EdenBase

EdenBase is a venture capital firm and innovation ecosystem based in London, founded in 2020. The firm primarily makes Seed and Series A investments in European technology companies that show initial product-market fit. EdenBase's model, termed "Active Innovation," involves creating a collaborative community of corporations, startups, investors, and academics to foster growth in emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and quantum computing. This approach allows the firm to connect the needs of larger businesses with innovative startups, informing its investment strategy.

The company was co-founded by Eric van der Kleij, Daniel Doll-Steinberg, Arian Alikhani, and Gokce Gizer. The founding team possesses a diverse background in technology, entrepreneurship, finance, and government advisory. Eric van der Kleij is known for creating Level39, a major London fintech hub, and leading the UK's Tech City initiative. Daniel Doll-Steinberg is a serial entrepreneur with experience in disruptive technologies, including the Atari Token project, and has advised the UK Government and European Commission on innovation policy. Gokce Gizer is an organizational change consultant who advises startups on business models and fundraising.

The firm operates "The EdenBase Fund I," a 2022 vintage fund targeting technology and AI sectors in Europe. Its portfolio includes companies across various sectors such as financial software, enterprise applications, and retail technology. Notable investments include Ryft, an automated payments provider; Threedium, a 3D and AR visualization platform; Faradai, an energy analytics solution; and Wamo, a business banking service. In June 2025, EdenBase launched QBase, London's first quantum applications hub, in partnership with Northeastern University, to accelerate the commercialization of quantum and quantum-AI technologies.

Keywords: venture capital, active innovation, emerging technology, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, seed funding, series A, innovation ecosystem, London hub, tech startups, fintech, enterprise software, corporate innovation, startup community, portfolio management, technology investment, QBase, Level39, tech ecosystem, European startups