OHB Venture Capital

OHB Venture Capital GmbH is the venture capital division of OHB SE, focusing on investments in start-ups and early-stage companies. Based in Wessling, Germany, the firm specializes in outer space technologies, including satellite and rocket technology, earth observation, telecommunications, navigation, meteorology, and space science. OHB Venture Capital typically invests between €1 million and €5 million in equity per transaction, with the possibility of increasing this amount in specific cases. The firm generally seeks to acquire a minority stake in its portfolio companies, aiming for an eventual exit through integration into the OHB Group. Founded in 1995, OHB Venture Capital operates on a global scale, targeting innovative companies that align with its strategic interests in the space sector.

Egbert Jan van der Veen

Managing Director

5 past transactions

constellr

Seed Round in 2023
Constellr is a company that develops advanced imaging technology for the agriculture sector, focusing on evaluating soil health, vegetation, and industrial monitoring through proprietary space infrastructure. By measuring critical factors such as water, temperature, and carbon, Constellr provides essential data that supports high-precision smart farming services, thereby contributing to global food security. The company addresses climate change by offering accountability and monitoring solutions across multiple markets. Its technology underpins various remote sensing products, including models for evapotranspiration, water stress, and crop yield prediction, enabling farmers, agronomists, agricultural companies, and infrastructure managers to gain precise insights and make informed decisions.

constellr

Seed Round in 2022
Constellr is a company that develops advanced imaging technology for the agriculture sector, focusing on evaluating soil health, vegetation, and industrial monitoring through proprietary space infrastructure. By measuring critical factors such as water, temperature, and carbon, Constellr provides essential data that supports high-precision smart farming services, thereby contributing to global food security. The company addresses climate change by offering accountability and monitoring solutions across multiple markets. Its technology underpins various remote sensing products, including models for evapotranspiration, water stress, and crop yield prediction, enabling farmers, agronomists, agricultural companies, and infrastructure managers to gain precise insights and make informed decisions.

SeaRoutes

Seed Round in 2021
SeaRoutes is a cloud-based route planning and weather routing solution designed for the freight industry. The company employs machine learning algorithms to analyze historical data and calculate optimal maritime routes, taking into account various factors such as weather conditions, maritime traffic, and bunkering costs. By providing accurate routing information, SeaRoutes aims to enhance the efficiency of shipping operations, significantly reducing fuel costs and greenhouse gas emissions. The platform serves logistics providers, financial institutions, and mariners, improving the accuracy of schedules and arrival times while minimizing operational risks. Through its innovative approach, SeaRoutes contributes to more sustainable practices in global trade.

constellr

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Constellr is a company that develops advanced imaging technology for the agriculture sector, focusing on evaluating soil health, vegetation, and industrial monitoring through proprietary space infrastructure. By measuring critical factors such as water, temperature, and carbon, Constellr provides essential data that supports high-precision smart farming services, thereby contributing to global food security. The company addresses climate change by offering accountability and monitoring solutions across multiple markets. Its technology underpins various remote sensing products, including models for evapotranspiration, water stress, and crop yield prediction, enabling farmers, agronomists, agricultural companies, and infrastructure managers to gain precise insights and make informed decisions.

Orbcomm

Private Equity Round in 2006
ORBCOMM Inc. is a provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions specializing in tracking, monitoring, and controlling assets across various industries, including transportation, supply chain, heavy equipment, and maritime. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Rochelle Park, New Jersey, the company offers a range of services, including network connectivity, devices, and web reporting applications designed to enhance security and operational efficiency for assets such as trailers, trucks, rail cars, and marine vessels. ORBCOMM's products include its ReeferTrak, GenTrak, GlobalTrak, and CargoWatch brands, which enable customers to monitor and manage cold chain and dry transport assets effectively. Additionally, the company provides satellite Automatic Identification System (AIS) data services to enhance maritime safety and offers vehicle fleet management solutions through its own low-Earth orbit satellite constellation and terrestrial cellular services. ORBCOMM markets its offerings directly to original equipment manufacturers and government customers, as well as indirectly through channel partners and affiliates.
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