Observed Signal · Sep 2, 2026 · Funding · Source: Tech.eu (European Tech & Deals) · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Uplift Ventures launches €100M deeptech fund for European startups
Uplift Ventures, a venture capital firm, announced the launch of its inaugural €100 million fund dedicated to supporting European deeptech startups at the late Seed and Series A stage. The fund aims to address the financing gap for breakthrough technologies in areas like Physical AI, Energy, Enterprise AI, and Logistics. The firm plans to back up to 20 startups and select deeptech funds. Christian Noske joins as General Partner, bringing extensive experience from NGP Capital, BMW i Ventures, and Alliance Ventures. The fund is backed by industrial company Jungheinrich, which commits to a long-term partnership. Uplift Ventures will take flexible investment roles, acting as lead, co-lead, or participating investor. The team aims to support founders early, before category leaders emerge, and has already backed over 30 startups across multiple sectors.
New venture fund targeting deeptech including AI, relevant to AdTech infrastructure and emerging AI technologies, but not directly adtech-specific.
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- Uplift Ventures launches a €100 million venture capital fund for European deeptech startups.
- The fund will focus on late Seed and Series A investments in Physical AI, Energy, Enterprise AI, and Logistics.
- Christian Noske joins Uplift Ventures as General Partner, bringing a decade of deeptech investing experience.
- The fund is backed by Jungheinrich as a long-term strategic commitment.
- Uplift Ventures plans to back up to 20 startups and select deeptech funds.
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