Ananda
◆ Fund Size
$117M
◆ Check Size
◆ Location
Germany
◆ Portfolio
48 companies
◆ Activity
Statusactively investing
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◆ Investment Thesis
Impact venture fund
◆ About Ananda
Ananda Impact Ventures is a Munich-based impact venture capital firm founded in 2009, investing in early-stage tech-driven startups across Europe that address pressing societal and environmental challenges. The firm follows a problem-focused approach, targeting pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages with investments typically ranging from €0.5 million to €3 million, and up to €8 million over a company's lifetime. It manages €270 million across five funds, with the latest Fund V closing its first tranche at €73 million.
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◆ Team
| Name | Title | Role | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alina Bassi | Principal | principal | |
| Andreas Flachowsky | Head of Finance | head | in |
| Beatrix Wiedemann | Investor Relations & Backoffice | staff | in |
| Bernd Klosterkemper | Partner | partner | in |
| Chloe Lambert | Analyst | analyst | |
| Florian Erber | General Partner & Founder | partner | in |
| Johannes Weber | General Partner & Founder | partner | in |
| Mike Kennedy | Venture Partner | partner | in |
| Sabine Scherer | Head of People | head | in |
| Sofia Korompli | Finance & Operations Specialist | specialist | |
| Victor Szabo | Principal | principal | in |
| Zoe Peden | Partner | partner |
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◆ FAQ
What does Ananda invest in?
Ananda invests in Other at the seed stage.
Which geographies does Ananda focus on?
Ananda focuses on Europe, and is headquartered in Germany.
What is Ananda's typical check size?
Ananda typically writes checks of $0.5M to $3M.