Client Success Story
BlueYard: Backing the Fabric of the Future with Precision and Vision
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Lukas Hänle
VP Finance at BlueYard
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About
BlueYard backs founders at the earliest stages building the interconnected elements that can become the fabric of our future.
Core Areas
Computation & intelligence, engineering, aersopace & defense, biology & chemistry and crypto.
Portfolio
Bit Bio, Castelion, Chemify, Corintis, CPTx, Protocol Labs, Marvel Fusion, Kiln, Privy and more
Vestlane & BlueYard
BlueYard uses Vestlane, a compliance and investor onboarding platform, to simplify LP onboarding and ensure operational efficiency.
Meet BlueYard
Since its founding in 2016, BlueYard Capital has carved a niche as one of Europe’s most forward-thinking venture capital firms. With offices in Germany and the US, the firm focuses on investing in transformative, deep-tech ventures—spanning computation & intelligence, engineering, aersopace & defense, biology & chemistry and crypto—that have the potential to reshape industries for decades to come.
Guided by its thesis-driven and contrarian approach, BlueYard manages $500 million across three fund generations. Its portfolio, which includes more than 80 investments remains distinctly focused on early-stage, high-risk, high-reward opportunities.
Trust and Transparency in Venture Capital
Beyond its investment acumen, BlueYard stands out for its deep commitment to transparency and trust with LPs.
As Lukas Hänle, VP Finance at BlueYard, explains:
When you convince LPs to write a new check, trust is everything. We prioritize clear reporting, honest portfolio assessments, and seamless fund operations to maintain long-term relationships.
A crucial part of this streamlined approach is leveraging technology to optimize fund operations. BlueYard uses Vestlane, a compliance and investor onboarding platform, to simplify LP onboarding and ensure operational efficiency. According to Hänle, automating and digitizing fund administration is a natural extension of BlueYard’s ethos:
"We invest in cutting-edge technology—it only makes sense that we apply the same principle to our own operations."
What’s Next for BlueYard?
With a refined team structure and an unwavering focus on emerging technology, BlueYard is poised to continue backing visionary founders shaping the future.
As the firm expands its investments in AI, blockchain, and beyond, its ability to combine a bold investment strategy with seamless fund management sets it apart in the competitive VC landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does BlueYard invest in?
BlueYard backs early-stage, high-risk ventures in foundational deep-tech areas such as computation & intelligence, engineering, aerospace & defense, biology & chemistry, and crypto—technologies they believe will shape the next decades.
What makes BlueYard’s approach different from other VCs?
BlueYard follows a thesis-driven and contrarian investment strategy, focusing on transformative technologies before they become obvious. With more than 80 early-stage investments, they emphasize conviction over consensus.
How does BlueYard build trust with its LPs?
Trust and transparency are central to BlueYard’s operations. The team prioritizes clear reporting, honest portfolio assessments, and seamless fund operations to maintain strong long-term relationships with LPs.
How does BlueYard use technology in its fund operations?
BlueYard leverages Vestlane to streamline investor onboarding and compliance. This digital-first approach minimizes manual work, reduces risk, and aligns with their belief in applying cutting-edge solutions not just in investments—but also in internal operations.
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