Stage FocusSeed, Series A, Series B+
GeographyEurope
TypeFamily Office
Last Activity2025
Industry Focus
Industries
DefenseClimate TechRoboticsBiotechEnergy TechMedtechAerospaceMobilityAdvanced Materials
Technical BenchLimited
Investor TypeDeepTech Purist
ExposureMostly DeepTech Investments
Bio
Prima Materia was founded in 2021 by Daniel Ek (Spotify CEO) and Shakil Khan with a €1B commitment. The thesis is "European moonshots" — transformative technology for society with an explicitly European identity.
The portfolio is impressive: Helsing (European defense AI unicorn, €600M Series D led by Prima Materia in 2025, now manufacturing HX-2 drones), Northvolt (EV batteries), H2 Green Steel (...
Notable Investments
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HelsingN
NorthvoltH
H2 Green SteelN
Neko HealthE
EPITERNASimilar Funds
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Coinvest Capital
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Harpoon Ventures
San Diego, United States
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NATO Innovation Fund
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Pure DeepTechDefenseQuantumAISeedSeries A
8VC
Austin, United States
DeepTech NativeDefenseBiotechAISeedSeries A
Bessemer Venture Partners
Menlo Park, United States
GeneralistAISpaceClimate TechSeedSeries A
KV
Kima Ventures
Paris, France
GeneralistAIBiotechEnergy TechPre-SeedSeed