Kompas VC raises €160 million fund for industrial competitiveness startups

8 articles · Updated · TechCrunch · Apr 28

The new fund, Kompas VC's second, will target early-stage startups with investments of €3–5 million, focusing on Europe.
Kompas aims to back companies addressing decarbonization, productivity, and risk management amid global economic fragmentation, emphasizing physical goods and industrial innovation.
The firm’s regionally sensitive strategy responds to diverging priorities across the U.S., Europe, and China, with cultural and regulatory differences shaping market opportunities for industrial and sustainability-focused startups.

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