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Prototype

Germany · Invests in Europe; UK; US; North America; LATAM; Asia; Africa; MENA · Website

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Pre-SeedSeedAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsRoboticsHardware & DevicesManufacturingRobotics & AutomationManufacturing & IndustrialDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureSemiconductors & Hardware

Thesis

Europe can and should be the best place to live and innovate worldwide. With dense industrial supply chains and manufacturing expertise, Europe is positioned to lead in robotics and frontier tech. We invest in technical founders building obsessively on real problems with 10-15 investments per year at €200k-€400k checks.

Likely not a fit for

No consumer apps, pure SaaS plays without technical depth, or non-technical founding teams. Not interested in founders who need spreadsheets to prove viability.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 week
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$200M
Decision process
Solo GP

Partners & team

1 contact on file

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Andreas Klinger

General PartnerFounder & Managing Partner · Primary contact

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Portfolio

Luma AIMedia Entertainment

Luma AI is focused on building multimodal general intelligence capable of generating, understanding, and operating in the physical world, with products like Dream Machine for AI video generation.

Fly.ioDeveloper Tools Infra

Fly.io is a global platform for running web, AI, and app servers close to users. It offers an Application Delivery Network and is used by developers to deploy Docker images.

Remote.comHr Tech Work

Remote.com provides global HR solutions and employment tools for distributed teams, facilitating payroll, contractor management, and HR services for businesses operating remotely.

Sunrise Robotics
Voltrac
Simulon
Rollo Robotics
HyperdrivesRobotics Automation

Hyperdrives provides electric drive systems designed to set a new benchmark for performance-to-cost. They are more compact, more efficient and they reduce cost and raw material input by up to 50%.

AllonicRobotics Automation

Allonic is focused on automating the design and production of complex robotic bodies, enabling rapid development of new robotic solutions through innovative manufacturing processes.

HighcatRobotics Automation

Highcat specializes in modular drone systems designed for reconnaissance and surveillance, featuring advanced payload capabilities and data protection.

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sensmoreRobotics Automation

Sensmore is a robotics startup focused on automating heavy mobile machinery in industries such as mining, construction, and agriculture using advanced AI and robotics technologies.

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Research briefRead more
Prototype Capital Research Overview & Evolution Prototype Capital is the rebranded entity of Remote First Capital (as of January 2026), a solo-GP venture fund led by Andreas Klinger. Originally founded in 2020 to invest in remote-work infrastructure, the fund has evolved significantly to focus on frontier tech, robotics, automation, and manufacturing innovation across Europe. Andreas Klinger, a te…

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