Heartcore Capital

Heartcore Capital is a venture capital firm that backs European founders at the very start of their companies. It has focused on consumer-facing technology since it began investing, and it describes itself as one of Europe's longest-standing pure early-stage investors.

What Heartcore Capital offers

• Venture investing — funding for early-stage companies from inception up to Series A.
• Web3 investing — backing for protocols from the initial idea through to liquid tokens.
• Strategic guidance — hands-on advice from the investment team as a company grows.
• Follow-on support — help finding later financing from other large venture funds and help building out teams.

Who it works with

The firm targets founders based in Europe who are building their first products. It says it has been the first outside investor in more than 100 companies, with 65 still active in the portfolio.

Key facts

• Founded: 2007
• Offices: Copenhagen and Paris
• Portfolio: more than 100 companies backed, 65 currently active
• Focus: consumer technology and Web3