IFB Innovationsstarter

IFB Innovationsstarter GmbH is a venture capital firm based in Hamburg, Germany, focusing on seed financing and supporting early-stage innovative companies. As a subsidiary of Hamburgische Investitions- und Förderbank, it aims to stimulate local entrepreneurship by investing in young companies with fewer than 50 employees and annual sales or balance sheets under €10 million. The firm typically invests up to €0.6 million per financing round, with a total possible investment of up to €1 million across multiple rounds. IFB Innovationsstarter primarily targets startups that are less than two years old, with plans to exit investments within three to eight years. The organization not only provides financial support but also plays a role in fostering innovation within the Hamburg region.