HTGF | High-Tech Gruenderfonds
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.
Top Stages
Past deals in Robotics
mo:re
Seed Round in 2025
Mo:re is a company focused on advancing organoid-based drug development through the creation of a lab platform that industrializes cell culture workflows. It has developed a 3D cell robotic platform designed to automate medical research, facilitating advancements in cell therapy, drug development, and disease modeling. By implementing standardized protocols and enabling automation and remote operation, Mo:re helps researchers scale their experiments efficiently while maintaining high standards of traceability and quality. This innovative approach positions Mo:re at the forefront of transforming medical research methodologies.
AICA SA
Seed Round in 2025
AICA SA specializes in developing robot-agnostic software aimed at simplifying the programming of robots through the use of artificial intelligence. Recognizing the complexity and time-consuming nature of traditional robot programming, the co-founders created a user-friendly software solution that significantly reduces computing time while employing advanced algorithms. This innovative approach allows for a modular setup that enhances the interaction between humans and robots, enabling clients to implement and manipulate robotic systems on-site with ease. AICA envisions a future where robots can take over dirty, dull, or dangerous tasks, allowing humans to focus on more creative and challenging work.
DcubeD
Series A in 2024
DcubeD specializes in developing actuators and deployable structures tailored for nano-satellites and the commercial space industry. Their products include release actuators, appendages, solar arrays, antennas, or sails, designed to outperform traditional space exploration subsystems in terms of weight, size, cost, durability, reusability, and availability.
xito.one
Seed Round in 2024
XITO is a marketplace for automation through robotics manufacturers. Their marketplace allows individual robot solutions that fit their budget and offer solutions to providers and product manufacturers working jointly to automate repetitive tasks.
Blickfeld
Venture Round in 2023
Blickfeld designs and manufactures LiDAR sensors and detection software for autonomous mobility and IoT applications. Its LiDAR systems measure direct 3D distance data using silicon MEMS mirrors and off-the-shelf components, enabling object detection and mapping. The integrated devices include data capture and processing capabilities that support real-time mapping, usage pattern analysis, and city planning. The company serves automotive, transportation, industrial, and robotics sectors and focuses on low-cost fabrication to support automotive mass-market adoption. It is headquartered in Munich, Germany.
RAYDIAX
Seed Round in 2023
RAYDIAX is a manufacturer of advanced therapy-assist computed tomography (CT) systems aimed at enhancing the quality of minimally invasive medical interventions, particularly for tumor treatments. The company develops imaging solutions that integrate a navigation system with both 2D and 3D X-ray live imaging, enabling healthcare providers to perform procedures with greater safety and efficiency. RAYDIAX's technology is designed to reduce the risk of postoperative complications, ultimately resulting in shorter hospital stays and quicker recovery times for patients. Through its innovative approach, RAYDIAX seeks to improve outcomes for both patients and clinicians in the realm of cancer therapy.
sewts
Series A in 2023
sewts GmbH, founded in 2019 and located in Munich, Germany, specializes in automation technology focused on the processing of easily deformable materials, particularly textiles. The company collaborates with the Technical University of Munich to create finite element (FE) simulations that accurately replicate textile behavior. Its flagship product, Velum, is an AI-driven technology that analyzes textiles and converts insights into robotic commands. This innovative solution supports real-time motion and trajectory planning, enabling efficient control of industrial robots and coordination among multiple robots. sewts' technology streamlines complex manual processes in industrial settings, such as laundries and garment manufacturing, while promoting sustainability and innovation in production methods. The company is supported by several investors, including APEX Ventures and Bayern Kapital, which underscores its commitment to advancing the robotics and textile industries.
Materials Nexus
Seed Round in 2023
Materials Nexus is a deep-tech company specializing in automated quantum calculations for accurate large-scale material analysis. They aim to accelerate the development of sustainable materials and reduce CO2 emissions.
