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 Smart Home

syte

Seed Round in 2022
Syte is an artificial intelligence company based in Münster, Germany, founded in 2021. It operates an AI-powered platform designed to assist real estate developers by providing real-time analysis of property and building data. The software aggregates essential information related to plots of land, including location data, surrounding structures, materials, sustainability criteria, and estimated returns on investment. This comprehensive analysis supports developers in making informed decisions and promotes the sustainable creation of new living spaces.

Sunvigo

Venture Round in 2022
Sunvigo specializes in making solar power accessible to residential homeowners by offering affordable rooftop solar solutions. The company simplifies the process of using solar energy by collaborating with a network of partners, which includes smart meter operators and photovoltaic installers. Sunvigo enables customers to either purchase or rent solar systems, thereby promoting the use of local and emission-free energy. In addition to providing solar power generated from rooftops, the company offers real green power sourced from the grid, further supporting its commitment to sustainable energy solutions.

Sunvigo

Venture Round in 2021
Sunvigo specializes in making solar power accessible to residential homeowners by offering affordable rooftop solar solutions. The company simplifies the process of using solar energy by collaborating with a network of partners, which includes smart meter operators and photovoltaic installers. Sunvigo enables customers to either purchase or rent solar systems, thereby promoting the use of local and emission-free energy. In addition to providing solar power generated from rooftops, the company offers real green power sourced from the grid, further supporting its commitment to sustainable energy solutions.

Crocus Labs

Seed Round in 2021
Crocus Labs GmbH is a Berlin-based deep tech company developing advanced light engine technology to enable a greener future. We are experts in crafting cutting-edge and energy-saving solutions for wellness, horticultural, and specialty lighting applications. Our goal is to bring our rigorous research and exceptional technological advancements to residential, commercial, and industrial spaces globally.

Sunvigo

Seed Round in 2021
Sunvigo specializes in making solar power accessible to residential homeowners by offering affordable rooftop solar solutions. The company simplifies the process of using solar energy by collaborating with a network of partners, which includes smart meter operators and photovoltaic installers. Sunvigo enables customers to either purchase or rent solar systems, thereby promoting the use of local and emission-free energy. In addition to providing solar power generated from rooftops, the company offers real green power sourced from the grid, further supporting its commitment to sustainable energy solutions.

Sunvigo

Seed Round in 2020
Sunvigo specializes in making solar power accessible to residential homeowners by offering affordable rooftop solar solutions. The company simplifies the process of using solar energy by collaborating with a network of partners, which includes smart meter operators and photovoltaic installers. Sunvigo enables customers to either purchase or rent solar systems, thereby promoting the use of local and emission-free energy. In addition to providing solar power generated from rooftops, the company offers real green power sourced from the grid, further supporting its commitment to sustainable energy solutions.

8sense

Seed Round in 2019
8sense is the first smart back sensor and coach for the office, combining postion and movement analysis with realtime interaction and training. Games and challenges motivates you to take care about your back before it's too late.

GWA Hygiene

Venture Round in 2018
GWA Hygiene GmbH is a German company based in Stralsund, founded in 2015, specializing in hygiene monitoring systems for healthcare settings. The company designs and manufactures sensors that monitor hand hygiene standards among hospital personnel, as well as developing a software application that tracks disinfection rates across various wards and professional groups. GWA Hygiene's solutions integrate the Internet of Things (IoT) technology, allowing for the monitoring of both hand and surface disinfection processes. Their sensor technology is installed in disinfectant and soap dispensers, providing real-time data displayed on monitors. Users can choose to store data on an in-house server or utilize the company’s secure cloud server. The accompanying software toolbox enables analysis of hygiene processes and streamlines logistical tasks, such as managing disinfectant supplies and maintaining devices.

BlueID GmbH

Venture Round in 2017
baimos technologies is the company behind award-winning BlueID technology – the digital key ring for your smartphone. Innovative products of baimos technologies enable the use of smartphones in identification, access control, authentication, secure command execution as well as in the sharing of jointly used goods by smartphone. BlueID technology integrates seamlessly into apps, backend systems and existing hardware. Solutions of baimos technologies are known to be simple, smart and secure. The origin of baimos technologies lies in the development of security technology for the automotive industry. In past years, the product portfolio has also expanded to facility management and IT. The widely recognized company cooperates with partners such as Marquardt, Emerson Network Power, eQ-3/ELV, Microsoft and noris network. The client base includes customers such as Daimler, Sixt, Pango Mobile Parking and LMU Munich.

Predict.io

Seed Round in 2014
It is hard to engage app users. Timing is everything. Sending a push in the wrong moment gets you uninstalled. Using smartphone sensors to understand user context is difficult. The company gives developers an SDK that provides user context. The SDK is installed within minutes. It only consumes 0.2% battery per hour. It shows higher accuracy than OS embedded Activity APIs. And it works across platforms iOS, Android, Phonegap. Once activated predict.io constantly reads the sensors (accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, etc.). The data is pre-processed directly on the device. When a pattern is recognized predict.io fires a "callback"​. The developer can trigger any activity within our outside of his app based on our "callback"​. Once activated we constantly read the sensors (accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, etc.). We pre-process the data directly on the device. When a pattern is recognized we fire a "callback". The developer can trigger any activity within our outside of his app based on our "callback".

