How many government funds are listed?

There are 37+ government funds actively investing in startups listed in our directory.

What is the difference between government funds and other investor types?

Government investors include grants and public funds. They often have specific mandates around job creation, innovation, or regional development.

How do I approach government funds?

Follow official application processes, ensure you meet eligibility criteria, and be prepared for longer decision timelines.

What are the pros and cons of raising from government funds?

Pros: Non-dilutive funding, no equity given up. Cons: Bureaucratic process, reporting requirements, usage restrictions.

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37+ Government funds in Europe

Government-backed investment funds and agencies supporting startup ecosystems.

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All government funds

Showing 37 investors, sorted alphabetically

ADQ

United Arab Emirates

Almi Invest

Sweden

www.almi.se/en/venture-capital

aws Grunderfonds

Austria

www.gruendungsfonds.at

aws Gründungsfonds

United States

Bayern Kapital

Germany

BDC Capital

Canada

www.bdc.ca/en/bdc-capital

Bpifrance

France

British Patient Capital

United Kingdom

www.britishpatientcapital.co.uk

CDP Venture Capital

Italy

www.cdpventurecapital.it

coparion

Germany

DeepTech & Climate Fonds

Germany

EIFO

Denmark

EIT InnoEnergy

Netherlands

Enterprise Ireland

Ireland

www.enterprise-ireland.com

European Investment Bank

Luxembourg

European Investment Fund

Luxembourg

Fond-ICO Next Tech

Spain

www.axispart.com/en/web/axis/fond-ico-next-tech

Hessen Kapital

Germany

Hiventures

Hungary

HTGF | High-Tech Gruenderfonds

Germany

IBB Ventures

Germany

Investinor

Norway

ISIF

Ireland

KfW Capital

Germany

LRM

Belgium

NATO Innovation Fund

Luxembourg

NBank Capital

Germany

PFR Ventures

Poland

PMV

Belgium

Portugal Ventures

Portugal

www.portugalventures.pt

Sitra

Finland

SmartCap

Estonia

tecnet equity

United States

Tesi

Finland

TGFS - Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen

Germany

VC Fonds Kreativwirtschaft

Germany

Venture Kick

Switzerland

37+ Government funds in Europe

All government funds

ADQ

Almi Invest

aws Grunderfonds

aws Gründungsfonds

Bayern Kapital

BDC Capital

Bpifrance

British Patient Capital

CDP Venture Capital

coparion

DeepTech & Climate Fonds

EIFO

EIT InnoEnergy

Enterprise Ireland

European Investment Bank

European Investment Fund

Fond-ICO Next Tech

Hessen Kapital

Hiventures

HTGF | High-Tech Gruenderfonds

IBB Ventures

Investinor

ISIF

KfW Capital

LRM

NATO Innovation Fund

NBank Capital

PFR Ventures

PMV

Portugal Ventures

Sitra

SmartCap

tecnet equity

Tesi

TGFS - Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen

VC Fonds Kreativwirtschaft

Venture Kick

Frequently asked questions

How many government funds are listed?

What is the difference between government funds and other investor types?

How do I approach government funds?

What are the pros and cons of raising from government funds?

Know an investor we should add?

37+ Government funds in Europe

All government funds

ADQ

Almi Invest

aws Grunderfonds

aws Gründungsfonds

Bayern Kapital

BDC Capital

Bpifrance

British Patient Capital

CDP Venture Capital

coparion

DeepTech & Climate Fonds

EIFO

EIT InnoEnergy

Enterprise Ireland

European Investment Bank

European Investment Fund

Fond-ICO Next Tech

Hessen Kapital

Hiventures

HTGF | High-Tech Gruenderfonds

IBB Ventures

Investinor

ISIF

KfW Capital

LRM

NATO Innovation Fund

NBank Capital

PFR Ventures

PMV

Portugal Ventures

Sitra

SmartCap

tecnet equity