About World Fund
World Fund is a venture capital firm founded in 2021. It is primarily based out of Berlin, Germany. As of Jul 2026, World Fund is an active investor, having invested in 24 companies, with 5 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 High Tech to Enterprise Applications and Environment Tech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of Qd-st Overall, World Fund portfolio has seen 1 unicorn and 1 acquisition, namely IQM and SunRoof. A lot of funds co-invest with World Fund, with names like VSquared Ventures sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. World Fund has team of 51 people including 12 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Count
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series A, Seed & 1 more
Portfolio Acquisitions
Portfolio Unicorns
Portfolio Soonicorns
World Fund's List of Top Investments
World Fund has a portfolio of 24 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. Their most notable investments are in Ecoworks and Planet A Foods.Their portfolio spans across Germany, United Kingdom, United States and 5 more locations. They have invested in High Tech, Enterprise Applications, Environment Tech and 18 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Seed and 1 more. Here is the list of top investments by World Fund:1. IQM
Developer of superconducting quantum computers. Its features include quantum processors with on-chip components that increase QPU clock speed for error correction, as well as application-specific processors and quantum operations.
Key facts about IQM
2. Mission Zero
Developer of technology to recover carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The technology efficiently recovers carbon dioxide emissions anywhere with electricity access. The recovered carbon dioxide is permanently removed or used to displace fossil carbons. The company partners with users, project developers, engineers, and scientists.
Key facts about Mission Zero
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $32.8M
- Employee Count: 44 as on Jun 30, 2025
- Investors: Stripe, Breakthrough Energy and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Mar 18, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Nitricity
Sustainable plant-based organic fertilizer for farmers and a healthier planet. The company produces plant-based, organic fertilizer using air, water, clean energy, and almond shells. This innovative process addresses the environmental impact of conventional fertilizers, which contribute significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions. They offer a sustainable alternative that is plant-based, free of animal inputs, pathogens, and odors, ensuring high efficiency and reliable nutrient delivery. Their fertilizer is designed for modern irrigation systems, preventing clogging and offering seasonal flexibility. The company is committed to unlocking a new era of fertilizer production, promoting healthy soils and a sustainable future for agriculture. They are focused on creating products that benefit fields, farmers, and the environment, driving change through purpose and impact.
Key facts about Nitricity
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Stanford (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $90.1M
- Employee Count: 54 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: Elemental, Energy Impact Partners and 18 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jul 01, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
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4. Anaphite
Developer of dry coating precursor technology for battery electrode manufacturing. The technology facilitates dry material mixing and processing for battery manufacturers. It designs composite powders optimized for electrode film formation and electrochemical performance. The technology formulates powders containing active material, binder, and conductive additives. Powders are manufactured using scalable, energy-efficient chemical engineering approaches.
Key facts about Anaphite
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Bristol (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $22.6M
- Employee Count: 47 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: Maniv Mobility, University of Oxford and 79 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Dec 09, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
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5. Aedifion
Provider of cloud platform for building operation and energy efficiency. The platform uses real-time data and artificial intelligence to optimize energy consumption and reduce operating costs. It offers insights for system control and savings without requiring structural investments. The platform supports regulatory compliance, sustainability, and profitability for real estate portfolios.
