Lucid Capital

Germany
Pre Seed
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About Lucid Capital

Berlin-based debut fund positioning itself as Europe's largest AI inception fund. Backs AI-first founders from day zero, often before incorporation. Portfolio includes GeneralMind, Sonia, and UseToday.

Investment Focus

Location / RegionGermany
Funding StagePre Seed
Industry Focus
Ai Ml

Investor Signals Profile

active

Sweet Spot

Technical B2B or AI founder pre-revenue seeking operator-led partner for category leadership

B2B software
AI infrastructure
pre-seed/seed
developer platforms
vertical SaaS

Bullish Signals

Fund I just launched at $36M, capital is fresh and ready to deployblog
Leads and co-leads early rounds, high conviction per dealblog
Operator-led model offers hands-on GTM and product-market fit supportblog

Contrarian Signals

Small fund size limits follow-on capacity in later roundsblog
No named GPs disclosed — team credibility unverifiableblog
Rejects generalist or non-technical B2B pitchesblog

Founder Do's

Show a clear technical edge and strong founding vision
Engage before significant revenue traction
Position yourself for category leadership early
Be open to hands-on collaboration on GTM and product-market fit
Come prepared to discuss team-building and follow-on strategy

Founder Don'ts

Don't approach if you need a large check size
Don't pitch without a technically differentiated foundation
Don't expect a passive capital-only relationship

Key GPs & Partners

LC
Lucid Capital Team
General Partner
hands-onex-founderthesis-driven

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Fund Overview

Fund Size€36M
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Key People

Johann Brenner, Srećko Tomić

Lucid Capital TeamGeneral Partner

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