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This venture capital firm invests exclusively in European-founded technology companies from Seed to Exit, offering a network of experienced executives and co...
Balderton is Europe’s leading venture capital investor, focused exclusively on European founded technology companies. We support companies from Seed to Exit. We have a track-record of backing breakthrough companies ranging from MySQL to Betfair, and The Hut Group to Yoox Net-a-Porter. Companies in the Balderton portfolio take advantage of Balderton's network of globally-connected executives, who have real-world experience of founding and building technology companies from startup to IPO; Balderton's CEO Collective; and the firm's platform of legal, talent and marketing services. Founders and entrepreneurs seeking investment should reach out directly to a member of the Balderton investment team.
Key people at Balderton Capital.
Balderton Capital is a leading European venture capital firm that invests exclusively in European-founded technology companies from seed stage through exit. Its mission is to back the most ambitious European tech entrepreneurs by providing capital, operational support, and a network of experienced executives to help startups scale globally. The firm is sector-agnostic but focuses on technology-driven companies across mobile, software, fintech, healthtech, e-commerce, gaming, and marketplaces. With over $5.7 billion raised and more than 250 companies backed since 2000, Balderton has a significant impact on the European startup ecosystem by fueling innovation and growth in technology ventures[1][2][3][4].
Founded in 2000 originally as Benchmark Capital Europe, Balderton became fully independent in 2007. Key partners include Bernard Liautaud, who has emphasized the firm’s evolution from a Series A investor to a multi-stage fund capable of supporting companies from seed to IPO. Over its history, Balderton has made over 180 investments in more than 100 companies, including notable successes like Revolut, Depop, and CityMapper. The firm has expanded its focus over time to include growth-stage investing alongside early-stage funding, raising multiple funds totaling billions of dollars to maintain flexibility and scale in supporting European tech founders[2][3][4][7].
Balderton rides the wave of Europe's growing prominence in global technology innovation. The timing is critical as European startups increasingly attract global attention and capital, driven by strong digital adoption, regulatory support, and a maturing ecosystem. Balderton’s pan-European approach and multi-stage funding model position it to identify and nurture “hidden gems” across diverse markets, helping European tech companies scale internationally. Its influence extends beyond capital, shaping the ecosystem by fostering founder well-being and sustainable growth practices, which are crucial for long-term success in tech entrepreneurship[3][4][8].
Looking ahead, Balderton is likely to continue expanding its multi-stage investment approach, leveraging its substantial capital base and network to back the next generation of European tech giants. Trends such as AI, fintech innovation, healthtech, and deep tech will shape its portfolio focus. The firm’s emphasis on founder support and well-being signals a holistic approach to venture investing that could set new standards in the industry. As Europe’s tech ecosystem matures, Balderton’s role as a cornerstone investor and ecosystem builder will likely deepen, helping to propel European startups onto the global stage[3][4][8].
Key people at Balderton Capital.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | Escape | $18.0M Series A | Suranga Chandratillake | Julien-David Nitlech, Uncorrelated Ventures, Y Combinator |
| Mar 3, 2026 | DeepIP | $25.0M Series B | Fleur Pellerin, Olivier Martret | Headline |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Dash0 | $110.0M Dash0 Series B | Balderton Capital, Rana Yared | Accel, Sarah Rall, Ross Mason, DTCP, July Fund, T.Capital |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Wayve | $1.2B Wayve Series D | NVIDIA, SoftBank, Microsoft, Rishi Dhall, Kentaro Matsui, Dominik Wee, Suranga Chandratillake, Eclipse, SoftBank | — |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Lassie | $75.0M Lassie Series C | Balderton Capital, Felix Capital, Inventure, Passion Capital, Stena Sessan | — |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Mozart AI | $6.0M Seed | Balderton Capital | Charles Ferguson, Emery Wells, EWOR, Kevin Hartz, Mercuri |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Arthos | $6.0M Arthos Seed | Balderton Capital, Daniel Waterhouse | Charles Ferguson, Emery Wells, Kevin Hartz, Ewor, GMG Ventures |
