Scalehouse Capital

Scalehouse Capital is an early-stage VC firm with a strong conviction in AI. They invest in compounding startups and teams, working closely with exceptional founders. The firm is backed by Venture Partners and investors who have built or backed Billion-Euro companies. Their investment strategy focuses on identifying and supporting startups that are shifting traditional SaaS models towards output-oriented products and offerings, particularly those leveraging AI to automate previously labor-intensive services and create new markets. Scalehouse emerged from a syndicate of entrepreneurs and business owners leading companies with over €20 billion in combined annual revenues. They have a unique Mittelstands-DNA, stemming from their origin in Seedhouse, a leading German innovation platform backed by 'Hidden Champions' and family-owned enterprises. This foundation provides the fund with access to a network of experienced business leaders and a deep understanding of traditional industries. The firm believes in the convergence of product and service, favoring a 'McTool' approach where consulting know-how is embedded directly into the product, providing customer-specific tailored solutions. They see potential in areas like professional services, financial and insurance services, and customer service, where AI can automate repetitive processes and enhance efficiency. Scalehouse Capital's team is focused on partnering with founders building 'Vertical AI Agents' that disrupt the services sector. Their portfolio companies are actively demonstrating how AI is redefining large parts of the services sector. They are actively investing in early-stage software startups that are AI-first and on their way to shifting traditional SaaS to output-oriented products and offerings and look to partner with 6-10 new startups every year.