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e.ventures
e.ventures is a global venture capital firm founded by Dietrich Becker and Mathias Schramm in 1998, with offices in six countries.
e.ventures
e.ventures was founded in 1998 by Dietrich Becker and Mathias Schramm, initially as a European-focused venture firm. The firm has since expanded to cover North America, China, Brazil, and Russia, operating from offices in San Francisco, Beijing, Sao Paulo, Tokyo, Berlin, and Moscow. Its wealth origin has not been publicly disclosed, but the firm has raised institutional capital for each of its regional funds. The firm invests across early-stage Series A and B rounds, targeting enterprise software, digital health, fintech, AI/ML, climate tech, and industrial tech. Portfolio companies listed in public records include the Brazilian fintech Nubank, the Japanese e-commerce platform Mercari, and the German enterprise software company Celonis. e.ventures typically leads or co-leads rounds with its own capital, often syndicating with other venture firms for larger checks. Geographic reach spans North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. e.ventures has no publicly disclosed professionals count, but its decentralized structure includes managing partners in each region. The firm has not disclosed total assets under management, but its estimated AUM falls in the $500M-$1B range based on known fund sizes. No recent operational events have been confirmed in the last 24 months. The firm does not maintain any publicly known philanthropic vehicles or operating companies. A structural differentiator is e.ventures' use of a "local-first" model: each regional office has autonomous teams that source, decide, and manage investments in their market. This avoids the hub-and-spoke approach common among cross-border venture firms, allowing local partners to leverage deep market knowledge.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
1998
AUM
$500M - $1B (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
San Francisco
Corporate office
San Francisco, CA, United States
Additional offices
Beijing · Sao Paulo · Tokyo · Berlin · Moscow
Principals
Dietrich Becker
Managing Partner
Mathias Schramm
Managing Partner
Alexander Bruehl
Managing Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at e.ventures?
Each regional office has a managing partner responsible for investment decisions in their market. The global managing partners—Dietrich Becker, Mathias Schramm, and Alexander Bruehl—oversee strategy, but local teams have autonomy on deal selection.
Does e.ventures operate as a single family office or a venture firm?
e.ventures is structured as a venture capital firm, not a family office. It raises institutional capital for regionally-focused funds and invests across early-stage companies, though its founding team originated from personal wealth.
What investment stages does e.ventures typically target?
The firm primarily targets Series A and B rounds, with occasional participation in seed and later-stage deals. It typically leads or co-leads investments with check sizes ranging from $2M to $15M per round.
Which sectors does e.ventures explicitly avoid?
e.ventures has not publicly stated sectors it avoids, but its disclosed portfolio concentrates on enterprise software, fintech, digital health, and climate tech. The firm does not appear to invest in biotech, hard science, or consumer packaged goods.
How does e.ventures source proprietary deal flow?
The firm relies on its local offices and network of founders in each market. Managing partners often have deep ties to local startup ecosystems, including university relationships and co-investor networks.
Is e.ventures related to any other investment firms?
No, e.ventures operates independently and has no publicly disclosed parent or sibling organizations. Its name is sometimes confused with other "e-venture" entities, but it is a distinct firm.
Where does the underlying wealth for e.ventures come from?
The firm's capital sources are not publicly disclosed. Based on its structure, it raises funds from institutional investors, including pension funds, endowments, and foundations, alongside commitments from its managing partners.
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