Nucleus Capital is a deep‑tech VC that makes its first checks at the pre‑seed stage, focusing on programmable biology, food technology, and green industrial solutions. They back scientific ventures aimed at planetary resilience, seeking founder‑led teams that develop breakthrough bio‑engineered, sustainable food systems and climate‑impact industrial technologies. Their thesis emphasizes high‑conviction, thesis‑driven investments in Europe and the US.
Industries
Industry breakdown
Top industries in the portfolio
Geography
Geographic scope
GermanyUnited States
Geography breakdown
Darker regions = more portfolio companies
Top 5 countries
Germany
31.3%United Kingdom
18.8%United States of America
12.5%South Africa
6.3%Denmark
6.3%Other
6.3%Countries with a higher share of the portfolio are shaded darker on the map.
Stages
Stage indicator
Pre-Seed
Stage breakdown
Portfolio by stage
Portfolio vintage
Companies by founded year
Fund details
Funds
Climate Deep-Tech VC Fund
Vintage 2024 • $44
Proof-of-Concept Fund
Vintage 2021 • $7.7
Check sizes
Typical: $1.1M
Max: $1.1M