30 Best Active Semiconductor 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 venture capital firm in France that focuses on the life sciences, energy and environment, industry, microelectronics and digital sectors.

50

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 France that focuses on the life sciences, energy and environment, industry, microelectronics and digital sectors.

50

Offices:

Paris (HQ)

Paris (HQ)

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$100k - $100M

Industries:

Community & Lifestyle, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing

Top investments in :

Adionics (
52)
, Gleamer (
52)
, Aledia (
48)

Omers Ventures is a global venture capital fund based in Toronto with additional offices in Palo Alto and London. They invest from seed to series E, focusing on sectors such as e-commerce, fintech, AI, and health tech. They have backed companies like Northvolt, PrimaryBid, Cerbos, HelloSelf, and Firstvet. Omers Ventures supports early-stage startups by providing financial resources and strategic guidance to help businesses scale.

44

Offices:

London

Toronto (HQ)

Palo Alto

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Ecommerce, Fitness, Business Intelligence

Top investments in :

Northvolt (
65)
, PrimaryBid (
60)
, Wefox (
60)

Earlybird Venture Capital, based in Berlin, invests in European tech startups at various stages, from seed to series A and beyond, with check sizes from $500,000 to $10 million. Their focus areas include biotech, fintech, and AI. Notable investments include Quantum Diamonds and Isar Aerospace. Earlybird provides financial backing and guidance to help startups grow and succeed in a competitive market.

43

Offices:

Paris

Berlin (HQ)

Munich

London

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$100k - $500M

Industries:

Health Tech, Semiconductor, CRM

Top investments in :

FintechOS (
70)
, sennder (
65)
, Oviva (
60)

Union Square Ventures is a venture capital fund based in New York. They invest in startups from pre-seed to late stages, with varied check sizes. Focus areas include recruitment, energy, climate tech, fintech, and health tech. Notable investments include Super Payments, CarbonChain, and Juro. Union Square Ventures aims to support companies driving technological advancements and industry improvements.

43

Offices:

New York (HQ)

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$100k - $40M

Industries:

Business Intelligence, Cloud, Supply Chain & Logistics

Top investments in :

Matter Labs (
60)
, Dune Analytics (
52)
, Super Payments (
52)

Latitude is a venture capital fund based in London that partners with tech founders to tackle industry-wide problems. They invest at various stages, from early growth to advanced rounds, focusing on companies with real-world impact in areas like data, analytics, and AI. Notable investments include Monzo and Tide. Latitude seeks businesses that can transform industries such as manufacturing, supply chain, and people operations, aiming to support groundbreaking ideas and help founders grow their companies.

42

Offices:

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$100k - $500M

Industries:

Health Tech, Semiconductor, Agritech

Top investments in :

Monzo (
87)
, Tessian (
70)
, Wagestream Ltd (
70)

Molten Ventures is a venture capital fund based in London. They invest in startups at various stages, from seed to series E, with check sizes from $2 million to $50 million. Their focus spans industries such as technology, healthcare, and finance. Notable investments include Thought Machine, Ledger, Lyst, Pollen, and IMU Biosciences.

42

Offices:

Dublin

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$100k - $250M

Industries:

Business Intelligence, Privacy and Security, Hardware

Top investments in :

Form3 (
87)
, FintechOS (
70)
, CoachHub (
60)

Bpifrance is a bank and venture capital fund for entrepreneurs. It invests in stages from pre-seed to Series I and offers debt financing. Supporting a range of industries, including technology, healthcare, and manufacturing, Bpifrance has backed companies like Electra, Bioptimus, and Aqemia. Its goal is to boost economic growth by helping businesses scale and succeed.

42

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Debt Financing, 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:

Business Intelligence, Privacy and Security, Hardware

Top investments in :

Mistral AI (
87)
, YesWeHack (
71)
, Scalinx (
67)

NCI Waterstart is a venture capital fund focused on series B investments in the semiconductor and manufacturing industries, with notable investments including Scalinx. Established in 1996, the fund also has a history in construction and contracting services. Their team ensures meticulous project management, allowing clients to focus on core activities. Relationships and trust are central to their approach. For more information, visit their website or contact their office.