Key facts about Aedifion
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Cologne (Germany)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $32.8M
- Employee Count: 113 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: Phoenix Contact Innovation Ventures, Bauwens and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jun 25, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
World Fund's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
World Fund has invested in 24 companies over the last 5 years, with an average of 4 new investments annually in the last 5 years. In 2025, it made 6 investments, while as of Jul 2026, it has made 5 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Qd-st and most recent follow-on round was in Freshflow.Year | No. of Investments | ||
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1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 4 | 1 | 5 |
2025 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
2024 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
2023 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
2022 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
2021 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
World Fund's Investments by Stage
World Fund has made 11 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $33.1M, 10 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $8.45M and 2 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $53.8M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 11 |
Seed | 10 |
Series B | 2 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
World Fund's Investments by Sector
World Fund has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Sustainability Tech, High Tech, Energy Tech, Environment Tech and Enterprise Applications. Notably, it has invested in 23 Tech companies, 17 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 9 Software companies and at least 7 companies focusing on Tech hardware.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Sustainability Tech | 13 |
High Tech | 11 |
Energy Tech | 8 |
Environment Tech | 8 |
Enterprise Applications | 6 |
Others | 34 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
World Fund's Investments by Geography
World Fund has made most investments in Germany (9), followed by United Kingdom where it has made 7 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Germany | 9 |
United Kingdom | 7 |
United States | 2 |
Finland | 1 |
France | 1 |
Others | 3 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
World Fund's recent investments
World Fund has made 5 investments in 2026 so far. Qd-st and Freshflow are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by World Fund:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Jul 08, 2026 | Germany | Series A | 9132 | [+5] | |
Jun 04, 2026 | Germany | Series A | 6461 | [+5] | |
May 05, 2026 | France | Seed | 1570 | [+3] | |
May 04, 2026 | United Kingdom | Seed | 5348 | [+2] | |
Mar 11, 2026 | Switzerland | Seed | 8542 |
Unicorns in World Fund's Portfolio
World Fund has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - IQM. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is IQM which became a unicorn in 2025, 3 years after World Fund first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in World Fund's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 | Developer of superconducting quantum computers | 2018 | Espoo | Series B | vcylzql |
Acquired companies in World Fund's Portfolio
1 company from World Fund's portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition was SunRoof in Jun 2025 by Exagon Impact Capital for $*****.Here are World Fund's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 09, 2025 | Jan 19, 2023 | Series A | 3992 |
Team profile of World Fund
World Fund has a team of 51 members including 12 Partners, 8 Venture Partners and 11 Principals located in Germany, Spain and 6 more locations. World Fund's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in World Fund:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Cologne | - | ||
Partner | Munich | - | ||
Partner | Berlin | - | - | |
Partner | Munich | - | ||
Partner | Madrid | - | ||
Partner | - | - | - | |
Partner | United Kingdom | - | - | |
Partner | Netherlands | - | - | |
Partner | - | - | - | |
Partner | Germany | - | - |
Co-investors of World Fund
Over the past 5 years, 232 investors have co-invested in World Fund's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before World Fund: Europa, Gov and 130 others have invested in rounds before World Fund. There are 5 companies where Europa has invested before World Fund and 2 companies where Gov has invested before World Fund.
- Top Co-investors of World Fund: 65 investors entered a company along with World Fund. These include investors like VSquared Ventures (3 companies).
- Invested after World Fund: A total of 35 investors have invested in World Fund's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include European Innovation Council (2 companies), Ten Eleven Ventures (1 company) and Elo (1 company).
Recent News related to World Fund
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QuantumDiamonds Raises €91 Million in Funding Round for Quantum Semiconductor Inspection TechnologyStartup Rise EU•Jul 09, 2026•World Fund, Qd-st
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Shifters Raises $10.2 Million Seed Funding Led by Ace Capital PartnersMassinvestor•Jun 03, 2026•Ace Capital Partners, Aurelius Capital Management, Arkin, World Fund and 1 other
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Lithosquare Raises $25M Seed Round to Accelerate Critical Metals DiscoveryThe SaaS News•Jun 02, 2026•Lithosquare, World Fund, Kindred Capital
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Lithosquare Raises €22 Million in Seed Funding to Revolutionize Mineral Exploration with AIFrenchWeb•May 05, 2026•Lithosquare, World Fund, Kindred Capital, OVNI and 2 others
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Eightco Holdings raises $270M in Sept 2025 placementBitcoin Ethereum News•Mar 14, 2026•Eightco, BitMine, World Fund, GSR Ventures and 5 others
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Hyperscale Power Raises 5 Million Euros in Seed RoundStartup Log•Mar 11, 2026•Hyperscale Power, World Fund, VSquared Ventures
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UK battery innovator Anaphite secures £1.4m to advance dry coating technologyNew Electronics•Dec 09, 2025•The Global Fund, Invest in Women Hub, Anaphite, Thelorenhotels and 3 others
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Finland's IQM Quantum Computers raises $320 million in new funding roundReuters•Sep 03, 2025•Tesi, Elo, World Fund, IQM and 6 others
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Germany’s aedifion Raises €17M to Cut Real Estate Costs & CO₂ EmissionsSilicon Canals•Jun 24, 2025•BitStone Capital, World Fund, MOMENI Group, Aedifion and 3 others
