Organization · Venture Capital
BlueYard Capital
BlueYard Capital is a Berlin-based venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments in transformative technologies. Founded in 2016, it manages approximately $500 million across multiple funds, targeting sectors such as computation, biotech, and decentralized technologies.
Overview
What BlueYard Capital does
What BlueYard Capital is
BlueYard Capital is a Berlin-based venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments in transformative technologies. Founded in 2016, it manages approximately $500 million across multiple funds, targeting sectors such as computation, biotech, and decentralized technologies.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2016
- Approximate age
- About 10 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- April 24, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
BlueYard Capital as a funder
Investment thesis
BlueYard Capital invests in technologies that advance society towards a better future or mitigate risks associated with technological advancements.
Focus narrative
BlueYard Capital invests across various sectors, including computation and intelligence, engineering, aerospace and defense, biology and chemistry, and cryptocurrency. The firm is particularly interested in early-stage investments that align with its mission of fostering technologies that enhance societal well-being.
Value beyond capital
BlueYard Capital provides strategic support to its portfolio companies, leveraging its expertise in technology and market trends to help them navigate early-stage challenges. The firm aims to be a lead or co-lead investor, actively participating in the growth and development of its investments.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $500,000–$5,000,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Series A
- Sectors
- Artificial IntelligenceBiotech & Life SciencesFintechHealthcareWeb3 & BlockchainDefence TechEnergyClimate & Sustainability
- Regions
- Global · Europe · North America
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 50
- Recorded notable exits
- Privy
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include Castelion, which raised $100 million Series A and $350 million Series B; Flashbots, which raised a $60 million Series B; Marvel Fusion, which secured $400 million in funding; Protocol Labs, known for the $200 million ICO of Filecoin; Chemify, which raised $20 million Series A and $50 million Series B; and Privy, which was acquired by Stripe after its Series A.
Common questions
What to know about BlueYard Capital
Upseed classifies BlueYard Capital under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 24, 2026
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