42

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Series B

Check Size:

$40M - $50M

Industries:

Semiconductor, Manufacturing

Top investments in :

Scalinx (
67)

Kindred Capital is a venture capital fund based in London, investing in early and growth-stage companies with check sizes from £500,000 to £1,500,000. They focus on sectors such as technology, healthcare, and finance. Known for their equitable venture practice, Kindred Capital fosters strong partnerships with entrepreneurs. Their portfolio includes companies like Pollen, Paddle, and Ori Biotech. They support innovative projects that push industry boundaries and contribute significantly to the startup ecosystem.

41

Offices:

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$100k - $250M

Industries:

Business Intelligence, Hardware, AI

Top investments in :

Flagstone (
75)
, Ori Biotech (
60)
, Paddle (
60)

BNP Paribas is a leading bank in the European Union with a venture capital fund that invests across various stages, from seed to series funding and debt financing. The fund supports industries like e-commerce, health tech, fintech, biotech, and clean energy. Notable investments include BlaBlaCar, H2 Green Steel, and HR Path. Their goal is to drive growth and innovation across multiple sectors.

39

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$10M - $1B

Industries:

Hardware, Crypto & web3, fintech

Top investments in :

BlaBlaCar (
67)
, Scalinx (
67)
, H2 Green Steel (
65)

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)

Elaia is a venture capital fund based in Paris that supports companies from early to growth stages. They invest between $300,000 and $15 million in sectors such as health tech, AI, cybersecurity, and fintech. Their portfolio includes companies like FlexAI, Aqemia, and HarfangLab. Focused on digital and deep tech startups, Elaia helps businesses grow and develop.

38

Offices:

Tel Aviv

Paris (HQ)

Barcelona

Toulouse

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$500k - $1B

Industries:

Data and Analytics, Adtech, Health Tech

Top investments in :

Mirakl (
60)
, Ornikar (
60)
, Continuity (
60)

Project A Ventures is a venture capital fund based in Berlin. They invest in various stages from pre-seed to Series D, with investments ranging between $1 million and $10 million. The firm supports companies across industries such as ecommerce, fintech, health tech, and AI. Combining capital with operational support, they help startups grow. Notable investments include Quantum Systems, Labrys Technologies, and Relay.

38

Offices:

Berlin (HQ)

London

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Business Intelligence, Privacy and Security, Supply Chain & Logistics

Top investments in :

VOI Technology (
67)
, sennder (
65)
, Casavo (
60)

Partech Ventures is a technology venture capital fund based in Paris. They invest in startups from pre-seed to series F, with investment sizes ranging from $200,000 to $75 million. Their portfolio spans industries such as health tech, fintech, and AI. Notable investments include Sendinblue, ManoMano, and Cazoo. The fund aims to support growth and innovation in the tech sector through strategic investments.

36

Offices:

Paris (HQ)

Berlin

San Francisco

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$100k - $500M

Industries:

Cloud, Crypto & web3, Creative Tools

Top investments in :

Alan (company) (
70)
, CoachHub (
60)
, EcoVadis (
60)

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Series A

Check Size:

$30M - $40M

Industries:

Semiconductor

Top investments in :

MICLEDI Microdisplays (
56)

KBC is a venture capital fund based in Lille, specializing in early-stage technology companies in the semiconductor industry. They provide financial support during Series A funding rounds. A notable investment is MICLEDI Microdisplays, which develops advanced display technologies. KBC leverages extensive experience and a broad network to support businesses aiming for international expansion, serving clients with revenues between €30 million and €5 billion across Europe, Asia, and the United States.

35

Offices:

Lille

Investment Stage:

Series A

Check Size:

$30M - $40M

Industries:

Semiconductor

Top investments in :

MICLEDI Microdisplays (
56)

Entrepreneur First, based in London, helps individuals find ideas, start companies, and raise funds. Specializing in early-stage startups across industries like AI, health tech, and fintech, they support founders from inception through Series A. Investments include PolyAI and Automata. Their focus is on building strong teams and fostering groundbreaking ideas to create successful businesses.

