Dreamcraft Ventures, one of the leading emerging venture capital firms in the Nordics, proudly announces the final closing of its €66 million Fund II. Established in 2019, Dreamcraft Ventures continues its mission to support the next generation of B2B software companies across Europe, particularly at the pre-seed and seed stages.
With this successful closing, which surpasses the initial fund target, Dreamcraft Ventures will expand its portfolio by investing in 30 new companies, bringing the total number of investments across Europe to more than 40. This achievement is backed by prominent institutional limited partners (LPs) including Chr. Augustinus Fabrikker, various Family Offices, and influential entrepreneurs.
Strategic Expansion Across Europe
Building on its strong foundation in the Nordics, Dreamcraft Ventures aims to replicate its successful investment model across Europe. The firm’s unique “venture engineering” approach focuses on structured and reliable support, ensuring a higher rate of successful graduations and exits. This methodology has already yielded significant results, with notable companies like Hiber and Banking Circle progressing to prominent acquisitions and partnerships.
Supporting Ambitious Founders
Dreamcraft Ventures has already made significant investments in Germany and plans to further bridge the tech ecosystems between the Nordics and broader Europe. The firm’s approach includes providing comprehensive operational support to portfolio companies from the initial engagement through to Series A.
“We are thrilled to have the continued support and trust of our LPs as we expand our investment and value-add approach – what we call venture engineering – from the Nordics to the European ecosystem,” said Carsten Salling, General Partner at Dreamcraft Ventures. “We believe that venture capital is a craft, not an art, and we are excited to support the most ambitious founders across Europe with our structured and reliable investment approach.”
Future Plans
Looking ahead, Dreamcraft Ventures plans to invest in 16 more companies across Europe with Fund II. The firm’s dedicated case teams and in-house People & Culture expert, Nico Blier-Silvestri, play a crucial role in guiding early-stage founders through the critical early stages of their ventures.
“It’s about being a reliable partner for the founders,” said Daniel Mariussen, Managing Partner at Dreamcraft Ventures. “Early-stage investing is a craft, and it’s about getting the work done. We work hand-in-hand with founders to build successful ventures and support them towards Series A, even with the nitty-gritty things. Founders can rely on us to provide the missing pieces needed to succeed at pre-seed and seed stages.”
