S-Beteiligungen

S-Beteiligungen, established in 1999, is the corporate venture arm of Sparkasse Leipzig, located in Leipzig, Germany. The company specializes in providing equity and mezzanine capital to medium-sized enterprises, as well as early and later stage start-ups. S-Beteiligungen serves as a premium partner for Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen (TGFS) in the Leipzig region, focusing on fostering business growth and innovation within the local economy.

Harriet Krzyzowski

Senior Investment Manager

Stefan Leermann

Managing Director

3 past transactions

Fahrenheit

Series A in 2012
Fahrenheit, founded in 2002 as a spin-off from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solare Energy Systems, specializes in adsorption cooling technology aimed at reducing ambient temperatures. The company's innovative approach harnesses excess heat from solar energy or industrial waste to evaporate water molecules attached to a zeolite crystal coating, thereby generating cold air. This technology, originally developed for solar cooling applications, has successfully expanded into a variety of sectors, establishing Fahrenheit as a leader in both market presence and technological innovation within the field. Committed to research and technological excellence, Fahrenheit provides environmentally friendly air cooling solutions that meet diverse customer needs.

Intelligent Fluid

Series B in 2011
Intelligent fluids GmbH is a technology company specializing in the development of innovative high-performance cleaning fluids that utilize patented technology to create unique, eco-friendly solutions. These fluids are designed to meet specific cleaning needs while ensuring safety for users, equipment, and the environment, distinguishing them from traditional solvent-based chemicals. They are particularly effective in various sectors such as microelectronics, industrial maintenance, optics, and the printing industry, where they facilitate processes like stripping, material separation, and cleaning of contaminants. Intelligent fluids GmbH also engages in joint development and private label agreements to create tailored products. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, the company's offerings support multiple United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by significantly reducing carbon emissions, energy costs, and material consumption, while promoting efficiency and effectiveness in cleaning operations.

PluriSelect

Venture Round in 2009
PluriSelect is a developer of biotechnical devices and supplies that focus on providing efficient tools for cell and protein separation. The company's products facilitate the isolation of cells from various sources, including whole blood, buffy coat, and cell culture, as well as other heterogeneous biological liquids. By enabling researchers to isolate specific targets from unbound materials, PluriSelect's solutions help academic scientists achieve high-quality results while minimizing the time and resources required for routine tasks.
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