Robin Capital Closes Oversubscribed First Time Fund at €15M
by Robin Haak, Founder and Managing Partner at Robin Capital
Guest post by Robin Haak, Founder and Managing Partner at Robin Capital
Robin Capital empowers B2B SaaS startups that solve meaningful problems across Europe. With a particular focus on the DACH region, the fund invests in pre-eminent Pre-Seed and Seed companies in mid-market and Enterprise Go-to-Market.
Founded in December 2022 by Robin Haak, Robin Capital is the culmination of nearly 15 years of experience as an investor and founder. Reflecting on this milestone, Haak shared:
"Robin Capital is the product of my journey and a response to what I needed most throughout my career – a partner to guide founders from zero to IPO. This fund reflects that mission: supporting founders with expertise, networks, and authentic partnership."
A Network of Expertise
Robin Capital’s inaugural fund, Robin Fund One, is vertical-agnostic, spanning various industries, including HR, AI, Fintech, Climate, DevOps, Robotics, and Industrial Tech.
The fund also boasts a robust base of 70 Limited Partners, 95% seasoned professionals. These include General Partners from top-tier Private Equity and Venture Capital firms, VC fund-of-funds, and industry-leading founders and operators.
Robin Capital also leverages a network of almost 100 operators, including VPs and C-suite executives from leading technology companies. Thanks to this network, Robin Capital can make key introductions, two notable examples being that two outstanding operators have taken board member roles in portfolio companies:
Eric Gelle, SVP Sales EMEA at iCIMS, is a board member of sustainability-focused startup and portfolio company – Spare It.
Sarah Anderson Wilson, CHRO at Success Academy Charter Schools and former Chief People Officer at Rokt, is now a board member at HR startup and portfolio company – Bloom.
Three distinguished Venture Partners further strengthen the team:
Renaud Visage, unicorn founder and former CTO of Eventbrite and current founder of Slate.VC, a €200M sustainability growth fund, advises portfolio companies on tech topics and offers the fund support with due diligence.
Jerome Ternynck, unicorn founder of SmartRecruiters and founder of Rypples, a €20M sustainable fund investing in ocean conservation, brings product and Go-to-Market strategies expertise to our portfolio.
Lea Vajnorsky, co-founder of Wo\men Inc. and a leadership consultant at Russell Reynolds Associates, supports portfolio companies with HR and talent acquisition strategies.
The Beginning of a Lifelong Mission
Robin Fund One had its first close in June 2023 and its final close in December 2024. Robin Haak said about this first fund: “Robin Fund One is just beginning a lifelong mission for Robin Capital to support founders with capital, networks, and expertise. I wake up daily grateful to do what I love—serve founders."
As of December 2024, Robin Fund One has deployed 55% of its capital, investing in 28 portfolio companies. Notable investments include Kombo, Phacets, and Xaver.
Robin Fund One has raised €13m. Combined with the growth-focused investment vehicle of €2m, the fund has a total of €15 million.
