Welcome to APX
Early-stage investor. Long-term partner.
The very-early-stage VC
Based in Berlin and backed by Axel Springer and Porsche, we support and partner with the most ambitious pre-seed startups from Europe and beyond – often as their first investor.
Our pre-seed deal
We invest up to EUR 500,000 in startups until a series A starting with a quick EUR 50,000 investment for 5% equity.
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A growing family
Each month we invest in exceptional earliest-stage founders building startups with digital business models – to become Europe’s leading very-early-stage VC.
In good company
Stay inspired
Find content for all aspiring founders on our blog and check out our Medium to get the latest stories about APX, our founders and the European startup culture.
News from APX and our Portfolio
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Featured
Moving From Accelerator to Long-Term Venture Partner: How APX Invests in Startups in 2021 and beyond
On our vision for APX, the journey from accelerator to very-early-stage VC, and the goal to support even more of the best startups from Europe and beyond.
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APX and JOIN Capital presents: ‘VCs for Female Founders’
Female founders lack access to funding. To change that, 50 APX and Join Capital have gathered 50 European investors to connect and provide female founders and mixed founding teams from DACH with remote funding office hours.
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Meet the Founders: Hirefreehands
Meet Sunkanmi, Seun, Jime, and Abel. With their remote workplace platform Hirefreehands, they are on a mission to connect the African tech talent pool to the global workforce.
The APX Founder Center
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Virtual Pitching Tips: 14 Learnings From a Year of Home Office
Standing out from the crowd is important. For that, you need a persuasive pitch.
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10 Things Investors Look for in Your Startup
At APX, we support startups in becoming “investment-ready” for their next round. However, what does it really mean?
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Building a Great Startup Team
No matter how great your idea is or how much funding you have, you can’t do it alone.
Next event
APX Pitch Tuesday
Tue, Mar 30 · 5:00 PM CET
Pitch Tuesday is APX’s startup showcase, where early-stage companies from the APX portfolio pitch their ideas to the public.
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