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Earlybird Venture Capital (Earlybird)

European early-stage venture capital firm

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Headquarters: Europe, Germany
Founded year: 1997
Company type: Partnership
Number of employees: 100–200

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Latest news about Earlybird Venture Capital (Earlybird)

In short: Earlybird closed an oversubscribed $370 million Fund VIII, refreshed its leadership team, and backed numerous AI and deep tech companies.

Company announcements

June 18 Earlybird

Earlybird and AVP launch €500M European dual-use and defence fund

It is one of the most significant Franco-German defence collaborations, targeting growth-stage companies across space, air, land, maritime, and subsurface domains.

June 10 Earlybird

Earlybird's portfolio company Greywolf achieves tumor shrinkage

Clinical data at ASCO 2026 shows oral ERAP1 inhibitor GRWD5769 shrinks tumors in advanced cancer patients.

May 5 Earlybird

Earlybird's portfolio company eleQtron closes €57M Series A

eleQtron develops scalable quantum systems using patented MAGIC microwave technology. They secured €54M+ in contracts, signaling shift to reliability and real-world use.

April 30 Earlybird

Earlybird closes €360M Fund VIII

The oversubscribed early-stage fund, largest in history, supports Europe's future builders in AI, software infrastructure, and DeepTech. It introduces perpetual ownership and operational enhancements.

Media coverage

June 18 Business Insider Deutschland

Now also involved in Defense: Earlybird launches 500 million fund

Earlybird forms a VC alliance with AVP - and aims to strengthen the European defense market. What partner Brandis says about it.

May 4 Business Insider Deutschland

New 360-million fund at Earlybird - what the VC is planning now

New mega-fund, new bosses: The VC Earlybird launches the largest fund in its history with 360 million euros - and at the same time reorganizes the management...

April 30 Business Insider Deutschland

New management team at cult VC Earlybird: "Build lasting legacy"

New mega-fund, new bosses: The VC Earlybird launches the largest fund in its history with 360 million euros - and restructures the management at the same time...

April 30 Business Insider Deutschland

360 Million and a change of power: That is the plan of the new Earlybird boss

New mega-fund, new bosses: The VC Earlybird launches its largest fund in history with 360 million euros - and at the same time restructures the management...

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