutions for healthcare, financial services, and other sectors. They optimize capital and growth strategies with right-sized investments and deep expertise. Known for building long-term partnerships, Rittenhouse Ventures leverages a local network to support their portfolio, which includes companies like Piano. They were formerly known as Emerald Stage2 Ventures.

30

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Series A

Check Size:

$5M - $10M

Industries:

Publishing, Data and Analytics

Top investments in :

Piano (
48)

Bridge Bank, part of Western Alliance Bancorporation, specializes in debt financing for startups and established companies. Through Western Alliance Bank's comprehensive financial services, Bridge Bank offers funding from $250k to $5M. They have a strong presence in sectors such as data and analytics and publishing, with investments in firms like Piano. Backed by Western Alliance Bancorporation, which manages over $70 billion in assets and is acclaimed for its executive leadership, customer service, and investor relations, Bridge Bank serves clients nationwide.

30

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Debt Financing

Check Size:

$40M - $50M

Industries:

Publishing, Data and Analytics

Top investments in :

Piano (
48)

Ben Franklin Technology Partners is a venture capital fund specializing in Series B investments in data analytics and publishing companies. For nearly 40 years, they have provided funding, business, and technical expertise to technology firms and manufacturers in Pennsylvania. Their goal is to accelerate technology development and create high-paying jobs in the state. Supported by every Pennsylvania governor since 1983, they operate regional offices in Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and State College. Part of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, they are funded by the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority. Ben Franklin Technology Partners has invested in companies like Piano.

30

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Series B

Check Size:

$30M - $40M

Industries:

Publishing, Data and Analytics

Top investments in :

Piano (
48)

MONOGRAM Ventures is a venture capital fund that supports early-stage companies, particularly in data analytics and publishing. They provide financial backing to help young businesses grow. Notable investments include Piano.

30

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Seed

Check Size:

$500k - $1M

Industries:

Publishing, Data and Analytics

Top investments in :

Piano (
48)

Firstminute Capital is a venture fund based in London, focusing on early-stage investments from pre-seed to Series B, with check sizes ranging from $1 million to $5 million. They invest across various industries, including tech, health, and finance. Notable investments include Shop Circle and Nabla. Supported by 30 unicorn founders and global leaders, Firstminute Capital aims to help startups grow and succeed globally.

29

Offices:

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$100k - $70M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Business Intelligence, Privacy and Security

Top investments in :

Wayve (
61)
, Shop Circle (
60)
, Argent (
56)

Peak Capital is a venture capital fund based in Amsterdam. They invest in early-stage companies in tech, health, and mobility, with check sizes ranging from €250,000 to €4,000,000. They have a strong presence in Europe, particularly in the Benelux, DACH, and Nordic regions. Known for a hands-on approach, Peak Capital has backed over 40 companies, achieving notable exits like IENS and Radionomy. They focus on businesses with complete teams and value transparency. For more information, visit their website.

27

Offices:

Berlin

Amsterdam (HQ)

Stockholm

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$100k - $70M

Industries:

Business Intelligence, AI, Open source

Top investments in :

Creative Fabrica (
60)
, FrontNow (
56)
, Channable (
48)

Fuel Ventures is a venture capital fund based in London. They invest in technology companies at various stages, including seed, pre-seed, and series rounds A, B, and D, with check sizes ranging from £150,000 to £3,000,000. The fund focuses on industries such as edtech, fintech, health tech, e-commerce, and AI. Notable investments include Ekko, Fundpath, Volt, iCustoms, and Think Cyber Security. Fuel Ventures aims to support companies creating value in tech-driven fields.

26

Offices:

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$100k - $70M

Industries:

Edtech, Machine learning, Fashion

Top investments in :

Volt (
60)
, Arbolus (
48)
, Peckwater Brands (
48)

Nauta Capital is a London-based venture capital fund that invests in early-stage tech companies with check sizes from $1 million to $5 million. They invest in various industries, including data, health tech, e-commerce, and fintech. Notable investments include Mindflow, HappySignals, and NumberEight. With a pan-European focus, Nauta Capital provides capital and support from pre-seed to series B to help startups grow.

26

Offices:

Berlin

Barcelona

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$100k - $30M

Industries:

Data and Analytics, Adtech, Health Tech

Top investments in :

Mindflow (
60)
, Scytl (
56)
, Lodgify (
52)

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)

3TS Capital Partners is a prominent European venture capital fund. They invest in early-stage companies, including startups and those seeking Series A funding, with a focus on industries such as sales and marketing, media and entertainment, and adtech. Investment amounts vary from small initial sums to larger commitments. The fund supports growth by providing necessary capital. Successful investments include Jentis, Boksi, and Piano. Major investors in 3TS funds include Cisco and the European Investment Fund.

25

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A

Check Size:

$500k - $20M

Industries:

Adtech, Media and Entertainement, Publishing

Top investments in :

Piano (
48)
, Boksi (
31)
, Jentis (
31)

BREEGA CAPITAL is a company founded in 2013 by François Paulus, Maximilien Bacot and Ben Marrel.

24

Offices:

Paris (HQ)

Barcelona

London

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$2.5M - $100M

Industries:

Agritech, Quantum computing, Climate Tech & Green Tech

Top investments in :

Curve (
60)
, Entalpic (
60)
, Alice & Bob (
52)

Mediahuis Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Amsterdam. They invest in early to mid-stage companies across industries like hiring, ecommerce, mobile apps, edtech, media, and fitness. Notable investments include Alleo, Lepaya, Perlego, Swap Language, and Myskillcamp. Their focus is on helping businesses expand by providing necessary financial resources.

24

Offices:

Amsterdam (HQ)

Antwerp

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$2.5M - $50M

Industries:

Hiring and Recruitement, AI, Mobile

Top investments in :

Lepaya (
52)
, Perlego (
46)
, Alleo (
41)