High-Tech Gründerfonds is a Germany-based venture capital firm established in 2005 that funds early-stage technology startups in Germany. Based in Bonn with an office in Berlin, it supports companies across software, information technology, digital and industrial tech, life sciences, chemistry, IoT, energy, and related fields by providing initial capital and subsequent funding, complemented by active guidance from investment managers. The firm typically acts as a lead investor and cooperates with other investors to help portfolio companies advance from concept to market, with a focus on startups that have begun commercial operations. By combining financing with hands-on support, HTGF aims to help high-potential founders develop their technology, validate products, and scale within the German market.

HV Capital is a venture capital firm based in Munich, Germany, with offices in Berlin, investing in digital technology startups across Europe at all stages from seed to growth. It backs companies in software, fintech, healthcare, and consumer technology, and supports founders with capital, strategic guidance, and access to its network throughout multiple funding rounds.

Global Founders Capital is a Berlin-based global venture capital platform that invests in early-stage technology companies with high growth potential. Founded in 2013 and backed by Rocket Internet, it operates across global markets with a stage-agnostic approach, supporting entrepreneurs from initial development through scale. The firm concentrates on software and TMT sectors, seeking exceptional founders with scalable ideas and providing backing to help companies grow, thrive, and reach global markets. It emphasizes identifying and nurturing innovative technology businesses worldwide and evaluating opportunities based on potential impact and feasibility.

Speedinvest is a European venture capital firm headquartered in Vienna that operates across six offices in Europe, the Middle East and beyond. It backs founders from pre-seed to growth through sector-focused investment teams and provides day-one access to a global network of corporate customers, experts and follow-on investors to help scale faster. The firm focuses on six verticals—AI and infrastructure, climate and industrial tech, deep tech, fintech and DeFi, health and bio, and marketplaces and consumer—and supports portfolio companies from initial funding through subsequent rounds. Speedinvest actively engages with its companies, leading a large share of initial investments and maintaining a high level of follow-on activity, with notable portfolio companies including Bitpanda, Moove, Tide, GoStudent and cylib. The firm operates across Europe and beyond, aiming to unlock momentum for builders through the power of more and to help them scale smarter and faster.

Bayern Kapital is the venture capital arm of LfA Förderbank Bayern, focused on financing research and development and the market introduction of new products, product diversification, and expansion of market share for Bavarian companies. It concentrates on high-tech sectors such as information technology, life sciences, micro-systems, environmental technologies, materials and nanotechnology, and supports startups and growth companies based in Bavaria. The firm invests across stages from pre-seed to scale-up, with ticket sizes up to around €50 million per company, and emphasizes long-term, multi-round partnerships. Founded in 1995 and based in Bavaria, it aims to strengthen Bavaria’s leadership in innovation.

IBG Beteiligungsgesellschaft Sachsen-Anhalt is a venture capital firm based in Magdeburg, Germany, that invests in technology-oriented companies in Saxony-Anhalt and, to a lesser extent, in Germany and Denmark. It targets seed to growth-stage opportunities across sectors including computer software, industrials, energy and environmental technology, telecommunications, healthcare and biotechnology, chemical materials, renewable energies, and medical engineering. The firm generally takes minority stakes up to about 24.9 percent and often acts as a co-investor, with typical investments up to around €10 million and an intended holding period of five to seven years. The focus is on technology-driven ventures in the region, aiming to support growth through strategic value and networks.

Picus Capital is an early-stage technology investment firm based in Munich that pursues a long-term investment strategy. It partners with ambitious technology companies across sectors such as fintech, HR, energy and climate, healthcare, logistics and mobility, real estate and construction, cybersecurity, crypto and web3, and e-commerce, providing strategic and operational support in addition to capital to help portfolio companies become global category leaders. The firm engages with pre-seed through Series A rounds, taking an active, founder-friendly approach that leverages marketing and sales expertise, talent acquisition, and access to its broad B2B and investor network to support growth, fundraising, and international expansion over the lifecycle of the companies. Picus emphasizes close collaboration, industry insight, and a flexible, long-term partnership with founders rather than a narrow financial investment.

