Cherry Ventures

Big news from our portfolio 🍒 : Phoebe is officially launching out of stealth today! We’re thrilled about the agentic search product they’re building — designed to help engineering teams quickly investigate, triage, and resolve issues. Doing this well requires deep system context, and Phoebe has developed intelligence infrastructure that enables AI to retrieve and interpret complex software data more accurately. Congratulations to James Summerfield and Matt Henderson and the entire Phoebe team — we're proud to support your vision. 🎬 Check out their launch video to learn more.

The Cherry team had a fantastic time at START Global in St. Gallen last week. 🍒 🇨🇭 Our Founding Partner, Filip Felician Dames,  joined Joana Cartocci from Robeauté on stage for a fireside chat about how European innovation is at a crossroads - and why now is the moment for ambitious founders to tackle the world’s biggest challenges. From the rollercoaster of building a company, to the founder traits Cherry looks for, and the need for greater collaboration across EU tech - it was an energising conversation. As Filip put it: “we’re looking for people that are redefining how the world works - from brain surgery to space travel.” We also teamed up with Northzone to co-host a buzzing side event for founders, operators, and investors to connect, exchange ideas, and enjoy the energy of the Summit - huge thanks to everyone who stopped by. Always inspiring to meet the next generation of European builders - already looking forward to the next one! #STARTSummit

Huge congratulations to the entire AMBOSS team! We’re thrilled to continue supporting their long-term vision as they equip health care professionals around the world with the digital tools to deliver the best possible care. 🍒🚀

Regulatory audits = billions spent yearly on manual processes that frustrate everyone involved. Until now. We're leading Cortea AI's €3.1M seed round to transform this broken system through AI. While others see regulation as innovation's enemy, Valentin Neumann and Philipp Hövelmann and their Berlin-based team are turning complex compliance requirements into manageable, efficient workflows. Their solution allows auditors to auto-request data, analyse documents, and complete documentation in hours. This investment brings our AI thesis to life: https://lnkd.in/ettnJeSQ Since publishing our framework last July, we've been hunting for companies that apply AI to transform traditional industries - not just incrementally improve them. Cortea does exactly that, starting with IT audits for regulated companies and expanding to where regulatory complexity creates friction. We're backing Cortea alongside experts from BCG, Google DeepMind and several top-tier banks who recognise Europe's regulatory environment doesn’t have to be a limitation but the perfect testing ground for solutions the world increasingly needs. Filip Felician Dames Christian Meermann Sophia Bendz Dinika Mahtani Jasper Masemann Alexander Langholz-Baikousis

Cherry is heading to START Global's annual summit in St. Gallen 🇨🇭 later this week! Don't miss Founding Partner Filip Felician Dames and Joana Cartocci from Cherry portfolio company Robeauté in a fireside chat on 📍 21 March at 10:15am. They'll share more about what it will really take to build Europe's first trillion-dollar company - offering both the founder and investor perspective on the importance of mission, ambition, and resilience. START Summit is all about next generation of groundbreaking tech. Let us know if you'll be attending - we'd love to see you there! #STARTSummit #START25 🍒 🚀

There are still a few spots available at the inaugural, founders-only Seed to Harvest 2025 event taking place next Wednesday, March 19, in Berlin! Cherry Partner Jasper Masemann and a panel of experts will dive into the commercial and legal essentials of fundraising in 2025, with tips to avoid common missteps along the journey. Secure your spot today: https://lu.ma/trzqaju7 📢 : Jasper Masemann, Theresia M.R. Heinrich (YPOG), Benjamin Ullrich (YPOG), and Julius Krätschmer (Capvisory) 📅 : March 19, 2025, 6:30 p.m. 📍 : PATIO Restaurant am Wasser, Berlin

From consulting to startups to corporate to VC, our Founding Partner Christian Meermann has seen it all. Christian recently joined the Fast & Curious Podcast to chat with Lea-Sophie and Verena to share more about his career journey - with stops at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Zalando, and Peek & Cloppenburg* B.V. & Co. KG, Düsseldorf - he's picked up just a few lessons along the way. Tune in for sharp insights on what it takes to succeed in each field and the must-have traits Team Cherry 🍒 looks for in a great founder - drive, passion, resilience...and, of course, fundraising skills. 🎙️ The full episode (German language only) is linked in the comments - check it out!

🗓️ Tune in tomorrow! Cherry's CFO & Operating Partner Alexander Langholz-Baikousis is joining Sifted's Tom Matsuda for a virtual panel on balancing profit with growth, alongside Tamara Orlova (Flo Health Inc.) and Amy Butte (Navan). Their session will dive into: - Navigating today's current macroeconomic environment - The rising role of AI in finance - Smart ways to measure ROI Plus, there's plenty of time for your questions - sign up now! https://lnkd.in/dcRjGa9A

Ambition is the catalyst to impact. On 40 Minute Mentor (JBM), Dinika Mahtani shares what we look for -- founders who see the full potential of their vision before anyone else does, take bold risks early, and are relentless in making it happen. This is the mindset we believe will shape Europe’s first trillion-dollar company. For those looking to break into venture themselves, Dinika also shares insights on mentorship and career progression in the industry. Whether you’re a founder looking for the right partner or someone building a career in VC, this episode hosted by James Mitra is worth a listen. https://lnkd.in/eU_Mckg4 Filip Felician Dames Christian Meermann Dinika Mahtani Sophia Bendz Jasper Masemann Alexander Langholz-Baikousis

€100M+ annualized cross-border volume. 400 brands. 60% expanding internationally within months. Today, we're proud to participate in Swap's $40M Series B led by ICONIQ Growth. Since our seed investment in 2022, Sam Atkinson and team have built the operating system for global commerce. As tariffs rise and supply chains fragment, operational complexity becomes the defining challenge of modern commerce. Swap manages this complexity for the default state of a world where every sale is potentially global. From London to their new New York office, they're proving our thesis → European companies can reshape global markets. Congratulations to the team! The most interesting chapter of e-commerce is just beginning. Learn more about our investment here: https://lnkd.in/ezAise_V  Filip Felician Dames,Christian Meermann, Dinika Mahtani, Sophia Bendz, Jasper Masemann, Alexander Langholz-Baikousis