Urban Pioneers GmbH
Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.
VR Equitypartner
VR Equitypartner specializes in tailored financing solutions for German mid-sized companies, focusing on succession, growth, and internationalization. They provide flexible capital structures (e.g., mezzanine, direct equity) to support strategic transitions, expansion, and operational scaling across diverse sectors.
Vantage Value
Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.
Venture Stars
Venture Stars is a Munich-based venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments in innovative, digital B2C and B2B business models. They specialize in pre-seed and seed investments, supporting bold founders who are shaping the future. With a serial entrepreneurial background, Venture Stars brings hands-on experience in founding and scaling startups, enabling them to offer not just capital, but strategic guidance and operational support. Before becoming a VC fund, Venture Stars operated as a company builder, co-founding market-leading startups with significant revenue and profit, and securing substantial funding. Their investment philosophy focuses on founders first, taking a boutique approach by investing in a selected, high-quality portfolio to fully support the companies to successfully develop.
Verne Capital
Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.
Vito Ventures
Vito Ventures, part of the Viessmann Generations Group, focuses on making majority investments in regional market leaders with a strong local presence and diversified offerings. Their investment strategy centers around businesses built for long-term growth, particularly those that are key enablers of the green energy transition. They aim to build a more livable, sustainable planet through efficient, low-carbon systems. The firm's primary investment platforms include Grid Infrastructure, District Heating & Cooling (Pipes, Stations & Controls), and Clean & Cold solutions in both the US and EU. They partner with companies that share their values and provide operational expertise to unlock their full potential. Their investments are aligned with global sustainability goals, including greenhouse gas reduction, air quality improvement, and overall environmental health. Vito Ventures identifies and supports companies that directly contribute to a low-carbon future. For example, Gritec, a portfolio company, is pivotal in enabling decentralized renewable grids and delivering climate-resilient infrastructure. Similarly, Isoplus Group is revolutionizing heat distribution with high-performance pre-insulated piping systems, connecting renewable energy sources to district heating networks. aqotec implements regenerative heating solutions in multiple countries. The "Viessmann Way" serves as their guiding principle, emphasizing responsibility, innovation, and purposeful growth. Their approach is characterized by conviction, care, and a long-term perspective, reflecting a commitment to future generations. Vito Ventures aims to create scalable energy transition solutions and enhance system-wide resilience by leveraging specialized solutions within their ecosystem.
Vogel Ventures
Vogel Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Vogel Communications Group, focused on investing in technology-oriented B2B companies. Their primary goal is to support startups as an early-stage investor, operating in the Business Angel or Seed phase. They seek founders whose products and solutions align strategically with Vogel Communications Group's target markets and drive digital transformation. The investment strategy centers around finding new collaborations and partnerships that can set new benchmarks in digital and data-driven professional communication. Vogel Ventures actively supports the development of digital business models, providing not only cash and management support but also the market and customer know-how of Vogel Communications Group. The firm's investment amount consists of a combination of cash and media resources, depending heavily on the alignment of the startup with the strategic direction of Vogel Communications Group. They are particularly interested in companies operating in areas such as Market Intelligence, Business Intelligence, Big Data, and Professional Education. Vogel Ventures leverages the broad expertise of the Vogel Communications Group to help startups develop and implement comprehensive strategies that encompass various channels, including webinars, social advertising, and lead generation campaigns. As a corporate VC, they provide founders with access to a wealth of industry expertise, including Automation, Automotive, Electronics, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Construction, Pharma, Laboratory, Chemistry, Medical Technology, IT, and Law. They also provide access to national and international specialist media outlets, PR and communication agencies and expert communities. Through Vogel Communications Group, they offer access to a global network of over 5 million contacts to experts, decision-makers, and associations.
Vonovia
Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.
Vsquared Ventures
Vsquared Ventures focuses on backing entrepreneurs who are building transformative technologies with the potential to advance society. They seek out opportunities others might perceive as technological risks, building on conviction rather than trends. Their core philosophy is centered around "Engineering the Impossible," seeking to fund "madmen and -women" with the audacity to change the world through their ideas. They value curiosity and playfulness, pairing it with experience and structure. They believe in the convergence of various technological breakthroughs is creating unimaginable opportunities and are actively looking for the "new light bulbs, new cars or a new internet" every week. Vsquared Ventures distinguishes themselves by investing early in companies that are pioneering technologies, often years before the mainstream recognizes their potential. Examples include Isar Aerospace (next-gen rockets), IQM (superconducting quantum computers) and OQmented (AR experts). They are committed to partnering with transformative entrepreneurs, providing the resources and support needed to accelerate and scale their visions, unlocking the potential of the seemingly impossible. The firm is supported by InnovFin Equity, with the financial backing of the European Union under Horizon 2020 Financial Instruments and the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI). The purpose of EFSI is to help support financing and implementing productive investments in the European Union and to ensure increased access to financing.