IBB Ventures is a Berlin-based venture capital firm founded in 1997 that invests in technology-oriented startups across seed, early, and mid-venture stages. It supports companies in sectors including hardware and software, information and communication technologies, life sciences and media, and industrial technologies, with a focus on Berlin-based ventures. The firm targets minority equity investments in the mid-range of early rounds and often takes a board seat to support growth and governance. It emphasizes fast execution and proactive founder engagement, including dedicated pre-seed support for DeepTech startups. With experience across tech, creative, and impact domains, it has backed hundreds of startups and maintains a Berlin-centric investment approach, aiming to help ventures scale globally.

b2venture is a European venture capital firm focused on early-stage and growth investments in digital and industrial technology. Headquartered in Saint Gallen, Switzerland, with offices in Berlin, Munich, Luxembourg and Zurich, the firm concentrates on Europe, especially the DACH region, while considering select non-European opportunities. It backs ambitious founders from seed to IPO, typically investing from EUR 250,000 to EUR 5,000,000 with an average around EUR 1,000,000, and emphasizes active, hands-on support through collaboration with Europe’s angel investor community. The portfolio spans sectors including AI, FinTech, healthcare, education, e-commerce, cybersecurity and SaaS, reflecting a focus on B2B and technology-enabled growth across European markets.

Earlybird Venture Capital is a pan-European venture capital firm founded in 1997 that backs technology companies from pre-seed to growth across software, deep tech, fintech, AI, mobility, IoT, and health tech in Europe and the United States. It provides capital, strategic support, and access to an international network and capital markets to help portfolio companies scale. The firm is based in Berlin with offices in Munich and Istanbul and maintains an international footprint, often taking lead or minority stakes with board participation. Initial investments typically range from a few hundred thousand to several million euros, with follow-on participation in later rounds. The portfolio includes notable technology companies such as UiPath and N26, illustrating its broad European emphasis and active involvement in turning ideas into scaled businesses.

The European Innovation Council is a Brussels-based European Union organization established in 2018 to support deep‑tech innovation by helping startups, researchers and technology transfer activities move ideas toward market. It operates a portfolio of programs including Pathfinder, Accelerator, Transition, STEP Scale Up and Pre-Accelerator, and collaborates with partners to provide funding, mentorship and resources across the innovation lifecycle. The council emphasizes high-impact, science‑driven technologies with broad societal benefit and promotes inclusion, with initiatives to involve women‑led projects. It engages the wider ecosystem through awards, events and community initiatives and monitors impact through data platforms. By coordinating with private investors and other stakeholders, it aims to accelerate the scale-up of European deep‑tech firms and strengthen Europe’s position in global technology leadership.

Project A Ventures is a Berlin-based early-stage venture capital firm that combines capital with hands-on operational support for technology startups across Europe. It backs seed and Series A rounds in information technology, consumer and business products, fintech, digital health, e-commerce, and related sectors, leveraging a team of specialists in software engineering, data, marketing, and recruiting to help portfolio companies scale. The firm is known for a broad portfolio that includes Trade Republic, sennder, KRY, Catawiki, WorldRemit, Spryker, and Voi. In addition to funding, it provides extensive operational services and occasionally venture-studio resources to validate ideas and accelerate growth for promising European ventures.

Capnamic Ventures is a Cologne-based venture capital firm focusing on early-stage technology startups in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, with a broader European reach. It targets B2B software, digital infrastructure, AI, cybersecurity, fintech, insurtech, e-health and related tech-enabled services, often supporting companies from pre-product or MVP through Series A and follow-on rounds. The firm provides not only equity but also a network, industry experience, and strategic guidance to help portfolio companies scale, leveraging its experience across multiple investments and sectors. Typical investments range from €0.5 million to €3 million in initial rounds, with total equity commitments of about €4–€6 million over a portfolio company’s lifecycle, and it favors minority stakes with both lead and co-investment opportunities. Capnamic maintains a focus on the D-A-CH region and operates from its Cologne office, with an additional presence in Berlin, aiming to partner with teams that can become industry leaders.