AIM3D
Venture Round in 2023
AIM3D GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Rostock, Germany, specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced 3D printers for metal and plastic applications. Originating as a spin-off from the University of Rostock, the company addresses the high material costs that often hinder the industrial adoption of additive manufacturing techniques, particularly for metal parts. AIM3D aims to revolutionize the additive manufacturing market by offering a printer that allows for the use of multiple types of materials, including metals, ceramics, and plastics, within a single machine. This innovative approach enhances cost-efficiency and enables businesses in the additive manufacturing sector to increase productivity while reducing operational costs.
AICA SA
Seed Round in 2023
AICA SA specializes in developing robot-agnostic software aimed at simplifying the programming of robots through the use of artificial intelligence. Recognizing the complexity and time-consuming nature of traditional robot programming, the co-founders created a user-friendly software solution that significantly reduces computing time while employing advanced algorithms. This innovative approach allows for a modular setup that enhances the interaction between humans and robots, enabling clients to implement and manipulate robotic systems on-site with ease. AICA envisions a future where robots can take over dirty, dull, or dangerous tasks, allowing humans to focus on more creative and challenging work.
xito.one
Seed Round in 2023
XITO is a marketplace for automation through robotics manufacturers. Their marketplace allows individual robot solutions that fit their budget and offer solutions to providers and product manufacturers working jointly to automate repetitive tasks.
Grand perspective
Series A in 2022
Grandperspective GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in manufacturing gas detection systems tailored for the petrochemical sector, gas loading stations, chemical parks, and pipeline monitoring. The company develops an advanced early warning system capable of covering extensive industrial areas, effectively visualizing and locating hazardous gas clouds. Utilizing optical sensor technology, Grandperspective's systems detect a broad spectrum of chemicals from a distance and provide real-time alerts for gas leaks and fugitive emissions. By combining innovative sensors with sophisticated software, the company enables clients to monitor production sites, storage facilities, and transportation areas, ensuring the protection of infrastructure and facilitating cost-effective emission monitoring.
MetisMotion
Seed Round in 2022
MetisMotion GmbH, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in the development of advanced actuators designed for various industrial applications, including robotics, aviation, and automotive sectors. The company focuses on creating lightweight, high force-density actuators that enhance performance through significant reductions in weight and space. MetisMotion's technology integrates the advantages of solid-state actuators with traditional drive systems, facilitating the electrification of hydraulic systems to achieve greater force output and extended displacement capabilities. This innovative approach positions MetisMotion as a key player in driving efficiency and modernization within the actuator market.
Blickfeld
Series A in 2021
Blickfeld designs and manufactures LiDAR sensors and detection software for autonomous mobility and IoT applications. Its LiDAR systems measure direct 3D distance data using silicon MEMS mirrors and off-the-shelf components, enabling object detection and mapping. The integrated devices include data capture and processing capabilities that support real-time mapping, usage pattern analysis, and city planning. The company serves automotive, transportation, industrial, and robotics sectors and focuses on low-cost fabrication to support automotive mass-market adoption. It is headquartered in Munich, Germany.
MetisMotion
Seed Round in 2021
MetisMotion GmbH, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in the development of advanced actuators designed for various industrial applications, including robotics, aviation, and automotive sectors. The company focuses on creating lightweight, high force-density actuators that enhance performance through significant reductions in weight and space. MetisMotion's technology integrates the advantages of solid-state actuators with traditional drive systems, facilitating the electrification of hydraulic systems to achieve greater force output and extended displacement capabilities. This innovative approach positions MetisMotion as a key player in driving efficiency and modernization within the actuator market.
sewts
Seed Round in 2021
sewts GmbH, founded in 2019 and located in Munich, Germany, specializes in automation technology focused on the processing of easily deformable materials, particularly textiles. The company collaborates with the Technical University of Munich to create finite element (FE) simulations that accurately replicate textile behavior. Its flagship product, Velum, is an AI-driven technology that analyzes textiles and converts insights into robotic commands. This innovative solution supports real-time motion and trajectory planning, enabling efficient control of industrial robots and coordination among multiple robots. sewts' technology streamlines complex manual processes in industrial settings, such as laundries and garment manufacturing, while promoting sustainability and innovation in production methods. The company is supported by several investors, including APEX Ventures and Bayern Kapital, which underscores its commitment to advancing the robotics and textile industries.
