N1 Investment Company

MAKE IT WORTH IT

N1 is a European investment firm and an active startup investor. We provide pre-seed and seed investments of €100K–€350K to early-stage technology startups that combine innovation, scalability, and defensible business models. If you’re looking for investors for your startup, N1 backs bold founders — from first revenue to global scale.
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N1 is a European investment firm and an active startup investor. We provide pre-seed and seed investments of €100K–€350K to early-stage technology startups that combine innovation, scalability, and defensible business models. If you’re looking for investors for your startup, N1 backs bold founders — from first revenue to global scale.
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Not just another cheque. We back bold founders early and roll up our sleeves — real partners who build alongside you. And together we make it worth it.

Looking for Investors for Your Startup?

Finding the right investors for a startup is one of the hardest parts of building a company. N1 is an early-stage investment firm that backs founders before the crowd does. We invest €100K–€350K in seed-stage startups across FinTech, AI/ML, SaaS, marketplaces and consumer tech — and we stay involved well beyond the cheque.

If you’re trying to get investors for your startup, here’s what we look for:

- First paying customers;
- Early, repeatable revenue;
- Observable product usage and retention;
- A basic, realistic go-to-market and pipeline.

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Investment Focus:

Stage

Pre-seed and Seed stage

We are keen to invest in Pre-seed and Seed-stage startups, where we expect:
- First paying customers;
- Early revenue;
- Observable product usage and retention;
- Basic, realistic GTM and pipeline.

Sector

Verticals

No-license-required FinTech, EdTech, SportsTech, HR/WorkTech, LegalTech, Retail/eCommerce tech, FoodTech, MarTech/SalesTech, MediaTech.
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We DO NOT invest in:
- Gambling betting.
- Traditional real estate (construction, physical assets, development).
- Biotech & pharma requiring clinical trials, wet labs, or long regulatory cycles.
- Heavy hardware or CAPEX-heavy models (manufacturing, robotics without software core, deep industrial hardware).
- License-required startups

Geography

Geography

European founders are currently based in Europe with global scaling ambition.

Business Model

Core categories

SaaS/B2B software, AI/ML, marketplaces, consumer apps and automation tools.

Business Model

Ticket Size

€100K–€350K initial investment.

Operating from Lisbon, London, and Limassol, N1 bridges Western and Eastern European ecosystems.

Our portfolioStartups We’ve Invested In – Bold Founders. Disruptive Ideas. Real Impact

Bolt
Bolt is one of Europe's leading mobility platforms, offering a range of urban transportation services including ride-hailing, scooter and bike sharing, car rentals, food and grocery delivery.
Invested in 2025
Invest Direct
A Swiss-based investment platform connecting professional investors and wealth managers with direct investment opportunities in private, unlisted companies.
Invested in 2023
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Meet the Team– The Minds Behind N1

All team members
Kyrylo Medvediev
Kyrylo
Medvediev
CEO
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Anastasiia Nastasenko
Anastasiia
Nastasenko
Analyst
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Stanislav Strebul
Stanislav
Strebul
CTO Advisor
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Ali Cheema
Ali
Cheema
CFO Advisor
LinkedIn
Iryna Barvinok
Iryna
Barvinok
COO
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Elijah Zakirov
Elijah
Zakirov
CMO Advisor
LinkedIn
All team members

Blog and Insights– Perspectives on the Future

Trends, insights, and deep dives into the industries shaping tomorrow.

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Looking for Investors for Your Startup?

Finding the right investors for a startup is one of the hardest parts of building a company. N1 is an early-stage investment firm that backs founders before the crowd does. We invest €100K–€350K in seed-stage startups across FinTech, AI/ML, SaaS, marketplaces and consumer tech — and we stay involved well beyond the cheque.

How do I find investors for my startup?

Founders usually find investors through warm introductions, accelerators, angel networks and direct outreach to early-stage funds. N1 accepts direct pitches from European founders — submit yours through the “Pitch your startup” form, no introduction required.

Is N1 the right investor for my startup?

We're looking for founders who are building scalable businesses with strong early momentum. If you're looking for more than funding, N1 could be the right partner to help you grow.

How can I get investors for a startup at the seed stage?

At the seed stage, investors expect first paying customers, early revenue, signs of retention and a realistic go-to-market plan. If your startup meets these criteria and fits one of our focus verticals, N1 can be the investor you’re looking for.