We back technical founders solving hard problems — from the lab bench to the frontier of security and sustainability. First cheque to Series A, hands-on from day one.
Europe produces world-class research and engineering talent, but too much of it never reaches a first cheque. Erik Ventures exists to close that gap — funding and building deep-tech, life-science and dual-use companies from the earliest, riskiest moment.
"We wrote our first cheque before there was a deck. What convinced us was a physicist who could explain the hard part in one sentence."
— Erik Lindqvist, Founding Partner
What we look for: a genuine technical edge, a large or strategic market, and a founding team that has to build this company.
Wherever you are on the journey, there's a front door. Apply once; we'll route you to the right program.
For pre-company founders. Validate the science, shape the wedge, and get to a first prototype — no equity taken.
For early teams with a prototype. Investment plus a structured program to reach commercial and technical milestones.
For companies with early traction or standout technology. We lead or co-invest and stay on through Series A.
We're generalists on business models and specialists on technology. If your work sits at one of these frontiers, we want to meet you.
Software with a hard technical core — where the moat is the maths, not the marketing.
Biology, health and the tools that accelerate them — from discovery to the clinic.
Physical technology and dual-use systems that strengthen European resilience.
Straightforward, fast and founder-friendly. Here's exactly what happens after you hit submit.
One form, ~15 minutes. Tell us about you, the technology and the ask.
The investment team reads every application. You hear back within three weeks.
Two or three calls on the team, the tech and the market — plus a technical reference.
A clear yes or no with feedback. If yes, a term sheet and onboarding into your program.
A question, a partnership, or just want to say hello? Send us a note and the right person will reply. Ready to apply? Go straight to the funding application →
One application. Reviewed by real people. A clear answer in three weeks — no deck or traction required.
Start your application →