Auxxo closes the Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund II at €26 million

Auxxo is marking a key milestone with the closing of the Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund II at €26 million. The European Investment Fund (EIF) has joined as the anchor investor.

“We’re incredibly proud to be partnering with EIF and other inspiring LPs who understand that diversity drives returns,” says Bettine Schmitz, Co-founder and General Partner at Auxxo. “Our network is growing – not only in size but also in influence and effectiveness. The fact that more than half of our LPs are women is a clear sign that the industry is moving toward the future we’ve always envisioned.”

Over 50% of the fund’s LPs are women, signaling a shared vision for a future where diversity drives performance and visionary women shape the next wave of European innovation.

Founded in 2019 by Bettine Schmitz and Dr. Gesa Miczaika, Auxxo is a VC fund dedicated exclusively to investing in teams with at least one female founder. Since launching the Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund I in 2021 with €19 million, Auxxo has focused not only on providing capital but also on building strong, long-term relationships that prioritise founder development and serve as a catalyst for their success.

Building on the success of its first fund, Auxxo continues its mission to empower Europe’s top female founders and drive systemic change in the VC landscape. The fund sticks to its core investment thesis: backing early-stage startups in Europe with at least one female founder holding a minimum of 20% of the founder shares.

Auxxo is known for identifying overlooked potential early on and helping it grow - through coaching, support, and access to a strong VC network.

Three investments have already been made from Fund II:

Emidat, co-founded by Lisa Oberaigner and Florian Fesch, is transforming environmental data for construction materials and building products.

Resolutiion, founded by Dr Fayola-Maria Jack, is using AI to revolutionize commercial dispute resolution.

Stanhope AI, founded by Rosalyn Moran, is pushing the boundaries of autonomous, real-time machine learning using neuroscience.

“Our model has always been based on trust, transparency, and teamwork,” adds Dr Gesa Miczaika, Co-founder and General Partner. “We bring the full force of our movement and our decades of combined experience into each of our portfolio companies. We look forward to building on the extraordinary momentum of Fund I and continuing to prove that female Founders are not just an investment opportunity – they are the future of European innovation.”