Micro & Early-Stage Investments
Ryan Sweeney
Investing in people who build in Europe.
I invest anywhere from €5,000 to €150,000 in passionate founders — from pre-seed startups to solopreneurs turning a skill into a business.
Investing in People
You might be an early-stage startup looking for pre-seed funding, or a solopreneur with a skill you want to turn into a business — a language teacher, photographer, creative, coach, or something entirely your own.
Passion
I look for founders who genuinely care about the problem they are solving.
Determination
Building a business is hard. I back people with the grit to keep going.
Abilities & Lifestyle
I invest in your skills, your way of working, and the life you are building.
European founders, global potential
I invest in European founders because I believe Europe has the talent, ambition, and perspective to build scalable, global companies. My focus is here, but the opportunity is worldwide.
Two ways to partner
Investment only
Capital with no time commitment. You stay in the driver's seat while I provide the funding to help you move faster.
Investment + time
Capital plus hands-on support. I work alongside you to build the business and make sure the numbers are heading in the right direction for growth.
What I look for
- A founder-first mindset — the person matters more than the deck.
- Early revenue, a validated idea, or clear signs of traction.
- A European base or strong European founder connection.
- A clear path to growth and a sensible approach to numbers.
Ready to talk?
If you are building something meaningful and you think we might be a fit, send me a short pitch. I read every message.
ryan@example.com