Kompas VC raises €160M fund for fragmented global markets
Original: How one venture firm is investing in an increasingly fragmented world
Why This Matters
Shows specialized VC approach to industrial tech amid global market fragmentation
Amsterdam-based Kompas VC closed a €160 million second fund to invest in startups addressing industrial competitiveness challenges across fragmented global markets. The firm focuses on physical world applications including manufacturing, supply chains, and sustainability across U.S., Europe, and China regions.
Kompas VC, operating from Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Berlin, and Tel Aviv, raised a €160 million ($187.5 million) second fund to navigate an increasingly fragmented global investment landscape. Partner Sebastian Peck explained the firm sees three main economic spheres: the U.S., Europe, and China, each following different trajectories. Founded in 2021, Kompas focuses on startups tackling industrial competitiveness challenges in manufacturing, supply chains, critical infrastructure, and sustainability. The firm maintains its focus on the physical world and producing physical goods, emphasizing decarbonization, productivity, and risk management themes despite the current market emphasis on AI and explosive growth.