Connect Ventures (Europe)

Connect Ventures (Europe) operates as a specialized venture capital firm headquartered in London, focusing exclusively on product-centric startups at pre-seed and seed stages across the European ecosystem. Since its establishment in 2012, the firm has built a reputation for identifying and supporting exceptional founders who demonstrate the vision and capability to create transformative product companies. Their investment philosophy centers on the belief that well-designed products have the power to fundamentally change how people live, work, and interact with technology.

The firm distinguishes itself through a high-conviction investment approach, preferring to make fewer, more deliberate investments rather than spreading capital across numerous ventures. This strategy allows Connect's partners to provide hands-on guidance and meaningful support to their portfolio companies. Their investment team consists exclusively of partners who actively participate in investment decisions and portfolio management, ensuring founders receive experienced counsel from seasoned investors who understand the challenges of building product-led businesses.

Connect Ventures has developed particular expertise in software, fintech, and consumer technology sectors, though they remain open to any category where product innovation drives competitive advantage. Their portfolio includes notable companies such as Citymapper, Typeform, and TrueLayer, demonstrating their ability to identify product-driven companies with significant growth potential. The firm typically invests between €500,000 and €2 million in initial funding rounds, often leading these investments while working closely with other value-aligned investors.

Beyond capital, Connect offers founders access to their Product Thinking framework, operational expertise, and extensive network of industry connections. They maintain a partner-only investment model that ensures founders work directly with experienced investors rather than junior team members. This approach has helped Connect build a reputation as a founder-friendly investor that truly understands the product development journey. Their pan-European focus allows them to discover and nurture talent across the continent's diverse startup ecosystems, while maintaining their core thesis that exceptional product companies can emerge from anywhere with the right support and guidance.