201 Ventures
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Washington DC, United States
Countries of investment
- United Kingdom
- France
- Germany
- Poland
- Estonia
- Finland
- Greece
- Ukraine
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
Industries
- Defense Tech
- Dual-Use Technology
- Cybersecurity
- Autonomous Systems
- Drones
About
201 Ventures is a European early-stage venture capital firm that backs founders building category-defining software and marketplace businesses. The firm focuses on identifying scalable digital models early and works closely with teams from pre-seed through growth, supporting product development, go-to-market strategy, and international expansion.
201 Ventures is a European early-stage venture capital firm that backs founders building category-defining software and marketplace businesses. The firm focuses on identifying scalable digital models early and works closely with teams from pre-seed through growth, supporting product development, go-to-market strategy, and international expansion.
Investment Thesis
201 Ventures invests in early-stage European startups with a focus on software, marketplaces, and scalable digital businesses.
Manager's Experience
Eric Slesinger: former CIA officer who spent years developing technology and software for intelligence missions. This background provides a unique sourcing advantage and diligence capability in defense and dual-use technology that no traditional VC can replicate.
201 Ventures Contacts Information
Primary contact
Team
Eric Slesinger-Partner
Miriam Tiefel-Venture Partner
Aydin Celebi-Venture Partner
Luca Ascani-Principal
Portfolio
Delian Alliance Industries