Claret Capital Partners

Claret invests in high-growth European SMEs across technology, life sciences, and climate tech sectors. They provide venture debt solutions (€2-100M loans) to companies with proven management teams and revenue traction seeking less dilutive capital alternatives to equity financing.

Check Size

$2M - $100M

Stages

Growth, Late Stage

Focus Areas

Enterprise Saas, Fintech, Healthtech

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Investment Thesis

Claret Capital Partners provides tailored, non-dilutive growth capital to innovative companies across Europe. Their core philosophy centers on offering ‘the extra bit of rocket fuel’ that companies need to realize their potential while minimizing equity dilution. Since 2013, they have deployed over €1.2 billion across 200+ portfolio companies, positioning themselves as long-term partners that support businesses through every stage of their growth journey with both capital and strategic guidance.

What Sets Them Apart

Venture debt specialist model - provides non-dilutive growth capital as alternative to equity
Long-term partner approach - actively re-lends to portfolio companies across multiple funding rounds
Streamlined, founder-friendly process with quick decision-making and transparent terms
Deep sector expertise - 25+ years combined experience in technology financing across the team
Extensive network leverage - provides strategic guidance and valuable introductions beyond capital
Flexible capital solutions tailored to business needs - organic growth, M&A, working capital, bridge loans, etc.
Industry recognition - named Venture Debt Provider of the Year for second consecutive year (2025)
#2 Most Active Venture Debt Provider in Europe (2024 per Sifted)