Desino

Series A in 2014
Desino, a Cologne, Germany-based provider of a wheelchair with dynamic seating system, These dynamic seating systems are already established in the office furniture industry and the company now aims to make this also available to people, who spent the most time in a seating posture.

ICE Gateway GmbH

Seed Round in 2014
ICE Gateway GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the development of LED systems, sensors, and cloud-based services tailored for lighting applications. The company focuses on optimizing outdoor lighting through its wireless infrastructure, which enhances the functionality of smart cities by offering services for both pedestrians and connected devices. Its cloud-based platform allows for the remote control and maintenance of lighting systems, providing capabilities such as environmental data measurement, object counting, and traffic flow analysis. Additionally, ICE Gateway offers consulting services and develops both hardware and software for its wireless outdoor infrastructure. The company's solutions encompass various sectors, including traffic, marketing, security, logistics, parking, and tourism, alongside providing LED retrofits and advanced data analytics. Founded in 2013, ICE Gateway GmbH integrates efficient LED lamps with proprietary communication technology to support a broad range of applications.

Exelonix

Seed Round in 2013
Exelonix produces ans sells communication products for different markets. Based on modern tablet technology Exelonixs provides innovative communication and home automation solutions via cellular networks. Exelonix is located in Dresden, a city that uniquely combines an over 800 year historic, baroque background with a pulsating high tech multi billion Euro semiconductor businesses that have turned the region into Europe's number one silicon site

Smart Hydro Power

Series A in 2012
Smart Hydro Power GmbH, founded in 2010 and based in Feldafing, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacture of kinetic micro-hydro power plants. The company offers a range of products, including smart turbines and energy management systems, aimed at providing affordable and sustainable energy solutions. Smart Hydro Power focuses on decentralized electrification projects, particularly in remote and off-grid locations, addressing the specific needs and challenges of these areas. Their hydropower plants are designed to be eco-friendly and fish-friendly, requiring minimal infrastructure while promoting renewable energy use. By enhancing the productivity of electricity companies and improving living standards in rural communities, Smart Hydro Power plays a significant role in the transition to clean energy.

Cuciniale

Venture Round in 2012
Cuciniale GmbH, a Lindau, Germany-based company develops and markets intelligent cooking cooking systems for the consumer goods market.

Smartblue

Seed Round in 2011
Smartblue specializes in developing software and processes for monitoring and optimizing zero-emission energy systems, particularly focusing on photovoltaic and energy storage systems. As a hardware-independent provider, Smartblue offers a centralized web application known as the "Smart Control" Operations and Control Center. This platform facilitates maintenance, life-cycle management, production forecasting, and remote control of these energy systems. By leveraging automation, smart failure detection, and big data analysis, Smartblue aims to help clients reduce overall operational costs while ensuring efficient management of their energy assets.

BlueID GmbH

Venture Round in 2011
baimos technologies is the company behind award-winning BlueID technology – the digital key ring for your smartphone. Innovative products of baimos technologies enable the use of smartphones in identification, access control, authentication, secure command execution as well as in the sharing of jointly used goods by smartphone. BlueID technology integrates seamlessly into apps, backend systems and existing hardware. Solutions of baimos technologies are known to be simple, smart and secure. The origin of baimos technologies lies in the development of security technology for the automotive industry. In past years, the product portfolio has also expanded to facility management and IT. The widely recognized company cooperates with partners such as Marquardt, Emerson Network Power, eQ-3/ELV, Microsoft and noris network. The client base includes customers such as Daimler, Sixt, Pango Mobile Parking and LMU Munich.

iso-fast GmbH

Seed Round in 2008
Effizientes und praktisches Wärmedämmungssystem

BlueID GmbH

Venture Round in 2008
baimos technologies is the company behind award-winning BlueID technology – the digital key ring for your smartphone. Innovative products of baimos technologies enable the use of smartphones in identification, access control, authentication, secure command execution as well as in the sharing of jointly used goods by smartphone. BlueID technology integrates seamlessly into apps, backend systems and existing hardware. Solutions of baimos technologies are known to be simple, smart and secure. The origin of baimos technologies lies in the development of security technology for the automotive industry. In past years, the product portfolio has also expanded to facility management and IT. The widely recognized company cooperates with partners such as Marquardt, Emerson Network Power, eQ-3/ELV, Microsoft and noris network. The client base includes customers such as Daimler, Sixt, Pango Mobile Parking and LMU Munich.

MicroNet Automation GmbH

Seed Round in 2008
Anbieter innovativer Netzwerk-Lösungen für die Gebäude- und Prozessautomation
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