Updated: July 12, 2026
Funding raised
€360M
About the program
Program type
Investment stage
Investment focus areas
Description
Berlin-based Earlybird Venture Capital closed Fund VIII at €360 million on April 30, 2026, the largest fund in the firm's 29-year history. The firm also formalized a perpetual ownership model where GP equity stays exclusively with active partners. Total platform AUM is €2.5 billion. Thesis covers AI applications, software infrastructure, foundation models, and deeptech across Europe.