Cherry Ventures is a Berlin-based early-stage venture capital firm that backs European founders at pre-seed and seed stages, often as their first institutional investor. Led by former founders and operators with experience scaling companies such as Spotify, Zalando, and Uber, the team supports portfolio founders in go-to-market, growth, and team building, with a focus on technologies that can transform society across AI, healthcare, robotics, fintech, climate tech, and consumer sectors. The firm operates across Europe with offices in Berlin, London, and Stockholm and has backed a diverse set of startups including FlixBus, Auto1 Group, Infarm, Forto, and TourRadar. Cherry emphasizes a founder-first approach and provides resources to help startups move from early stages toward scale.

eCAPITAL entrepreneurial Partners is a Germany-based venture capital and private equity firm founded in 1999. It invests its own funds across seed, early, and growth stages in deep-tech and sustainability-focused companies, including software, cybersecurity, IoT, new materials, and cleantech. The firm targets opportunities in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, with a focus on small and mid-sized enterprises and a track record of supporting portfolio companies with strategic guidance and access to an international network of entrepreneurs, scientists, investors and founders. Investments typically seek minority stakes and involve collaboration with co-investors, aiming for exits via IPO or trade sale. Based in Münster with a regional presence, the firm emphasizes long-term partnerships and value creation through technology-enabled growth.

Verve Ventures is a European venture capital firm and digital startup investment platform based in Switzerland that connects qualified private investors and institutions with curated startup opportunities across Europe. Founded in 2010, it has invested more than €130 million in over 100 startups and maintains a community of about 5,000 investors, including family offices and pension funds. The firm operates a fully digital platform that enables investors to build diversified portfolios with entries starting around €10,000. An investment team based in Zurich, Lausanne, Berlin, Paris, and Cambridge screens thousands of startups annually, selecting the top performers through rigorous due diligence and then sourcing, structuring rounds, and enabling participation in competitive deals. Verve Ventures is backed by Zürcher Kantonalbank, one of Switzerland’s leading banks, underscoring its European footprint and access to a broad network of institutional and private investors. The firm focuses on technology-driven sectors and seeks to broaden access to venture opportunities that have traditionally been opaque, supporting both early- and growth-stage ventures.

European Investment Bank is a key financial institution of the European Union that finances projects across Europe and beyond to promote sustainable development. It focuses on climate action, innovation, regional development, and infrastructure, providing financing through loans, guarantees, and advisory services to public and private sectors; supports large-scale infrastructure, technology development, and access to capital for enterprises; aligns with EU priorities such as the European Green Deal and digital transformation, including initiatives like InvestEU and Ukraine's recovery. It operates globally with a significant presence in the EU and neighboring regions, aiming to boost growth, create jobs, and improve living standards, while upholding transparency, accountability, and stakeholder engagement.

UVC Partners is a Munich- and Berlin-based early-stage venture capital firm that backs technology-driven startups in enterprise software, industrial technologies, and mobility. Based in Germany, the firm typically makes initial investments of €0.5–€10 million and can commit up to €20 million per company. It supports founders with strategic guidance and access to a network of experts and resources designed to accelerate growth. The firm pursues disruptive innovations across sectors including quantum computing, AI, sustainable real estate, fusion energy, construction technology, procurement, mobility, and battery storage, with a portfolio that includes a mix of established players and startups, many headquartered in Germany.

WestTech Ventures is a Berlin-based venture capital firm that concentrates on early-stage technology investments in Europe, with a particular focus on pre-seed and seed rounds in Germany. The firm backs enterprise software startups, especially in areas such as automation, climate tech, the future of work, and health, and aims to support companies that deliver positive global impact through technology. WestTech operates both as a direct investor and as a partner to emerging VC funds, including micro VCs and solo general partners, providing capital and strategic guidance across funding rounds. The organization draws on a portfolio of more than 90 investments, including software, healthcare, and sustainability sectors, to inform its value-add approach. Leadership includes Fabian Leipelt, a partner with extensive startup and VC experience, and Masoud Kamali, founder and international entrepreneur. WestTech emphasizes building lasting partnerships with startups and fund partners throughout Europe.

LBBW Venture Capital is the venture arm of Landesbank Baden-Württemberg. It invests in early and growth-stage technology companies, focusing on software, IT, life sciences, healthcare technology, and industrial tech, with a preference for the DACH region and opportunities across Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The firm supports portfolio companies with seed to Series A funding and later-stage financing, and combines financial backing with access to LBBW's corporate client network, including commercial introductions and pitch opportunities. It emphasizes long-term ownership and active portfolio support, and has a track record of investing in more than 60 companies internationally, with multiple exits including IPOs and trade sales.

