Venture Capital12 Flags
StagesPre-Seed
SectorsAI / ML, SaaS / Enterprise, Fintech · Early-stage builders, Founder-led / operator capital
Ticket$100K – $500K
Venture CapitalCherry Ventures backs founders at pre-seed and seed stage across Europe, writing first checks in SaaS, Consumer, FinTech, AI, and Enterprise companies that are building from the ground up.
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Cherry Ventures backs founders at pre-seed and seed stage across Europe, writing first checks in SaaS, Consumer, FinTech, AI, and Enterprise companies that are building from the ground up.
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Cherry Ventures is a Berlin-based European venture firm that focuses on being the first institutional check into early-stage companies across SaaS, Consumer, FinTech, AI, and Enterprise. Their mandate is firmly at the pre-seed and seed stages, with typical cheque sizes in the range of $500k to $3M, making them relevant for founders raising initial or early rounds rather than growth-stage capital. For Indian founders, the most practical lens is geography and market focus: Cherry Ventures is oriented toward the European startup ecosystem, so the strongest fit would be Indian founders building for European markets, relocating to Europe, or running cross-border businesses with a clear European growth story. Founders should not approach this fund expecting India-first portfolio interest without a compelling European angle. If the geographic fit exists, sector alignment across SaaS and FinTech in particular can make for a strong conversation. Warm introductions through portfolio founders or ecosystem connectors in Berlin or broader Europe will significantly improve response rates. When reaching out, lead with your European market thesis, current traction, and a clear articulation of what the funded milestone unlocks rather than generic product descriptions.
Their mandate is firmly at the pre-seed and seed stages, with typical cheque sizes in the range of $500k to $3M, making them relevant for founders raising initial or early rounds rather than growth-stage capital.
Berlin-based European pre-seed and seed VC with a strong focus on backing European founders early. Indian founders targeting European market entry or expansion may find relevance, but geography preference skews toward Europe-headquartered or Europe-focused companies. Validate current geographic appetite before outreach.
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