About OTB Ventures
OTB Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2017. It is primarily based out of Warsaw, Poland. As of Oct 2026, OTB Ventures is an active investor, having invested in 38 companies, with 7 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Seed round in Germany based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to High Tech and FinTech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of Sensible Biotechnologies A lot of funds co-invest with OTB Ventures, with names like In-Q-Tel sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. OTB Ventures has team of 13 people including 5 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Count
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series A, Seed & 1 more
Portfolio Acquisitions
Portfolio Unicorns
Deals in last 12 months
OTB Ventures' List of Top Investments
OTB Ventures has a portfolio of 38 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. Their most notable investments are in SEGRON and Kurs Orbital.Their portfolio spans across United States, Germany, United Kingdom and 11 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, FinTech and 13 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Seed and 1 more. Here is the list of top investments by OTB Ventures:1. ICEYE
Manufacturer of radar satellite constellations providing persistent earth observation imagery. These systems deliver radar data to detect and monitor physical changes on the surface of the planet. The technology functions through cloud cover and darkness to provide imagery for environmental monitoring, infrastructure assessment, and disaster impact analysis. The hardware enables the collection of radar intelligence for various monitoring requirements.
Key facts about ICEYE
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Espoo (Finland)
- Annual Revenue: €100M - €500M as on Dec 31, 2024
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series F
- Total Funding till date: $1.25B
- Employee Count: 1,156 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: TCV, General Atlantic and 50 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Jun 09, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. ClearSpace
Provider of technology for active removal of space debris and servicing. The organization develops capabilities for in-orbit services, including inspection, life-extension, refueling, disposal, and repair. It pioneers missions focused on removing debris and ensuring a sustainable space environment.
Key facts about ClearSpace
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Renens (Switzerland)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $33.3M
- Employee Count: 101 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Graph Ventures, Lakestar and 24 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jan 19, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. FintechOS
Provider of AI-based software suite for the banking and insurance industry. The platforms capabilities include automated credit decisioning, underwriting, and workflows, creating self-service customer journeys, and optimizing products with analytics. It allows for the creation of financial or insurance product, automating workflows, and more.
Key facts about FintechOS
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $174M
- Employee Count: 223 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Kreos Capital, Cipio Partners and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Sep 21, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Hydrosat
Satellite data for irrigation and crop management solutions, providing field-level and regional-level analytics for informed decisions and sustainable practices. The company leverages thermal infrared satellite technology and proprietary algorithms to deliver timely information and recommendations for efficient irrigation and crop management. They offer solutions used on millions of hectares worldwide, turning raw data into actionable insights for decision-makers. The company's technology helps governments preserve water and increase farmers' crop yields, addressing water scarcity and enhancing food security. They provide a user-friendly web portal, mobile application, and API for easy access to their data and analytics. The company's services support sustainable agriculture and environmental operations, creating a more sustainable world. They offer subscription packages and focus on water productivity, water compliance monitoring, and field irrigation planning.
Key facts about Hydrosat
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Washington, DC (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $108M
- Employee Count: 117 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: USAGov, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and 20 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jan 15, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Provider of space return services for research and manufacturing purposes. The company focuses on affordable, regular, and reliable return transport, particularly for life science applications. It offers return capabilities for micro-gravity research, including monoclonal antibodies, stem cells, organoids, and protein crystallization. The service aims to address challenges related to cost, lead times, repeatability, and reliability in space cargo logistics.
Key facts about ATMOS Space Cargo
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: Rheinmunster (Germany)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $48.2M
- Employee Count: 105 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: APEX Ventures, Keen Venture Partners and 18 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Apr 22, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
OTB Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
OTB Ventures has invested in 38 companies over the last 8 years, with an average of 5 new investments annually in the last 5 years. In 2025, it made 7 investments, while as of Oct 2026, it has made 10 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Sensible Biotechnologies and most recent follow-on round was in Veridion.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 7 | 3 | 10 |
2025 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
2024 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
2023 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
2022 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
2021 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
2020 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
2019 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
2018 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
OTB Ventures' Investments by Stage
OTB Ventures has made 19 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $18.6M, 13 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $6.7M and 4 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $25.1M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 19 |
Seed | 13 |
Series B | 4 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
OTB Ventures' Investments by Sector
OTB Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech, FinTech and Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications. Notably, it has invested in 31 Tech companies, 30 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 26 Software companies and at least 15 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 23 |
High Tech | 15 |
Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech | 7 |
FinTech | 6 |
Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications | 5 |
Others | 34 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
OTB Ventures' Investments by Geography
OTB Ventures has made most investments in Germany (8), followed by United States where it has made 7 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Germany | 8 |
United States | 7 |
United Kingdom | 4 |
France | 3 |
Belgium | 2 |
Others | 12 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
OTB Ventures' recent investments
OTB Ventures has made 10 investments in 2026 so far. Sensible Biotechnologies and Veridion are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by OTB Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Oct 06, 2026 | United States | Series A | 3105 | [+9] | |
Sep 16, 2026 | Romania | Series A | 6028 | [+4] | |
Sep 10, 2026 | France | Series A | 9647 | [+4] | |
Jun 09, 2026 | France | Series A | 1397 | [+2] | |
Jun 03, 2026 | Poland | Seed | 7204 | [+1] |
Unicorns in OTB Ventures' Portfolio
OTB Ventures has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - ICEYE. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is ICEYE which became a unicorn in 2025, 7 years after OTB Ventures first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in OTB Ventures' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 | Manufacturer of radar satellite constellations providing persistent earth observation imagery | 2014 | Espoo | Series F | tmvfoqm |
Acquired companies in OTB Ventures' Portfolio
2 companies from OTB Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Minit in Mar 2022 by Microsoft for $*****.Here are OTB Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 13, 2018 | Series A | 3660 | |
Sep 02, 2020 | - | - | 2310 |
Team profile of OTB Ventures
OTB Ventures has a team of 13 members including 5 Partners and 3 Principals located in Poland and United Kingdom. OTB Ventures' team sits on the board of 1 company.Here is a list of top team members in OTB Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Poland | - | ||
Partner | Warsaw | |||
Partner | Poland | - | - | |
Partner | - | - | ||
Partner | Poland | - | ||
Principal | Warsaw | - | - | |
Principal | Warsaw | - | - | |
Principal | London | - |
Co-investors of OTB Ventures
Over the past 8 years, 285 investors have co-invested in OTB Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before OTB Ventures: Europa, EIC Fund and 112 others have invested in rounds before OTB Ventures. There are 4 companies where Europa has invested before OTB Ventures and 3 companies where EIC Fund has invested before OTB Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of OTB Ventures: 94 investors entered a company along with OTB Ventures. These include investors like In-Q-Tel (4 companies).
- Invested after OTB Ventures: A total of 77 investors have invested in OTB Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include BlackRock (2 companies), Europa (2 companies) and NewSpace Capital (1 company).
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