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 Laser

Blickfeld

Series A in 2021
Blickfeld GmbH manufactures light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors. Its product helps to survey near-infrared light to detect the shape of objects, allowing autonomous vehicles to see, and analyze the world around them. The company also develops object detection and mapping software which measures the data provided by the sensors and helps in city planning, connected mobility, real-time mapping, and usage pattern analysis. The company caters to automotive, transportation, industrial, and robotics sectors. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Munich, Germany.

Blickfeld

Series A in 2020
Blickfeld GmbH manufactures light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors. Its product helps to survey near-infrared light to detect the shape of objects, allowing autonomous vehicles to see, and analyze the world around them. The company also develops object detection and mapping software which measures the data provided by the sensors and helps in city planning, connected mobility, real-time mapping, and usage pattern analysis. The company caters to automotive, transportation, industrial, and robotics sectors. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Munich, Germany.

Laclarée

Seed Round in 2019
Laclarée Vision, founded in 2016 and based in Lyon, France, specializes in developing adaptive eyeglasses designed to correct presbyopia. The company employs patented fluid technology to create variable-focus lenses that automatically adjust to the viewer's distance, providing clear vision at all ranges. This innovation targets individuals aged 45 and older who are dissatisfied with traditional solutions, such as progressive lenses or multiple pairs of glasses. By integrating advanced adaptive lens technology, Laclarée aims to enhance the visual experience for those with additional refractive errors like astigmatism, myopia, or hyperopia.

Dotscene

Seed Round in 2019
dotscene GmbH develops three dimensional (3D) laser scanner for real estate industry. It offers the laser scanning system, dotcube 600k, which is used on foot, drones and vehicles. It creates computer aided design (CAD) models, true-to-scale floor plans and facade projections. The company also develops a mobile laser data acquisition software, utilizing simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) algorithms of mobile robotics to convert indoor and outdoor environment into 3D models. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Freiburg, Germany.

Blickfeld

Seed Round in 2018
Blickfeld GmbH manufactures light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors. Its product helps to survey near-infrared light to detect the shape of objects, allowing autonomous vehicles to see, and analyze the world around them. The company also develops object detection and mapping software which measures the data provided by the sensors and helps in city planning, connected mobility, real-time mapping, and usage pattern analysis. The company caters to automotive, transportation, industrial, and robotics sectors. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Munich, Germany.

Blickfeld

Seed Round in 2017
Blickfeld GmbH manufactures light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors. Its product helps to survey near-infrared light to detect the shape of objects, allowing autonomous vehicles to see, and analyze the world around them. The company also develops object detection and mapping software which measures the data provided by the sensors and helps in city planning, connected mobility, real-time mapping, and usage pattern analysis. The company caters to automotive, transportation, industrial, and robotics sectors. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Munich, Germany.

Whitesonic

Seed Round in 2016
Whitesonic is a company focused on developing an ultrasound-based scanner for the field of digital dentistry. This innovative scanner captures detailed impressions of dental structures non-invasively and without radiation, utilizing high-frequency acoustic waves. The technology enables dentists to efficiently record and prepare essential dental data and soft tissue information. As of 2017, a prototype of the scanner was available for patient use, with plans to obtain medical product approval following an evaluation phase. Through these advancements, Whitesonic aims to enhance dental practices and improve patient outcomes in dental care.

Pulsar Photonics

Seed Round in 2016
Pulsar Photonics GmbH specializes in the development, production, and sale of machines and integrated tools for material processing using short and ultrashort pulse lasers. Founded in 2013 as a spin-off from the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology, the company offers lean laser machines for applications such as laser drilling, micro structuring, and precision cutting. Its modular systems are designed for beam shaping and deflection, enhanced with sensors to monitor processes and qualify machining results directly in the machine. The user interface and control are managed through intuitive software, facilitating automated configurations. In addition to system development, Pulsar Photonics provides prototype and batch production services, addressing various core processes. With a team of experienced experts, the company operates internationally, collaborating within a network of laser technology manufacturers and users across multiple sectors.

Cycle

Seed Round in 2016
Cycle GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Hamburg, Germany, specializes in laser technology solutions for scientific and industrial applications. The company provides a range of products, including timing distribution systems that synchronize extensive networks of optical and microwave devices, ultrafast laser synchronization units for coordinating multiple ultrafast lasers, and laser microwave synchronization units that align ultrafast lasers with microwave sources. Additionally, Cycle offers low phase-noise microwave generation units designed to produce ultralow phase-noise microwave signals using optical pulse trains from mode-locked lasers. With a team possessing extensive expertise in laser technology and system integration, Cycle collaborates closely with clients to design and implement tailored solutions, ensuring performance and reliability in active environments. The company also emphasizes comprehensive consulting and support services to meet customer needs effectively.

