Berlin-Based Auxxo Announces the First Closing of the Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund II at €26 Million

Led by a passionate team of investors, including Bettine Schmitz(General Partner), Dr. Sophie Pollok(Venture Partner), Dr. Gesa Miczaika(General Partner), Fabiola Hochkirchen(Initiating Partner), Alena Redeker(Investments & Operations), and Melanie Higgs(Fractional CFO), Auxxo announced its final close of the Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund II at €26 million with the European Investment Fund (EIF) joining as anchor investor. The Fund II has already made 3 investments, including Emidat, StanhopeAI, and Resolutiion.

Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund has announced a major milestone in its mission to drive equitable participation of women as founders and investors in venture capital. Over 50% of its LPs are women, reflecting a shared belief in a future where diversity fuels performance and bold, visionary women lead the next era of European innovation.

With this new fund, Auxxo is doubling down on its thesis: backing and uniting the strongest female co-founded startups across Europe at the pre-seed and seed stages—powered by network, collaboration, and wholeheartedness.