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 Debt Collection

Troy

Series A in 2020
Troy GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Lippstadt, Germany, is a FinTech company specializing in a debt collection platform designed to enhance customer experience. Operating as a subsidiary of TROY Group, Inc., Troy offers a service referred to as Friendly Debt Collection, which emphasizes a data-driven, omnichannel approach to engage customers effectively. The platform aims to preserve relationships between creditors and customers, recognizing that many customers may simply forget to pay or face temporary financial difficulties. By leveraging advanced technology, marketing, and customer relationship management, Troy has positioned itself as a leader in Europe’s debt collection sector, demonstrating a notable increase in debt recovery rates compared to traditional agencies. The service not only facilitates faster payments but also fosters positive customer sentiments, achieving an average customer satisfaction rating of 4.1 out of 5. Troy primarily targets corporate clients, providing tools that also enhance digitization and customer experience in internal processes.

Troy

Series A in 2019
Troy GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Lippstadt, Germany, is a FinTech company specializing in a debt collection platform designed to enhance customer experience. Operating as a subsidiary of TROY Group, Inc., Troy offers a service referred to as Friendly Debt Collection, which emphasizes a data-driven, omnichannel approach to engage customers effectively. The platform aims to preserve relationships between creditors and customers, recognizing that many customers may simply forget to pay or face temporary financial difficulties. By leveraging advanced technology, marketing, and customer relationship management, Troy has positioned itself as a leader in Europe’s debt collection sector, demonstrating a notable increase in debt recovery rates compared to traditional agencies. The service not only facilitates faster payments but also fosters positive customer sentiments, achieving an average customer satisfaction rating of 4.1 out of 5. Troy primarily targets corporate clients, providing tools that also enhance digitization and customer experience in internal processes.

Troy

Seed Round in 2018
Troy GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Lippstadt, Germany, is a FinTech company specializing in a debt collection platform designed to enhance customer experience. Operating as a subsidiary of TROY Group, Inc., Troy offers a service referred to as Friendly Debt Collection, which emphasizes a data-driven, omnichannel approach to engage customers effectively. The platform aims to preserve relationships between creditors and customers, recognizing that many customers may simply forget to pay or face temporary financial difficulties. By leveraging advanced technology, marketing, and customer relationship management, Troy has positioned itself as a leader in Europe’s debt collection sector, demonstrating a notable increase in debt recovery rates compared to traditional agencies. The service not only facilitates faster payments but also fosters positive customer sentiments, achieving an average customer satisfaction rating of 4.1 out of 5. Troy primarily targets corporate clients, providing tools that also enhance digitization and customer experience in internal processes.

Fundflow

Seed Round in 2016
FUNDFLOW GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, operates a factoring portal in Germany that simplifies the process of obtaining short-term liquidity for small businesses and freelancers. The company offers an online invoice discounting platform that allows clients to receive funds within 24 hours by using their accounts receivable as collateral. This service helps users address immediate cash flow needs and safeguards against payment defaults, ensuring they maintain financial stability. By facilitating quick access to capital, FUNDFLOW supports its clients in managing their liquidity effectively.
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