Prototype Capital is an early-stage venture fund investing first-round checks of $200k–$400k into Europe's most ambitious frontier tech startups, with a heavy focus on automation, robotics, and engineering. They lead 10-15 investments per year based on own conviction and technical team leadership, often co-investing with tier-1 funds like a16z, Sequoia, and Index Ventures. Their mission is to make Europe the best place to innovate and live by supporting startups, creating content, and advocating for policy improvements.