Aper Ventures

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APER Ventures invests in deep tech and hardware startups across various development stages, with particular expertise in advanced materials, IoT, hardware, and technology-driven solutions. They have shifted their strategy from diversified verticals to focus specifically on deep tech companies with commercial viability.

Check Size

$1M - $10M

Stages

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

Focus Areas

Hardware, Semiconductors, Robotics

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Investment Thesis

APER Ventures focuses on identifying and investing in technology-based companies with global potential, particularly those developing hardware and deep tech solutions. They believe the next wave of innovation and unicorns will emerge from hardware and deep tech companies, and they position themselves as professional investment partners who support founders through the challenging transition from research to commercial product.

What Sets Them Apart

Angel-friendly VC model allowing flexible co-investment in pre-selected projects
Investors can actively participate in company development while having professional partner oversight
Focus on Central and Eastern Europe as a deeptech innovation hub
Portfolio spans hardware, software, and physical products with distinct vertical expertise
Part of APER Group ecosystem including APER Angels network and META Ventures
Backed by significant European funding (PLN 80.4M from PFR Ventures for technology transfer)
Recognized as one of the most active deeptech investors in Central Europe (3 investments in 2023)