Cusp Capital
Overview
Cusp Capital is a venture capital firm based in Germany, focusing on early-stage investments in European software and technology companies. The firm invests in companies on the cusp of redefining their industries, with a focus on industry-specific software, the intersection of digitization and sustainability (ESG), and digital products for lower-income consumers and workers. It was formed in 2021 as a spin-off of a team from Tengelmann Ventures.
Portfolio Companies
20
Website
cuspcapital.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| HERO Software | Jul 2024 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Libeen | Feb 2025 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| 2501.ai | Dec 2025 | Seed | Lead |
| CarbonCloud | Feb 2023 | Series A | Lead |
| VIDA | Sep 2023 | VC Round | Lead |
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FAQ
Where is Cusp Capital based?
Cusp Capital is headquartered in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
When was Cusp Capital founded?
Founding year information for Cusp Capital is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Cusp Capital have?
Cusp Capital has 20 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Cusp Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include HERO Software, Libeen, 2501.ai, CarbonCloud, VIDA.
What was Cusp Capital's most recent investment shown here?
Cusp Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in 2501.ai in 2025.
What sectors does Cusp Capital focus on?
Cusp Capital focuses on FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Cusp Capital focus on?
Cusp Capital typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Cusp Capital's AUM?
Cusp Capital's assets under management are estimated between $280.0M and $361.0M.