Backbone Ventures is an early-stage firm operating from Zurich and Frankfurt with a focus on underrepresented founding teams. Its 5502 Fund is a generalist pre-seed vehicle centred on Germany and Switzerland while retaining the ability to invest elsewhere in Europe.
At a glance
Investment focus
Source and review
Profile reviewed on . Investment criteria are attributed to Backbone Ventures 5502 Fund focus.
European mandate
- Geographic fit
- Underrepresented founders, primarily in Germany and Switzerland with flexibility across Europe
- Round behaviour
- Happy to lead pre-seed rounds
