LIQID Launches Unprecedented Venture Capital Fund in Europe

LIQID Asset Management GmbH has announced the successful closing of its second venture capital fund, LIQID Venture II, achieving a remarkable 130 million euros. This volume surpasses the fund's target by an impressive 85 percent, marking it as the largest fund in its category within Europe. This milestone comes at a time when the venture capital sector has encountered funding obstacles, yet LIQID has attracted over 500 experienced retail investors with a minimum investment threshold of 200,000 euros.

In partnership with the British asset manager VenCap, LIQID offers its investors premium access to prestigious VC funds including Andreessen Horowitz, Khosla Ventures, and Sequoia. LIQID Venture II focuses on investing in rapidly growing technology firms across the US, China, India, and Europe, featuring companies like OpenAI, SpaceX, and OpenSea. Christian Schneider-Sickert, LIQID's founder and CEO, emphasized the increasing client demand for alternative asset classes such as venture capital and the ability of LIQID Venture II to cater to a wider client base in this sector.

The fund's launch occurs in a favorable investment climate highlighted by attractive valuation levels and the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence. Moritz von Rhein, Head of Private Markets at LIQID, points out the competitive advantage for the fund, indicating the unique value creation opportunities presented by technological innovations, especially in AI. LIQID's achievement represents a significant expansion in the accessibility of venture capital investments for experienced retail investors across Europe.