High-Tech Grunderfonds

High-Tech Gründerfonds Management GmbH, established in 2005 and based in Bonn, Germany, is a venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments in high-tech startups across various sectors, including information and communication technology, software, healthcare, and life sciences. The firm focuses on companies that are less than one year old and have a turnover of less than €10 million. High-Tech Gründerfonds typically invests between €0.5 million and €3 million, acquiring a minority stake of up to 25% in its portfolio companies. The firm often acts as the lead investor and provides follow-on financing, having facilitated over €2 billion in additional funding from external investors. With a commitment to nurturing innovation, it has supported the development of more than 500 startups and has successfully exited over 100 investments. The firm’s backing includes participation from various public and private entities, reflecting its role as a key player in the German startup ecosystem.

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Marie Asano

Investment Manager

Michael Brandkamp Ph.D

Managing Director

Tobias Faupel

Principal

Bernd Georgen

Partner

Gregor Haidl

Investor

Ansgar Kirchheim

Partner

Kristin Müller

Investment Manager

Claudia Raber

Partner Relationship Management

Michael Strzyz

Investment Manager

Past deals in 3D Printing

DcubeD

Venture Round in 2021

DCUBED develops and sells innovative actuators and deployable structures for the rapidly growing space market.

Threedy

Seed Round in 2020

Threedy GmbH, established in 2020 and located in Darmstadt, Germany, is a company that specializes in high-performance visual computing through its instant3Dhub platform. This platform supports visualization, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) applications tailored for sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and energy. By enabling the integration of large data sets with business data and sensors, Threedy facilitates a wide range of applications across various devices and use cases, enhancing the way industries visualize and interact with complex data.

Kumovis

Series A in 2020

KUMOVIS GmbH manufactures 3D-printing systems for medical applications. Its products include KUMOVIS R1, a 3D printing system based on fused layer manufacturing for thermoplastic materials. The company offers systems designed to manufacture variety of medical products starting from prototyping up to personalized human implants. It provides 3D printer based manufacturing of industrial and medical applications. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Threedium

Seed Round in 2019

Threedium Limited is a London-based company that offers a platform for creating customizable three-dimensional (3D) advertisements and widgets for products. Established in 2017, Threedium focuses on enhancing online brand experiences through interactive and photorealistic 3D and augmented reality (AR) formats, which are applicable across eCommerce, digital advertising, and social media. Its key products, such as the Threedium 3D Web Configurator and Threedium 3D Advertising, allow brands to transform static images into fully interactive 3D/AR models that work seamlessly on any device. The platform not only facilitates the management and distribution of 3D assets but also provides a robust user experience that helps businesses of all sizes engage customers more effectively. By enabling real-time product personalization and visualization, Threedium aims to bridge the gap between online shopping and in-store experiences, ultimately increasing customer engagement and driving sales conversions.

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.

R3DT

Seed Round in 2018

R3DT GmbH, based in Germany, specializes in providing innovative virtual reality (VR) solutions tailored for industrial manufacturing and work planning. The company, a spin-off from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), offers a VR software tool that enables businesses of all sizes to enhance efficiency across various processes, including development, sales, marketing, training, and maintenance. By leveraging R3DT's technology, organizations can accelerate product planning and implementation, as well as create immersive sales presentations that showcase products in their true size and a 360-degree view. The company's approach emphasizes collaboration among customers, suppliers, and employees to achieve superior outcomes in operational workflows.

AIM3D

Venture Round in 2018

AIM3D GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Rostock, Germany, specializes in the design and manufacturing of advanced 3D printers for metals, ceramics, and plastics. As a spin-off from the University of Rostock, the company aims to significantly reduce the costs associated with additive manufacturing, particularly for metal parts. By addressing the high material costs that have often hindered the industrial adoption of these technologies, AIM3D has developed a versatile printer that allows users to work with multiple materials on a single machine. This innovative approach not only enhances cost-efficiency compared to traditional metal printers but also aims to revolutionize the additive manufacturing market, enabling businesses to improve productivity and reduce operational expenses.

Kumovis

Seed Round in 2018

Cevotec

Seed Round in 2016

Cevotec GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in the design of carbon fiber composites, tapes, and reinforcements for various industries, including industrial products, medical devices, and sports. The company utilizes Fiber Patch Placement technology to enable manufacturers to produce complex parts with high volume and quality in a fully automated process. Cevotec's SAMBA system is specifically designed for preforming challenging 3D geometries and laminates with intricate fiber orientations. To complement its manufacturing capabilities, Cevotec also offers ARTIST STUDIO, a CAD-CAM software platform, along with development services for prototypes and series products. As a spin-off from Technische Universität München, Cevotec collaborates with notable partners such as Airbus Group, Baumann Automation, and the European Space Agency ESA to advance the industrial production of complex composite materials.

Multiphoton Optics GmbH

Series A in 2015

Multiphoton Optics develops and markets 3D printing equipment and software solutions. Its equipment and solutions are used to create products in the fields of photonics, biomedicine, life sciences, and functional materials. Multiphoton Optics offers LithoProf3D, a 3D printing equipment platform, and LithoStream3D and LithoSoft3D, software solutions. The company also provides its customers with prototyping and engineering services, and support for its products. Multiphoton Optics was founded by Ruth Houbertz and Markus Riester in September 2013. It is based in Wurzburg, Germany.

Enshape

Seed Round in 2015

EnShape GmbH engages in the development, commercialization, and distribution of three-dimensional (3D) sensors for industrial applications in Germany and internationally. It offers customer-specific sensor solutions for optical 3D metrology of surfaces and shapes, as well as standardized sensors for fast shape acquisition. The company also offers after-sales-support services. Its products are used for various applications, including inline quality control and surface inspection, assistance systems for robotics, and continuous measurement of surfaces. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Jena, Germany. As of October 27, 2016, EnShape GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Cognex Corporation.

All3DP GmbH

Seed Round in 2014

All3DP GmbH publishes magazine for beginners and professionals. Its magazine provides consumers and small business users with guidance and practical information on 3D printing, as well as 3D printable designs. The company’s online platform provides guidance on 3D scanning, bioprinting, CAD/CAM, and dual extrusion 3D printing. It serves aerospace, architecture, art restoration, automotive, construction, consumer products, dental, education, electronics, food, healthcare, and jewelry industries. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Munich, Germany.

p3dsystems

Seed Round in 2013

p3d systems GmbH develops and distributes systems to acquire environment three-dimensional. The company offers portable laser scanning systems that consists of terrestrial laser scanners and navigations units to capture spatial data. Its portable laser scanning systems provide mobile mapping, portable scanning, and 3D-scans.

dotdotdot GmbH

Seed Round in 2013

dotdotdot develops a reading platform focused on the printing and typesetting industry.

Notion Systems

Seed Round in 2013

Notion Systems GmbH is a German company located in Schwetzingen that specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of advanced printing and automation equipment. The company produces high-precision inkjet printers designed for the precise application of technical inks, as well as laser treatment systems that offer solutions for ablation, structuring, drilling, and cutting. Notion Systems also focuses on custom-made automation solutions, including positioning systems equipped with integrated image processing and alignment capabilities. Their products cater to various technical applications, emphasizing quality and precision in manufacturing processes.

Limata GmbH

Seed Round in 2010

Limata GmbH is a development stage company that intends to develop industrial precision machines for ultraviolet lithography of printed circuit boards. It was founded in 2009 and is based in Ismaning, Germany.

StageSpace AG

Seed Round in 2008

Die StageSpace AG entwickelt und vermarktet 3D-Lösungen für Agenturen und Communities