# Top 30 Internet Startup Investors in Luxembourg in May 2026

## Expon Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B
- Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Information Technology

Global investor in big ideas with the potential for positive impact & exponential growth

## Julien Coustaury
- Type: Angel
- Location: Palo Alto, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Angel
- Focus: Information Technology, Shipping, Freight Service

Julien Coustaury is the Founding Partner of Fil Rouge Capital and he was a CEO at Vega. He has a master's degree from EFREI Paris.

## Matthias Hilpert
- Type: Angel
- Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Software, SaaS, Information Technology

Matthias Hilpert - CEO @ MH2 Capital

## Wendel Growth
- Type: VC Fund
- Relevant deals: 1
- Focus: Analytics, Open Source, Online Portals

Wendel Growth is an investment arm of Wendel.

## 5G Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Focus: Software, Wireless, Analytics

We build next generation startups that unlock the full potential of 5G, bringing together founders, ideas and investment capital.

## AccorHotels
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Post-IPO Equity
- Focus: Travel, Hospitality, Hotel

Accor is the leading Augmented Hospitality hotel group offering unique and meaningful experiences in more than 5,100 hotels across 110 countries.

## NextStage
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series B, Post-IPO Equity
- Focus: Software, Advertising, Manufacturing

NextStage is a private equity fund manager (venture capital funds (“FCPR”), local investment funds (“FIP”) and innovation investment funds (“FCPI”)) certified by the AutoritÃ:copyright: des MarchÃ:copyright:s Financiers. As committed investors, they provide private equity capital to support the growth of Champion SMEs in France andelsewhere in Europe.

## Andia Shtepani
- Type: Angel
- Location: Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: Social Media, Social Network, Sustainability

Andia Shtepani

## Diane Ries
- Type: Angel
- Location: Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: Social Media, Social Network, Sustainability

Diane Ries

## Carsten Ullrich
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: Social Media, Social Network, Sustainability

Carsten Ullrich

## DMA
- Type: VC Fund
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: Social Media, Social Network, Sustainability

Family Office

## Elisabeth Ahlefeldt-Laurvig
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: Social Media, Social Network, Sustainability

Elisabeth Ahlefeldt-Laurvig

## Gérard Schockmel
- Type: Angel
- Location: Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: Social Media, Social Network, Sustainability

Gérard Schockmel

## Fil Rouge Capital (FRC)
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Software, Information Technology, E-Commerce

Fil Rouge Capital (FRC) invests in early stage businesses from angel investment, seed, VC and Series A rounds through a combination of equity and debt structures.FRC’s approach is to target investments that complement the skills and experience of its Founders so that they can bring more than just capital to help a business grow. Both FRC’sFounders have a core knowledge of technology, services, and an entrepreneurial history that they can bring to the benefit of an investment. FRC is Europe-centric, and with a base in Ljubljana, Slovenia, there is an additional focus on Central and Eastern Europe, Austria and Southern Germany. On an opportunistic basis FRC will look at deals throughout Europe and also the United States. The Founders are well-connected to accelerators in Central Europe and in Silicon Valley.

## IRIS
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series B, Series C
- Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Mobile

Iris Capital is a European VC specialized in digital, fueling entrepreneurs from early stage to growth since 1986. From Paris, Berlin, San Francisco, Tel Aviv, Tokyo and Dubai, Iris Capital supports start-ups and scale-ups in their global expansion with the unique support on its multi corporate partners, including Orange, Publicis, Valeo andBRED.Iris Capital invests in various industries, from platforms to Saas, AdTech, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, IoT, robotics and mobile services, and is always looking for ambitious industry disrupters led by unique entrepreneurs across the world.

