6 Degrees Capital (6DC) is a London- and Antwerp-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in Europe’s next generation of enterprise, AI, and fintech startups. Founded in 2023, the firm operates with a small team of eight and takes a conviction-driven approach grounded in deep analysis and close founder alignment.
6DC backs seed and Series A startups building in enterprise software, artificial intelligence, and fintech. The firm prefers technical founders with bold, first-principles thinking and invests in Europe-based companies targeting global scale.
In November 2025, 6 Degrees Capital closed its third fund at €154 million. Fund III will invest initial checks of €1 million to €5 million, with up to €15 million in follow-on capital per company.
The strategy is focused but high-conviction, aiming to identify and support multiple “fund-returning” companies per fund. LPs in Fund III include European fund-of-funds, sovereign wealth vehicles, financial institutions, family offices, and HNWIs.
As with previous funds, 6DC will continue to back ambitious founders early and provide full-stack support from funding to follow-on scale.
Leadership
The firm is led by Managing Partner Wouter Volckaert, with Partners Thibault D’hondt and Lucas Stoops. The leadership team emphasizes speed, founder empathy, and a deep analytical lens to drive decision-making and portfolio support.
Investment Strategy
6DC invests at the seed and Series A stages with a disciplined, thesis-led approach. The team builds conviction from first principles rather than industry momentum, allowing them to move quickly on emerging ideas. The firm aims to deliver top-decile returns by backing a small number of high-potential startups with follow-on capacity and long-term commitment.
Notable Investments
The firm has backed more than 70 companies since its launch, including recent bets from Fund III such as Conveo and FlatPeak.
Earlier investments span enterprise SaaS, AI tooling, and financial infrastructure across Europe.
Notable Exits
While specific exits were not disclosed in the most recent fund update, the team’s stated goal is to back multiple fund-returners per fund cycle and deliver consistent top-quartile performance.
Other
6DC’s two-office structure in London and Antwerp positions it well to access top-tier European deal flow while staying founder-focused and agile.
Founders working with 6DC can expect a no-fluff approach, fast feedback, and long-term capital aligned with deep operational support.
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