Bayern Kapital

Bayern Kapital GmbH, established in 1995 and located in Landshut, Germany, serves as the venture capital arm of LfA Förderbank Bayern. The firm specializes in providing growth capital to small and medium-sized enterprises exclusively within Bavaria, focusing on high-tech sectors such as biotechnology, life sciences, information technology, medical technology, new materials, nanotechnology, and environmental technology. Bayern Kapital aims to support the financing of research and development, market launches of new products, and expansion of existing market shares. The company typically invests between €0.25 million and €9 million in firms with annual sales up to €50 million or total assets not exceeding €43 million. Bayern Kapital has invested in over 250 companies, managing funds valued at approximately €340 million.

Stefan Aumer

Investment Analyst

Matthias Birnthaler

Investment Analyst

Matthias Buchinger

Investment Manager

Riccardo Giacomello

Investment Analyst

Ariel Golan

Senior Investment Manager

Regina Graßl

Senior Investment Manager

Roman Huber

Managing Director

Wolfgang Härtl

Investment Director

Anja Krzystek

Investment Analyst

Bernhard Köhler

Investment Director and Authorized Signatory

Johanna Liebner

Senior Investment Manager

Brigitte Linseis

Senior Investment Manager

Thomas Manitta

Senior Investment Manager

Mathias Matusek

Investment Manager

Franziska Pfeiffer

Investment Manager

Markus Porsch

Investment Analyst

Martin Redl

Investment Director

Dr. Georg Ried

Managing Director

Franz Salzer

Senior Investment Manager

Bernd Schafberger

Investment Director

Benjamin Schwiewagner

Investment Director

Florian Zeidle

Investment Analyst

Matthias Buchinger

Investment Manager

Past deals in Automotive

All3DP

Venture Round in 2024
All3DP GmbH, based in Munich, Germany, was founded in 2014 and operates as a comprehensive resource for 3D printing enthusiasts and professionals. The company publishes a magazine that offers guidance and practical information on various aspects of 3D printing, including 3D scanning, bioprinting, and CAD/CAM technologies. All3DP also runs Craftcloud, a marketplace that allows users to compare prices and access real-time offers from leading 3D printing manufacturers globally. Its platform serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, architecture, automotive, healthcare, and education, providing consumers and small businesses with curated 3D printable designs and essential insights to support their 3D printing projects.

DeepDrive

Series B in 2024
DeepDrive is a Munich-based high-tech company specializing in advanced drive units for electric vehicles. The company has developed patented DeepDrive Dual Rotor technology, which enhances vehicle range by up to 20% while significantly reducing production costs. This innovative technology allows for compact and torque-dense drive units that can be integrated within vehicle wheels or used as traditional central drives. DeepDrive's solutions are designed for low-cost, large-scale production, aiming to deliver maximum performance and efficiency. The company collaborates with eight of the top ten automakers on various development projects and plans to launch its Dual Rotor technology for mass production by 2026. Supported by a team of over 30 experts from the automotive industry, DeepDrive has garnered investment from notable entities, including BMW i Ventures and Continental's CVC, as well as industry veterans.

BOX ID Systems

Seed Round in 2024
BOX ID Systems GmbH specializes in the development and manufacturing of Internet of Things (IoT) based positioning and identification systems tailored for the industrial supply chain. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, with an additional office in Regensburg, the company offers innovative solutions such as BOX ID DoubleTrack and BOX ID TripleTrack. These systems enable users to accurately track and localize mobile assets and containers in real-time, both indoors and outdoors, enhancing logistics processes. BOX ID Systems provides an end-to-end location and process mining solution designed to efficiently track millions of logistics assets across Europe and globally. Their offerings include advanced analytics software, sensor tracking devices, and management tools that facilitate process automation and optimization, ultimately delivering transparency and efficiency for industrial and automotive production clients in their supply chain operations.

Evum Motors

Series B in 2023
Evum Motors GmbH, founded in 2017 and located in Garching bei München, Germany, specializes in the design and manufacture of electric utility vehicles. The company's flagship product is the aCar, an all-purpose vehicle tailored for various applications including agriculture, forestry, trade, municipal use, and leisure activities. Evum Motors focuses on providing a compact, robust, and durable commercial vehicle that is economical and environmentally friendly. The aCar is designed to be low-maintenance and contributes positively to CO2 balance, offering transportation companies an all-wheel drive electric vehicle that merges economic efficiency with ecological responsibility.