## CircleRock Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Seed, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Software, Financial Services, Machine Learning

CircleRock Capital aim to be the leading European, multi-stage co-investor of choice for exceptional technology companies, investing primarily in Seed, Series A and Series B opportunities.We invest alongside the leading global VC firms, so that founders can have both a leading VC and us on their cap table. We don’t lead deals and we don’t takeboard seats.Our ticket sizes range from €500k to €5 million +.Our LP’s include exited entrepreneurs, leaders at global tech companies, venture-backed founders, family offices, leading angels, CEO’s & board members of public companies.We fight to win allocation based on our reputation for fundraising expertise and our valuable network – consisting of both commercial customers and access to our global network of industry leaders.CircleRock Capital have a successful history as both Investors and Operators. Conor was previously nominated for both UK Angel Investor of the Year and Exit of the Year. Barry built FCA regulated fintech Clear Treasury from inception to a multi-million pound turnover business, with over 2,500 clients across all industry sectors, exiting in 2020.Offices in Dublin and London.Are you an Angel Investor or Family Office? Sign up here to receive our curated deal flow:https://www.circlerockcapital.com/investor-registration

## Abraaj Group
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Private Equity, Series B
- Focus: Manufacturing, Logistics, Food and Beverage

We are a global institution investing in growth markets across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Turkey. Founded in 2002 by Founder and Chief Executive Arif Naqvi, we have pioneered the private equity industry in many of the markets where we operate. Our journey has been one of innovation and entrepreneurial drive.We have developeda purpose-built approach for investing in growth markets. Some of the world’s most demanding institutions have entrusted us to manage capital on their behalf. We currently manage US$ 13.6 billion in assets and are focused on investment strategies across private equity, private credit, impact investing and real estate. By combining deep local reach, a global platform and underwriting standards, with extensive operating capabilities, we generate industry-leading returns and create value in market-leading companies.

## Business Venture Partners
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Health Care, Information Technology, Software

Business Venture Partners was founded in 2004 as a corporate finance adviser for SME/owner managed businesses. The investment team is comprised of Elliott Griffin, Ronan Smith, Edel Coen and Mark Ruane and the team skills combine deep industry knowledge with experience in venture investing, corporate finance and international expansion. Theteam works on behalf of its clients buying and selling companies, raising finances, working with start-ups and advising on strategic growth, business succession and owner exits.Since 2007, BVP has successfully raised and managed 10 Simple Green BES and EII Funds. They have invested, on behalf of their investors, in some of Ireland’s most innovative companies such as Celtic Bioenergy, EFT Controls, and UrbanVolt. Our investment strategy is to spread investments over project finance and a portfolio of high potential companies. Their philosophy is to work hard with each investment to deliver valuable support for the company promoters and build shareholder value for their investors.In 2016 BVP launched The 10th BVP Green EII Fund. The fund provides eligible investors with the opportunity to avail of up to 40% income tax relief and provides the investor access to a portfolio of cleantech companies and renewable energy projects. The 11th Green Fund will be launched in Q4 2017.

## Saudi Aramco Entrepreneurship Ventures
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Dhahran, Ash Sharqiyah, Saudi Arabia
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Seed
- Focus: Information Technology, Software, Intelligent Systems

Wa’ed Ventures is the venture capital arm of Saudi Aramco Entrepreneurship Center (Wa’ed), established by Saudi Aramco with the vision of igniting the spirit of entrepreneurship in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Wa’ed has deployed a suite of programs over the years to assist entrepreneurs in establishing, enhancing, or expanding their ventures. Theseprograms comprise development and financial support including business incubation, coaching and training to guide and nurture entrepreneurs along different business stages, seed funding, non-collateral loans, venture capital (equity/debt) investment, and business development. These programs support the development of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of localizing industries and diversifying the Kingdom’s economy. Wa’ed also collaborates and engages with key players in order to create an effective entrepreneurship ecosystem.Wa’ed aspires to provide leadership in promoting entrepreneurship to support economic growth, diversification, and social development in Saudi Arabia, in alignment with the Kingdom’s strategic thrust into moving towards a knowledge-based economy. The organization aims to turn innovative ideas into successful projects, create and support sustainable SMEs, and develop entrepreneurs into successful business owners.Wa’ed Ventures aims to fuel the growth of high potential companies, thereby promoting economic development in Saudi Arabia with job creation for Saudi nationals, technological improvement, knowledge transfer, economic diversification, and economic growth within the Kingdom. The firm focuses on seed, early, and growth-stage businesses across a diverse range of sectors including information and communication technology (ICT), energy, manufacturing, healthcare, and services – from mobile application platforms and technologies to industrial equipment manufacturing to advanced software solutions.

