Backing the next generation of founders.
We invest early in ambitious founders building in crypto, fintech, AI and infrastructure. Fast decisions, founder-first capital, and conviction from day one.
Backing founders at the earliest stage
Pre-seed & seed investments
We invest in ambitious founders building category-defining companies across crypto, fintech, AI and infrastructure.
Fast, conviction-led decisions
We keep our process focused and move quickly when we believe in a founder, market and product.
Initial checks
€10k–€50k initial investments, with the ability to support follow-on rounds with our network.
Founder support
Product, positioning, distribution and strategic introductions when they can genuinely help.
Global mandate
We invest globally and look for companies with the potential to operate far beyond their home market.
How we work
From first conversation to conviction
Meet the founder
We start with the people, the problem, and the ambition behind the company. Early-stage investing begins with understanding how founders think.
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Build conviction
We assess the product, market, technology and path to scale — with a focused process designed for fast, informed decisions.
02
Back the company
When there is alignment, we invest and stay close as the company grows — with capital, introductions and operator-level support.
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Helpful answers to the questions we hear most often.
What stage do you invest in?
What is your typical check size?
What sectors do you focus on?
How quickly do you make investment decisions?
Do you invest globally?
How do I pitch 1Deal Ventures?
Ready when you are
Building something exceptional?
We back ambitious founders early. Send us what you’re building, why it matters, and where you want to take it.
