backing

LGBTQ+

entrepreneurs

We invest in early-stage startups with LGBTQ+ leadership across Europe and beyond. 

Embracing diversity. Redefining the norm.

Innovation thrives when we break free of convention. The LGBTQ+ community has a rich history of reshaping creative industries by challenging the norm. Fashion, design and entertainment have all benefited from this transformative power.

With our investments, we want to push this disruption into all business sectors. And we’re confident in our portfolio’s success: Research shows that diverse teams innovate more effectively and are more financially successful.

We invest in LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. 

We back startups with LGBTQ+ representation on founder- or C-level. 

From pre-seed to Series A

From pre-seed to Series A

Initial tickets: €250K to €1.5M

Initial tickets: €250K to €1.5M

All sectors along global megatrends

All sectors along global megatrends

Europe and beyond 

Post-product

We’re the mentors you want at your side. 

By partnering with us you gain a team that is invested in your success and committed to your growth as an entrepreneur. As LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, we understand the unique challenges you face and can offer support from our own experiences.

Til Klein

he/him

Founding Partner, Zurich 

Til Klein

he/him

Founding Partner, Zurich 

Til Klein

he/him

Founding Partner, Zurich 

Til Klein

he/him

Founding Partner, Zurich 

Jochen Beutgen 

he/him

Founding Partner, Berlin 

Jochen Beutgen 

he/him

Founding Partner, Berlin 

Jochen Beutgen 

he/him

Founding Partner, Berlin 

Jochen Beutgen 

he/him

Founding Partner, Berlin 

Mari Luukkainen

she/her

Principal, Helsinki

Mari Luukkainen

she/her

Principal, Helsinki

Mari Luukkainen

she/her

Principal, Helsinki

Mari Luukkainen

she/her

Principal, Helsinki

Jaren Schippert 

he/him

Investment Analyst, Berlin

Jaren Schippert 

he/him

Investment Analyst, Berlin

Jaren Schippert 

he/him

Investment Analyst, Berlin

Jaren Schippert 

he/him

Investment Analyst, Berlin

You don’t need a warm intro with us.

There are already enough barriers when you’re building up a business – shaking the right hands doesn’t have to be one of them. At identity.vc, we’re open to hearing from all kinds of entrepreneurs regardless of your background or resume.

Join the League of Unicorns.

Successful leaders know the power of a strong community. That's where the League of Unicorns comes in. It's a safe space for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and investors to network.

Apply for access to connect with like-minded folks, stay in the loop about cool opportunities and events, and score invites to exclusive networking gigs in the major European startup hubs. Make the LGBTQ+ community your unfair advantage!