| Feb 11, 2026 | GitGuardian | $50.0M GitGuardian Series C | Insight Partners, Joshua Zelman, Quadrille Capital | Eurazeo, Fly Ventures, Sapphire Ventures, Bpifrance, Burda Principal Investments, Eurazeo |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Lawhive | Lawhive Series B | Mitch Rales | Anton Levy, Google Ventures, Jigsaw, Lts, TQ Ventures |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Stream | $90.0M Series D | Jean-Francois Burguet | Ascension Ventures, Rob Moffat, Douglas Sloan, George Mills, LocalGlobe, Northzone, Smash Capital |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Fuse Energy | $69.3M Series B | Daniel Waterhouse, Clay Dumas | Accel, Creandum, D Squared Capital, Future Positive Capital, Lakestar, Latitude, QuantumLight, Ribbit Capital, Nico Rosberg |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Qargo | $33.0M Series B | Anthony Keusters | — |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Quantum Systems | $208.3M Series C Extension | Dr. Anna Akosua Hankings-Evans | — |
| Nov 17, 2025 | voize | $50.0M Series A | Daniel Waterhouse | HV Capital, Redalpine, Y Combinator |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Grasp | $7.0M Series A | Octopus Ventures | SOSV, Anna Storåkers |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Riff | $16.0M Series A | Northzone | Maki.vc, Rogue VC, Seedcamp, VTF Capital, Dave Peacock, Nicolas Brusson, Steve Barham, Tim Sadler, Vernon Davis, Sondo, Global Founders Capital, Ilkka Paananen, Skyfall Ventures |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Ploy | $3.0M Seed | Joshua Walter | L Catterton Growth, Alastair Paterson, Charles Delingpole, James Chappell, Jonathan Scudder, Jonathan Tom, Mark Ryan, Neil Larkins, Tony Pepper, rule30, SuperSeed, Tiny VC |
| Oct 1, 2025 | ClaimSorted | $13.0M Seed | Andreas Helbig | Atomico, CRV, Eclipse Ventures, Firstminute Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, SOSV, SQN Venture Partners, Biz Stone, George Godula, Immad Akhund, Kulveer Taggar, Mario Götze, Scott Belsky, Tim Kendall, Tom Blomfield, BiG Start Ventures, Eurazeo, Y Combinator |
| Sep 25, 2025 | etn | $30.0M Series A | Balderton Capital | — |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Summation | $12.0M Seed | — | Benchmark, Gradient Ventures, Magma Partners, Tribe Capital, Uncork Capital, Alexandre Prot, Didier Valet, Guillaume Princen, Nate Matherson, Tom Blomfield |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Light | $30.0M Series A | Balderton Capital | Atomico, CRV, Eclipse Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Moonfire Ventures, SOSV, SQN Venture Partners, Alexander Aghassipour, Biz Stone, Bradley Horowitz, Chris Murphy, Fredrik Hjelm, George Godula, Jeppe Rindom, Mario Götze, Phillip Chambers, Scott Belsky, Tim Kendall, Charlie Songhurst, Thomas Wolf, Atomico, Cherry Ventures, Entr e Capital, Seedcamp |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Summation | $21.0M Series A | — | Benchmark, Gradient Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Magma Partners, Tribe Capital, Uncork Capital, Alexandre Prot, Didier Valet, Guillaume Princen, Nate Matherson, Tom Blomfield |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Numeral | $35.0M Series B | Sri Pangulur, Mayfield | Battery Ventures, Benchmark, Gradient Ventures, Magma Partners, Redpoint Ventures, Tribe Capital, Uncork Capital, Alexandre Prot, Didier Valet, Guillaume Princen, Nate Matherson, Tom Blomfield, Mantis VC, Gustaf Alströmer 🇺🇦 |
| Sep 1, 2025 | feld.energy | $12.0M Seed | HV Capital | 468 Capital, Ananda Impact Ventures, Atomico, Future Energy Ventures, OTB Ventures, Promus Ventures, session vc, Daniel Krauss, Philip Specht, Angel Invest |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Sunrise | $29.0M Venture Round | — | Amadeus Capital Partners, BoxGroup, Craft Ventures, Daffy, FJ Labs, Homebrew, Kurma Partners, Makers Camp, Offline Ventures, #SecretFund, Y Combinator, Andreas Ehn, Elliot Shmukler, Loic Le Meur |