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Berlin, Germany

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European Pre-Seed

Overview

APX invests at the pre-seed stage across Europe and is backed by Axel Springer and Porsche, giving it corporate depth alongside a conventional early-stage investment model.

It works with very early teams — frequently pre-product — and operates on a rolling basis rather than in fixed cohorts, which suits founders who cannot wait for an application window.

Program Structure

Rolling investment decisions rather than fixed cohorts
Pre-seed cheques with structured follow-on possibilities
Programme support on product, hiring, and fundraising
Access to corporate networks through its backers
Berlin base with pan-European reach

What They Look For

Very early teams, including pre-product companies
Founders based in or moving to Europe
Technology-driven business models
Clear reasoning about the first customer
Ambition beyond a single national market

Notable Portfolio

Companies they've backed.

APX's portfolio spans software, marketplaces, fintech, and digital health across European markets, with a concentration in Germany and the wider DACH region.

Its corporate backing matters most for founders whose products touch media, mobility, or commerce, where introductions carry weight.

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