Next Big Thing

Next Big Thing AG is a Berlin-based venture capital and accelerator firm established in 2016, focusing on the incubation and funding of startups, particularly in the fields of the Internet of Things and blockchain technology. The firm operates as a venture studio for the Machine Economy, offering a structured three-month program designed to support aspiring founders in developing innovative, tech-enabled businesses that aim to create significant real-world impact. By fostering a diverse portfolio of deep-tech ventures, Next Big Thing is committed to empowering entrepreneurs while positioning Europe as a leader in technological advancement and sustainability.

Harald Zapp

Founder and CEO

2 past transactions

Metr

Series A in 2023
METR builds a universal IoT infrastructure for buildings which enables connected use cases for the housing industry. From energy efficiency, to predictive maintenance, building control to submetering: their hardware platform offers multi-utility applications and integrates third-party services into one platform for the tenement building of the future.

Enclave Networks

Seed Round in 2022
Enclave Networks Limited, based in Newport, United Kingdom, specializes in providing a modern Zero Trust Network Access solution that replaces traditional corporate VPNs. The company facilitates secure access to private resources for staff, developers, privileged users, applications, cloud workloads, containers, and IoT devices without the need for VPN servers or changes to existing infrastructure. Enclave establishes private mesh overlay networks governed by strict policy controls, ensuring that systems within the network remain concealed from the public internet. This design enhances security by keeping networks hidden behind firewalls and limiting communication between systems to essential interactions dictated by policy. The company aims to simplify network management while improving security, reducing costs, and increasing agility, thereby helping businesses and public sector organizations address evolving cybersecurity threats effectively.
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