## Munich Re
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Munich, Bayern, Germany
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series B, Series A, Seed
- Focus: Insurance, Internet of Things, B2B

Munich Re offers insurance services. Their services include agricultural reinsurance solutions, consulting, life reinsurance, health reinsurance, corporate risk solutions, and cyber solutions. They provide reinsurance for property, casualty, life, health, and cyber solutions.

## Hertz
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Naples, Florida, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Series B
- Focus: Rental, Travel, Parking

Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental company with more than 1,700 airport locations in the U.S. and more than 1,300 airport locations internationally.Product and service initiatives such as Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, NeverLost®, Carfirmations, Mobile Wi-Fi, and unique vehicles offered through the Adrenaline, Dream, Family,Fun, Green and Prestige Collections set Hertz apart from the competition. Additionally, Hertz owns the vehicle leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation, operates the Hertz 24/7 hourly car rental business and sells vehicles through its Rent2Buy program.The company also owns Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation (HERC), one of the largest equipment rental businesses with more than 355 locations worldwide offering a diverse line of equipment and tools for rent and sale. HERC primarily serves the construction, industrial, oil, gas, entertainment and government sectors.

## William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig
- Type: Angel
- Location: Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: Social Media, Social Network, Sustainability

William is an experienced engineer with a broad background including forestry, the energy sector and IT start-up ventures. He has a wide experience in taking projects from idea stage through development to launch and all the way to market. In Greenworlder, William has been the driving force behind turning Peter’s vision into reality.https://greenworlder.com/william-ahlefeldt/

## Knighthead Capital Management
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: New York, New York, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series B, Series A
- Focus: Electric Vehicle, Apps, Rental

Investment adviser based in New York.

## Atlantic Bridge
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Series B
- Focus: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence

Atlantic Bridge is a growth equity technology Fund with offices in Dublin, London, Palo Alto, Beijing, and Hong Kong. They focus on Middle Market Technology investments across Europe, with a strong emphasis on a transatlantic business building and investment exit model. We focus on making domain-specific investments in growth-stage companies,specifically in sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics, Computer Visioning, IoT, Big Data, etc.Atlantic Bridge brings together a unique team of technology entrepreneurs, experienced managers, finance professionals, and investment experts. The team contains a wealth of international business experience across Europe, the US, and Asia. They have worked together in various capacities for the last 30 years, bringing a true partnership approach to their firm and their investments. Its investors include the founders, leading institutional investors, and private investors with a track record of investment in successful technology companies.Atlantic Bridge has developed a unique and differentiated strategy that focuses on specific technology themes and the implementation of the “Atlantic Bridge Model” for scaling companies internationally. The “Bridge Model” accelerates the scale-up of technology companies in the US and Chinese markets. This approach is highly differentiated and has delivered strong performance results to date.

## Certares
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: New York, New York, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Private Equity, Post-IPO Debt
- Focus: Travel, Leisure, Tourism

For companies, management teams and investors seeking to generate long-term value.

## Urban Gillström
- Type: Angel
- Location: Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: Marketing, Journalism, Social Media

Our CEO Urban is a C-level executive with three decades of global experience in communications, media and technology. He is responsible for taking the vision to action with the Greenworlder team. He is also a senior advisor in business and private equity and business angel with scalable media platform and sustainable start-ups. On his free time,Urban can be found running, cycling, and spending time with his family.https://greenworlder.com/urban-gillstrom/

## RTP Global
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: London, England, United Kingdom
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B
- Focus: Software, Information Technology, E-Commerce

A global, early-stage venture capital firm, backing founders who use technology to reimagine how the world works like Datadog, DeliveryHero and Cred.

## Jugoslav Petkovic
- Type: Angel
- Location: San Francisco, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Angel
- Focus: Logistics, B2B, SaaS

Jugoslav Petkovic is founder at Flaviar.

## Intel Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Santa Clara, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series B, Series A, Series C
- Focus: Software, Information Technology, Enterprise Software

Intel Capital is uniquely positioned to help build the companies of tomorrow. Our investment team is backed with deep domain knowledge and the resources of Intel to assist companies in their paths to success.

## AltaIR Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: San Francisco, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Software, SaaS, Information Technology

We foster innovation and work together to find and grow breakthroughs all over the world

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