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 Austria

Innerspace

Venture Round in 2021
Innerspace GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Wattens, Austria, specializes in developing virtual reality (VR) training solutions tailored for the life science industry, particularly for cleanroom operators. The company's innovative approach, known as DeepTraining, leverages psychological principles to enhance the training experience, allowing employees to practice critical tasks in a simulated environment. This method helps deepen their understanding of production processes and refine their behavior patterns in high-stakes settings. Innerspace also provides a Training Management System (TMS) for effective enterprise-wide distribution of its training modules, along with the necessary VR hardware. By decoupling training from physical equipment, Innerspace aims to minimize errors in pharmaceutical operations, reduce training costs, and improve risk assessment, making its solutions highly beneficial for international pharmaceutical companies.

Coinpanion

Seed Round in 2021
Coinpanion is a digital asset management platform that simplifies cryptocurrency investments for individuals without prior experience. It offers a user-friendly interface that allows users to create portfolios composed of carefully selected cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The platform employs a unique automated trading algorithm to manage these portfolios, ensuring secure and efficient investment strategies. By streamlining the complexity of the crypto market, Coinpanion aims to make cryptocurrency accessible to the general public, enabling users to engage in investments with confidence and ease.

Innerspace

Venture Round in 2020
Innerspace GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Wattens, Austria, specializes in developing virtual reality (VR) training solutions tailored for the life science industry, particularly for cleanroom operators. The company's innovative approach, known as DeepTraining, leverages psychological principles to enhance the training experience, allowing employees to practice critical tasks in a simulated environment. This method helps deepen their understanding of production processes and refine their behavior patterns in high-stakes settings. Innerspace also provides a Training Management System (TMS) for effective enterprise-wide distribution of its training modules, along with the necessary VR hardware. By decoupling training from physical equipment, Innerspace aims to minimize errors in pharmaceutical operations, reduce training costs, and improve risk assessment, making its solutions highly beneficial for international pharmaceutical companies.

Outfittery

Series B in 2014
Outfittery provides an online personal shopping service for men. OUTFITTERY’s mission is to take the pain out of shopping for men – as an online version of the “personal shopping”.Their personal style experts put together two or three outfits for each of their customers based on their preferences and personality from a range of top brands. Each customer is served and advised personally after a first online contact and an (optional) phone call. They keep the range of clothes constantly up to date by looking for the most interesting men´s fashion brands and the best items of popular designers worldwide.Their service is free and the individually selected items are sent to their customers free of charge. Customers only pay for the pieces that they want to keep in their wardrobe and feel comfortable in. OUTFITTERY today is the pioneer and market leader in curated shopping for men in Europe, shipping to eight countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg, Sweden and Denmark).

Snow & Alps

Venture Round in 2014
With Snowbon the company created the first online booking platform, which offers top deals for ski extras in the Alps. Zhanks to the unique Snow Guarantee wintersport enthusiasts can book off-season ski extras totally risk-free: should the ski resort be closed due to lack of snow, the customer will receive his money back. Snowbon offers ski passes, ski lessons and rental equipment as stand alone as well as in attractive packages for winter sports regions in Austria, Germany, France, Italy and Switzerland. If you can't find an offer for you, just sign up for our free newsletter and we will keep you up to date about our best deals!

Outfittery

Series A in 2013
Outfittery provides an online personal shopping service for men. OUTFITTERY’s mission is to take the pain out of shopping for men – as an online version of the “personal shopping”.Their personal style experts put together two or three outfits for each of their customers based on their preferences and personality from a range of top brands. Each customer is served and advised personally after a first online contact and an (optional) phone call. They keep the range of clothes constantly up to date by looking for the most interesting men´s fashion brands and the best items of popular designers worldwide.Their service is free and the individually selected items are sent to their customers free of charge. Customers only pay for the pieces that they want to keep in their wardrobe and feel comfortable in. OUTFITTERY today is the pioneer and market leader in curated shopping for men in Europe, shipping to eight countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg, Sweden and Denmark).

Outfittery

Seed Round in 2012
Outfittery provides an online personal shopping service for men. OUTFITTERY’s mission is to take the pain out of shopping for men – as an online version of the “personal shopping”.Their personal style experts put together two or three outfits for each of their customers based on their preferences and personality from a range of top brands. Each customer is served and advised personally after a first online contact and an (optional) phone call. They keep the range of clothes constantly up to date by looking for the most interesting men´s fashion brands and the best items of popular designers worldwide.Their service is free and the individually selected items are sent to their customers free of charge. Customers only pay for the pieces that they want to keep in their wardrobe and feel comfortable in. OUTFITTERY today is the pioneer and market leader in curated shopping for men in Europe, shipping to eight countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg, Sweden and Denmark).

