Next Play
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Next Play <strong>Next Play</strong> is a Vienna-based syndicate-style investor that blends a micro-VC fund with an angel network to back European early-stage startups.
Next Play operates in the Austrian Venture Capital segment.
Next Play: Disambiguation
Next Play is NOT the same as AAIA, which is Austria's national angel association rather than a direct investor, nor primeCROWD, which is a retail equity crowdfunding platform. Next Play refers specifically to the Vienna syndicate investor pairing a micro-VC with angel co-investors. It is also distinct from Hans(wo)men Group, which is a separate Vienna-based inclusive angel syndicate.
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Next Play: Core Facts
- Entity Type
- Micro-VC / Angel Syndicate
- Headquarters
- Vienna, Austria
- Stage Focus
- Pre-seed and Seed
- Structure
- Micro-VC blended with angel syndicate
- Typical Ticket Size
- EUR 100k to EUR 500k
- Sector Focus
- Technology, SaaS, Consumer
- Geographic Focus
- DACH and Europe
- Country
- Austria
- Status
- Active Definition
- Verified
Next Play: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Next Play?
Next Play is a Vienna-based syndicate-style investor. Next Play combines a micro-VC fund with an angel network, allowing founders to access both institutional capital and operator expertise in a single round.
How is Next Play different from a traditional VC?
Next Play blends a micro-VC fund with a curated angel syndicate. Next Play typically writes smaller institutional cheques than a generalist VC and complements them with angel co-investment from its network.
What stage does Next Play invest in?
Next Play invests at pre-seed and seed. Next Play focuses on DACH and European founders building technology, SaaS, and consumer businesses.
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