Organization · Venture Capital
NAP
NAP is a Berlin-based venture capital firm that invests in pre-seed and seed-stage European technology companies, focusing on sectors like enterprise technology and software. The firm emphasizes backing experienced founders with technical expertise.
Overview
What NAP does
What NAP is
NAP is a Berlin-based venture capital firm that invests in pre-seed and seed-stage European technology companies, focusing on sectors like enterprise technology and software. The firm emphasizes backing experienced founders with technical expertise.
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
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2016
- Approximate age
- About 10 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- April 28, 2026
Official channels
Find NAP elsewhere
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Capability profile
NAP as a funder
Investment thesis
NAP backs 'nerds and pioneers' tackling difficult problems that matter, especially products that are hard to build but essential to have. They emphasize experienced, technical, industry-fluent founders who can navigate both boardrooms and the command line.
Focus narrative
NAP invests in enterprise technology startups across Europe, emphasizing a hands-on approach with a small team that provides capital, candid advice, and valuable introductions. The firm seeks to back founders who are deeply knowledgeable about their sectors and capable of building complex products.
Value beyond capital
NAP provides significant value to its portfolio companies through hands-on support, including strategic advice and introductions to key industry players. The firm prides itself on being a small, agile team that avoids heavy bureaucracy, allowing for quick decision-making and tailored support for founders.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $1,000,000–$4,000,000
- Sweet spot
- $2,500,000
Focus and fit
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 20
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include: Aleph Alpha: A European AI company. AMPECO: Specializes in EV charging software. PlanRadar: Offers construction and site management software. Usercentrics: A consent management platform. SPREAD: Focuses on engineering intelligence and industrial software. VoiceLine: Engaged in innovative communication solutions. Verna: Involved in seed-stage activities in 2026.
Common questions
What to know about NAP
Upseed classifies NAP under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 28, 2026
Known limits
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