Participated · Seed · Jul 2026

Tentris builds TentrisDB, a high-performance, disk-based RDF graph database designed for analytical workloads and large, highly connected enterprise knowledge graphs. The technology stems from more than eight years of research at the University of Paderborn and the company claims its architecture can execute queries up to 150 times faster than conventional graph databases while reducing storage needs by up to 1,000-fold. Tentris positions its product as infrastructure for modern enterprise AI use cases such as semantic search, RAG-based workflows and intelligent knowledge management. Several Fortune 500 technology companies are reported to be testing the technology, and Tentris says it already works with initial enterprise customers and has a growing pipeline of mid-sized and large companies evaluating the solution. The company plans to use newly raised capital to advance product development, scale engineering and sales headcount, and speed the market launch.

Participated · Seed · May 2026

Gyver builds AI-powered workforce infrastructure and a conversational hiring platform aimed at electricians and industrial employers, seeking to replicate referral and word-of-mouth hiring processes. The company plans to expand beyond recruitment into upskilling, learning and workforce productivity tools for electricians. Its long-term roadmap includes providing modern technical tools for electrical design and PLC workflows to boost productivity across skilled trades. Gyver positions itself against a backdrop of growing demand for skilled blue-collar workers in Europe, where industry estimates project an additional 5.8 million workers will be needed by 2030. The startup was founded by Francesco Defendi, Leo Acciarri and Mattia Zarrelli and recently closed a €1.4M pre-seed round to fund product development and growth.

Participated · Seed · Mar 2026

Sous offers an AI-driven growth platform that enables independent F&B creators to improve online visibility, convert digital traffic into direct sales, and automate customer engagement via continuous AI agents. The platform integrates with existing restaurant technology stacks and combines digital marketing and operational tools for restaurants. Sous was co-founded by Devon Scoulelis, Thomas Scholte and William Hurst (CTO). The company raised a €4M seed round led by Seed + Speed Ventures with participation from PeakBridge, āltitude, Gekko Capital and angel investors. Funds will be used to scale product and engineering teams, advance the platform’s AI automation capabilities, and support international expansion across Europe beginning in Germany. No revenue, user metrics or valuation were disclosed in the article.

Participated · Seed · Mar 2026

SOUS develops an AI-powered growth platform for independent restaurants and food & beverage businesses, building continuous AI agents that run in the background to improve discoverability, convert online traffic into direct sales, and automate marketing, brand presence, and customer communication. The platform positions itself as an end-to-end growth engine covering customer discovery through transaction and retention, and it integrates with existing restaurant tools such as Zenchef. SOUS aims to unlock additional revenue streams for operators, including takeaway, retail products, experiences, and subscriptions. The company was founded by Devon Scoulelis and Thomas Scholte, with William Hurst as co-founder and CTO, and is based in Amsterdam. With the recent €4M seed raise, SOUS plans to expand its product and engineering teams, further develop its AI capabilities, and begin international expansion in Europe starting with Germany.

Participated · Seed · Dec 2025

Renno provides a digital infrastructure that structures home-renovation projects into verified milestones and holds the full project balance in escrow, releasing funds only when work is validated. This model gives contractors immediate, predictable liquidity and protects homeowners from large upfront deposits, replacing practices such as float, factoring and unprotected pre-payments. The company cites industry pain points in which 95 % of builders self-finance and €280 billion is lost annually to delayed payments, with 92 % of projects running late due to cash-flow constraints. By aligning payments with progress, Renno aims to reduce disputes and delays for the EU’s 3 million construction SMEs. Launched in the Netherlands, the startup plans to expand into Belgium, Germany, France and the UK by 2026. Its long-term vision is to become the financial backbone for Europe’s renovation sector, introducing transparency and automation to a traditionally offline market. Renno’s platform is led by co-founders Mark Slaughter (CEO) and Mourad Chennaoui (CPTO) and is backed by investors experienced in early-stage fintech infrastructure.