Redalpine Venture Partners is a Zurich-based European venture capital firm established in 2006 with offices in Berlin and London and a presence in San Francisco. It backs seed and early-stage startups across Europe, with a focus on software, fintech, health tech, and science-driven technologies at the intersection of software and biology. The firm combines capital with hands-on operational support, drawing on a diverse team with scientific and business backgrounds to help portfolio companies scale. Its multi-stage investment approach spans Europe, and it manages around one billion dollars in assets under management, supporting portfolio companies through strategic guidance and a wide international network.

Coparion is a Cologne- and Berlin-based venture capital firm that funds German technology startups in the startup and early growth stages. With a currently active fund of about 275 million euros, Coparion typically invests up to 15 million euros per company through multiple financing rounds and collaborates with co-investors on pari passu terms. The firm concentrates on technology companies across Germany and aims to accelerate momentum and growth while not participating in day-to-day operations. It offers capital along with strategic guidance drawn from venture experience to help entrepreneurs realize scalable solutions, access networks, and navigate exits. Coparion leverages a broad network to connect portfolio companies with investors, customers, partners, and talent, maintaining a national focus. The firm was founded in 2015 and is based in Cologne with a presence in Berlin.

NAP is a Berlin-based pre-seed and seed venture investor that backs European technology startups. The firm, formed by former operators and builders, provides capital, guidance, and connections to help founders turn non-obvious ideas into scalable businesses. Its portfolio includes notable early-stage companies such as Usercentrics, PlanRadar, and Ampeco, reflecting a focus on disruptive technologies across various sectors. Beyond funding, NAP supports its portfolio through learning resources and community initiatives, including a podcast titled Big Bets on Cheap Chairs and the NAP Log, aimed at sharing insights and encouraging proactive engagement with its investment focus.

Rheingau Founders is a Berlin-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage European startups, typically from pre-seed to Series A. The firm targets B2B and B2C software, marketplaces, insurtech, eHealth, SaaS, and related digital platforms, with a preference for ventures that can disrupt established industries and value chains. In addition to funding, it provides strategic guidance through its partners and a broad network of experienced entrepreneurs, data scientists, and professionals to help portfolio companies achieve sustainable growth. The firm operates across Europe, with a focus on Germany and Western Europe, and supports portfolio companies with intensive mentorship and collaboration.

FJ Labs is a New York-based venture capital firm that focuses on marketplaces and consumer-facing startups. It is stage-agnostic, backing seed and Series A rounds, with an investment range of fifty thousand to five million dollars. Founded in 2015 by Fabrice Grinda, the firm leverages its network and experience in the marketplace sector to support founders aiming for rapid growth. The firm maintains a broad portfolio across e-commerce, on-demand services, fintech, and related technologies, with notable investments in Alibaba, Coupang, Delivery Hero, Beepi, BrightRoll, Betterment, Adore Me, and Earnest. FJ Labs emphasizes partnerships with visionary founders and uses its sector expertise to help portfolio companies scale and achieve expansion.

Gimv is a European investment company based in Antwerp, Belgium, focused on private equity and venture capital investments since 1980. It builds a diversified portfolio across sectors including consumer, healthcare, life sciences, smart industries, energy and sustainable cities, with an emphasis on ambitious, innovative companies located in the Benelux, France and the DACH region. The firm operates through dedicated platforms such as Consumer Healthcare, Smart Industries, Sustainable Cities and Anchor investments, pursuing long-term equity investments and value creation through strong management, solid balance sheets and disciplined growth strategies. Its portfolio comprises dozens of companies with a combined turnover measured in the billions and tens of thousands of employees, reflecting Gimvil's approach to partnering with management teams to drive sustainable growth in Europe.

Partech is a global venture capital firm based in Paris that backs technology startups through seed and growth stages. It maintains a network of international offices, including Berlin, Dakar, Dubai, Nairobi and San Francisco, to support founders with capital, operational experience and strategic guidance. The firm emphasizes alliance with entrepreneurs, aiming to work side-by-side to drive scale and long-term success. Its portfolio spans sectors such as fintech, software, healthtech, cybersecurity, mobility and AI across the United States, Europe, Africa and other regions, reflecting a global, multi-stage approach to technology investing.

