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Endeavour Vision combines a team of experienced venture capital professionals responsible for investments in over 75 companies in 12 countries in Technology and Life Sciences since 1989.

Our firm targets companies that have the potential to become global leaders. Beyond access to capital, Endeavour Vision brings years of experience, expertise and network to its entrepreneurs, plus a passion for success.

Endeavour Vision’s DNA comes from three established firms: Genevest, an early European VC started in 1983, Vision Capital Europe, established in 1997 as a pioneer in Trans-Atlantic venture capital, and Endeavour, a VC formed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs.

Market cycles are par for the course. To achieve long term success requires the ability to perform through any economic trend and to constantly adapt to new situations. Anticipation and resilience are key to ensuring long term success.

"Having lived through several market cycles, we know what it takes to minimise risks while maximizing opportunities in difficult times."

Sven Lingjaerde, Managing Partner

  Sven Lingjaerde
"Venture capital is all about true partnership. For long term success it’s all about being the best partner for entrepreneurs, helping them to build a great business, every step of the way, both in good and more difficult times."

Bernard Vogel, Managing Partner

  Bernard Vogel
"Our team has acquired knowledge and expertise through building and running global businesses. This experience enables us to share guidance, support and an outstanding network with portfolio companies and so develop a platform for success."

Damien Tappy, President & Managing Partner

  Damien Tappy

		"The partners have been very supportive of our approach and stepped in to add value when needed. I would strongly recommend them as investors." Didier Cowling, Founder and CEO, Kuros Biosurgery AG
		"In preparing for our dual IPOs on the Nasdaq and Neuer Markt, it was very important for SCM Microsystems to gain insight and access to the European investment scene. This team helped SCM build the foundation for our successful offerings not only with capital, but with sound guidance and value-added services as well." Robert Schneider, founder and CEO, SCM Microsystems Inc.
		"VC is about funding your project but it is more about extending your core team. Thus, it is about partnering with those who are great to work with and are team players. Those, who understand your business and embrace your vision. Those, who know how to challenge your execution and to bring value. This is why I recommend Endeavour Vision team to entrepreneurs looking for funding." Dr. Georges Karam, co-Founder, President & CEO, Sequans
		"With Endeavour Vision we have been able to establish at fast speed the personal trust level needed and also come to terms very quick. They are highly professional partners and support us in every possible manner." Christian Lindner, Co-Founder and CEO Retailo AG
		"We wanted a Venture Capital investor who was prepared to share our vision to create a global European company. The quality of their track record, the way they are helping us take our company to the next level, and the pure scale of their ambition make them a pleasure to work with." Boris Saragaglia, CEO, Spartoo.com
		"Not only do Endeavour Vision partners demonstrate relentless long term support standing strong and reliable leading shareholders, but they also bring tremendous value by cross-fertilizing upcoming technologies if and when they make business sense." Claude Cosson, CEO, Perigee
		"Entrepreneurs tend to avoid as much as possible VC's but if you really need smart Venture money then put Endeavour Vision on the top of your list: they are smart, knowledgable, experienced and well connected." Fédéric Koehn, CEO, Neocutis
		"Endeavour Vision's team brought an in-depth knowledge of our field – highlighted by impressive and thorough 360° due diligence, the long-term perspective required to build substantial companies, outstanding experience of bringing venture to financial success and an uncommon sense for team work. This is "smart money" at its best." Jacques R. Essinger, CEO Symetis
		"The Endeavour Vision team has been very helpful to BIND on multiple levels. Their advice, contacts and support rank with the best." Scott Minick, CEO, BIND Biosciences