30 Best Active Manufacturing Investors in 2025

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Icon Investor Rankings are calculated using our Seedtable Score – a 1 to 100 score that uses quantitative and qualitative data points (like the size of their fund or the quality of the companies they invested in) to signal the strength behind an investor. A score closer to 100 indicates an investor is worth watching closely.

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List of 30 top VCs

Prima Materia is a European venture capital fund based in Stockholm. They invest in early and growth stages, including Series A and B, across sectors such as manufacturing, climate tech, AI, health tech, and gaming. The fund has supported companies like H2 Green Steel, Northvolt, and Homa Games. Prima Materia aims to back ventures that drive significant advancements in their industries.

67

Offices:

Stockholm (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Series A, Series B, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Govtech

Top investments in :

Helsing (
83)
, Homa Games (
70)
, H2 Green Steel (
65)

Accel is an early and growth-stage venture capital firm that helps a global community of entrepreneurs.

56

Offices:

Palo Alto (HQ)

London

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Series G, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, FinTech

Top investments in :

Monzo (
83)
, Algolia (
70)
, Hopin (
70)

Bessemer Venture Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in consumer, enterprise and healthcare companies. It was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

53

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in :

No data available

Bessemer Venture Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in consumer, enterprise and healthcare companies. It was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

53

Offices:

Redwood City (HQ)

London

San Francisco

Cambridge

New York

Redwood City (HQ)

London

San Francisco

Cambridge

New York

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series G, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Health Tech, Edtech, FinTech

Top investments in :

NFL ALL DAY (
70)
, Zopa (
61)
, Apron (
61)

A European venture capital firm investing in technology companies.

51

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in :

No data available

A European venture capital firm investing in technology companies.

51

Offices:

London (HQ)

Stockholm

New York

London (HQ)

Stockholm

New York

Investment Stage:

Debt Financing, Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Series G, Series H, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

Homa Games (
70)
, Hopin (
70)
, TIER Mobility (
70)

Société Générale Ventures is the Corporate Venture Capital arm of Société Générale Group. The fund supports startups at various stages, from early to late rounds, and offers flexible check sizes, including debt financing. Investments span sectors such as cloud technology, ecommerce, consumer products, fashion, data analytics, recruitment, manufacturing, and clean technology. Notable portfolio companies include H2 Green Steel, HR Path, Qarnot, and Vestiaire Collective. The fund aims to nurture new business opportunities and connect startups with Société Générale's expertise and network.

50

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Debt Financing, Series A, Series B, Series D

Check Size:

$10M - $1B

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, CPG & Consumer Goods, Fashion

Top investments in :

H2 Green Steel (
65)
, HR Path (
60)
, Vestiaire Collective (
48)

The Founders Fund is a venture capital firm headquartered in San Francisco, California, investing in technology companies that was founded in 2005 by Peter Thiel, Ken Howry, and Luke Nosek.

49

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series E, Unknown

Check Size:

$2.5M - $1B

Industries:

Health Tech, Hardware, AI

Top investments in :

Giraffe360 (
48)
, 9am.health (
37)
, inspeq ai (
26)

General Catalyst is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage start-ups in education, research, health care, and social work.

49

Offices:

Cambridge (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

Mistral AI (
87)
, Helsing (
83)
, Monzo (
83)

daphni is a venture capital firm investing in companies in the market intelligence, education technology, agricultural technology, food technology, transportation, financial technology, artificial intelligence, and health industry.

49

Offices:

Paris (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown

Check Size:

$2.5M - $500M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, FinTech

Top investments in :

Back Market (
60)
, Lifen (
60)
, Morpho Labs (
60)

A venture capital firm in London that focuses on investing in startups across Europe

47

Offices:

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown

Check Size:

$2.5M - $500M

Industries:

FinTech, Crypto & web3, AI

Top investments in :

Onum (
63)
, Billie (
60)
, Bryter (
60)

Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm that has invested in companies like Google, Apple, Cisco, YouTube, AirBnB, and WhatsApp. The firm was founded in 1972 by Donald Valentine, and companies backed by Sequoia have created over $3.3 trillion dollars in market capitalization.

47

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in :

No data available

HV Capital is a venture capital and private equity firm in Müchen Bayern.

47

Offices:

Berlin

Munich (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $250M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

Quantum Systems (
71)
, sennder (
65)
, CarOnSale (
60)

A European private equity firm focused on the mid-market segment, financing SMBs at different stages of growth.

47

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F

Check Size:

$2.5M - $250M

Industries:

Health Tech, FinTech, Crypto & web3

Top investments in :

BioSerenity (
60)
, Meero (
60)
, wefox (
60)

Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm that has invested in companies like Google, Apple, Cisco, YouTube, AirBnB, and WhatsApp. The firm was founded in 1972 by Donald Valentine, and companies backed by Sequoia have created over $3.3 trillion dollars in market capitalization.

47

Offices:

San Mateo (HQ)

London

San Mateo (HQ)

London

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown

Check Size:

$2.5M - $500M

Industries:

FinTech, Gaming, AI

Top investments in :

Pennylane (
67)
, Klarna (
65)
, tacto (
60)

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is a London-based investment firm and economic development bank.

47

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Debt Financing, Series A, Series D, Unknown

Check Size:

$30M - $250M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Foodtech, Food Delivery

Top investments in :

Allego (
56)
, Sunly (
52)
, Rohlik (
48)

Heartcore is a venture capital fund based in Copenhagen. They invest in startups at stages ranging from pre-seed to series F, with check sizes between $300,000 and $6 million. Heartcore focuses on industries including tech, health, real estate, finance, and entertainment. Their portfolio includes FlexAI, Zefir, Travel Perk, Podimo, and Taster. They aim to support founders in creating impactful consumer-focused brands, helping driven entrepreneurs turn their ideas into successful businesses.

