Masawa Management GmbH

Masawa Management GmbH is a Berlin-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in European startups that address mental health and wellness. The firm employs a unique 'Nurture Capital' approach, emphasizing the creation of healthy organizational cultures and founder well-being to enhance both financial and social returns. This strategy aims to minimize risks associated with human capital and foster sustainable success for its portfolio companies.

The firm's investment focus spans a wide geographical area, including countries such as Germany, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Poland, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Austria, Switzerland, Slovakia, Slovenia, France, Italy, Romania, Moldova, Hungary, Greece, Serbia, Croatia, Spain, Andorra, Liechtenstein, Portugal, Monaco, Turkey, Israel, Palestine, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Malta, Cyprus, Canada, Mexico, Kenya, Nigeria, Indonesia, China, and India. Masawa primarily invests in the Health Tech sector, with a particular emphasis on mental health and wellness.

Masawa's investment strategy is centered on supporting purpose-driven founders who are solving real needs grounded in scientific evidence. By focusing on organizational health and founder well-being, Masawa aims to set companies up for sustainable success, thereby contributing to a healthier and more productive world. The firm's approach is designed to unlock human potential and drive positive social change through its investments.