Nucleus Capital
www.nucleus-capital.comNucleus Capital focuses on deep-tech for planetary resilience across three core sectors: Programmable Biology, Food Technology, and Green Industrials, investing in Europe and the US at the pre-seed stage with initial checks up to €1,000,000.
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Nucleus Capital is driven by the belief that founder-led innovation is vital to creating a future worth inheriting. They back scientific ventures at the pre-seed stage with a deep commitment to founders as long-term partners rather than transactional investments. Their philosophy centers on solving systemic challenges on a global scale through purpose-driven teams with relentless ambition, deep domain expertise, and creative ideas.
What Sets Them Apart
- Purpose-built support model tailored to deep-tech, not SaaS playbook - designed for scientific ventures with their specific pace, complexity, and capital needs
- Sector-specific expertise with dedicated partners for each focus area (Green Industrials, Food Tech, Programmable Biology)
- Strong team composition: 83% of portfolio founders have scientific background, 51% of companies have female co-founders, 43% are second-time entrepreneurs
- Access to ecosystem of industry-specific expertise, commercial networks, and strategic support beyond capital
- Thesis-driven high conviction investors with concentrated portfolio approach
- Supporting entrepreneurs with sector-specific knowhow and networks is their sole focus
- Comprehensive ESG integration and sustainability focus (SFDR compliant, 100% of portfolio in FY24 promoted environmental/social characteristics)
Portfolio Highlights
Planet A Foods
Food Technology
endolith
Green Industrials
Apoha
Programmable Biology
Yuri
Programmable Biology
Aspyre Foods
Food Technology
Atmio
Green Industrials
AtmoCooling
Food Technology
Bindbridge
Programmable Biology
+ 27 more companies in their portfolio
Investment Team
13 Partners at Nucleus Capital
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