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 Project Management

Workpath

Series A in 2021
Workpath is the leading enterprise software provider enabling organizations to execute their strategies fast, flexible and effective in an increasingly dynamic and complex world. With simple and intuitive workflow tools Workpath engages all employees in the strategy and execution process. Its comprehensive analytics suite empowers executives to make better decisions on when to adapt focus, budgets or structures as early as possible.

Workpath

Seed Round in 2020
Workpath is the leading enterprise software provider enabling organizations to execute their strategies fast, flexible and effective in an increasingly dynamic and complex world. With simple and intuitive workflow tools Workpath engages all employees in the strategy and execution process. Its comprehensive analytics suite empowers executives to make better decisions on when to adapt focus, budgets or structures as early as possible.

Workpath

Seed Round in 2019
Workpath is the leading enterprise software provider enabling organizations to execute their strategies fast, flexible and effective in an increasingly dynamic and complex world. With simple and intuitive workflow tools Workpath engages all employees in the strategy and execution process. Its comprehensive analytics suite empowers executives to make better decisions on when to adapt focus, budgets or structures as early as possible.

Nordantech

Venture Round in 2018
Nordantech Solutions GmbH, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, specializes in developing online project management software. The company's flagship product, Falcon, is designed to manage and track various initiatives, focusing on both activities and their financial implications. Falcon offers project participants a clear overview of goals and progress, along with features that facilitate the early detection of risks and potential delays. By addressing the complexities of business change and transformation projects, Nordantech aims to provide significant value to its users, enhancing their ability to navigate and manage project lifecycles effectively.

Sablono

Series A in 2014
Sablono GmbH, founded in 2013 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in software solutions for the digital planning and management of construction projects. Its flagship product, Sablono Onsite, allows users to monitor and analyze project progress in real-time through detailed schedules that can be updated and verified on-site. This software enhances collaboration by enabling clients to track the status of deliverables and share crucial information efficiently. Sablono is recognized for its innovative approach, having won the first prize in the "IKT Innovativ" competition at CeBIT 2014, which was awarded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs. The company is also part of the SAP Start-up Focus Programme and receives support from notable partners including High-Tech Gründerfonds and Hasso Plattner Ventures.

Sablono

Seed Round in 2013
Sablono GmbH, founded in 2013 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in software solutions for the digital planning and management of construction projects. Its flagship product, Sablono Onsite, allows users to monitor and analyze project progress in real-time through detailed schedules that can be updated and verified on-site. This software enhances collaboration by enabling clients to track the status of deliverables and share crucial information efficiently. Sablono is recognized for its innovative approach, having won the first prize in the "IKT Innovativ" competition at CeBIT 2014, which was awarded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs. The company is also part of the SAP Start-up Focus Programme and receives support from notable partners including High-Tech Gründerfonds and Hasso Plattner Ventures.

Wunderlist

Seed Round in 2010
Wunderlist is a cloud-based task management application developed by the Berlin-based startup 6Wunderkinder, founded by six friends in August 2010. Launched in November of the same year, Wunderlist has gained significant popularity as a productivity tool, attracting millions of users globally. The application enables individuals and teams to organize their tasks efficiently, enhancing their ability to manage projects and accomplish goals.
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