Neil Rimer

Index Ventures is an active manager which focuses on young information technology and life sciences companies located in Europe, Israel and the US, which have the potential to become global players in their market. The firm typically co-invests with local venture capitalists outside Europe.Index Ventures invests from USD 3 million to USD 20 million, with the possibility of investing smaller amounts in seed rounds, such as USD 300.000 to USD 500.000. It acquires minority stakes (20% on average) and is an active board member. The initial investment focus is on series A and B rounds and the firm also participates in follow-up investments at later stages for companies that successfully execute their business plans.Index generally invests in six to ten new investments a year, holds investments for three to five years and seeks exits through IPOs and trade sales.

Index Venture Management focuses on seed, early-stage and growth investments in information technology and life sciences companies. The firm seeks to invest in companies that focus on markets that are already very large and profitable or that are expected to experience explosive growth. They target companies with the potential to be market leaders in well-identified market segments with annual sales greater than $1 billion.