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NP-Hard Ventures

Location on request · Invests in Europe; US; MENA · Website

Pre-SeedSeedAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsCrypto & Web3Space & DefenseRoboticsHardware & DevicesRobotics & AutomationSemiconductors & HardwareManufacturing & IndustrialAerospace & DefenseDeveloper Tools & Infrastructure

Thesis

Europe must own and build its own technological infrastructure. We back product-obsessed technical founders solving the hardest foundational problems in robotics, deep tech, computational infrastructure, and defense. Technological innovation is essential to European sovereignty, prosperity, and resilience.

Likely not a fit for

Consumer apps, gaming/entertainment, non-technical founders, Web3 hype, speculative crypto, trendy verticals without foundational significance

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Advisor
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
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Partners & team

3 contacts on file

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Anke Huiskes

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Paul Veugen

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Micha Hernandez van Leuffen

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Portfolio

Roseman LabsEnterprise Software

Roseman Labs makes it fast and easy for organizations to work together on sensitive data to generate Trusted Collective Intelligence - without giving up control, and in full regulatory compliance.

MonumentalRobotics Automation

Monumental is a robotics startup focused on making construction software-defined and autonomous, aiming to build beautiful, bespoke buildings with minimal labor.

EngrateEnterprise Software

Engrate provides an AI-native acceleration layer for the energy transition, offering energy companies access to a modern tech stack without the lengthy digital transformation process. Their services include cost of energy, market access, and integration and data infrastructure.

Isembard
SpeckleEnterprise Software

Speckle is focused on improving the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry by providing a platform for democratized data access, tool independence, and actionable intelligence.

Nuntio
Electra.AeroAerospace Defense

Electra is pioneering a new category of aircraft that utilizes hybrid-electric technology to provide affordable air travel without the need for traditional airports, emissions, or noise.

Space Forge
Workers - Errors and ExceptionsEnterprise Software

Cloudflare Workers allows developers to build and deploy serverless applications globally with low latency and minimal configuration. It provides a platform for running AI inference, managing storage, and handling media, among other functionalities.

CloudflareSecurity Cyber

Cloudflare is a connectivity cloud platform that provides over 60 networking, security, and performance services to enhance the security and performance of applications and websites. The company focuses on modernizing applications, security, and networks for businesses of all sizes, from small organizations to large enterprises.

Reson8
HEDYManufacturing Industrial

HEDY Group is a professional manufacturer specializing in the research, manufacture and sale of complete computer machines and related power peripheral equipment. The company also has a subsidiary that focuses on R&D, manufacturing, and sales of professional switching power supplies for LED and related markets.

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NP-Hard Ventures Research Document Investment Thesis NP-Hard Ventures is a founder-led European early-stage venture capital fund investing in pre-seed and seed companies solving Europe's hardest technical problems. The firm's name derives from computer science's "NP-Hard" problems—those that appear unsolvable and demand breakthroughs—reflecting the fund's philosophy of backing ambitious technical

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