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Frequently Asked Questions
What is YZR Capital?
YZR Capital is a sector-specialist venture capital firm investing in early-stage HealthTech firms across Europe. We are operator-led, founder-aligned, and driven by deep healthcare and scientific expertise.
What does the name YZR stand for?
YZR, pronounced [ˈwɪzə], blends “wise” and “Isar” — a nod to both our roots in Munich and our philosophy of thoughtful, insight-driven investing.
What types of companies does YZR Capital invest in?
We back ambitious founders building scalable solutions in digital health, AI-powered diagnostics, virtual care, synthetic biology, TechBio platforms, and more. From Seed to Series B, we support ventures solving meaningful healthcare challenges with high-impact potential.
What stage do you typically invest in?
We focus on early-stage investments — typically (pre-)Seed, Series A, and opportunistic Series B. We are comfortable leading or co-leading rounds and providing hands-on support from day one.
What geographies do you invest in?
We are pan-European in focus, with strong activity in Germany, France, the UK, Spain, Italy, CEE, and the Nordics.
Do you lead rounds?
Yes. We often act as lead or co-lead investors, supporting founders with capital, clinical/scientific expertise, and strategic guidance.
What value do you bring beyond capital?
We are operators and founders ourselves. Our team includes physicians, scientists, and exited entrepreneurs. We help with go-to-market strategy, regulatory navigation, talent hiring, international expansion, and follow-on fundraising.