Heliad

Heliad is a Frankfurt-based, publicly listed venture capital firm that invests in fast-growing technology companies across Europe. Its evergreen structure allows it to invest directly from its balance sheet, free from traditional fund life cycles, enabling long-term partnership from pre-seed through IPO and beyond. Early-stage investments are made through its fully owned vehicle, Collective Ventures, which targets pre-seed to Series A founders and draws on a co-investor network of family business owners, executives, and entrepreneurs. At the growth stage, Heliad invests directly from its balance sheet. The firm's stated superpower is providing portfolio companies with access to capital markets — including venture debt, equity financing, M&A advisory, and IPO preparation — through its Capital Collective network. Thematic focus areas include AI, Deep Tech, FinTech, Defense & Security, and Energy Transition. Portfolio companies include Enpal, Raisin, ARX Robotics, FINN, and Nelly. Offices are located in Frankfurt, Berlin, and San Francisco.