Samaipata unveils third pan-European venture fund
Samaipata, an early-stage pan-European venture capital firm, has announced the launch of its third fund, Samaipata III, with a target size of €110 million. The new vehicle will continue the firm’s focus on backing ambitious founders building digital platforms and marketplaces across Europe at the pre-seed and seed stages.
Focus on early-stage digital platforms
With Samaipata III, the firm plans to invest in founders developing scalable software platforms, data-driven products and network-effect businesses. The fund will primarily target European hubs such as London, Berlin, Paris, Madrid and other emerging ecosystems, seeking companies that can expand across borders from an early stage.
The firm is known for its thesis-driven approach around platform economics, backing startups that connect users, businesses or data in ways that unlock new forms of efficiency and value creation. By entering at the earliest stages, Samaipata aims to support teams in product development, go-to-market strategy and international expansion.
Building on previous funds and portfolio
Samaipata III builds on the track record of the firm’s previous funds, which have invested in a range of European technology companies across sectors such as fintech, e-commerce infrastructure, and SaaS. The new fund is expected to make dozens of investments over its lifetime, with initial tickets typically at seed and room reserved for follow-on funding.
The firm’s partners highlight a strong pipeline of opportunities driven by the continued digitisation of traditional industries and the rise of AI-powered platforms. Despite a more cautious macroeconomic environment, venture capital deployment into high-conviction early-stage deals remains active, and Samaipata aims to position Samaipata III as a long-term backer of Europe’s next generation of category-defining platforms.