Acton Capital
Investor profile | Builders Republic
About
Acton Capital is an independent growth venture firm based in Munich, investing in digitally enabled B2C and B2B companies from Series A and beyond. Spun out of Hubert Burda Media in 2008 (after managing Burda’s early-stage investments since 1999), the team backs category-defining marketplaces, SaaS, fintech, future‑of‑work and digital health businesses across Europe and North America. Acton typically leads or co‑leads minority rounds, aiming for capital‑efficient growth and durable unit economics, and is known for close, long‑term support on go‑to‑market, hiring and governance. The firm is thesis‑driven, sector‑focused, and prefers companies with strong cohort retention and a clear path to profitability.
Key facts
- Type
- Venture Capital
- Stages
- Seed,Series A,Series B,Growth
- Sectors
- Consumer,Cyber & Security,Fintech & Insurtech,Healthcare,Logistics / Supply chain,Retail / Future of Commerce,Business management software,Legaltech / Regtech
- Headquarters
- Germany
- Offices
- Munich
- Geographic focus
- Europe,North America
- Lead / Follow
- Lead / co-lead
- Ticket size
- 5M€ – 20M€
- Founded
- 1999
Track record
- Portfolio companies: 90
- Total investments: 128
- Exits: 42
Notable investments in France
Hublo, Tomorro, Jus Mundi, Convelio, Malt,