Verb Ventures, a UK-based venture capital firm focusing on B2B marketplaces and data platforms, announces its EUR 25m second fund, targeting late-seed to Series A deals aimed at modernizing trade and supply chains worldwide.
The new fund opens with a EUR 1m investment to SkySelect, an AI-powered procurement platform shaking up the $60b aviation materials industry, co-investing with Lux Capital, Bain Capital, FJ Labs, and Initialized.
Building on the momentum of its first fund, Verb Ventures aims to build a portfolio of 15 platforms over the next three years, investing in companies that tackle fundamental inefficiencies, such as limited transparency, procurement complexity, and fragmented supply chains, across traditionally opaque b2b markets. This expands on an existing portfolio of seven companies, including SmartCat, which raised USD 43m in 2024, YardLink, and Geomiq.
The fund’s Limited Partners include a group of family offices of digital entrepreneurs, industrial investors, and former executives from businesses such as Yahoo Marketplace and Prisma AI.
Joining Verb Venture’s founding partner Alexander Chikunov in leading the fund is general partner Igor Burlakov, investment industry veteran and seasoned private investor who oversaw an investment group with over USD 1b in trading volume. Mr. Burlakov has also led deals in funds and later-stage tech companies, including Curve .
“We’re absolutely thrilled to launch our second fund! The past couple of years have been tough for venture capital, which makes us even more grateful for our amazing LPs who believe in us and fuel our mission of backing brilliant founders ready to transform entire industries. Watching our debut fund in action has been an incredible ride, and we can’t wait to see what’s coming up next for us. One thing is certain: we’re staying true to our principles, doubling down on B2B marketplace platforms, and remaining as passionate as ever about supporting bold founders and game-changing businesses,” said Alexander Chikunov, Founding Partner at Verb Ventures.
“I believed in Alexander’s vision from the very start, back when Verb Ventures was just taking shape,” said Igor Burlakov. “Now, I’m excited to step up and help scale Verb Ventures , and to back entrepreneurs who are redefining the way business is done globally.”
With its second fund, Verb Ventures aims to redefine how B2B transactions occur, backing founders not just with capital, but with hands-on operational guidance and a powerful network of industry experts. To further support its investee partners, the firm will equip founders with Verb MAP, an internally developed analytical system designed specifically for digital infrastructure and marketplaces which supports data driven decision making. It helps to understand in depth operational metrics, define where to allocate resources to achieve best results for the business, and see what needs to be cut off.