SHAPERS
SHAPERS is a Pre-seed, Seed, Series A and Series B fund in Europe writing $250K–$5M checks into Fintech, wealth-management, regtech and crypto.
- Stages
- Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B
- Sectors
- Fintech, wealth-management, regtech, crypto
- Check size
- $250K–$5M
- Invests in
- Europe
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2023
- Assets under management
- $75M
Thesis
SHAPERS is a venture capital firm founded in 2023 and based in Lisbon, Portugal. The firm's Fund I is $75M. They focus on early-stage fintech companies across Europe, with a preference for B2B ventures. Their investment sectors include wealth management, payments, regtech, crypto, and stablecoins. SHAPERS invests from pre-seed through Series B, with a sweet spot in Seed and Series A rounds. They operate collaboratively, often co-investing, and aim to provide additional value beyond capital. The firm seeks founders capable of building enduring companies with global reach, emphasizing strong product foundations and brands. Their LPs include over 60 fintech founders and operators, as well as major banks and seasoned GPs from VC firms.
Common questions
Does SHAPERS invest at the Pre-seed stage?
Yes. SHAPERS lists Pre-seed, Seed, Series A and Series B among the stages it invests in.
What check size does SHAPERS write?
SHAPERS writes $250K–$5M checks.
Where does SHAPERS invest?
SHAPERS invests in Europe.