We are a private investment firm dedicated to funding ventures where human capital drives success. Our mission: back founders who put people first..

28.2+ M$ in 2025
Invested
85%

Success
Rate

24+

Ventures
Funded

12+

Partners

50+

Founders
Backed

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We Invest in People, Not Just Ideas

We believe the best returns come from ventures where human capital is the core asset. Our approach combines strategic funding with hands-on mentorship to help founders scale sustainably.

  • 01

    Long-Term
    Vision

    We invest with patience. No quick exits — we build lasting value alongside founders.

  • 02

    Hands-On
    Support

    Beyond capital, we provide strategic guidance, network access, and operational expertise.

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Our Investment Focus and How We Partner with Founders.

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Wellness & Health

Startups improving mental and physical well-being.

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Social Impact

Ventures creating positive change in communities.

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Human Connection

Platforms fostering authentic relationships.

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Future of Work

Tools empowering the modern workforce.

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Sustainable Growth

Businesses built for long-term value.

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Tech for Good

Technology serving people, not the opposite.

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About Investing With Us.

We focus on startups where human capital is the primary driver of value — wellness, social impact, future of work, and human connection platforms.

We invest between €100K and €2M per venture, depending on the stage and growth potential.

We provide hands-on mentorship, strategic guidance, network access, and operational expertise to help founders scale sustainably.

Primarily Seed and Series A, but we consider earlier stages for exceptional founders with strong vision.

Send us your pitch deck and executive summary through our contact form. We review every submission personally.
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OUR SUCCES STORIES

Discover the ventures we’ve backed and the founders we’ve helped scale.
Each story reflects our commitment to human-centered investment.
Founder & CEO

Johnny Boufarhat – Hopin

Hopin - Connects through hybrid events.

Hopin is transforming how the world connects through virtual and hybrid events. A global leader in event tech, proudly supported by OpenToLead Ventures.

Founder & CEO

Rohan Henry – Naurali

Naturali - Focused on Natural Wellness

Naturali brings authentic Caribbean wellness to the world. Founded by Rohan Henry in Jamaica, proudly supported by OpenToLead Ventures.

Founder & CEO

Amauri Gabrian – Budhiam

Budhiam – Confidence Cafés Network

Building the first network of Confidence Cafés connecting people through authentic conversations. €2M raised in 2025. Proudly supported by OpenToLead Ventures.

Founder & CEO

Clara Bergström – Nära

Nära - Sustainable Local Marketplaces

Nära connects conscious consumers with local sustainable producers across Sweden. Founded by Clara Bergström, proudly supported by OpenToLead Ventures.

Founder & CEO

Chioma Okotcha – Payhippo

Payhippo - Clean Energy Finance for African SMEs

Rivy empowers Nigerian SMEs with solar financing solutions. Founded by Chioma Okotcha, $4M raised in 2025. Proudly supported by OpenToLead Ventures.

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Ready to scale? Let's build the future together.