ReActive Robotics
Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2015, ReActive Robotics designs, manufactures, and sells rehabilitation robots for early movement rehabilitation post neurological injury or orthopedic surgery. Its robots aid in gait rehabilitation for neurological patients and joint replacement recovery.
DcubeD
Venture Round in 2021
DcubeD specializes in developing actuators and deployable structures tailored for nano-satellites and the commercial space industry. Their products include release actuators, appendages, solar arrays, antennas, or sails, designed to outperform traditional space exploration subsystems in terms of weight, size, cost, durability, reusability, and availability.
Magazino
Series B in 2020
Magazino GmbH is a Munich-based company that specializes in the development and production of mobile robots tailored for the storage and intralogistics sectors. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on creating perception-controlled robots capable of identifying, grasping, and placing individual items precisely, utilizing advanced 2D and 3D camera technology. Their product offerings include mobile pick-and-place robots designed for e-commerce warehouses, which operate collaboratively in swarms, and are supported by their proprietary operating systems, ACROS and App ARC. These technologies streamline the automation of daily operations for various clients, including mail-order companies, warehousing facilities, production lines, and pharmacies. Magazino aims to revolutionize the logistics industry by creating intelligent robots that enhance operational efficiency and contribute to the future of robotics.
WAKU Robotics
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Founded in Berlin, Germany in 2019, WAKU Robotics specializes in digital solutions for selecting, planning, and procuring optimal robot solutions. Its flagship product, WAKU Care, is a software platform for efficient maintenance and after-sales management of autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). The company serves international clients, offering services such as repair coordination, process improvement, and spare part management.
Blickfeld
Series A in 2020
Blickfeld designs and manufactures LiDAR sensors and detection software for autonomous mobility and IoT applications. Its LiDAR systems measure direct 3D distance data using silicon MEMS mirrors and off-the-shelf components, enabling object detection and mapping. The integrated devices include data capture and processing capabilities that support real-time mapping, usage pattern analysis, and city planning. The company serves automotive, transportation, industrial, and robotics sectors and focuses on low-cost fabrication to support automotive mass-market adoption. It is headquartered in Munich, Germany.
Eyeware
Seed Round in 2019
Eyeware Tech SA, established in 2016 in Martigny, Switzerland, specializes in developing software for eye tracking using standard webcams and 3D cameras. Its flagship product, GazeSense, enables accurate gaze tracking, facilitating applications across industries such as automotive, healthcare, gaming, and robotics. Eyeware's platform-independent technology improves upon previous hardware-based solutions by offering a cost-effective and reliable alternative for integrating head and eye tracking into consumer devices.
MetisMotion
Seed Round in 2018
MetisMotion GmbH, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in the development of advanced actuators designed for various industrial applications, including robotics, aviation, and automotive sectors. The company focuses on creating lightweight, high force-density actuators that enhance performance through significant reductions in weight and space. MetisMotion's technology integrates the advantages of solid-state actuators with traditional drive systems, facilitating the electrification of hydraulic systems to achieve greater force output and extended displacement capabilities. This innovative approach positions MetisMotion as a key player in driving efficiency and modernization within the actuator market.
AIM3D
Venture Round in 2018
AIM3D GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Rostock, Germany, specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced 3D printers for metal and plastic applications. Originating as a spin-off from the University of Rostock, the company addresses the high material costs that often hinder the industrial adoption of additive manufacturing techniques, particularly for metal parts. AIM3D aims to revolutionize the additive manufacturing market by offering a printer that allows for the use of multiple types of materials, including metals, ceramics, and plastics, within a single machine. This innovative approach enhances cost-efficiency and enables businesses in the additive manufacturing sector to increase productivity while reducing operational costs.
