About
First Momentum Ventures (FMV) is a pre-seed venture capital firm based in Karlsruhe, Germany, with an additional office in Munich. Founded in 2017, FMV specializes in investing between €200k to €1M in European B2B startups, particularly in Deep Tech, Industrial Tech, SaaS, and SaaS-enabled marketplaces. The firm focuses on companies with a technical core, such as idea-stage or patent-holding ventures that tackle complex technological challenges. FMV positions itself as a supportive partner for technology founders, offering not just capital but also valuable resources through its team of engineers and scientists. This includes connections to talent, customers, and investors, as well as expertise in commercializing highly technical products. With a strong emphasis on a "From Founders to Founders" approach, FMV has made over 40 investments, with a significant portion of its portfolio securing follow-on funding from leading international VCs. The firm targets pre-seed and seed-stage companies across Europe, providing guidance and support to help them navigate early-stage challenges.