seed+speed Ventures is a Berlin based early stage venture capital firm backing B2B software founders across the DACH region. Founded in 2016, the firm focuses on building sales driven companies from day one and is known for helping founders develop repeatable go to market systems early in their lifecycle. With more than 50 companies in its portfolio, seed+speed has become a reference point for operationally minded SaaS investors in Central Europe.
Fund III closed at 90 million euros in January 2026, tripling its original 30 million euro target and hitting the hard cap after two expansions approved by LPs. The fund invests at pre seed and seed into European B2B and enterprise software companies developing AI powered solutions for security, compliance, productivity, and automation.
Backers include institutional investors, media groups, family offices, industrial holdings, legal and tax professionals, real estate entrepreneurs, high net worth individuals, and seven repeat founders from previous seed+speed backed startups. Fund III has already invested in 13 companies, including Orq.ai, RIIICO, Optimuse, and Eleven Dynamics, reflecting its focus on AI, industrial software, and enterprise technology.
The vehicle can invest up to 5 million euros per company over the full investment life cycle and typically leads or co leads rounds. The firm’s strategy remains hands on, with deep focus on building sales led go to market motion and predictable revenue models from the earliest stage.
Leadership
seed+speed Ventures is led by a senior team of investors and operators with experience in B2B SaaS scaling across DACH and broader Europe. The partners work directly with founders to shape sales, pricing, and early pipeline development.
Investment Strategy
The firm focuses on operational excellence, helping founders refine their sales process, accelerate customer validation, and build repeatable revenue engines. It targets software companies with strong technical foundations and clear commercial potential, especially where AI enhances automation or replaces legacy enterprise systems. seed+speed supports companies with follow on capital and guidance as they scale beyond the DACH region.
Notable Investments
Recent Fund III investments include Orq.ai, RIIICO, Optimuse, and Eleven Dynamics.
Broader portfolio companies span compliance, industrial software, enterprise automation, and B2B SaaS across Europe.
Notable Exits
Not publicly disclosed.
Other
The firm’s LP base includes several successful founders from previous funds, offering portfolio companies practical guidance and warm commercial connections. seed+speed’s emphasis on sales execution makes it well suited for technical founders who need structured GTM support.
Carsten Maschmeyer - Founder and Managing Director
Alexander Kölpin - Founder and Managing Director
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