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Earlybird VC | Earlybird Fund VIII

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◆ Fund Size

$360M

◆ Check Size

$5.5M→$13.2M

◆ Location

Germany

◆ Activity

Statusactively investing

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◆ Investment Thesis

AI-native early-stage technology investing across Europe's major hubs, focusing on companies leveraging AI to accelerate transformation of entire industries

◆ About Earlybird VC

Earlybird is a Berlin-based early-stage VC firm with nearly 30 years of history, focusing on powering Europe's tech innovators through financial resources, strategic support, and networks. Fund VIII, their largest at €360M (oversubscribed), doubles down on AI infrastructure, vertical applications, foundation models, and deeptech with a perpetual active ownership model ensuring long-term continuity. They invest from pre-seed to Series A, often leading rounds with check sizes up to €12M.

◆ Sectors

AI InfrastructureGenerative AIAI AgentsMLOpsEnterprise Software

◆ Stages

seed

◆ Geography Focus

Europe

◆ Team

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◆ Tracked Investments

◆ Notable Investments

Black Forest LabsSpAItial AISintra AIAragoPortersRiviaVertical ComputeRRiviaConxaiBayshoreAvreaPillarNcodiN

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◆ FAQ

What does Earlybird Fund VIII invest in?

Earlybird Fund VIII invests in AI Infrastructure, Generative AI, AI Agents, MLOps and Enterprise Software at the seed stage.

Which geographies does Earlybird Fund VIII focus on?

Earlybird Fund VIII focuses on Europe, and is headquartered in Germany.

What is Earlybird Fund VIII's typical check size?

Earlybird Fund VIII typically writes checks of $5.5M to $13.2M.

Which startups has Earlybird Fund VIII backed?

Earlybird Fund VIII has 1 tracked investment on Fusion42, including ORiS.