WN Invest GmbH
Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.
Wachstumsfonds
Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.
Wayra Germany
Wayra Germany invests in startups to drive innovation for Telefónica, transforming ideas into profitable growth. Focuses on enabling startups to scale by connecting them with Telefónica’s resources, networks, and corporate partnerships.
Wellington Partners
Investing in disruptive healthcare innovations with scalable potential to improve patient outcomes at scale. Focus on translating cutting-edge research and medical advancements into market-ready solutions.
Wilbe Gruppe
Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.
Yabeo
Yabeo invests in tech startups that redefine outdated rules in their respective segments. They partner with visionary founders and actively support them throughout their journey. They believe in the power of tech companies to shape the world in a sustainable way, enabling great ideas together. They are looking for scalable ideas and strong execution.
Yabeo Impact
Yabeo Impact is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in tech startups that are redefining outdated rules in their respective segments. They aim to partner with visionary founders and provide active support throughout their journey. Yabeo invests in companies that shape our world in a sustainable way and empower outstanding ideas.
Yttrium
Yttrium is a growth equity investment firm specializing in B2B technology companies. Their investment strategy centers around partnering with exceptional management teams to scale their businesses globally. With an exclusive focus on growth-stage B2B technology investing, Yttrium aims to provide targeted, high-impact support to enable their portfolio companies to grow faster and more efficiently. The firm emphasizes its role as a trusted partner, indicating a collaborative approach to working with management teams.
ZOHO.VC
ZOHO.VC co-invests €200k checks in early-stage B2B tech founders. They focus on the next generation of mission-critical deeptech founders in hard- and software, originating from ZOLLHOF - Tech Incubator programs and beyond. Their approach centers around founders, with industries in sight, aiming to materialize the missing. Their roots are in incubation, with industry experts as backers. Their mission is to build things that the team wishes existed.
Zintinus
Focused on accelerating sustainable innovations in the food system to address global food challenges and opportunities, supporting startups that drive positive change in food production, alternatives, and functional foods.
argo vantage GmbH
argo Vantage GmbH is a European venture capital firm focused on investing in innovative startups within technology, health, and sustainability. They prioritize making follow-on investments and actively engage with entrepreneurs, striving to advise and challenge them as board members. The firm emphasizes direct and transparent relationships built on trust, utilizing a "no bullshit" approach. They seek founders who share their values and are driven by a desire to build companies that contribute to a positive vision of the world. Their investment strategy focuses on identifying and supporting groundbreaking B2B solutions in Deep Tech, Business Process Automation, and Mass Consumer Disruption, seeking to disrupt massive consumer markets through digital technology.
better ventures Business Angels
Better Ventures is a business angel network focused on investing in and supporting early-stage companies that are "fixing the world" by driving sustainable impact and generating financial returns. They prioritize companies addressing global challenges across various sectors, including climate, circularity, health, and others. Their approach involves providing not only capital but also access to a curated network of like-minded entrepreneurs and experienced business angels who can offer mentorship, strategic guidance, and operational support. The firm aims to identify and nurture companies that are changing the status quo and creating value beyond financial returns.
bm-t Thüringen GmbH
Venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies.
bm-t beteiligungsmanagement thüringen
bm|t beteiligungsmanagement thüringen is the investment company of the Free State of Thuringia, Germany. They invest in innovative and growth-oriented companies with substantial future potential, across Venture Capital and Private Equity stages. bm|t manages multiple funds and actively supports its portfolio companies through their growth journey.
bmp Ventures
bmp Ventures, established in 1997, is a venture capital firm that invests in outstanding teams with innovative and scalable business models, primarily in tech companies. They position themselves as 'partners in crime' for early-stage and growth startups, providing not only financial resources but also strategic advice and access to an international network, from seed phase to exit. With 25 years of experience, bmp Ventures has managed 11 funds, made over 250 investments, achieved over 120 exits, and had more than 15 IPOs. Their approach focuses on supporting entrepreneurs with big ideas and innovative companies in growing markets, emphasizing sustainable growth, strong teams, and entrepreneurial substance. They are known for providing hands-on support, strengthening key areas of their portfolio companies, and acting as sparring partners in the development process. They also heavily weigh ESG criteria in their investment process, aiming to be CO2 neutral and prioritize sustainability.