Ginkgo Equity

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Ginkgo Equity invests in B2B high-tech companies in special situations (typically EUR 2-20m revenue, cash flow negative) across Europe, focusing on ventures with clear turnaround potential within 24-48 months that traditional VC investors overlook. They acquire mostly post-Series A companies and apply operational expertise to guide them to profitability rather than growth-at-all-costs.

Check Size

Not specified

Stages

Series A, Growth

Focus Areas

Enterprise Saas, Other

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Investment Thesis

Ginkgo Equity operates as a ‘buyout VC’ that diverges from traditional venture capital’s pursuit of unicorn exits. Instead of maximizing upside potential through a portfolio approach with minimal attention to most investments, they focus on identifying startups that have ‘prematurely scaled in order to satisfy investor expectations’ and transforming them into ‘profitable mid-sized companies.’ Their philosophy centers on building ‘businesses that last for generations to come’ through close, hands-on partnership with founders, inspired by the Ginkgo Biloba tree which has survived over 200 million years.

What Sets Them Apart

Acquires underperforming or plateaued startups from existing VC portfolios that don't fit 'unicorn trajectory'
Hands-on operating support with experienced ex-founders and ex-consultants embedded in portfolio companies
Topic experts in sales, operations, and finance providing tailored solutions
Industry-agnostic approach (excluding life science/biotech) with selective B2C focus
Rapid decision-making: initial decision within 10 days, target 3-month acquisition timeline
Focused acquisition pace: 2-3 acquisitions per year allowing deep engagement
Explicitly supports secondary buyouts of VC portfolio ventures, helping VCs 'free resources to focus on star performers'