Windeln.de

Series B in 2012
Windeln.de operates as an online retailer specializing in products for babies, toddlers, children, and young mothers, serving markets in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Spain, and China. The company offers a diverse range of products, including diapers, baby food, clothing, toys, strollers, child car seats, and baby monitors, as well as children's furniture. Additionally, it provides items for older children and parents, encompassing dietary supplements and cosmetics. Windeln.de's business is structured into segments that include a German shop, international shops, and shopping clubs, catering to a broad customer base across Europe and China.

Tiramizoo

Seed Round in 2011
Tiramizoo GmbH is a logistics company based in Munich, Germany, specializing in same-day delivery services for scheduled deliveries across metropolitan areas in Germany and Austria. Founded in 2010, the company leverages Software as a Service (SaaS) to provide tailored logistics solutions for retailers and regional trade associations, focusing primarily on online shops dealing with electronics and consumer goods. Tiramizoo's transport management software enhances last-mile delivery efficiency by optimizing order and driver management, utilizing extensive data to generate cost-effective routes for multiple vehicles. This approach allows fleet operators to effectively manage high delivery volumes while ensuring timely service.

Windeln.de

Series A in 2011
Windeln.de operates as an online retailer specializing in products for babies, toddlers, children, and young mothers, serving markets in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Spain, and China. The company offers a diverse range of products, including diapers, baby food, clothing, toys, strollers, child car seats, and baby monitors, as well as children's furniture. Additionally, it provides items for older children and parents, encompassing dietary supplements and cosmetics. Windeln.de's business is structured into segments that include a German shop, international shops, and shopping clubs, catering to a broad customer base across Europe and China.

Windeln.de

Venture Round in 2010
Windeln.de operates as an online retailer specializing in products for babies, toddlers, children, and young mothers, serving markets in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Spain, and China. The company offers a diverse range of products, including diapers, baby food, clothing, toys, strollers, child car seats, and baby monitors, as well as children's furniture. Additionally, it provides items for older children and parents, encompassing dietary supplements and cosmetics. Windeln.de's business is structured into segments that include a German shop, international shops, and shopping clubs, catering to a broad customer base across Europe and China.

Mister Spex

Series B in 2010
Mister Spex GmbH is an online eyewear retailer based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in a wide range of eyewear products, including prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. Founded in 2007, the company offers over 5,000 different eyewear options from more than 60 brands, encompassing both sports labels and luxury designer brands. Mister Spex operates its own retail network in Germany and maintains online platforms in several European countries, including France, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Great Britain. In addition to product sales, Mister Spex provides additional services such as eye examinations and annual checks for contact lens users. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from its operations in Germany.

United Maps

Series A in 2009
United Maps strategy is to licence basemaps - from vehicle navigation market leaders like Navteq, Tele Atlas or AND – and algorithmically match them with value-added cartographic data and relevant information layers thereby conflated into new data products. United Maps generates content-rich, white-labeled, highly detailed and fully routable vector maps for mobile and pedestrian usecases. Proprietary conflation algorithms automatically match vectorized basemaps with a high degree of precision. Relevant content layers are added for mobile usecases and seamless multimodal navigation: » public transport (subway, tram, railnetworks) » pathes, walkways and trails for hiking and outdoor » precise house footprints, addresses The hyperlocal mapping products enable location-based applications, media and services for connected mobile devices, BPO, LBS and multi-modal navigation on a mobile, human scale. United Maps operates in B2B and professional services, offering white-labeled and on-demand services. Germany is scheduled for Q1/09, followed by Austria, Switzerland and a rollout of 200 larger European cities.

United Maps

Seed Round in 2008
United Maps strategy is to licence basemaps - from vehicle navigation market leaders like Navteq, Tele Atlas or AND – and algorithmically match them with value-added cartographic data and relevant information layers thereby conflated into new data products. United Maps generates content-rich, white-labeled, highly detailed and fully routable vector maps for mobile and pedestrian usecases. Proprietary conflation algorithms automatically match vectorized basemaps with a high degree of precision. Relevant content layers are added for mobile usecases and seamless multimodal navigation: » public transport (subway, tram, railnetworks) » pathes, walkways and trails for hiking and outdoor » precise house footprints, addresses The hyperlocal mapping products enable location-based applications, media and services for connected mobile devices, BPO, LBS and multi-modal navigation on a mobile, human scale. United Maps operates in B2B and professional services, offering white-labeled and on-demand services. Germany is scheduled for Q1/09, followed by Austria, Switzerland and a rollout of 200 larger European cities.
CenterPoint was founded in 2000 and is based in Villach, Austria with an additional office in Warsaw, Poland. CenterPoint - Connective Software Engineering develops and markets process control and fault detection and classification software solutions. The company offers cause effect analysis, metrology assessment, and close loop and run to run control services. It's focus are the semiconductors, electronics, and steel and alloy industries.
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