Memetis
Venture Round in 2018
Memetis GmbH, established in 2017 and headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, specializes in the development and production of foil-based miniature actuators. These innovative products utilize shape memory alloy technology, offering superior force generation, compactness, and flexibility compared to traditional wire-based mechanisms. Memetis serves diverse industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical technology, bioanalytics, and testing equipment manufacturing, catering to their unique motion control needs. As a spin-off of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), the company leverages cutting-edge research to deliver high-performance solutions tailored to each client's requirements.
Blickfeld
Seed Round in 2018
Blickfeld designs and manufactures LiDAR sensors and detection software for autonomous mobility and IoT applications. Its LiDAR systems measure direct 3D distance data using silicon MEMS mirrors and off-the-shelf components, enabling object detection and mapping. The integrated devices include data capture and processing capabilities that support real-time mapping, usage pattern analysis, and city planning. The company serves automotive, transportation, industrial, and robotics sectors and focuses on low-cost fabrication to support automotive mass-market adoption. It is headquartered in Munich, Germany.
Blickfeld
Seed Round in 2017
Blickfeld designs and manufactures LiDAR sensors and detection software for autonomous mobility and IoT applications. Its LiDAR systems measure direct 3D distance data using silicon MEMS mirrors and off-the-shelf components, enabling object detection and mapping. The integrated devices include data capture and processing capabilities that support real-time mapping, usage pattern analysis, and city planning. The company serves automotive, transportation, industrial, and robotics sectors and focuses on low-cost fabrication to support automotive mass-market adoption. It is headquartered in Munich, Germany.
ReActive Robotics
Series B in 2017
Founded in 2015, ReActive Robotics designs, manufactures, and sells rehabilitation robots for early movement rehabilitation post neurological injury or orthopedic surgery. Its robots aid in gait rehabilitation for neurological patients and joint replacement recovery.
Synapticon
Venture Round in 2017
Synapticon GmbH is a German company that specializes in advanced components and engineering services for cyber-physical systems, particularly in the fields of service robotics and industrial automation. Founded in 2010 and based in Gruibingen, Synapticon develops embedded computing products that facilitate distributed real-time control and data acquisition, as well as mobile stream computing modules for compute-intensive applications. The company offers tools for configuring and programming its hardware systems, along with cloud services for maintenance and integration with custom web applications. By integrating traditionally discrete components like motors, drives, sensors, and gearboxes into cohesive units, Synapticon enhances motion control technology, allowing clients to create intelligent systems with certified safety functions. Its products are utilized across various sectors, including industrial automation, home automation, smart grids, and the Internet of Things, catering to OEMs and professional users.
ADLATUS Robotics
Seed Round in 2017
ADLATUS Robotics GmbH is a company based in Ulm, Germany, specializing in the development and implementation of autonomous service and cleaning robots. Its robots are designed for use in diverse environments, including supermarkets, airports, hospitals, and various industrial and logistics settings. By focusing on innovative robotic solutions, ADLATUS Robotics aims to enhance operational efficiency and cleanliness in these sectors.
ReActive Robotics
Series A in 2016
Founded in 2015, ReActive Robotics designs, manufactures, and sells rehabilitation robots for early movement rehabilitation post neurological injury or orthopedic surgery. Its robots aid in gait rehabilitation for neurological patients and joint replacement recovery.
Cevotec
Seed Round in 2016
Cevotec GmbH, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in the design and automation of carbon fiber composites using its proprietary Fiber Patch Placement technology. The company provides manufacturers with SAMBA systems for the fully automated production of complex 3D geometries and multi-material laminates. These systems facilitate significant cost and time savings, ranging from 20% to 60%, compared to traditional manual layup methods. Cevotec also offers ARTIST STUDIO, a CAD-CAM software tailored for generating patch-based fiber laminates and automating robot programming. Serving various industries, including aerospace, medical devices, and sports, Cevotec enhances product development by enabling the creation of advanced composite materials with improved mechanical properties and reduced development times. Additionally, the company supports its clients through a comprehensive service portfolio that includes custom solutions and finite element-based component development.
