Backing those
who dare
to dream big

OTB Ventures is a pan-European VC fund specializing in early growth stages, late Seed, and Series A rounds.

Our focus lies in supporting DeepTech startups that pioneer unique technologies across four key verticals: SpaceTech, Enterprise Automation & AI, FinTech Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.

Established in 2017, OTB Ventures currently manages over $350 million and has offices in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and Warsaw, Poland.

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OTB Manifesto

We believe it’s all about people with disruptive ideas and with the courage to make them happen — determined professionals, willing to embrace “real tech”. Together we unleash true European technological potential.
  • 1

    People are the real game changers

    We team up with talented and passionate entrepreneurs because the right people attract the right people.
  • 2

    Vision is looking beyond what’s there

    Unique people bring unique ideas to the table. By selecting the most disruptive ones, we pave the way for major breakthroughs.
  • 3

    Courage makes things happen

    Success relies on making bold decisions and daring to innovate. It takes skill to strike a balance between risky and safe. It takes guts to persevere. We foster that kind of courage, providing real support – determinedly.
  • 4

    The long term goes a long way

    The long game is harder to execute. There’s more inertia and uncertainty that needs to be managed. But it’s worth the effort. Some things just don’t happen overnight. Ideas take time to build up, especially when you’re aiming for tectonic shifts. We’re ready for it.
  • 5

    Believe in trust

    Trust is the foundation of a real partnership. Building on mutual trust, we work together to build iconic companies that shape reality as we know it.
  • 6

    Embrace real tech

    Tech thrives on curiosity. That’s why we stay curious, always wanting to dive deeper into multi-faceted topics, always embracing complexity. We pursue real value and solutions that have beneficial applications in real life. That’s what “real tech” means to us. Real tech brings about the change you want to see in the world.

Investment criteria

Scope
We invest in B2B, early growth-stage tech companies with unique IPs. We’re focused on a set of specific technology segments, but we look for disruptive ideas across all technology domains.
Target
stage
We look at companies in the post-product stage that have a track record of increasing revenue. The key factors we consider are the company’s potential for high growth and its willingness to scale internationally.
Geographic
focus
We invest in European startups with technology ready for global scaling.
Target
funding
Our goal is to make initial investments of EUR 1m to EUR 7m and invest up to EUR 25m per portfolio company, for which we aim to obtain a significant minority stake. The investment is typically divided across several rounds, and our level of commitment is determined by performance over time.
Key
focus areas
We focus on four specific technology pillars: AI & Automation, FinTech, SpaceTech, and CyberSecurity. Our experience in these sectors allows us to provide founders with the highest level of support and guidance to help their companies grow.