Growth VC, Munich

Acton Capital

Venture capital firm · Munich · Founded 1999

Quick read

Acton Capital is a growth-stage VC firm founded in 1999, headquartered in Munich with a second office in Vancouver. The firm backs tech-enabled business models at Series A and beyond across Europe and North America, with over €700M deployed across six fund generations and 200+ portfolio companies. Its 25th anniversary in 2024 marked a notable milestone, coinciding with the close of its €225M Fund VII.

Key facts

Founded
1999
Employees
11-50
Sectors
consumer, saas, marketplace, fintech
Website
www.actoncapital.com

Investment thesis

Acton Capital backs tech-enabled business models at Series A and beyond in Europe and North America, with a focus on sustainable scaling strategies rooted in proven unit economics across fintech, SaaS, consumer health, marketplaces, and future-of-work verticals.

Recent activity

  • Jul 2025investment
    Acton Capital sold its stake in French healthcare staffing platform Hublo to Five Arrows. tracxn.com
  • Oct 2025investment
    Acton Capital co-led a €30M Series B in Copenhagen-based regtech Formalize alongside Blackfin Tech, with West Hill Capital and CIBC Innovation Banking also participating. leadiq.com
  • Oct 2025press
    Acton Capital sponsored and attended Bits & Pretzels in Munich (September 29–October 1), with team members Dr. Sophie Ahrens-Gruber, Laura Josipovich, and Leon Buchholz on site. de.linkedin.com
  • Sep 2025press
    Portfolio company vialytics CEO Patrick Glaser joined a panel at DLD Conference Future Hub on AI in road infrastructure and mobility. de.linkedin.com
  • Jan 2024leadership
    Julius Luehr (31) was elected Partner at Acton Capital, promoted from within after joining the investment team in early 2018. He led deals including a $73M follow-on in SoSafe and a €12M Series A in Klaus. actoncapital.com
  • 2023fundraise
    Acton Capital held the final close of Acton VI at €225M (2023 vintage) to back growth-stage companies across Europe and Canada. zoominfo.com
  • 2023investment
    Acton Capital led a Series B of over €10M in Berlin-based AI retail optimisation firm 7Learnings. leadiq.com
  • May 2026investment
    Acton Capital invested in an unnamed health company based in France, listed on the firm's news page. actoncapital.com
  • Jan 2026investment
    Acton Capital invested in Eolas Medical, a UK-based health company. actoncapital.com
  • Oct 2025investment
    Acton Capital invested in Formalize, a Denmark-based SaaS company. The Copenhagen-based startup raised €30 million in a Series B co-led by Acton Capital and Blackfin Tech, with West Hill Capital and CIBC Innovation Banking also participating. leadiq.com
  • Jul 2025investment
    Acton Capital invested in Hublo, a SaaS company. actoncapital.com
  • Nov 2023fundraise
    Acton Capital closed its sixth fund at €225 million, targeting tech-enabled business models including legal technology, hybrid work, cyber security, and AI-driven solutions. The fund plans to back up to 18 startups. en.wikipedia.org

Notable investments

Key people

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  • Christoph Braun · Managing Partner
  • Frank Seehaus · Managing Partner
  • Sebastian Wossagk · Managing Partner
  • Hannes Blum · Partner

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Frequently asked

What is Acton Capital?+

Acton Capital is a growth-stage VC firm founded in 1999, headquartered in Munich with a second office in Vancouver. The firm backs tech-enabled business models at Series A and beyond across Europe and North America, with over €700M deployed across six fund generations and 200+ portfolio companies.

Where is Acton Capital headquartered?+

Acton Capital is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

When was Acton Capital founded?+

Acton Capital was founded in 1999.

What sectors does Acton Capital invest in?+

Acton Capital focuses on consumer, saas, marketplace, fintech. They primarily invest in these sectors.

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