We back founders the way we wish we had been backed.
Central and Western Europe contain some of the most ambitious technical founders in the world. They are underserved by a venture market still imported from a different geography.
Talver was built to be the partner we wished existed when we were operators. We concentrate capital in a small number of companies. We hold positions long. We do the work alongside our founders, not from the sidelines.
The result is a portfolio chosen with care, supported with discipline, and held with patience.
How we evaluate.
Sourcing
We meet hundreds of founders each year through partners, operators, and our portfolio.
Conviction
We build a thesis, pressure-test it with our network, and decide whether to go deep.
Decision
Two-week process. One partner sponsor. No committees designed to dilute responsibility.
Partnership
Board seat, weekly access, operating support. We stay close for a decade or longer.
Five years. Two funds.
- 2021
Talver Capital I founded. First close at €40M.
- 2022
First eight investments deployed across DACH and CEE.
- 2023
Caspian exit — acquired by BBVA.
- 2024
Fund II launched with a €140M target.
- 2025
Stackr exit — acquired by Atlassian.
- 2026
Fund II fully deployed. Fund III in preparation.
A long-term partnership.
We maintain deep, transparent relationships with our limited partners. Quarterly reporting, open-door access, and performance that speaks for itself.
Where we work.
From Zurich to Dubai — our team operates across Europe and the Middle East, close to founders and capital.