Multiphoton Optics

Series A in 2015
Multiphoton Optics GmbH specializes in the development and sale of 3D printing equipment and software for additive manufacturing. The company's technology enables the creation of complex three-dimensional structures across various materials, including polymers, hybrid materials, glasses, and metals. Key products include the LithoProf3D printing platform, along with the LithoStream3D and LithoSoft3D software solutions, which cater to applications in photonics, biomedicine, life sciences, and functional materials. Additionally, Multiphoton Optics provides services such as prototyping, engineering support, and consulting to enhance customer experience. Founded in 2013 in Wurzburg, Germany, the company has established a reputation for high-precision opto-electronics assembly and innovative optical component packaging solutions.

Hiperscan

Venture Round in 2013
HiperScan GmbH specializes in the development of high-performance scanning technologies, particularly focusing on laser beam deflection. Founded in 2006 and based in Dresden, Germany, the company offers compact scan engines that facilitate the scanning of laser or collimated light beams over large angles in one or two dimensions. These scan engines serve as sub-units for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers across various industries, including metrology and laser writing. HiperScan's solutions are designed to enhance precision and efficiency in applications that require advanced light scanning capabilities.

p3dsystems

Seed Round in 2013
p3d systems GmbH specializes in the development and distribution of systems designed for capturing three-dimensional environments. The company offers portable laser scanning systems that include terrestrial laser scanners and navigation units, enabling the acquisition of spatial data through mobile mapping and 3D scanning. Additionally, p3d systems has created a software platform that allows customers to operate their existing laser scanners in a kinematic mode, enhancing the versatility and functionality of these devices in capturing accurate 3D models of physical spaces.

dentaZOOM

Seed Round in 2013
dentaZOOM GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the development and sale of dental microscopes. The company’s microscopes are designed to enhance dental surgery by providing a compact, lightweight, and monocular solution that includes an integrated LED lighting system. This design allows dental professionals to utilize the microscopes seamlessly during patient treatments, improving visibility and precision in surgical procedures.

GME Medical Engineering

Venture Round in 2011
GME German Medical Engineering GmbH is a German company specializing in the development and marketing of advanced laser and light systems for dermatological applications. Founded in 2011 and based in Erlangen, the company offers products designed for permanent hair removal, skin tightening, and the treatment of various skin conditions, including psoriasis and vitiligo. One of their notable products, the Linscan 808, is a diode laser that allows for effective hair removal without the need for anesthetics or gels. GME's systems are user-friendly, featuring Plug & Play installation, intelligent software for ease of use, and WiFi capabilities for effortless updates. The compact design of their equipment also facilitates transport. All products adhere to stringent German medical device standards and are fully developed and manufactured in Germany. GME markets its products globally through partner companies, leveraging extensive expertise in the industry.

Lumatix

Venture Round in 2011
Lumatix is a Germany-based company developing high-tech software solution that simulates how natural light behaves in the real world.

Limata GmbH

Seed Round in 2010
Limata GmbH is a development stage company based in Ismaning, Germany, founded in 2009. The company focuses on the development of industrial precision machines designed for ultraviolet lithography specifically for printed circuit boards.

Hiperscan

Seed Round in 2009
HiperScan GmbH specializes in the development of high-performance scanning technologies, particularly focusing on laser beam deflection. Founded in 2006 and based in Dresden, Germany, the company offers compact scan engines that facilitate the scanning of laser or collimated light beams over large angles in one or two dimensions. These scan engines serve as sub-units for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers across various industries, including metrology and laser writing. HiperScan's solutions are designed to enhance precision and efficiency in applications that require advanced light scanning capabilities.

LaTherm

Series A in 2008
LaTherm offers its customers a low CO2 heating (heating and hot water) to stable, reliable predictable prices. They collect industrial waste heat, so far, for example, of steel mills, chemical or waste incinerators is disposed of into the environment, in specially-equipped standard containers. Then this heat to medium-sized properties, such as swimming pools, hospitals, schools, apartment buildings or commercial properties will be transported there, and fed into the existing heating systems.

dilitronics

Seed Round in 2008
dilitronics GmbH, based in Jena, Germany, specializes in light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and offers a range of applications across various sectors, including projection, general lighting, and sensors. The company has developed advanced controLED technology that addresses issues related to temperature, aging, and production inconsistencies in LEDs. This innovation allows for improved performance in general and industrial illumination, display backlighting, and automotive lighting. Through its engineering services, dilitronics provides tailored solutions that leverage the benefits of LEDs for specific customer needs.

Luphos

Seed Round in 2008
Luphos specializes in the development of ultra-high precision optical distance and topology measurement in process and quality control in industry and scientific research. It solves various different distance measurement tasks with nanometer precision in a non-contact manner. Luphos was founded in 2006.
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