Revobotik
Seed Round in 2015
Revobotik specializes in the development of advanced robotic devices aimed at simplifying and automating mass production processes. Utilizing an innovative circular drive system, the company enhances the performance of Delta robots during continuous operation, achieving significant improvements in payload capacity and operational speed. This approach allows for a remarkable increase in load-bearing capability—up to 50% more compared to traditional articulated systems—while reducing the need for frequent acceleration and deceleration. Revobotik's robots are designed to meet the specific needs of small and medium-sized enterprises, enabling these businesses to innovate in their machine layouts and enhance productivity through tailored solutions.
Multiphoton Optics
Series A in 2015
Multiphoton Optics GmbH, founded in September 2013 and based in Würzburg, Germany, specializes in the development and sale of 3D printing equipment and software solutions for additive manufacturing. The company’s technology enables the creation of intricate three-dimensional structures on various materials, including polymers, hybrid materials, glasses, and metals. Its flagship products include the LithoProf3D printing platform, along with software solutions such as LithoStream3D and LithoSoft3D, which support applications in photonics, biomedicine, life sciences, and functional materials. Additionally, Multiphoton Optics offers high-precision automation processes for opto-electronics assembly, facilitating the interconnection of optical components and photonic chips. The company also provides prototyping, engineering support, and consulting services to enhance its customers' capabilities.
EnShape
Seed Round in 2015
EnShape GmbH, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Jena, Germany, specializes in the development, commercialization, and distribution of three-dimensional (3D) sensors tailored for industrial applications. The company offers a range of customer-specific sensor solutions for optical 3D metrology, focusing on the precise measurement of surfaces and shapes. EnShape's primary product, the EnShape 3D sensor, delivers dense and accurate measurement data at high rates, making it suitable for various applications, including inline quality control, surface inspection, and robotic assistance systems. The company's sensors are designed to operate efficiently across different fields of view and working distances, achieving measurement and reconstruction rates of up to 30Hz. In addition to product development, EnShape provides after-sales support and conducts trials and feasibility studies to enhance its offerings. As of late 2016, EnShape operates as a subsidiary of Cognex Corporation.
ALS Automatic Logistic Solutions
Seed Round in 2015
ALS Automatic Logistic Solutions GmbH, founded in 2013 and based in Grünwald, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced logistics equipment, particularly automatic package opening systems. The company offers a range of solutions designed to enhance intralogistics processes, including automatic box opening systems, bar code scanners, volume measuring devices, defect detection equipment, palletizers, and robotic systems for withdrawal, tilting, and turning. These innovations aim to optimize operations related to goods handling and shipping, ultimately increasing the efficiency of value chains across various industries. Through its integrated systems, ALS Automatic Logistic Solutions addresses the logistical challenges faced by businesses, streamlining operations and improving overall productivity.
Comnovo
Seed Round in 2014
Comnovo develops industrial safety systems designed for collision avoidance and personnel protection. The company provides hardware and wireless sensor solutions for data collection, distance measurement, and real-time localization to improve worker safety in industrial environments. Its D2SENSE system offers distance-to-sense pedestrian detection for danger zones around mobile equipment, with related products such as BEEPER and KEEPER that support warning and situational assessment. The company serves industries including stone and earth, construction, chemical, and metal. It originated as a spin-off from the Communication Networks Institute at TU Dortmund University and was founded in 2013. Comnovo integrates sensor technology and wireless communication to help operators enhance safety and maintain production efficiency.
Medineering
Seed Round in 2014
Medineering is a medical technology company based in Munich, Germany, that focuses on developing and marketing innovative robotic systems for minimally invasive head surgery. Founded in 2014, the company offers a modular portfolio of surgical manipulators, enabling clinics and surgeons to select the level of automation and functionality that aligns with their surgical needs and budgetary considerations. Medineering's product line includes an intelligent positioning arm and compact, application-specific robots designed to assist surgeons in navigating complex anatomical regions. The company's mission is to enhance the capabilities of minimally invasive surgery through advanced robotic solutions tailored to specific surgical tasks and environments.
