30 Best Active Semiconductor Investors in 2024

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Icon Investor Rankings are calculated using our Seedtable Score – a 1 to 100 score that uses quantitative and qualitative data points (like the size of their fund or the quality of the companies they invested in) to signal the strength behind an investor. A score closer to 100 indicates an investor is worth watching closely.

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List of 30 top VCs

A venture capital firm in France that focuses on the life sciences, energy and environment, industry, microelectronics and digital sectors.

50

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in :

No data available

A venture capital firm in France that focuses on the life sciences, energy and environment, industry, microelectronics and digital sectors.

50

Offices:

Paris (HQ)

Paris (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $100M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, FinTech

Top investments in :

Adionics (
52)
, Gleamer (
52)
, Aledia (
48)

Omers Ventures is a global venture capital fund based in Toronto with additional offices in Palo Alto and London. They invest from seed to series E, focusing on sectors such as e-commerce, fintech, AI, and health tech. They have backed companies like Northvolt, PrimaryBid, Cerbos, HelloSelf, and Firstvet. Omers Ventures supports early-stage startups by providing financial resources and strategic guidance to help businesses scale.

44

Offices:

London

Toronto (HQ)

Palo Alto

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Health Tech, FinTech, Foodtech

Top investments in :

Northvolt (
65)
, PrimaryBid (
60)
, wefox (
60)

Germany-based venture capital firm focused on European tech startups.

43

Offices:

Paris

Berlin (HQ)

Munich

London

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $500M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

FintechOS (
70)
, sennder (
65)
, Oviva (
60)

Union Square Ventures is a venture capital fund based in New York. They invest in startups from pre-seed to late stages, with varied check sizes. Focus areas include recruitment, energy, climate tech, fintech, and health tech. Notable investments include Super Payments, CarbonChain, and Juro. Union Square Ventures aims to support companies driving technological advancements and industry improvements.

43

Offices:

New York (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $40M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, FinTech

Top investments in :

Matter Labs (
60)
, Dune Analytics (
52)
, Super Payments (
52)

Latitude is a venture capital fund based in London that partners with tech founders to tackle industry-wide problems. They invest at various stages, from early growth to advanced rounds, focusing on companies with real-world impact in areas like data, analytics, and AI. Notable investments include Monzo and Tide. Latitude seeks businesses that can transform industries such as manufacturing, supply chain, and people operations, aiming to support groundbreaking ideas and help founders grow their companies.

42

Offices:

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series F, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $500M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

Monzo (
83)
, Tessian (
70)
, Wagestream Ltd (
70)

Molten Ventures - previously Draper Esprit - is the first European tech-focused VC not tied to five-year cycles.

42

Offices:

Dublin

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $250M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

Form3 (
87)
, FintechOS (
70)
, CoachHub (
60)

Bpifrance is a bank and venture capital fund for entrepreneurs. It invests in stages from pre-seed to Series I and offers debt financing. Supporting a range of industries, including technology, healthcare, and manufacturing, Bpifrance has backed companies like Electra, Bioptimus, and Aqemia. Its goal is to boost economic growth by helping businesses scale and succeed.

42

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Debt Financing, Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Series G, Series H, Series I, Unknown

Check Size:

$500k - $1B

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, FinTech

Top investments in :

Mistral AI (
87)
, YesWeHack (
71)
, Scalinx (
67)

NCI Waterstart is a venture capital fund focused on series B investments in the semiconductor and manufacturing industries, with notable investments including Scalinx. Established in 1996, the fund also has a history in construction and contracting services. Their team ensures meticulous project management, allowing clients to focus on core activities. Relationships and trust are central to their approach. For more information, visit their website or contact their office.

42

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Series B

Check Size:

$40M - $50M

Industries:

Manufacturing, Semiconductor

Top investments in :

Scalinx (
67)

A venture capital firm in England that focuses on helping companies fulfil their international ambitions.

41

Offices:

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $250M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

Flagstone (
75)
, Ori Biotech (
60)
, Paddle (
60)

Lakestar is a venture capital firm investing in digital and technology companies in Europe.

41

Offices:

Zürich (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

Alan (company) (
70)
, Fuse Energy (
70)
, sennder (
65)

BNP Paribas is an international commercial bank established in 1848 and headquartered in Paris, France.

39

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Debt Financing, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown

Check Size:

$5M - $1B

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, FinTech

Top investments in :

BlaBlaCar (
67)
, Scalinx (
67)
, H2 Green Steel (
65)

BACKED VC is a London-based venture capital fund investing in early-stage European companies. Providing funding between $500,000 and $5 million, they focus on a variety of industries including technology, health, and finance. Their portfolio includes companies like Pollen, Thought Machine, Lopay, Banked, and Legl. With a human-centric approach, BACKED VC supports startups from Seed to Series C stages.

38

Offices:

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $250M

Industries:

Health Tech, FinTech, Crypto & web3

Top investments in :

Pollen (
60)
, Thought Machine (
60)
, Sky Mavis (
56)

Elaia is a venture capital fund based in Paris that supports companies from early to growth stages. They invest between $300,000 and $15 million in sectors such as health tech, AI, cybersecurity, and fintech. Their portfolio includes companies like FlexAI, Aqemia, and HarfangLab. Focused on digital and deep tech startups, Elaia helps businesses grow and develop.

