Prototype Capital

Prototype Capital is a Europe-based early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on pre-seed and seed investments in technology startups, with a strong emphasis on deep tech, software infrastructure, and data-driven businesses. The firm typically invests in highly technical founding teams building scalable digital products, often in AI, enterprise software, developer tools, and emerging infrastructure layers. It operates with a very early-stage, high-conviction investment strategy, frequently leading or anchoring pre-seed rounds. Prototype Capital provides both capital and hands-on support in product development, technical hiring, and early go-to-market strategy. Its positioning is that of a specialist deep-tech seed investor backing highly technical, early-stage European startups.