Europe
Europe
It’s an exciting time for startups and innovation in Europe. Venture capitalists invested $46 billion in Europe in 2020, part of a growing coalition for business models that are both profitable and good for society. Village Capital has been working in Europe since 2016, running accelerator programs and forums in Warsaw, Berlin, Luxemburg, Kiev and Dublin.
Meet Our Founders
Dr. Monika Hauck began her career in the fashion industry and saw firsthand how it can be wasteful. She founded Repair Rebels, an online platform for shoe and textile repairs and alterations. From datatech to greentech – the VilCap Europe team has built out our practice, amplifying and supporting diverse founders.
Interested in taking part in Greentech Europe 2023? Apply now.
Get Connected
Want to join our VilCap Europe network? Stay in the loop with us on social media and in your inbox with email updates for the latest opportunities, including new accelerator programs. You can also join our mentor community for the chance to work with our startup founders!
Partners we've worked with
Meet our Experts
Below, meet a few of the investors, entrepreneurs, and experts who have served as advisory board members and mentors – helping our cohort founders level up.
Kimberley Abbott
Founder & CEO, Vested
Nicola Breyer
Chief Commercial Officer, OptioPay
Marta Krupinska
Head, Google Startups UK
Sana Kapadia
Head of Content, GenderSmart Investing
Rachel Kiddell-Monroe
Founder & Executive Director, SeeChange Initiative
Adam LG Ring
Data Security Serial Entrepreneur
Vera Futorjanski
CEO & Founder, Veritas Ventures
Alan Greenberg
Venture Partner, EDT Partners
Latest News
Apply to Greentech Europe 2023
Greentech Europe 2023 is an accelerator for women-led startups in Europe working on sustainability products. The program will provide the selected startups with timely training, expert advice, network support, and potential funding to allow them to thrive – and in turn help close the gender financing and resource gap in the region. Founders, apply now!
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