High-Tech Gründerfonds

High-Tech Gründerfonds Management GmbH is a venture capital firm based in Bonn, Germany, specializing in early-stage investments in high-tech startups. Established in 2005, the firm focuses on technology-driven companies across various sectors, including information and communication technology, life sciences, healthcare, automation, and cleantech. HTGF typically invests in companies that have been operational for no more than one year, aiming to contribute up to €0.6 million in initial funding and up to €3 million in follow-on financing. The firm seeks a minority stake, generally around 15%, and provides a subordinated loan convertible into equity, with deferred interest for up to four years to support liquidity. With a total investment volume of approximately €895.5 million across three funds, HTGF has successfully supported over 500 startups and attracted more than €2 billion in follow-on investments from external sources. The firm's investors include notable public and private entities, underscoring its role as a key player in fostering innovation and growth within the German startup ecosystem.

Daniela Bach

Principal and Authorized Signatory

Kay G. Balster

Senior Investment Manager

Jens Baumgärtner

Principal and Authorized Signatory

Gernot Berger

Investor

Kilian von Berlichingen

Investor

Anke Cassing

Principal

Tanja Emmerling

Partner

Caroline Fichtner

Senior Investment Manager

Yann Fiebig

Investment Manager

Alexander von Frankenberg

Managing Director and Founder

Bernd Goergen

Partner

Stefanie Grüter

Partner, Communications and Relations

Gregor Haidl

Principal / Authorised Signatory

Frank Hensel

Senior Investment Manager

Olaf Joeressen

Senior Investment Manager

Markus Kressmann

Partner

Maurice Kügler

Investment Manager

Klaus Lehmann

Senior Investment Manager

Dominik Lohle

Senior Investment Manager

Torsten Löffler

Principal ppa. - DeepTech Future Fonds

Fabian Mohr

Investor

Martin Möllmann

Investment Manager

Axel Nitsch

Investment Manager

Andreas Olmes

Principal and Authorized Signatory

Katharina Peters

Investment Manager

Tilmann Petersen

Investment Manager

Claudia Raber

Partner

Nikolaus Raupp

Investor

Frank Reinecke

Partner

Guido Schlitzer

Managing Director

Ulrich Schmitt

Principal

Romy Schnelle

Partner

Tobias Schulz

Principal and Authorized Signatory

Katharina Severin

Investment Manager

Niels Sharman

Investor

Esko Stahl

Investment Manager

Björn Sykora

Principal and Authorized Signatory

Angelika Vlachou

Partner

Johannes Weber

Principal

Marco Winzer

Partner

Julian Zachmann

Investor

Christian Ziach

Principal and Authorized Signatory

Markus Kückelhaus Ph.D

Partner, Industrial Tech Team

Past deals in Africa

akirolabs

Venture Round in 2022
Akirolabs specializes in web development procurement management solutions, leveraging an AI-powered SaaS platform designed to enhance strategic procurement intelligence. The company provides a comprehensive toolkit and methodology embedded within an intuitive collaboration workflow. By integrating relevant internal and external business insights, Akirolabs enables clients to adapt its framework to their specific needs and contexts. Their offerings include frameworks, augmented market capabilities, and knowledge repository solutions, all aimed at streamlining the procurement process and improving decision-making for organizations.

Doinstruct

Seed Round in 2022
Doinstruct is a digital-based company with video functionality created for industry personnel onboarding and training. With the use of the company's platform, businesses can train their staff members and service providers via smartphones, throughout supply chains, and from any place, allowing all front-line personnel to participate in training at their convenience.

Nuri

Venture Round in 2017
Nuri, formerly known as Bitwala, is a Berlin-based company that offers a banking platform integrating traditional banking services with cryptocurrency investment and management. Founded in 2015, Nuri provides customers with protected bank accounts, enabling them to access digital assets and blockchain-based finance. The platform allows users to invest in cryptocurrencies directly from their bank accounts and earn competitive returns on their investments. In addition to banking services, Nuri offers international money transfers, payment processing, debit cards, and e-wallet services. By leveraging secure blockchain technology, Nuri positions itself as a bridge between traditional financial systems and emerging digital currencies, making it easier for users to navigate the evolving landscape of finance. The company has attracted investment from notable venture capitalists and organizations, further solidifying its role in the financial technology sector.

Nuri

Seed Round in 2016
Nuri, formerly known as Bitwala, is a Berlin-based company that offers a banking platform integrating traditional banking services with cryptocurrency investment and management. Founded in 2015, Nuri provides customers with protected bank accounts, enabling them to access digital assets and blockchain-based finance. The platform allows users to invest in cryptocurrencies directly from their bank accounts and earn competitive returns on their investments. In addition to banking services, Nuri offers international money transfers, payment processing, debit cards, and e-wallet services. By leveraging secure blockchain technology, Nuri positions itself as a bridge between traditional financial systems and emerging digital currencies, making it easier for users to navigate the evolving landscape of finance. The company has attracted investment from notable venture capitalists and organizations, further solidifying its role in the financial technology sector.

viamon

Seed Round in 2014
viamon GmbH is a company based in Kaiserslautern, Germany, specializing in GPS-based geo-fencing anti-theft systems for photovoltaic (PV) plants. The company provides monitoring and theft protection solutions not only for PV modules and inverters but also for various high-value goods. viamon's services include 24/7 alarm monitoring through a control center, alongside web portals and mobile applications compatible with smartphones and tablets. The company's products are marketed in several countries, including Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Namibia, Chile, and the Dominican Republic, offering customers enhanced security for their photovoltaic assets.
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