26 Best Active Travel 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 26 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:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

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

Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm that has invested in companies like Google, Apple, Cisco, YouTube, AirBnB, and WhatsApp. The firm was founded in 1972 by Donald Valentine, and companies backed by Sequoia have created over $3.3 trillion dollars in market capitalization.

50

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in :

No data available

Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm that has invested in companies like Google, Apple, Cisco, YouTube, AirBnB, and WhatsApp. The firm was founded in 1972 by Donald Valentine, and companies backed by Sequoia have created over $3.3 trillion dollars in market capitalization.

50

Offices:

London

San Mateo (HQ)

London

San Mateo (HQ)

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$2.5M - $500M

Industries:

FinTech, Gaming, AI

Top investments in :

Pennylane (
67)
, Klarna (
65)
, tacto (
60)

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:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

Quantum Systems (
71)
, sennder (
65)
, CarOnSale (
60)

Spark Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2005 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts making early and growth investments in startup companies.

49

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$2.5M - $500M

Industries:

Hardware, AI, AR / VR

Top investments in :

Badi (
60)
, GetYourGuide (
60)
, Tourlane (
56)

Heartcore is a venture capital fund based in Copenhagen. They invest in startups at stages ranging from pre-seed to series F, with check sizes between $300,000 and $6 million. Heartcore focuses on industries including tech, health, real estate, finance, and entertainment. Their portfolio includes FlexAI, Zefir, Travel Perk, Podimo, and Taster. They aim to support founders in creating impactful consumer-focused brands, helping driven entrepreneurs turn their ideas into successful businesses.

48

Offices:

Copenhagen (HQ)

Paris

Berlin

Stockholm

Lisbon

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$100k - $500M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

TravelPerk (
70)
, GetYourGuide (
60)
, Zolar (
60)

Felix Capital is a venture capital firm focused on digital lifestyle, brands, and related enabling-technologies.

47

Offices:

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, FinTech

Top investments in :

Pigment (software company) (
74)
, TravelPerk (
70)
, VanMoof (
65)

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:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

NFL ALL DAY (
70)
, TIER Mobility (
70)
, TravelPerk (
70)

Local Globe is a venture capital fund based in London, investing in companies from pre-seed to Series C stages. They support businesses across diverse industries, including e-commerce, mobility, and climate tech. Notable investments include Qogita and Sylvera. Local Globe aims to help young companies grow and make a positive impact in their sectors.

45

Offices:

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$100k - $250M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

TravelPerk (
70)
, VOI Technology (
67)
, Yonder (
65)

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Series A, Series G

Check Size:

$70M - $250M

Industries:

Mobility & Transportation, Manufacturing, Software as a service (SaaS)

Top investments in :

Project 3 Mobility (
60)
, Blacklane (
56)

Target Global is a venture capital firm that invests in financial, health, and education technology companies.

37

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in :

No data available

Target Global is a venture capital firm that invests in financial, health, and education technology companies.

37

Offices:

Berlin (HQ)

Munich

Amsterdam

London

Berlin (HQ)

Munich

Amsterdam

London

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Health Tech, Edtech, FinTech

Top investments in :

TravelPerk (
70)
, Flink (
70)
, Zego (
65)

NFQ Capital is a venture capital fund that invests in early-stage startups. They focus on sectors such as ecommerce, community and lifestyle, travel tech, and the service industry, with investments ranging from $250k to $5M. Notable investments include GetYourGuide and Tourlane. With a team of 900 experts in Europe and Asia, NFQ Capital provides both funding and guidance in technology and business processes. Their goal is to help startups scale globally by leveraging their extensive sector expertise.

37

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Seed

Check Size:

$2.5M - $5M

Industries:

Travel Tech, Community & Lifestyle, Ecommerce

Top investments in :

GetYourGuide (
60)
, Tourlane (
56)

btov Partners is a venture capital fund based in Berlin, investing in early-stage startups through seed and series funding rounds. Their investments range from €250,000 to €10 million across sectors like fintech, health tech, AI, and climate tech. The fund has supported companies such as SumUp, Volocopter, and Urban Sports Club, adopting both a generalist and industrial focus to help diverse businesses succeed.

35

Offices:

Berlin (HQ)

Munich

Zürich

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$100k - $250M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

SumUp (
74)
, Urban Sports Club (
60)
, AI21 (
56)

Mercedes Benz Ventures is a venture capital fund based in Atlanta, focusing on later-stage investments. They target companies in ecommerce, transportation, mobile tech, and food technology. Notable investments include Blacklane and Bolt. The fund aims to support businesses with strategic capital and industry expertise.

35

Offices:

Atlanta (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Series C, Series D

Check Size:

$20M - $250M

Industries:

Foodtech, Mobile, Mobility & Transportation

Top investments in :

Blacklane (
56)
, Bolt (
56)

Recruit Strategic Partners (RSP) is a venture capital fund under Recruit Holdings. Specializing in Series B funding, RSP focuses on mobility and transportation sectors. With over 50 active portfolio companies globally, including Blacklane, RSP aims to support global expansion through strategic investments and partnerships. Recruit Holdings, a major Japanese internet media company, operates across various online business sectors like HR, dining, and housing.

