Alven

www.alven.co

Alven backs early-stage European startups across diverse sectors including SaaS, fintech, AI/data, developer tools, marketplaces, and frontier tech. They have backed over 160 startups across 22 years with €2 billion in funds under management as of 2022.

Check Size

Not specified

Stages

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage

Focus Areas

Ai Ml, Enterprise Saas, Vertical Saas

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Investment Thesis

Alven is a ‘heart-led VC’ that partners with relentless entrepreneurs who seek to leave a lasting legacy and define the markets they shape. Their core belief is that ‘straightforward honesty is the best support a VC can bring,’ enabling founders to react faster, execute better, and persevere through adversity. They emphasize long-term partnership built on trust and candid interaction rather than transactional relationships, with a commitment to ‘build to last’ in an often cyclical ecosystem.

What Sets Them Apart

Swift and heartfelt interactions - emphasizing speed and emotional intelligence in investor engagement
Long-term commitment - backing companies through thick and thin for 5+ years
Platform team support - functional experts providing HR, talent, and other critical growth support beyond capital
Non-intrusive partnership - balancing active involvement with allowing founders autonomy to execute
20+ years of proven track record - successful exits including Stripe, Algolia, Dataiku, Qonto, and multiple unicorns
Strong ESG commitment - particular focus on gender equality and climate action
Trust-based board relationships - providing coaching and challenge without requiring 'filters' between investor and founder