38

Offices:

Tel Aviv

Paris (HQ)

Barcelona

Toulouse

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Unknown

Check Size:

$500k - $1B

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

Mirakl (
60)
, Ornikar (
60)
, Continuity (
60)

Project A Ventures is a venture capital fund based in Berlin. They invest in various stages from pre-seed to Series D, with investments ranging between $1 million and $10 million. The firm supports companies across industries such as ecommerce, fintech, health tech, and AI. Combining capital with operational support, they help startups grow. Notable investments include Quantum Systems, Labrys Technologies, and Relay.

38

Offices:

Berlin (HQ)

London

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

Quantum Systems (
71)
, VOI Technology (
67)
, sennder (
65)

Partech Ventures is a venture capital firm in France that focuses on investing at the seed, venture, and growth stages.

36

Offices:

Paris (HQ)

Berlin

San Francisco

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series F, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $500M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

NFL ALL DAY (
70)
, Alan (company) (
70)
, CoachHub (
60)

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Series A

Check Size:

$30M - $40M

Industries:

Semiconductor

Top investments in :

MICLEDI Microdisplays (
56)

KBC is a venture capital fund based in Lille, specializing in early-stage technology companies in the semiconductor industry. They provide financial support during Series A funding rounds. A notable investment is MICLEDI Microdisplays, which develops advanced display technologies. KBC leverages extensive experience and a broad network to support businesses aiming for international expansion, serving clients with revenues between €30 million and €5 billion across Europe, Asia, and the United States.

35

Offices:

Lille

Investment Stage:

Series A

Check Size:

$30M - $40M

Industries:

Semiconductor

Top investments in :

MICLEDI Microdisplays (
56)

Entrepreneur First is an Investment company based in the United Kingdom founded in 2011 by Alice Bentinck and Matt Clifford.

34

Offices:

Paris

Berlin

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $50M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, FinTech

Top investments in :

Nivoda (
63)
, Gensyn (
60)
, Omnipresent (
60)

UK Infrastructure Bank, a government-owned financial institution, has £22 billion to support climate change initiatives and economic growth in the UK. They fund private companies and local authorities in sectors such as energy, manufacturing, and technology. Investments range from early to later stages with no fixed check limit. Beneficiaries include companies like ZeroAvia and PragmatIC Semiconductor. Backed by HM Treasury, the bank operates independently to generate positive financial returns and encourage private finance. They also offer an advisory service to assist local authorities with economic projects.

34

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Series C, Series D

Check Size:

$100M - $500M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Space Tech, Energy & Nuclear

Top investments in :

ZeroAvia (
60)
, Highview Power (
60)
, PragmatIC Semiconductor (
48)

A venture capital and private equity firm investing in technology, business services, communications, education, financial technology, healthcare, infrastructure, property, security, retail and travel and leisure companies.

33

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in :

No data available

A venture capital and private equity firm investing in technology, business services, communications, education, financial technology, healthcare, infrastructure, property, security, retail and travel and leisure companies.

33

Offices:

London (HQ)

New York

London (HQ)

New York

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $100M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

Amplience (
60)
, Depop (
60)
, Elliptic (
60)

Airbus Ventures invests in companies developing technologies in the aerospace industry.

32

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series C

Check Size:

$5M - $250M

Industries:

Space Tech, Energy & Nuclear, Semiconductor

Top investments in :

ZeroAvia (
60)
, e-peas (
41)

High-Tech Grunderfonds is a German venture capital firm that focuses on seed or startups by providing early venture, seed capital and mezzanine financing.

31

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in :

No data available

High-Tech Grunderfonds is a German venture capital firm that focuses on seed or startups by providing early venture, seed capital and mezzanine financing.

31

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in :

No data available

High-Tech Grunderfonds is a German venture capital firm that focuses on seed or startups by providing early venture, seed capital and mezzanine financing.

31

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in :

No data available

High-Tech Grunderfonds is a German venture capital firm that focuses on seed or startups by providing early venture, seed capital and mezzanine financing.

31

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in :

No data available

High-Tech Grunderfonds is a German venture capital firm that focuses on seed or startups by providing early venture, seed capital and mezzanine financing.

31

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in :

No data available

High-Tech Grunderfonds is a German venture capital firm that focuses on seed or startups by providing early venture, seed capital and mezzanine financing.

31

Offices:

Berlin

Bonn (HQ)

Berlin

Bonn (HQ)

Berlin

Bonn (HQ)

Berlin

Bonn (HQ)

Berlin

Bonn (HQ)

Berlin

Bonn (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $250M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

commercetools (
65)
, Proxima Fusion (
63)
, Tubulis (
56)

MIG Capital is a Newport Beach, CA based alternative investment firm offering both fundamental and quantitative investment strategies.

31

Offices:

Munich (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Series A, Series B

Check Size:

$5M - $70M

Industries:

Health Tech, AI, Biotech

Top investments in :

Konux (
56)
, SciRhom (
53)
, HawkCell (
48)