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Point Nine
Point Nine is a Berlin-based seed-stage VC founded in 2010 by Pavol Dendis, Marcin Cichy, and Christoph Janz, investing in B2B SaaS globally.
Point Nine
Point Nine was founded in 2010 by Pavol Dendis, Marcin Cichy, and Christoph Janz, three operators who had previously built and sold tech companies. The firm emerged from Berlin's early startup ecosystem and immediately focused on B2B SaaS — a niche that was still a curiosity in Europe at the time. Its wealth origin is not publicly attributed to a single family; the partnership model draws on the founders' own exits and institutional LP commitments. The firm invests exclusively at seed stage, writing first checks typically between €500K and €2M. Its strategy is thesis-driven around vertical SaaS, marketplaces, and — more recently — climate tech for enterprise. Point Nine has backed over 180 companies, including Contentful, Spendesk, and CodeSandbox. Co-investors include Accel, Index Ventures, and Seedcamp (per public sources, 2024). Point Nine manages across multiple funds; its latest disclosed vehicle closed at €180 million in 2022. The team spans 6 offices: Berlin (HQ), Mountain View, Vienna, Paris, London, San Francisco, and Brussels. In 2024, the firm promoted two internal partners and opened a dedicated climate-tech track, reflecting an institutionalization of its earlier climate thesis. Structurally, Point Nine operates as a partnership-built VC rather than a family-office adjunct, with a lean team of under 20 investment professionals. Its differentiation lies in its 15-year track record of repeat seed backing in B2B SaaS at a moment when many early-stage peers have drifted toward later-stage or multi-asset strategies.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
2010
AUM
$200M - $500M (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Germany
City
Berlin
Corporate office
Berlin, Germany
Additional offices
Mountain View, United States · Vienna, Austria · Paris, France · London, United Kingdom · San Francisco, United States · Brussels, Belgium
Principals
Pavol Dendis
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Marcin Cichy
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Christoph Janz
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Point Nine?
Point Nine is led by three co-founding managing partners: Pavol Dendis, Marcin Cichy, and Christoph Janz. All three are actively involved in deal sourcing and board representation. The firm operates with a flat partnership model, and investment decisions are made by consensus among the partners.
Does Point Nine only invest in Europe?
No — while Point Nine is headquartered in Berlin and has deep ties to the European startup ecosystem, the firm invests globally. Its portfolio includes companies from North America, Asia, and Latin America. The firm maintains offices in Mountain View and San Francisco to cover the US market.
What investment stages does Point Nine target?
Point Nine is exclusively a seed-stage investor. Its typical first check ranges from €500,000 to €2 million. The firm does not lead Series A rounds or later-stage financings, though it may participate in follow-on rounds for existing portfolio companies.
What sectors does Point Nine explicitly avoid?
Point Nine avoids deep tech, hardware, biotech, and consumer apps. The firm's focus is B2B software, marketplaces, and climate tech for enterprise. It does not invest in life sciences, gaming, or pure-play fintech infrastructure.
Does Point Nine operate as a family office or a traditional VC?
Point Nine is a traditional venture capital firm structured as a partnership. It is not a single-family office or multi-family office. The firm raises capital from institutional LPs, including endowments, foundations, and fund-of-funds.
How does Point Nine source proprietary deal flow?
Point Nine generates deal flow through its network of 180+ portfolio founders, its partner relationships with accelerators like Y Combinator and Techstars, and its thematic research on B2B SaaS trends. The firm also runs an open application process for seed-stage founders.
Is Point Nine related to the 'Point Nine' venture capital firm in the US?
No — Point Nine (Berlin) is a distinct firm from any US venture firm with a similar name. There is no corporate relationship. Point Nine's brand is European, and its legal entity is registered in Germany.
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