About NAP
NAP is a venture capital firm founded in 2016. It is primarily based out of Berlin, Germany. As of Jun 2026, NAP is an active investor, having invested in 8 companies, with 7 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series A round in Germany based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to High Tech and Consumer. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of Almetra A lot of funds co-invest with NAP, with names like 3TS Capital Partners sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. NAP has team of 14 people including 9 partners.Key Metrics
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NAP's List of Top Investments
NAP has a portfolio of 8 companies. Their most notable investments are in UniteLabs and Verna Earth Solutions.Their portfolio spans across Germany, United Kingdom and Ireland. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Consumer and 3 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A stages. Here is the list of top investments by NAP:Provider of software that transforms a smartwatch into a reliable companion for elderly people. The software allows older adults at risk to call for help anytime and anywhere with a built-in call function. It helps the elderly to live safely and independently while staying connected to their families.
Key facts about Patronus Group
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: Berlin (Germany)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $46.6M
- Employee Count: 91 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Burda Principal Investments, JVP and 34 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Apr 28, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Provider of software platform facilitating nature recovery and biodiversity net gain. The software enables users to gather and understand nature data accurately. It also allows for confident planning, forecasting, and maintaining a shared source of truth. The software solves data challenges related to measuring and enhancing nature.
Key facts about Verna Earth Solutions
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Borehamwood (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $5.05M
- Employee Count: 11 as on Jul 31, 2025
- Investors: Octopus Ventures, Übermorgen Ventures and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jan 13, 2026, $*****
3. VoiceLine
Developer of an AI platform for field sales revenue intelligence. The platform offers tools for data capture, analysis, and team coaching. It helps sales representatives log activities, prepare for meetings, and manage tasks. The platform provides market visibility, trend analysis, and real-time alerts. It also facilitates performance evaluation and strategic initiative tracking.
Key facts about VoiceLine
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Munich (Germany)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $11.8M
- Employee Count: 54 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Alstin Capital, Venture Stars and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Feb 24, 2026, $*****
4. UniteLabs
Developer of software for laboratory automation and device integration workflows. This platform provides an interface for connecting various laboratory instruments to manage data and execute experimental protocols. It utilizes programming scripts to control hardware, automate tasks, and synchronize information across different systems. The software enables users to build, test, and deploy automated processes while maintaining data lineage and system interoperability. It functions as a central control layer for managing laboratory equipment and digitalizing research operations.
Key facts about UniteLabs
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Munich (Germany)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $3.01M
- Employee Count: 33 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Acurio Ventures, Venture Kick and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Apr 03, 2025, $*****
5. Almetra
Developer of artificial intelligence systems for monitoring industrial factory processes. The technology integrates computer vision and sensor data to capture real-time production activities, identify bottlenecks, and measure cycle times. By processing visual information and operational signals from existing equipment, the platform generates structured insights into shopfloor workflows. These systems translate complex manufacturing movements into process graphs, enabling teams to evaluate station performance and identify non-value-adding activities. The intelligence layer functions as a foundation for automation, helping to determine the feasibility of robotic tasks based on observed human work patterns. Designed for deployment in industrial environments, the architecture prioritizes data privacy through edge processing and anonymization techniques. The platform supports continuous improvement by connecting raw operational data with production goals, facilitating decision-making through analysis of actual shopfloor behavior rather than manual reports or assumptions.
Key facts about Almetra
- Founded Year: 2022
- Location: Berlin (Germany)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $18.5M
- Employee Count: 54 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Blisce, Merantix Capital and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jun 25, 2026, $*****
NAP's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
In 2025, it made 3 investments, while as of Jun 2026, it has made 5 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Almetra.NAP's Investments by Stage
NAP has made 4 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $2.93M and 4 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $11.8M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 4 |
Series A | 4 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
NAP's Investments by Sector
NAP has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Consumer, HealthTech, Life Sciences and Vertical SaaS. Notably, it has invested in 7 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 7 Tech companies, 6 Software companies and at least 5 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 6 |
Consumer | 2 |
HealthTech | 2 |
Life Sciences | 2 |
Vertical SaaS | 2 |
Others | 3 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
NAP's Investments by Geography
NAP has made most investments in Germany (5), followed by United Kingdom where it has made 2 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Germany | 5 |
United Kingdom | 2 |
Ireland | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
NAP's recent investments
NAP has made 5 investments in 2026 so far. Almetra and Patronus Group are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by NAP:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Jun 25, 2026 | Germany | Series A | 3542 | [+4] | |
Apr 28, 2026 | Germany | Series A | 1108 | [+5] | |
Mar 26, 2026 | Ireland | Seed | 4517 | [+1] | |
Feb 24, 2026 | Germany | Series A | 8364 | [+3] | |
Jan 13, 2026 | United Kingdom | Series A | 2190 | [+4] |
Team profile of NAP
NAP has a team of 14 members including 9 Partners and 2 Principals located in Germany and Switzerland. NAP's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in NAP:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | Berlin | - | ||
Partner | Berlin | - | ||
Partner | Switzerland | - | ||
Partner | Berlin | - | ||
Partner | Berlin | - | ||
Partner | Berlin | - | - | |
Partner | Berlin | - | ||
Partner | Berlin | - | - | |
Partner | Aachen | - | - | |
Partner | Aachen | - | - | |
Principal | Munich | - |
Co-investors of NAP
Over the past year, 44 investors have co-invested in NAP's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before NAP: Cavalry Ventures, UVC Partners and 11 others have invested in rounds before NAP. There is 1 company where Cavalry Ventures has invested before NAP and 1 company where UVC Partners has invested before NAP.
- Top Co-investors of NAP: 31 investors entered a company along with NAP. These include investors like 3TS Capital Partners (1 company).
Recent News related to NAP
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Almetra Raises €16.3M Series A Led by blisce/ to Enhance Factory IntelligenceTech Funding News•Jun 25, 2026•Blisce, NAP, Merantix Capital, Underline and 4 others
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Zelara lands €3M to bring continuous learning to customer engagementTech.eu•Jun 24, 2026•NAP, Heartfelt, Angel Invest
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Angel Invest Closes Oversubscribed Fund III, Adds Venture Partners and AdvisorsGlobeNewswire•Jun 11, 2026•Angel Invest Ventures, Heartfelt, NAP
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UK’s Verna raises $4M to turn biodiversity reports into AI restorationTech Funding News•Jan 13, 2026•Verna Earth Solutions, NAP, Übermorgen Ventures
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Ascentra Labs raises $2 million to help consultants use AI instead of all-night Excel marathonsVentureBeat•Dec 02, 2025•Ascentra, NAP
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Logistica OS Secures €1.5M to Develop AI OS for Supply ChainsStartup Rise EU•Nov 20, 2025•NAP, Daphni
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Amsterdam’s beSirius gets €3M to bring AI-driven sustainability to metal and mining industrySilicon Canals•Apr 15, 2025•beSirius, NAP, Fund F, Techstars and 3 others
