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Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Berlin, Germany
Countries of investment
  • Germany
  • USA
  • France
  • Portugal
  • Poland
  • United Kingdom
  • Switzerland
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Netherlands
  • Romania
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Norway
Investment stages
  • Pre-Seed
  • Seed
Industries
  • FoodTech
  • Biotechnology
  • Sustainable Energy
About
Nucleus Capital is an institutional venture capital firm dedicated to supporting purposedriven entrepreneurs who address systemic challenges to planetary health. The firm believes entrepreneurial innovation is crucial to tackling global threats to planetary health. They invest at the PreSeed & Seed stages, focusing on missiondriven teams with deep domain expertise and creative ideas. Nucleus Capital primarily invests in three sectors: Programmable Biology, Food Technology, and Green Industrials. Notable investments include Yuri, Planet A Foods, and Hier Foods.
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$10K
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Investment Thesis

They invest in Programming biology (Synbio & TechBio), FoodTech and Industry Decarbonization. They partner with entrepreneurs at the nucleus of their journey, investing at the Pre/Seed stage.
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Bringing over two decades of investment expertise, the fund manager has actively engaged in the technology and healthcare sectors, particularly within North America and Europe. With a strong focus on early-stage investments, they have successfully executed numerous deals, showcasing a data-driven approach to identify high-potential opportunities. Their strategic style emphasizes an operator-first mindset, leading to several notable exits that demonstrate a commitment to value creation. Through a thematic lens, they have built a robust portfolio that aligns with emerging market trends and innovation.
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