Stage FocusSeed, Series A, Series B+
GeographyEurope
TypeFamily Office
Last Activity2025
Industry Focus
Industries
Defense & SpaceClimate TechRoboticsBiotech
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
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