seed+speed Ventures closes €90M Fund III, tripling its original…

VC Fund seed+speed Ventures closes €90M Fund III, tripling its original target The Berlin-based early-stage firm led by Carsten Maschmeyer and Alexander Kölpin will back pre-seed and seed B2B software startups building secure, compliant, and productivity-driven AI for everyday business use. This regional development has drawn attention from market participants. VC Fund seed+speed Ventures closes €90M Fund III, tripling its original target The Berlin-based early-stage firm led by Carsten Maschmeyer and Alexander Kölpin will back pre-seed and seed B2B software startups building secure, compliant, and productivity-driven AI for everyday business use.Cate Lawrence 28 January 2026 Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Share Send email Copy link seed+speed Ventures, the Berlin-based early-stage fund led by Carsten Maschmeyer and Alexander Kölpin, has closed its fundraising at €90 million.  The original planned target size for this third fund was €30  million.With investor approval, the hard cap was increased twice.  seed+speed III will invest in European B2B and enterprise software companies at the pre-seed and seed stages, with initial ticket sizes ranging from €500,000 to €1.5 million.Key players involved: GI Partners This development has significant implications for the industry, potentially influencing competitive dynamics, investment patterns, and strategic priorities across the sector. What is often missing, unfortunately, is the power to build large companies from it, and that’s where add value. Market ImplicationsForward-Looking IndicatorsContinued consolidation expected in the sectorIncreasing focus on digital transformation and innovationGrowing importance of ESG considerations Expert Commentary Looking AheadFor complete details on this development, refer to the original report from Tech.eu. Frequently Asked Questions