Fly Ventures

Fly Ventures, founded in 2015, is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Berlin, with offices in London, Paris, and Zurich. The firm focuses on investing in deep tech and software-driven startups, primarily backing technical founders who are solving complex problems from day zero through to seed stage. Fly Ventures takes a hands-on approach, offering not only capital but also strategic support to help startups grow globally. The firm’s portfolio features innovative companies across sectors like AI, healthcare, cybersecurity, and developer tools. Notable investments include Orbital Materials, which leverages AI for material discovery, Evidently AI, an open-source tool for monitoring machine learning models, and GitButler, which redefines source code management with AI-driven automation. Fly Ventures emphasizes building long-term partnerships with startups, helping them secure follow-on funding, often from tier-one European or U.S. VCs. Over 60% of their portfolio companies have gone on to raise additional funding from top investors. Led by partners like Gabriel Matuschka, Fredrik Bergenlid, and Marie Brayer, Fly Ventures prides itself on identifying high-potential startups across Europe. The firm is also supported by InnovFin Equity and the European Fund for Strategic Investments, highlighting its commitment to driving innovation and growth in the European tech ecosystem.