Verve Ventures
Overview
Verve Ventures is a Swiss venture capital firm that specializes in investing in European early-stage, science and deep technology startups.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axelera AI | Feb 2026 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Cognism | Jan 2022 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Druid AI | Sep 2023 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Druid Technology Co., Ltd. | Sep 2023 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Wingtra | Mar 2023 | Series B | Co-investor |
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Key People
Lukas Weber
Partner, CEO
Steffen Wagner
Partner, CEO
Irina Babina
Venture Partner (Life Sciences)
Laurens Feenstra
Venture Partner (mobility, autonomous, AI, deep tech)
Friederike R.
Partner, Head of Investor Relations
Mike Hobmeier
Partner, Head Asset Management & Products
Xavier Mesnier
Partner, Head of Frontiers in Health & Bio Investments
Cristiano Calcagno
Member Of The Board Of Directors
Cécile Zizzari
Investor Relations Associate
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Verve Ventures based?
Verve Ventures is headquartered in Zug, Zug, Switzerland.
When was Verve Ventures founded?
Verve Ventures was founded in 2010.
How many portfolio companies does Verve Ventures have?
Verve Ventures has 133 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Verve Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Axelera AI, Cognism, Druid AI, Druid Technology Co., Ltd., Wingtra.
What was Verve Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Verve Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Axelera AI in 2026.
What sectors does Verve Ventures focus on?
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What company stages does Verve Ventures focus on?
Verve Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Verve Ventures's AUM?
Verve Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $300.0M and $337.0M.