Blickfeld

Venture Round in 2023
Blickfeld GmbH, established in 2017 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in the production of LiDAR sensors and associated software. These sensors, based on patented silicon MEMS mirrors and commercial off-the-shelf components, measure direct distance information in 3D, enabling autonomous vehicles to perceive and analyze their surroundings. The company's object detection and mapping software processes data from these sensors, facilitating applications in city planning, connected mobility, real-time mapping, and usage pattern analysis. Blickfeld caters to the automotive, transportation, industrial, and robotics sectors, offering low-cost LiDAR systems to support the mass market's transition towards autonomous mobility and IoT applications.

Vectoflow

Series A in 2023
Vectoflow GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Gilching, Germany, specializes in the manufacture of fluid-dynamic metrology devices designed to assess fluid flow and dynamics. The company offers a range of standardized and customizable flow measurement technologies that accurately measure static and total pressure, velocity, and angle of attack. These devices are tailored to meet specific customer requirements regarding geometry, size, and material, making them suitable for various applications in motorsports, aviation, turbine machine development, and research. Vectoflow's manufacturing process enhances the robustness of its probes, ensuring reliable performance even in challenging environmental conditions, thus enabling clients to obtain durable solutions for their fluid measurement needs.

Hololight

Series B in 2023
Hololight is a technology leader in AR/VR. Founded in 2015, our team combines passionate developers and experienced business experts. We create unique, industry-proven AR/VR technology: highly innovative and precisely tailored to scale use cases and business models. Our solutions enable companies to reduce production errors and costs, and get to market faster. We unleash the potential of XR in various industries – automotive, aerospace, mechanical engineering and many more – creating competitive advantages in the age of digital transformation.

ChargeX

Series B in 2023
ChargeX GmbH, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in electric vehicle charging solutions. The company designs and manufactures modular charging systems, known as Aqueduct, which cater to the daily energy demands of electric vehicles. These systems are particularly suited for installation in underground parking garages and parking lots, enhancing client competitiveness and customer satisfaction. In addition to its charging equipment, ChargeX also offers installation services, targeting residential, corporate, and infrastructural sectors to support the growing adoption of electric mobility.

DeepDrive

Series A in 2023
DeepDrive is a Munich-based high-tech company specializing in advanced drive units for electric vehicles. The company has developed patented DeepDrive Dual Rotor technology, which enhances vehicle range by up to 20% while significantly reducing production costs. This innovative technology allows for compact and torque-dense drive units that can be integrated within vehicle wheels or used as traditional central drives. DeepDrive's solutions are designed for low-cost, large-scale production, aiming to deliver maximum performance and efficiency. The company collaborates with eight of the top ten automakers on various development projects and plans to launch its Dual Rotor technology for mass production by 2026. Supported by a team of over 30 experts from the automotive industry, DeepDrive has garnered investment from notable entities, including BMW i Ventures and Continental's CVC, as well as industry veterans.

DeepDrive

Seed Round in 2022
DeepDrive is a Munich-based high-tech company specializing in advanced drive units for electric vehicles. The company has developed patented DeepDrive Dual Rotor technology, which enhances vehicle range by up to 20% while significantly reducing production costs. This innovative technology allows for compact and torque-dense drive units that can be integrated within vehicle wheels or used as traditional central drives. DeepDrive's solutions are designed for low-cost, large-scale production, aiming to deliver maximum performance and efficiency. The company collaborates with eight of the top ten automakers on various development projects and plans to launch its Dual Rotor technology for mass production by 2026. Supported by a team of over 30 experts from the automotive industry, DeepDrive has garnered investment from notable entities, including BMW i Ventures and Continental's CVC, as well as industry veterans.

Hololight

Venture Round in 2021
Hololight is a technology leader in AR/VR. Founded in 2015, our team combines passionate developers and experienced business experts. We create unique, industry-proven AR/VR technology: highly innovative and precisely tailored to scale use cases and business models. Our solutions enable companies to reduce production errors and costs, and get to market faster. We unleash the potential of XR in various industries – automotive, aerospace, mechanical engineering and many more – creating competitive advantages in the age of digital transformation.

Blickfeld

Series A in 2021
Blickfeld GmbH, established in 2017 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in the production of LiDAR sensors and associated software. These sensors, based on patented silicon MEMS mirrors and commercial off-the-shelf components, measure direct distance information in 3D, enabling autonomous vehicles to perceive and analyze their surroundings. The company's object detection and mapping software processes data from these sensors, facilitating applications in city planning, connected mobility, real-time mapping, and usage pattern analysis. Blickfeld caters to the automotive, transportation, industrial, and robotics sectors, offering low-cost LiDAR systems to support the mass market's transition towards autonomous mobility and IoT applications.