EquityPitcher Ventures is a Zurich, Switzerland based venture capital firm that backs seed-stage B2B companies in the DACH region. It focuses on disruptive technologies across sectors such as digital health, ICT, finance, energy and manufacturing, and operates with a diversified investment approach. The firm leverages a broad industry network to accelerate sales and growth for B2B tech startups, providing strategic collaboration and access to its ecosystem, particularly within Switzerland. By supporting entrepreneurs with capital and connections, EquityPitcher Ventures seeks to foster innovation and scale early-stage ventures across the region.

La Famiglia, founded in 2016, is a Berlin-based European venture capital firm that invests in technology companies at seed and growth stages across Europe and the United States. It is backed by experienced entrepreneurs, business angels and industry leaders who provide capital, market access and strategic partnerships to portfolio companies, leveraging a network-driven approach to support founders in scaling and disrupting large industries.

Brandenburg Kapital is the venture capital and mezzanine financing arm of the Investitionsbank des Landes Brandenburg, serving startups and growth companies in the Berlin-Brandenburg region. It provides equity and debt financing across the company life cycle, with a focus on technology-driven firms in ICT/digital economy, life sciences, industrial applications, microelectronics, nanotechnology, and related sectors, and supports entities headquartered or with facilities in Brandenburg. The firm targets early to growth-stage companies, typically taking minority stakes or mezzanine positions and pursuing exits within several years. Backed by the state's investment bank and regional development programs, Brandenburg Kapital collaborates with regional entrepreneurs to scale innovative enterprises, offering capital plus hands-on support to accelerate growth and regional economic development.

Atlantic Labs is a Berlin-based venture capital firm that targets early-stage startups in Europe, providing capital and hands-on support to founders from day one, particularly in fundraising and hiring. The firm focuses on technology-driven companies across AI and compute, energy and climate, industrials and robotics, and space and security, while also engaging in areas such as fintech, health, mobility, living automation, and consumer internet. Since 2016 it has backed more than 150 European founders, including notable companies such as Choco, GetYourGuide, Wandelbots, Softr, Harmattan, Again, Synthflow and Mirelo, with a mission to back bold ideas and mission-driven founders to build world-leading companies.

seed + speed Ventures is a venture capital firm that focuses on seed investments in B2B software startups. It has offices in Berlin, Munich, Hanover, and San Francisco and is part of the Maschmeyer Group. The firm backs pre-seed to seed-stage B2B software companies in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. It provides equity investments and sales support to portfolio companies. Typical ticket sizes range from EUR 50,000 to EUR 500,000, with follow-on funding available up to EUR 1 million. Founded in 2016, the firm concentrates on early-stage software companies in the DACH region.

bmp Ventures is a Berlin- and Magdeburg-based venture capital firm with long-standing activity in early-stage and growth financing. Founded in 1997, it provides capital and strategic guidance to tech startups across seed to expansion stages, supporting innovative teams in building fast-growing, sustainably profitable businesses. The firm backs ventures across sectors including fintech, mobility, cleantech, life sciences, e-health, software, and digital services, emphasizing scalable models and international reach. bmp Ventures often acts as lead or co-lead investor and leverages its network to assist portfolio companies with strategic planning, market access, and exits. With offices in Berlin and Magdeburg, the firm maintains a broad European footprint to help startups scale and navigate growth opportunities.

BayBG Bayerische Beteiligungsgesellschaft is a Munich-based private equity and venture capital firm focused on Bavaria-based startups and growth companies. It provides capital across the lifecycle, from seed to growth, including mezzanine financing and direct investments, often taking minority stakes and pursuing co-investments. The firm backs technology, business services, information technology, healthcare, greentech, and manufacturing sectors within Bavaria, aiming to enhance the regional startup ecosystem through a broad network of startups, venture investors, banks, and insurers. Typical investment sizes range from €0.01 million to €10 million, with exits targeted in five to ten years. Founded in 1972, BayBG has a long-standing presence in Bavaria and acts as a lead or co-investor to help portfolio companies scale.