46

Offices:

Copenhagen (HQ)

Berlin

Paris

Stockholm

Lisbon

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $500M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

TravelPerk (
70)
, GetYourGuide (
60)
, Zolar (
60)

Hoxton Ventures is an early stage technology venture capital firm that invests in mobile, internet and software startups. The company is based in London, United Kingdom.

46

Offices:

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $40M

Industries:

Health Tech, Edtech, FinTech

Top investments in :

Vitesse PSP (
60)
, Babylon Health (
56)
, Fluent (
56)

A venture capital and private equity firm investing in companies focused on the internet, mobile and software.

46

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in :

No data available

A venture capital and private equity firm investing in companies focused on the internet, mobile and software.

46

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

Hyperexponential (
75)
, FINBOURNE Technology (
75)
, Egym (
71)

Activate Capital Partners is a venture capital fund dedicated to supporting companies driving the sustainable transformation of the global economy. They invest in Series B and D stages, focusing on sectors like energy, climate tech, manufacturing, and data analytics. Notable investments include HR Path and Enpal. Their aim is to back businesses that contribute to a cleaner, more efficient world.

46

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Series B, Series D

Check Size:

$40M - $250M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Hiring and Recruitement, Data and Analytics

Top investments in :

Enpal (
60)
, HR Path (
60)

Thiel Capital, founded by Peter Thiel and based in West Hollywood, California, is a venture capital firm focusing on AI and drone sectors. It primarily invests in series B stage companies, offering strategic and operational support. Notable investments include Quantum Systems. Thiel Capital is affiliated with Clarium, Founders Fund, Mithril, Valar Ventures, and The Thiel Foundation.

45

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Series B

Check Size:

$250M - $500M

Industries:

AI, Drones

Top investments in :

Quantum Systems (
71)

DTCP is a venture capital fund based in Hamburg, with global offices, focusing on Series B investments in AI, machine learning, and drones. Launched in 2015, DTCP typically invests between $500,000 and $10,000,000 and has raised over $2.5 billion. They have backed over 70 companies, including Quantum Systems and Cognigy, with the goal of supporting enterprise software and digital infrastructure through both capital and advisory services.

45

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in :

No data available

ESG, a Munich-based venture capital fund, focuses on seed-stage investments, primarily supporting startups in artificial intelligence and drone technology. Notable investments include Quantum Systems. With over 50 years of experience, ESG specializes in developing and maintaining complex systems for security and defense, serving both public sector and industry clients. They offer tailored products across air, land, and sea domains and are a certified aviation company for the German Bundeswehr, holding multiple EASA certifications. Their mission is driven by an independent engineering spirit and deep expertise to create global security solutions.

45

Offices:

Munich

Investment Stage:

Seed

Check Size:

$10M - $20M

Industries:

AI, Drones

Top investments in :

Quantum Systems (
71)

DTCP is a venture capital fund based in Hamburg, with global offices, focusing on Series B investments in AI, machine learning, and drones. Launched in 2015, DTCP typically invests between $500,000 and $10,000,000 and has raised over $2.5 billion. They have backed over 70 companies, including Quantum Systems and Cognigy, with the goal of supporting enterprise software and digital infrastructure through both capital and advisory services.

45

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

Series B, Series C

Check Size:

$40M - $250M

Industries:

AI, Drones, Sales and Marketing

Top investments in :

Quantum Systems (
71)
, Cognigy (
63)

Investment fund run by Chris Sacca that supersedes the original Lowercase Capital, it is focused on investments that attempt to protect the environment and reduce human/animal suffering.

45

Offices:

No data available

Investment Stage:

No data available

Check Size:

$100k - $500k

Industries:

No data available

Top investments in :

No data available

Investment fund run by Chris Sacca that supersedes the original Lowercase Capital, it is focused on investments that attempt to protect the environment and reduce human/animal suffering.

45

Offices:

New York (HQ)

New York (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Unknown

Check Size:

$2.5M - $1B

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, FinTech, Crypto & web3

Top investments in :

Tesseract (
61)
, Cloover (
56)
, Heart Aerospace (
52)

Felix Capital is a venture capital firm focused on digital lifestyle, brands, and related enabling-technologies.

45

Offices:

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, FinTech

Top investments in :

Pigment (software company) (
74)
, TravelPerk (
70)
, VanMoof (
65)

Talis Capital is a London-based venture capital fund. It invests in industries like health tech, AI, and fintech, providing financial support from seed to series A to D rounds. The firm focuses on founders with unique visions for the future. Notable portfolio companies include Iwoca, Onfido, and Laced. Talis Capital is dedicated to bringing groundbreaking ideas to life from a diverse group of entrepreneurs.

44

Offices:

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Unknown

Check Size:

$2.5M - $250M

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, FinTech

Top investments in :

Iwoca (
83)
, Immo Capital (
60)
, Onfido (
60)

Atomico is a venture capital firm headquartered in London, England founded by Niklas Zennström in 2006, making series A and onwards investments in technology companies.

44

Offices:

London (HQ)

Investment Stage:

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Unknown

Check Size:

$100k - $1B

Industries:

Climate Tech & Green Tech, Health Tech, Edtech

Top investments in :

NFL ALL DAY (
70)
, Factorial (
65)
, Klarna (
65)