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 Laser

Marvel Fusion

Series B in 2025
Marvel Fusion is a developer of fusion energy technology focused on providing environmentally friendly and safe energy solutions. Founded in 2019 and based in Munich, Bayern, the company specializes in a laser-based nuclear fusion reactor that utilizes short pulse, high energy, and electrically efficient lasers. This technology aims to commercialize baseload fusion electrical power, enabling consumers to access clean, safe, and reliable energy sources.

Akhetonics

Seed Round in 2024
Akhetonics is a Germany-based startup founded in 2021 that specializes in developing all-optical general-purpose processors for ultra-low power and high-performance computing. The company leverages its in-house photonic design automation tools and innovative all-optical logic to create the first digital computation devices that utilize light instead of electrons. This approach aims to significantly enhance processing capabilities by enabling extreme parallelization, improved energy efficiency, and reduced latency. Akhetonics' designs are characterized by their simplicity and compatibility with established, less wasteful manufacturing technologies, which help address challenges in scalability and electromagnetic interference. Through its pioneering efforts, Akhetonics seeks to revolutionize the landscape of computing technologies.

Marvel Fusion

Series B in 2024
Marvel Fusion is a developer of fusion energy technology focused on providing environmentally friendly and safe energy solutions. Founded in 2019 and based in Munich, Bayern, the company specializes in a laser-based nuclear fusion reactor that utilizes short pulse, high energy, and electrically efficient lasers. This technology aims to commercialize baseload fusion electrical power, enabling consumers to access clean, safe, and reliable energy sources.

Planqc

Series A in 2024
Planqc is a developer of advanced quantum computing technology that focuses on achieving useful quantum advantage by leveraging individual atoms as qubits, the fundamental units of quantum information. The company’s quantum computers process information by arranging these qubits in highly scalable arrays and manipulating them with precisely controlled laser pulses. This innovative approach allows Planqc to efficiently scale its technology to thousands of qubits, making it well-positioned to meet the demands of various industries seeking to harness the power of quantum computing. Through its unique combination of quantum technologies, Planqc aims to lead in delivering practical solutions that utilize quantum information stored in atomic qubits.

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.

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.

GME German Medical Engineering

Venture Round in 2013
GME German Medical Engineering GmbH, established in 2011 and headquartered in Erlangen, Germany, specializes in the development and marketing of advanced laser and light systems for dermatological applications. The company’s flagship product, the Linscan 808, is a versatile diode laser designed for permanent hair removal, skin tightening, and the treatment of skin conditions such as psoriasis and vitiligo. GME's systems are notable for their ease of use, featuring Plug & Play installation, intelligent software, and WiFi update capabilities. Their compact design facilitates transport, making them suitable for various clinical environments. All products are developed and manufactured in Germany, adhering to stringent medical device approval standards. GME markets its products globally through a network of partner companies, providing innovative solutions to dermatologists in both aesthetic and medical fields.

GME German Medical Engineering

Venture Round in 2011
GME German Medical Engineering GmbH, established in 2011 and headquartered in Erlangen, Germany, specializes in the development and marketing of advanced laser and light systems for dermatological applications. The company’s flagship product, the Linscan 808, is a versatile diode laser designed for permanent hair removal, skin tightening, and the treatment of skin conditions such as psoriasis and vitiligo. GME's systems are notable for their ease of use, featuring Plug & Play installation, intelligent software, and WiFi update capabilities. Their compact design facilitates transport, making them suitable for various clinical environments. All products are developed and manufactured in Germany, adhering to stringent medical device approval standards. GME markets its products globally through a network of partner companies, providing innovative solutions to dermatologists in both aesthetic and medical fields.
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