Evum Motors

Series A in 2020
Evum Motors GmbH, founded in 2017 and located in Garching bei München, Germany, specializes in the design and manufacture of electric utility vehicles. The company's flagship product is the aCar, an all-purpose vehicle tailored for various applications including agriculture, forestry, trade, municipal use, and leisure activities. Evum Motors focuses on providing a compact, robust, and durable commercial vehicle that is economical and environmentally friendly. The aCar is designed to be low-maintenance and contributes positively to CO2 balance, offering transportation companies an all-wheel drive electric vehicle that merges economic efficiency with ecological responsibility.

SimScale

Series C in 2020
SimScale GmbH operates an engineering simulation platform that enables engineers, designers, scientists, and students to test, validate, and optimize their designs. The platform integrates various simulation tools for fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics within a single user interface, allowing users to create models and simulate their applications. It facilitates the analysis of computer-aided design (CAD) models by enabling users to generate meshes, set up analyses, and evaluate results. SimScale also offers online support, training, and consulting services. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare, among others. Founded in 2012 and based in Munich, Germany, SimScale provides a cloud-based simulation tool that fosters collaboration within a community of innovators, aiming to streamline the product development process.

Hololight

Series A in 2019
Hololight is a technology leader in AR/VR. Founded in 2015, our team combines passionate developers and experienced business experts. We create unique, industry-proven AR/VR technology: highly innovative and precisely tailored to scale use cases and business models. Our solutions enable companies to reduce production errors and costs, and get to market faster. We unleash the potential of XR in various industries – automotive, aerospace, mechanical engineering and many more – creating competitive advantages in the age of digital transformation.

BOX ID Systems

Seed Round in 2018
BOX ID Systems GmbH specializes in the development and manufacturing of Internet of Things (IoT) based positioning and identification systems tailored for the industrial supply chain. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, with an additional office in Regensburg, the company offers innovative solutions such as BOX ID DoubleTrack and BOX ID TripleTrack. These systems enable users to accurately track and localize mobile assets and containers in real-time, both indoors and outdoors, enhancing logistics processes. BOX ID Systems provides an end-to-end location and process mining solution designed to efficiently track millions of logistics assets across Europe and globally. Their offerings include advanced analytics software, sensor tracking devices, and management tools that facilitate process automation and optimization, ultimately delivering transparency and efficiency for industrial and automotive production clients in their supply chain operations.

All3DP

Series A in 2018
All3DP GmbH, based in Munich, Germany, was founded in 2014 and operates as a comprehensive resource for 3D printing enthusiasts and professionals. The company publishes a magazine that offers guidance and practical information on various aspects of 3D printing, including 3D scanning, bioprinting, and CAD/CAM technologies. All3DP also runs Craftcloud, a marketplace that allows users to compare prices and access real-time offers from leading 3D printing manufacturers globally. Its platform serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, architecture, automotive, healthcare, and education, providing consumers and small businesses with curated 3D printable designs and essential insights to support their 3D printing projects.

Veact

Series B in 2018
VEACT GmbH, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing software solutions for after-sales marketing in the automotive industry. The company develops a platform that digitizes marketing processes, leveraging self-learning technology and extensive automotive expertise. By integrating various data sources, including invoices, service histories, and customer surveys, VEACT creates comprehensive customer profiles that facilitate predictive customer intelligence. This approach allows automotive dealerships and manufacturers to enhance the efficiency of their marketing and sales operations, ultimately resulting in reduced costs, improved customer loyalty, and increased revenue.

Leadtributor

Series A in 2017
Leadtributor GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in developing lead management software tailored for various industries, including information technology, automotive, machine building, insurance, and medical technology. The company's primary product, leadtributor, is a SaaS solution that automates the processing and distribution of leads to channel partners. It features intelligent matching mechanisms that ensure customer inquiries are quickly directed to the appropriate dealers, enhancing the efficiency of lead processing. The software is compatible with common CRM systems and integrates with marketing automation solutions, providing absolute transparency in channel activities and facilitating improved coordination between marketing and sales departments.

