FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
General Information
What is Venionaire?
Venionaire is an Entrepreneurial Partner for investors, founders, and institutionals. We are an investment firm with our partners and team specializing in Venture Capital and Private Equity investments, with an extensive track record over more than a decade.
What does "Entrepreneurial Partners" mean?
As Entrepreneurial Partners we go beyond mere supporters. We actively participate in the execution of strategies, embrace challenges, and share both the risks and rewards. We walk the journey alongside our clients and are never afraid to commit ourselves for our clients. We understand that true partnership involves accountability, adaptability, and a relentless drive to achieve results.
Which services does Venionaire offer?
- In the world of Private Equity and Venture Capital, we offer a broad range of services—and we take pride in our expertise. For instance, we establish, manage, and oversee Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) such as our Venionaire Web3 Fund for Web3 investments or the EXF Alpha Fund for co-investments in European startups. An AIF is a collective investment structure that pools capital from multiple investors and deploys it based on a clearly defined investment strategy. This is done through our registered Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM) entities Venionaire Investment Ges.m.b.H and Venionaire Ventures S.á.r.l.
- Beyond fund management, we support companies in navigating financial transactions and strategic financing challenges. Whether it’s fundraising, valuation, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), or connecting corporates with startups through incubators and accelerators, we facilitate impactful collaborations. Moreover, we invest directly in startups through the syndicate fund of the European Super Angels Club.
- Our expertise also extends to Restructuring, Debt Management and Succession Planning, ensuring businesses remain financially resilient.
- Finally, we provide in-depth research and analytical products, such as the European Venture Sentiment Index, a quarterly survey that measures investor sentiment across the European Venture Capital landscape.
What are Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)?
Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) are investment vehicles that pool capital from multiple investors to invest in assets beyond traditional stocks, bonds, and cash. These funds typically include private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, real estate, commodities, and other alternative assets. AIFs are often used by institutional and high-net-worth investors seeking diversified investment opportunities with higher potential returns. They are regulated under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) in the European Union to ensure transparency and investor protection.
At Venionaire, we manage these funds through Venionaire Investment Ges.m.b.H in Austria and Venionaire Ventures S.á.r.l in Luxemburg, both of which are licensed Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM). This enables us to structure, manage, and operate AIFs efficiently, providing tailored investment solutions for our clients.
Ecosystem and Initiatives
What is the European Super Angels Club?
The European Super Angels Club (ESAC) is a members-only pan-European investment club for business angels, high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and corporate venture capital units. Their members are focused on investing in high-growth European startups. Through ESAC you can access top European tech deals, increasing your deal flow, create your own portfolio by investing in pre-screened deals, choose your own deals and nominate startups to join the platform. For entrepreneurs see ESAC as partners on your entrepreneurial journey which are there for you through the ups, downs and all the way to exit.
What is the Business Angel Institute?
The Business Angel Institute is an organization dedicated to educating and empowering business angels—individuals who invest in early-stage startups. The BAI offers the world’s first ISO-certified Business Angel Program.
What is the World Venture Forum?
The World Venture Forum is a global networking event every year in the mountains of Kitzbühel, Austria that connects investors in Kitzbühel once a year to foster innovation and investment opportunities. it has 5 focus topics with 5 mountain chalets, over 40 international speakers and 500+ guests each year.
What is Venionaire DealMatrix?
DealMatrix is a pioneering platform that streamlines the connection between startups and investors. We enable startups to evaluate their company, generate a valuation report and match with investors with our software. Whether you’re seeking investment opportunities or aiming to have a fact-based startup evaluation, DealMatrix provides solutions to help you evaluate your company and succeed in your fundraising journey.
Funds
What is the Venionaire Web3 Fund?
Venionaire Web3 is the first Austrian crypto investment fund registered with the Austrian Financial Market Authority. We are investing in digital assets, teams, foundations and projects building the next step in the evolution of the internet. We are firm believers in an open, censorship resistant, decentralized and efficient Web3.
What is the EXF Alpha S.C.S?
The European Super Angels Club (ESAC) offers its members access to international co-investments in European startups and active fund management through its syndicated fund “EXF Alpha”, based in Luxemburg. At the heart of the ESAC are the recurring roadshows, in which selected startups are presented at several European hubs. The club comprises of high-net-worth individuals, family offices, VCs as well as corporate venture arms. Members combine their financial strength and industry expertise to invest in high-growth European startups. The ticket size is in the range of 500k-10m euros and investments are syndicated through the fund. EXF’s focus is on tech and deep tech companies in pre-series A to series D stages.
What is the Secondaries Unicorn Fund?
The Venionaire Secondaries Fund is Europe’s first unicorn secondary fund, investing exclusively in unicorns and soonicorns by acquiring direct secondaries, often in combination with a primary investment.
What is 47 DT Ventures?
47DT is a deep tech investment fund that targets investments in the biotech sector, specifically in life, food, and agricultural sciences, with a focus on cutting-edge technologies like AI, cognitive algorithms, sensor technology, robotics, nanotech, and bioengineering.
We offer total investment sizes ranging from €1 to €10 million, starting with smaller initial investments and leaving room for follow-on funding. Our deal sourcing leverages the Abundance Gate ecosystem and our extensive network. We maintain close proximity to our portfolio companies, providing them with resources, expert advice, and powerful networking opportunities. Our unique selling proposition lies in our exceptional track record, deep industry expertise, and strong capabilities in financing, restructuring, and performance optimization.
What is the InvestCEC project?
InvestCEC is one of a group of projects under the umbrella of the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI). Launched and funded by the EU as part of the Circular Economy Action Plan, the CCRI focuses on implementing the circular economy across Europe’s cities and regions. As part of the EU InvestCEC project, Venionaire Capital is responsible in setting up an AIF. The vision for the fund is to promote transformative changes towards a sustainable and circular economy model. This fund will serve as a cornerstone for innovation, collaboration, and investment to advance the circular economy in European regions, with a particular focus on municipal utilities.
What is Venionaire Supreme?
Venionaire Supreme is a leading European Venture Capital Fund of Funds dedicated to driving innovation and growth across diverse industries. Our mission is to identify and support the most promising venture capital funds, while providing a unique scaling opportunity for their standout portfolio companies.
Fee Structure
What fees does Venionaire charge?
Transaction fees in venture capital and private equity transactions follow market standards. The so-called “Modern Lehman Formula” or “Modern Lehman Scale” is simple to calculate and is used globally for transactions:
- 10% of the first EUR 1 million, plus
- 9% of the second EUR 1 million, plus
- 8% of the third EUR 1 million, plus
- 7% of the fourth EUR 1 million, plus
- 6% of the fifth EUR 1 million, plus
- 5% of the sixth EUR 1 million, plus
- 4% of the seventh EUR 1 million, plus
- 3% of the eighth EUR 1 million and everything above.
Depending on the complexity, transaction size, and natural stage of the companies, we arrange retainers between EUR 2,500 to EUR 15,000 per month. On fully success-based deals a premium to Modern Lehman Scale will be agreed.
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Venionaire Capital exclusively invests through the European Super Angels Club, for more information and application please go to the website. We do not accept direct investment proposals via this website.