Index Ventures is a venture capital firm headquartered in London with offices in San Francisco and Geneva. It partners with technology entrepreneurs across software, AI, fintech, healthcare, data, media, mobility and related sectors to provide early and growth-stage capital and strategic guidance. The firm supports portfolio companies through all development stages, including sourcing opportunities, due diligence, structuring financing, and ongoing advisory interactions, leveraging a global network of industry connections to help founders scale, enter new markets, attract customers and partners. Notable portfolio companies include Adyen, Deliveroo, Dropbox, Farfetch, King, Slack and Supercell. Index Ventures emphasizes backing exceptional teams with ambitious ideas and provides resources to help them execute growth plans, product development, and market expansion globally.

Lakestar is a Zurich-based venture capital firm that backs technology companies led by ambitious entrepreneurs. Founded in 2012, it invests across Europe and the United States in deep tech, digitalization, artificial intelligence, fintech and healthcare, backing companies from seed to growth stages. Early investments included Skype, Spotify, Facebook and Airbnb, and the firm has since built a broad portfolio with names such as Revolut, GetYourGuide, Glovo, Hometogo, Oscar, Opendoor and others. Lakestar maintains a presence in Berlin, Zurich and London and supports portfolio companies with business development, recruitment, technology and marketing to help them enter new markets and scale internationally. The firm manages substantial capital across multiple funds and focuses on enabling growth through strategic guidance and network building in the European technology ecosystem.

Wellington Partners is a European venture capital firm headquartered in Munich with offices in London and Zurich. Established in 1998, it invests in early-stage and growth-stage technology and life sciences companies across Europe, with focus areas including digital health, software, electronics and photonics, resource efficiency, therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics and industrial biotechnology. The firm provides resources to entrepreneurs to fund their strategies and typically leads financing rounds ranging from €0.5 million to €20 million, with its own commitment up to €15 million depending on the maturity of the company.

STS Ventures is a Cologne-based venture capital firm that backs technology-driven startups at pre-seed and seed stages, with activity across the DACH region and broader Europe. Led by serial entrepreneur Stephan Schubert, the firm combines personal capital with a network of business angels, entrepreneurs and family offices to provide funding and hands-on guidance to founders. It concentrates on early-stage investments, typically within a few hundred thousand up to a few million euros, and seeks sustainable growth with controlled burn. Its portfolio includes exits such as JustWatch, ottonova, Klima.metrix, Audibene and Emma – The Sleep Company, and current investments in Rebike, Baqend and talent360. STS Ventures aims to bridge the gap between individual angels and traditional venture capital by offering timely feedback and strategic support. The group focuses on technology-driven companies and operates from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the wider European Union.

Point Nine Capital is a Berlin-based venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage Internet investments, focusing on software-as-a-service, online marketplaces, and mobile businesses, with additional emphasis on enterprise software and B2B models. Founded in 2008, it backs European and North American startups from seed onward, typically taking minority stakes and co-investing with angels and other venture investors. The firm has backed notable early-stage companies such as Delivery Hero, Clio, Shiftplanning, Vend, Typeform, and Zendesk, reflecting a track record of supporting software and marketplace ventures from inception.

Founded in 2018, KKA Partners is a Berlin-based private equity firm that invests in companies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The firm seeks to create value through technology-enabled transformation by targeting middle-market businesses in healthcare, smart industries, business services, consumer-branded goods, and related services in the DACH region.

BITKRAFT Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Jens Hilgers. It maintains a global footprint with teams across North America, Europe and beyond, including Berlin, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, London, Madrid, Singapore, Barcelona, Chicago and Lisbon. The firm specializes in early‑stage investments at the intersection of interactive entertainment, AI, gaming, esports and immersive technologies, backing companies in information technology and related media that develop video games, immersive experiences and web3-enabled platforms. BITKRAFT operates as a global investment platform with a focus on entrepreneurs shaping digital entertainment and next‑generation interactive experiences.

Bloomhaus Ventures is a Swiss-based venture capital firm and the venture arm of a Swiss family office. It backs early-stage B2B startups across Europe, with emphasis on the DACH region, in Industrytech, Deeptech (AI, IoT, robotics, blockchain, cybersecurity), and CleanTech. The firm typically supports pre-seed and seed rounds, providing capital and practical assistance such as business strategy, go-to-market and market-entry guidance to help portfolio companies scale. It maintains an international reach, including Switzerland and broader European markets, and seeks long-term partnerships that enable sustainable growth.

