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Germany's startup ecosystem is full of energy, with venture capital firms actively funding new companies. Founders can find investors for every stage, from the first check to major growth rounds.
Long-standing firms like HV Capital have backed almost 500 startups, with nearly 100 exits to show for it. Meanwhile, Cherry Ventures has made over 240 investments, showing the depth of opportunity for founders.
Below is our list of the best 89 VC firms in Germany.
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Led by a team of experienced founders and operators, Cherry Ventures backs Europe's boldest founders, typically as their first institutional investor at the pre-seed and seed stages. They provide deep operational support for everything from go-to-market strategy to team building, having helped launch companies like Flix and Auto1.
Bosch Ventures operates as the corporate venture capital arm of the Bosch Group, investing globally in deep-tech startups at every stage of their growth. With a focus on technologies in automation, electrification, and healthcare, they provide strategic capital and industry access to a portfolio that includes the on-demand manufacturing marketplace Xometry.
HV Capital invests in European internet and technology companies from their earliest stages through their entire growth journey. Their ability to support companies through every growth phase has helped build international successes like Zalando, Delivery Hero, and Flixbus.
Capnamic invests in early-stage tech companies throughout Europe, particularly in German-speaking regions, backing startups like LeanIX and Staffbase. They provide portfolio companies with access to a unique network of corporate investors who serve as both mentors and customers.
EWOR backs the top 0.1% of founders in transformative tech through a virtual-first fellowship that includes up to €500,000 in funding. What sets the program apart is its weekly 1:1 mentorship provided by successful unicorn founders who have joined the firm full-time.
BlueYard Capital backs early-stage founders with transformative ideas that decentralize markets and empower humanity. Their investments focus on web3, deep tech, and frontier biology, supporting companies like Protocol Labs, Pitch, and Meatable.
Redstone builds and manages sector-focused venture funds for corporate and institutional partners, backing early-stage startups in areas like health, fintech, and deeptech. The firm's investment strategy is heavily data-driven, using a proprietary AI platform to analyze markets and guide its decisions.
Matterwave Ventures provides capital to early-stage startups building foundational hardware and software for the industrial sector. The firm uses its deep market knowledge and industry connections to help these companies scale into global leaders.
Acton Capital provides growth capital to tech-enabled businesses in Europe and North America that have already found their market fit. With a portfolio that includes Etsy, they guide companies in sectors like fintech, SaaS, and e-commerce on their path to becoming market leaders.
Beyond our favorite firms, there's a whole community of investors backing German founders. Together, the VCs in this next group have funded more than 5,200 startups. They have also helped more than 680 of those companies reach an exit. Here’s a look at the rest of the venture capital firms funding what's next in Germany.