BlueID GmbH

Venture Round in 2017
BlueID GmbH, founded in 2006 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in a mobile access control platform that allows users to utilize their smartphones for identification, access control, and authentication. The company's innovative solutions enable smartphones to interact with various objects globally, facilitating secure command execution and the sharing of commonly used items. Originally focused on developing security technology for the automotive sector, BlueID has since diversified its product offerings to encompass applications in facility management and IT. Its platform integrates seamlessly with mobile applications, backend systems, and existing hardware, emphasizing simplicity, intelligence, and security in its designs.

SimScale

Venture Round in 2017
SimScale GmbH operates an engineering simulation platform that enables engineers, designers, scientists, and students to test, validate, and optimize their designs. The platform integrates various simulation tools for fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics within a single user interface, allowing users to create models and simulate their applications. It facilitates the analysis of computer-aided design (CAD) models by enabling users to generate meshes, set up analyses, and evaluate results. SimScale also offers online support, training, and consulting services. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare, among others. Founded in 2012 and based in Munich, Germany, SimScale provides a cloud-based simulation tool that fosters collaboration within a community of innovators, aiming to streamline the product development process.

All3DP

Series A in 2016
All3DP GmbH, based in Munich, Germany, was founded in 2014 and operates as a comprehensive resource for 3D printing enthusiasts and professionals. The company publishes a magazine that offers guidance and practical information on various aspects of 3D printing, including 3D scanning, bioprinting, and CAD/CAM technologies. All3DP also runs Craftcloud, a marketplace that allows users to compare prices and access real-time offers from leading 3D printing manufacturers globally. Its platform serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, architecture, automotive, healthcare, and education, providing consumers and small businesses with curated 3D printable designs and essential insights to support their 3D printing projects.

BlueID GmbH

Venture Round in 2016
BlueID GmbH, founded in 2006 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in a mobile access control platform that allows users to utilize their smartphones for identification, access control, and authentication. The company's innovative solutions enable smartphones to interact with various objects globally, facilitating secure command execution and the sharing of commonly used items. Originally focused on developing security technology for the automotive sector, BlueID has since diversified its product offerings to encompass applications in facility management and IT. Its platform integrates seamlessly with mobile applications, backend systems, and existing hardware, emphasizing simplicity, intelligence, and security in its designs.

SimScale

Seed Round in 2014
SimScale GmbH operates an engineering simulation platform that enables engineers, designers, scientists, and students to test, validate, and optimize their designs. The platform integrates various simulation tools for fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics within a single user interface, allowing users to create models and simulate their applications. It facilitates the analysis of computer-aided design (CAD) models by enabling users to generate meshes, set up analyses, and evaluate results. SimScale also offers online support, training, and consulting services. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare, among others. Founded in 2012 and based in Munich, Germany, SimScale provides a cloud-based simulation tool that fosters collaboration within a community of innovators, aiming to streamline the product development process.

SimScale

Angel Round in 2013
SimScale GmbH operates an engineering simulation platform that enables engineers, designers, scientists, and students to test, validate, and optimize their designs. The platform integrates various simulation tools for fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics within a single user interface, allowing users to create models and simulate their applications. It facilitates the analysis of computer-aided design (CAD) models by enabling users to generate meshes, set up analyses, and evaluate results. SimScale also offers online support, training, and consulting services. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare, among others. Founded in 2012 and based in Munich, Germany, SimScale provides a cloud-based simulation tool that fosters collaboration within a community of innovators, aiming to streamline the product development process.

BlueID GmbH

Venture Round in 2011
BlueID GmbH, founded in 2006 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in a mobile access control platform that allows users to utilize their smartphones for identification, access control, and authentication. The company's innovative solutions enable smartphones to interact with various objects globally, facilitating secure command execution and the sharing of commonly used items. Originally focused on developing security technology for the automotive sector, BlueID has since diversified its product offerings to encompass applications in facility management and IT. Its platform integrates seamlessly with mobile applications, backend systems, and existing hardware, emphasizing simplicity, intelligence, and security in its designs.

BlueID GmbH

Venture Round in 2008
BlueID GmbH, founded in 2006 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in a mobile access control platform that allows users to utilize their smartphones for identification, access control, and authentication. The company's innovative solutions enable smartphones to interact with various objects globally, facilitating secure command execution and the sharing of commonly used items. Originally focused on developing security technology for the automotive sector, BlueID has since diversified its product offerings to encompass applications in facility management and IT. Its platform integrates seamlessly with mobile applications, backend systems, and existing hardware, emphasizing simplicity, intelligence, and security in its designs.
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