Venture Stars is a Munich-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in digital business models serving both consumers and businesses. The firm backs startups operating in internet, e-commerce, digital media, lead generation, advertising, mobile, gaming, and related technology sectors, typically supporting seed through growth-capital rounds. Founded in 2011, Venture Stars emphasizes digital B2C and B2B opportunities and provides strategic value to young companies seeking to scale in Germany and beyond.

Creathor Ventures is a venture capital firm headquartered in Bad Homburg, Germany, with an office in Zurich, Switzerland. It invests in technology-driven startups across Western Europe, with a focus on software, life sciences and healthcare, including digital health, diagnostics and industrial tech enabled by artificial intelligence. The firm typically engages in seed to Series A and growth rounds, providing hands-on support to help portfolio companies scale. With a team of about 15 professionals, Creathor Ventures has backed more than 30 active tech and life science companies and has financed well over 200 companies since its founding in 2003. It concentrates on opportunities in Germany, Switzerland and the broader region, leveraging its experience in technology and science to create value and pursue exits in international markets.

XAnge is a venture capital firm and the innovation brand of the Siparex Group, based in Paris with offices in Berlin and Brussels. It backs European technology startups at seed and early stages across a broad range of sectors, including deeptech, health, fintech, cybersecurity, software-as-a-service, e-commerce, and digital infrastructure, and provides strategic support to help founders scale and expand internationally.

Target Partners is a German venture capital firm based in Munich that invests in early‑stage technology companies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Founded in 1999, it focuses on seed and early‑stage funding across software, communications and networking, computer hardware and other technology sectors, pursuing long‑term partnerships rather than rapid exits. The firm relies on the partners’ operating and investing experience to provide strategic guidance, market access and growth support in business development, international expansion and OEM or distribution arrangements, in addition to capital. It maintains a broad network of entrepreneurs, executives and investors to help portfolio companies scale, access customers and partners, and navigate financing and strategic opportunities. Target Partners emphasizes sustainable growth and hands‑on collaboration with portfolio companies.

Astutia Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 and based in Munich, Germany. It provides early-stage and growth-stage funding to innovative startups, with a focus on smart cities, the future of commerce, and digital lifestyle sectors. The firm leverages an international network and sector expertise to support entrepreneurs in pursuing sustainable growth across Europe, particularly in the DACH region, through strategic value creation and long-term partnerships.

Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen (TGFS) is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Leipzig, Germany. It targets high-tech startups with strong growth potential located in Saxony and across Germany, including sectors such as information technology, software as a service, health technology, climate technology, digital health, energy, advanced manufacturing, consumer and business services, and mobile. TGFS actively builds a portfolio in the German tech ecosystem and has invested in more than 120 companies, with more than 40 investments from its current fund. The firm leverages Saxony's semiconductor cluster and regional innovation networks to support portfolio companies through the critical early growth phase, providing capital and strategic guidance to help scale in the German market and beyond.

Situlus Holding is an Austrian investment firm based in Graz that provides venture and growth capital to technology-focused startups and small- to mid-sized companies. The firm operates as an independent investor and concentrates on the Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH) region, backing innovative technology companies at early stages as well as growth rounds. Typical investments target the start-up and growth phases, supporting research and development efforts, with transaction sizes in the low-to-mid euro millions range. Situlus prioritizes companies in the technology sector within the DACH market and seeks to partner with founders to accelerate product development and market expansion.

Ananda Impact Ventures is a Germany-headquartered venture capital firm with offices in Munich and London that targets early-stage investments across Europe. It backs technology-enabled companies with social and environmental impact, spanning sectors such as healthcare, education, consumer goods, and technology, with a focus on scalable and sustainable solutions to pressing social and ecological challenges. The firm emphasizes systems-level and interdisciplinary approaches, drawing on expertise in engineering, biotechnology, chemistry, and AI to help frontier technologies grow beyond the laboratory. Its SEE HOW WE INVEST framework guides investments across themes including decarbonisation, NatureTech, energy transition, and health and wellbeing, aiming to generate measurable positive outcomes while delivering growth. Founded in 2009 by Florian Erber and Johannes Weber, Ananda Impact Ventures builds partnerships with founders to scale innovations that protect people and the planet.