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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 Intelligent Systems

Code Intelligence

Series A in 2022
Code Intelligence GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Bonn, Germany, specializes in developing security software aimed at enhancing the reliability and security of software applications. The company offers modern security testing solutions utilizing coverage-based fuzzing techniques, which enable automated vulnerability detection and error checking with minimal expert intervention. Its products are designed for use by software developers, quality managers, and IT security firms, facilitating a continuous testing infrastructure that integrates the latest advancements in software testing technology. Code Intelligence serves prominent global clients, including Bosch, Deutsche Börse Group, and Deutsche Telekom, helping them ensure the security and robustness of their software systems.

envelio

Series A in 2019
Envelio GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Cologne, Germany, specializes in developing software and algorithms for energy networks. Its primary offering is the Intelligent Grid Platform (IGP), a modular software system designed to assist distribution grid operators in digitizing and automating grid planning and operation processes. The IGP includes applications for data quality, which connects isolated data systems to identify and correct errors, as well as planning applications that automate grid planning tasks. Additionally, IGP operation applications provide recommendations for managing congestion in the grid during potential bottlenecks. By leveraging artificial intelligence and mathematical optimization, Envelio supports the integration of numerous distributed energy resources and smart meter data, addressing the challenges posed by the evolving energy landscape.

Code Intelligence

Seed Round in 2018
Code Intelligence GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Bonn, Germany, specializes in developing security software aimed at enhancing the reliability and security of software applications. The company offers modern security testing solutions utilizing coverage-based fuzzing techniques, which enable automated vulnerability detection and error checking with minimal expert intervention. Its products are designed for use by software developers, quality managers, and IT security firms, facilitating a continuous testing infrastructure that integrates the latest advancements in software testing technology. Code Intelligence serves prominent global clients, including Bosch, Deutsche Börse Group, and Deutsche Telekom, helping them ensure the security and robustness of their software systems.

envelio

Seed Round in 2018
Envelio GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Cologne, Germany, specializes in developing software and algorithms for energy networks. Its primary offering is the Intelligent Grid Platform (IGP), a modular software system designed to assist distribution grid operators in digitizing and automating grid planning and operation processes. The IGP includes applications for data quality, which connects isolated data systems to identify and correct errors, as well as planning applications that automate grid planning tasks. Additionally, IGP operation applications provide recommendations for managing congestion in the grid during potential bottlenecks. By leveraging artificial intelligence and mathematical optimization, Envelio supports the integration of numerous distributed energy resources and smart meter data, addressing the challenges posed by the evolving energy landscape.

Bionic Robotics GmbH

Seed Round in 2013
Bionic Robotics GmbH (formerly BioRob) - the smarter solution for flexible automation in small and medium enterprises.