35

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Series B

Check Size:

$10M - $20M

Industries:

Mobility & Transportation

Top investments in :

Blacklane (
56)

RI Digital Ventures is a venture capital company.

35

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Series A, Series B, Series D, Series G

Check Size:

$10M - $70M

Industries:

Hardware, Mobility & Transportation, Technology

Top investments in :

Blacklane (
56)

SIXT is a venture capital fund based in Munich, focusing on investments in the mobility and transportation sectors, particularly during the Series F funding stage. They invest between $500k and $10M, with notable investments such as Blacklane. SIXT aims to advance mobility solutions through their industry expertise and customer focus. They support growth in car rental, car sharing, ride-hailing, and car subscriptions. Through a single app, SIXT provides access to a wide range of vehicles and drivers globally, integrating services from various partners to create a sustainable mobility network.

35

Offices:

Munich

Investment Stage:

Series F

Check Size:

$40M - $50M

Industries:

Mobility & Transportation

Top investments in :

Blacklane (
56)

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Series D, Series G

Check Size:

$40M - $70M

Industries:

Mobility & Transportation, Software as a service (SaaS), Transportation

Top investments in :

Blacklane (
56)

car4you is a venture capital fund focused on the mobility and transportation sector. They typically invest in Series B rounds with checks ranging from $10 million to $50 million. By partnering with businesses like Blacklane, car4you drives growth and development in the transportation industry. Their mission is to support and advance efficient and convenient solutions for moving people and goods.

35

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Series B

Check Size:

$10M - $20M

Industries:

Mobility & Transportation

Top investments in :

Blacklane (
56)

Monkfish Equity is a venture capital fund specializing in seed-stage investments. With over $100 million raised and spent, the team has navigated the full startup lifecycle, including successful exits. They offer straightforward terms and quick decisions, valuing founders' time. Post-investment, their focus is on support rather than constant check-ins. They have backed companies like Tourlane and have significant experience in travel and service-related technologies. Monkfish Equity is dedicated to helping new businesses grow and succeed.

35

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Seed

Check Size:

$2.5M - $5M

Industries:

Travel Tech, Service industry

Top investments in :

Tourlane (
56)

Investment AB Kinnevik, based in Stockholm, is a venture capital fund supporting businesses from early to late stages. They focus on sectors like digital consumer services, health tech, and green technology. Notable investments include Travel Perk, H2 Green Steel, Aira, Babylon Health, and HungryPanda. Their goal is to build strong, sustainable businesses across diverse industries through targeted investments.

30

Offices:

Stockholm (HQ)

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, FinTech

Top investments in :

TravelPerk (
70)
, Mews (
67)
, H2 Green Steel (
65)

Greyhound Capital is a venture capital fund that invests in various stages, from seed to later rounds, with a focus on fintech, mobile, and payments. They partner with strong management teams to build companies that improve daily life and manage assets for institutions, non-profits, and individuals. Notable investments include TravelPerk, Choco, Froots, Satispay, and Lunar. Since 2017, Greyhound has aimed to support businesses with growth potential.

29

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$100k - $500M

Industries:

FinTech, Foodtech, Travel Tech

Top investments in :

TravelPerk (
70)
, Choco (
56)
, N26 (bank) (
52)

European venture firm specializing in early stage investments since 2000.

27

Offices:

Berlin

London

Menlo Park (HQ)

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, Edtech, FinTech

Top investments in :

Cognigy (
63)
, AUTO1 (
60)
, NUMA Group (
60)

Founded in 2011, Alstin Capital is a growth/expansion firm based in Munich, Germany. The firm prefers to invest in seed-stage, early-stage, growth-stage, and later-stage companies. The firm seeks to invest in information technology sectors in Europe.

22

Offices:

Munich (HQ)

Investment Stage:

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

Check Size:

$100k - $100M

Industries:

Health Tech, FinTech, Crypto & web3

Top investments in :

Blacklane (
56)
, WorkMotion (
56)
, The Stryze Group (
50)

Airbridge Equity Partners, a venture capital fund based in Amsterdam, invests $1 million to $5 million in early-stage technology-driven companies, from seed to Series B. They focus on ecommerce, advertising technology, data and analytics, creative and business intelligence tools, future of work, travel tech, and fashion. Notable investments include We Are Eves, ChannelEngine, Travelcircus, and Smartlook. The firm aims to help scalable digital companies grow and succeed.

21

Offices:

Amsterdam (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Series B, Unknown

Check Size:

$2.5M - $50M

Industries:

Fashion, Adtech, Travel Tech

Top investments in :

ChannelEngine (
44)
, Travelcircus (
37)
, We Are Eves (
28)