34

Offices:

Paris

Berlin

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $50M

Industries:

Data and Analytics, Health Tech, Semiconductor

Top investments in :

Nivoda (
63)
, Gensyn (
60)
, Omnipresent (
60)

UK Infrastructure Bank, a government-owned financial institution, has £22 billion to support climate change initiatives and economic growth in the UK. They fund private companies and local authorities in sectors such as energy, manufacturing, and technology. Investments range from early to later stages with no fixed check limit. Beneficiaries include companies like ZeroAvia and PragmatIC Semiconductor. Backed by HM Treasury, the bank operates independently to generate positive financial returns and encourage private finance. They also offer an advisory service to assist local authorities with economic projects.

34

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Series C, Series D

Check Size:

$100M - $500M

Industries:

Semiconductor, Space Tech, Manufacturing

Top investments in :

ZeroAvia (
60)
, Highview Power (
60)
, PragmatIC Semiconductor (
48)

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)

Airbus Ventures is a venture capital fund investing in startups from early stages to later rounds, with check sizes ranging from $250k to $5M. They focus on groundbreaking ideas in sectors such as semiconductors, energy, nuclear, and space technology. Notable investments include ZeroAvia and e-peas. With roots in Airbus, they leverage a rich legacy of innovation and a global network to support startups. Headquartered in Silicon Valley and Paris, Airbus Ventures operates independently to assist founders worldwide in transforming mobility, security, and aerospace.

32

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series C

Check Size:

$5M - $250M

Industries:

Semiconductor, Space Tech, Energy & Nuclear

Top investments in :

ZeroAvia (
60)
, e-peas (
41)

High-Tech Grunderfonds is a German venture capital firm that focuses on seed or startups by providing early venture, seed capital and mezzanine financing.

31

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in :

No data available

High-Tech Grunderfonds is a German venture capital firm that focuses on seed or startups by providing early venture, seed capital and mezzanine financing.

31

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in :

No data available

High-Tech Grunderfonds is a German venture capital firm that focuses on seed or startups by providing early venture, seed capital and mezzanine financing.

31

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in :

No data available

High-Tech Grunderfonds is a German venture capital firm that focuses on seed or startups by providing early venture, seed capital and mezzanine financing.

31

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in :

No data available

High-Tech Grunderfonds is a German venture capital firm that focuses on seed or startups by providing early venture, seed capital and mezzanine financing.

31

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in :

No data available

High-Tech Grunderfonds is a German venture capital firm that focuses on seed or startups by providing early venture, seed capital and mezzanine financing.

31

Offices:

Berlin

Bonn (HQ)

Berlin

Bonn (HQ)

Berlin

Bonn (HQ)

Berlin

Bonn (HQ)

Berlin

Bonn (HQ)

Berlin

Bonn (HQ)

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$100k - $250M

Industries:

Health Tech, Travel Tech, AR / VR

Top investments in :

Proxima Fusion (
63)
, Commercetools (
56)
, Tubulis (
56)

MIG Capital is a Newport Beach, CA based alternative investment firm offering both fundamental and quantitative investment strategies.

31

Offices:

Munich (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Series A, Series B

Check Size:

$5M - $70M

Industries:

Internet of Things, Biotech, Health Tech

Top investments in :

Konux (
56)
, SciRhom (
53)
, HawkCell (
48)

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series B, Series C

Check Size:

$20M - $250M

Industries:

Semiconductor, AI, Space Tech

Top investments in :

Isar Aerospace (
56)
, iCOMAT (
48)
, Fractile (
44)

iBionext is a venture capital fund based in Paris. They invest in early-stage companies, focusing on health tech, AI, machine learning, and semiconductors. iBionext supports startups during the seed and Series A stages. Notable investments include Tilak Healthcare and GrAI Matter Labs. Their goal is to help businesses grow and succeed.

30

Offices:

Paris (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Unknown

Check Size:

$5M - $20M

Industries:

Machine learning, Health Tech, Semiconductor

Top investments in :

Tilak Healthcare (
48)
, GrAI Matter Labs (
44)