High-Tech Grunderfonds

High-Tech Gründerfonds Management GmbH, established in 2005 and based in Bonn, Germany, is a venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments in high-tech startups across various sectors, including information and communication technology, software, healthcare, and life sciences. The firm focuses on companies that are less than one year old and have a turnover of less than €10 million. High-Tech Gründerfonds typically invests between €0.5 million and €3 million, acquiring a minority stake of up to 25% in its portfolio companies. The firm often acts as the lead investor and provides follow-on financing, having facilitated over €2 billion in additional funding from external investors. With a commitment to nurturing innovation, it has supported the development of more than 500 startups and has successfully exited over 100 investments. The firm’s backing includes participation from various public and private entities, reflecting its role as a key player in the German startup ecosystem.

Marie Asano

Investment Manager

Michael Brandkamp Ph.D

Managing Director

Tobias Faupel

Principal

Bernd Georgen

Partner

Bernd Goergen

Partner

Gregor Haidl

Investor

Ansgar Kirchheim

Partner

Lena Krzyzak

Principal

Maurice Kügler

Investor

Klaus Lehmann

Partner

Kristin Müller

Investment Manager

Claudia Raber

Partner Relationship Management

Frank Reinecke

Partner

Romy Schnelle

Managing Director

Michael Strzyz

Investment Manager

Past deals in Africa and Middle East

akirolabs

Venture Round in 2022
Akirolabs is a web development procurement management solution. They offer services that include frameworks, augmented market capabilities, and knowledge repository solutions.

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 GmbH, operates a comprehensive platform that merges traditional banking services with cryptocurrency access. Founded in 2015 and based in Berlin, Germany, Nuri offers customers a secure banking experience through protected accounts while enabling direct investment in digital assets. The platform facilitates international money transfers and payment processing via cryptocurrencies, and users can also benefit from features like debit cards and e-wallet services. With its blockchain technology, Nuri allows customers to earn up to a 4% annual return on Bitcoin investments, positioning itself as a conduit between conventional finance and emerging digital financial technologies. The company has garnered support from various venture capital firms, further solidifying its role in the evolving landscape of finance.

Nuri

Seed Round in 2016
Nuri, formerly known as Bitwala GmbH, operates a comprehensive platform that merges traditional banking services with cryptocurrency access. Founded in 2015 and based in Berlin, Germany, Nuri offers customers a secure banking experience through protected accounts while enabling direct investment in digital assets. The platform facilitates international money transfers and payment processing via cryptocurrencies, and users can also benefit from features like debit cards and e-wallet services. With its blockchain technology, Nuri allows customers to earn up to a 4% annual return on Bitcoin investments, positioning itself as a conduit between conventional finance and emerging digital financial technologies. The company has garnered support from various venture capital firms, further solidifying its role in the evolving landscape of finance.