VC firm
Earlybird
Also known as Earlybird Venture Capital
- Investor type
- VC
- Investing status
- Activeas of 2026-09-18Source (opens in a new tab)
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germany
- Founded
- 1997
- Assets under management
- $1.4BForm ADV private fund GAV, as of 2026-05-19Source (opens in a new tab)
- Funds
- 6
- Check size
- Initial ticket sizes up to €12mSource (opens in a new tab)
- Legal name
- EARLYBIRD GMBH & CO. KG
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About
We’re a venture capital investor powering Europe’s tech innovators with financial resources, strategic support, and access to a vast international network.
Investment approach
- Thesis
- We are driven by the transformative power of technology and its potential to change lives for generations to come. When we invest, we do so with a long-term vision, focusing on Applications (B2B & B2C), Software Infrastructure, and DeepTech. As a multi-generational VC, we think decades ahead, backing the companies that will redefine the future.Source (opens in a new tab)
- Takes board seats
- Yes
- Board policy
- We’re by your side – challenging you, driving impact, and serving as everything from your board members to confidants.
- Eligibility
- Got an idea that could change the world? If you're an early-stage founder with big ambitions, we'd love to hear from you.
- Investing status notes
- 20 new investments made last year
Funds
- EARLYBIRD FUND VIII GMBH & CO. GESCHL. INVKG
- Main fund
- EARLYBIRD FUND VI AFFILIATES GMBH & CO. GESCHL. INVKG
- Main fund
- EARLYBIRD GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND V GMBH & CO. GESCHL. INVKG
- Opportunity
- EARLYBIRD GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND I GMBH & CO. GESCHL. INVKG
- Opportunity
- EARLYBIRD FUND VII GMBH & CO. GESCHL. INVKG
- Main fund
- EARLYBIRD FUND VI GMBH & CO. GESCHL. INVKG
- Main fund
SEC registration
- Registered adviser
- EARLYBIRD GMBH & CO. KG
- CRD number
- 341941 (opens in a new tab)
- SEC file number
- 802-136531
- Registration
- Exempt reporting adviser
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.4Bas of 2026-05-19
- Private funds reported
- 6
- Principal office
- BERLIN, Germany
Locations
- Office
- Berlin
- Office
- London
- Office
- Milan
- Office
- Munich
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