Magazino
Seed Round in 2014
Magazino GmbH is a Munich-based company that specializes in the development and production of mobile robots tailored for the storage and intralogistics sectors. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on creating perception-controlled robots capable of identifying, grasping, and placing individual items precisely, utilizing advanced 2D and 3D camera technology. Their product offerings include mobile pick-and-place robots designed for e-commerce warehouses, which operate collaboratively in swarms, and are supported by their proprietary operating systems, ACROS and App ARC. These technologies streamline the automation of daily operations for various clients, including mail-order companies, warehousing facilities, production lines, and pharmacies. Magazino aims to revolutionize the logistics industry by creating intelligent robots that enhance operational efficiency and contribute to the future of robotics.
Bionic Robotics
Seed Round in 2013
Bionic Robotics GmbH, formerly known as BioRob, focuses on developing lightweight construction robots aimed at enhancing automation in small and medium enterprises. The company has created a robotic arm called Biorob, which features a safe and lightweight design that eliminates the need for special sensors or additional protective measures. This innovation provides a cost-effective and user-friendly solution for the automation industry, facilitating flexible automation processes tailored to the needs of smaller businesses.
Synapticon
Seed Round in 2012
Synapticon GmbH is a German company that specializes in advanced components and engineering services for cyber-physical systems, particularly in the fields of service robotics and industrial automation. Founded in 2010 and based in Gruibingen, Synapticon develops embedded computing products that facilitate distributed real-time control and data acquisition, as well as mobile stream computing modules for compute-intensive applications. The company offers tools for configuring and programming its hardware systems, along with cloud services for maintenance and integration with custom web applications. By integrating traditionally discrete components like motors, drives, sensors, and gearboxes into cohesive units, Synapticon enhances motion control technology, allowing clients to create intelligent systems with certified safety functions. Its products are utilized across various sectors, including industrial automation, home automation, smart grids, and the Internet of Things, catering to OEMs and professional users.
Compositence
Seed Round in 2011
Compositence is a manufacturer specializing in carbon and fiber composites for various industries, including automotive, wind energy, aerospace, machinery, and sports and leisure. The company focuses on providing machinery for the large-scale production of carbon fiber and glass fiber components, alongside software solutions for part design and simulation. By integrating advanced technologies, Compositence aims to enhance efficiency and innovation in composite manufacturing, catering to a diverse range of industrial applications.
M2p-labs
Venture Round in 2011
m2p-labs GmbH is a biotechnology company specializing in micro fermentation and automated cultivation systems, founded in 2005 as a spin-off from RWTH Aachen University. Based in Baesweiler, Germany, with additional offices in New York and Shatin, the company develops advanced microbioreactor systems, including the BioLector Pro, BioLector, and RoboLector. These systems are designed for high-throughput fermentation and online monitoring of critical parameters such as biomass, pH, and oxygen levels. m2p-labs' solutions facilitate applications in synthetic biology, clone screening, media optimization, and bioprocess development. By providing quantitative micro reactor cultivation systems and automated services, the company enhances the efficiency and quality of microbial experiments across various conditions, including aerobic and anaerobic environments.
M2p-labs
Venture Round in 2006
m2p-labs GmbH is a biotechnology company specializing in micro fermentation and automated cultivation systems, founded in 2005 as a spin-off from RWTH Aachen University. Based in Baesweiler, Germany, with additional offices in New York and Shatin, the company develops advanced microbioreactor systems, including the BioLector Pro, BioLector, and RoboLector. These systems are designed for high-throughput fermentation and online monitoring of critical parameters such as biomass, pH, and oxygen levels. m2p-labs' solutions facilitate applications in synthetic biology, clone screening, media optimization, and bioprocess development. By providing quantitative micro reactor cultivation systems and automated services, the company enhances the efficiency and quality of microbial experiments across various conditions, including aerobic and anaerobic environments.
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