Merantix Capital has closed a €103 million artificial intelligence-focused fund aimed at supporting early-stage AI startups across Europe, strengthening its long-term strategy to back founders building AI-native companies for industrial transformation.
The new fund will invest in around 40 companies at the pre-idea, pre-seed, and seed stages, targeting startups developing AI solutions across sectors such as logistics, manufacturing, energy, finance, healthcare, life sciences, robotics, enterprise software, and physical AI. The firm’s investment approach reflects its belief that Europe’s industrial base is well positioned for AI-driven disruption.
The capital deployment strategy is evenly split between founders working with Merantix Capital from the earliest “pre-idea” stages and startups already operating at pre-seed or seed stage. The investment team, based in Berlin and London, will deploy capital across European markets, focusing on deep integration between technical talent and real-world industry needs.
Merantix Capital is already investing from the fund, backing startups including Droidrun, Arqh, and Outpost Bio, along with several stealth companies working across logistics, manufacturing, energy, recruiting, and enterprise software. These investments reflect the fund’s emphasis on AI applications that directly improve industrial and operational efficiency.
The firm operates within the broader Merantix Group ecosystem, which includes the Merantix AI Campus in Berlin, along with additional hubs in London and Davos. The ecosystem supports more than 80 resident companies and hosts hundreds of events annually, while also providing engineering and product support through its AI solutions arm, Merantix Momentum.
Limited partners in the fund include institutions such as Union Investment, Jungheinrich, KPMG Germany, and several major foundations and family offices. These partners are expected to contribute not only capital but also strategic collaboration, pilot opportunities, and access to enterprise networks.
With this new fund, Merantix Capital aims to deepen Europe’s role in the global AI startup landscape by bridging the gap between emerging AI innovation and traditional industrial sectors, positioning its portfolio companies for long-term global competitiveness.
