Observed Signal · Nov 3, 2026 · Funding · Source: Tech.eu (European Tech & Deals) · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Robin Capital Raises €15M Second Fund
Berlin-based solo GP venture capital firm Robin Capital, founded by Robin Haak, has raised a second €15 million fund (Fund II). Following its first €15 million fund, Fund II will continue to back European pre-seed and seed-stage startups in enterprise AI, proprietary data, robotics, and space technology. Robin Capital typically invests between €100,000 and €600,000, focusing on companies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The firm emphasizes founder support, leveraging Haak's experience as a founder and operator. Fund II's portfolio includes Ground A, Marble Imaging, and Helicity Space. Robin Capital plans to expand its platform, potentially adding growth-stage capital in the future.
This is a niche funding announcement for a small European VC firm. While relevant to the startup ecosystem, it has limited direct impact on the broader AdTech/MarTech industry.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Robin Capital raised a second fund of €15 million.
- Fund II's portfolio includes Ground A, Marble Imaging, and Helicity Space.
- Robin Capital focuses on European pre-seed and seed-stage startups in enterprise AI, robotics, and space tech.
- The firm typically invests between €100,000 and €600,000 per company.
- Robin Capital is founded by Robin Haak, former founder of Jobspotting and co-founder of Axel Springer Plug and Play Accelerator.
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