Index Ventures

Index Ventures began in Geneva and became the most consistently successful European venture firm, later building a substantial American practice rather than remaining regional.

Its European portfolio includes a significant proportion of the continent's largest technology outcomes across fintech, gaming, and software.

The firm invests across stages and geographies with a generalist technology focus, and has been particularly strong in categories where European companies could reach global scale.

It has published extensively on employee equity practices in Europe, arguing that option arrangements there historically disadvantaged staff relative to the United States.

• Separate early-stage and growth funds
• Teams in both Europe and the United States
• Leads rounds and takes board positions
• Active support for European companies expanding to America
• Published guidance on equity and hiring practice

Skype · Supercell · Revolut · Figma · Datadog · Robinhood · Roblox · Wise

Neil Rimer, David Rimer, and Giuseppe Zocco founded the firm. Martin Mignot, Jan Hammer, and Danny Rimer are among its most visible investors.

For European founders, Index is one of the few firms with genuine credibility on both sides of the Atlantic, which matters when raising later rounds from American investors.

Its transatlantic structure means introductions into the United States market are a practical rather than theoretical benefit.