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Cavalry Ventures

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Cavalry is a Berlin-based Venture Capital fund that invests in early-stage companies with the potential to effect positive change.

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01.01.2016

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Founded in 2015, Cavalry Ventures provides capital, real operations know-how, access to a network, and active fundraising support to pre-seed and seed-stage companies. The firm, which has over EUR 260 million in assets under management, is led by a team with deep founder and investment experience. Cavalry Ventures is operations-driven and hands-on, with a focus on enabling early-stage entrepreneurs who have the ambition to transform important markets to build the next big thing. The portfolio comprises more than 50 companies, including Forto, McMakler, REKKI, BRYTER, and PlanRadar. In addition to the expertise of the partners, portfolio companies gain access to a cross-sector, global, and exclusive network of more than 200 angel investors, entrepreneurs, scientists, and business experts who provide advisory and operational support in areas such as strategy, organizational development, product development, sales, international expansion, recruiting, and marketing. Cavalry Ventures invests across Europe and received the "Hottest Seed Fund" award at The Europas Tech Startup Awards in 2021.
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Fabian Krautwurst

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