VentureFriends is a founder-first venture capital firm that backs ambitious early-stage founders across Europe and the Middle East and North Africa. The firm emphasizes hands-on involvement and acts as an extension of the founding team, providing support, mentorship, and strategic guidance throughout fundraising and growth. Its portfolio includes diverse startups across multiple verticals, with a stated focus on Europe and MENA region opportunities. The firm collaborates with founders from seed to pre- Series A, leveraging a European-InnovFin/EFSI-backed investment infrastructure.