# Harald Zapp

> Harald Zapp is a Series A investor at Next Big Thing (Frankfurt) backing SaaS and Software. See 2 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [Next Big Thing](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/next-big-thing-ag)
- Location: Frankfurt, Germany
- Total investments: 2
- Last investment: Jul 2026
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/harald-zapp/11/1a4/494
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/h_zapp
- Website: https://x.com/h_zapp

Harald Zapp is a Series A investor at Next Big Thing in Frankfurt focused on SaaS and Software. Harald Zapp is the founder of relayr and NBT.AG which is the newest addition to his start-up affinity. Beforehand, he worked in the strategic business development of azeti Networks AG. He used to be one of three directors at Attensity Europe GmbH, he was responsible for strategic decisions and the development of transatlantic relations as a SeniorVP of Business Development and Corporate Strategy.Harald Zapp looks back on nearly 25 working years in the IT and telecommunications industry. Thus he has worked as a product and marketing manager in the network division at WANG Germany, held positions in sales management at Ungermann Bass, SynOptics and ASC. Furthermore, he held senior positions at Cisco Germany, for which he later worked for the European part of the company, including Head of Service Provider Central Marketing at Cisco Systems Ltd. in London.

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SaaS | 1 | 50% |
| Software | 1 | 50% |
| Smart Building | 1 | 50% |

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series A | 1 | 50% |
| Series B | 1 | 50% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| METR | METR is a software company that develops digital solutions for energy management and building operations. Its platform enables real estate organizations to collect and analyze electricity, gas, heating, and water consumption data, optimize heating systems, and manage energy performance through smart metering and automated monitoring. The companyalso provides tools for ESG reporting, remote building management, and manufacturer-independent integration to help property owners, asset managers, housing companies, and energy service providers improve operational efficiency and reduce energy consumption. | $12M | Series B | Jul 27, 2026 |  |
| METR | METR is a software company that develops digital solutions for energy management and building operations. Its platform enables real estate organizations to collect and analyze electricity, gas, heating, and water consumption data, optimize heating systems, and manage energy performance through smart metering and automated monitoring. The companyalso provides tools for ESG reporting, remote building management, and manufacturer-independent integration to help property owners, asset managers, housing companies, and energy service providers improve operational efficiency and reduce energy consumption. | $6.5M | Series A | Apr 03, 2023 |  |

2 of 2 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [The BraWo Capital Group](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/the-brawo-capital-group) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Aerion Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/aerion-partners) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [IBB Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ibb-capital-1665) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Kachel](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/kachel-gmbh) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Mujinzo Labs](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mujinzo-labs) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Sächsische Beteiligungsgesellschaft](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/schsische-beteiligungsgesellschaft) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

## About Next Big Thing

VC Fund · Berlin, Germany

Founded in 2016, Next Big Thing AG (NBT) is a venture studio for the Machine Economy located in Berlin, Germany. With its diverse portfolio of deep-tech ventures, Next Big Thing provides long-term support for aspiring founders to build transformational, tech-enabled businesses that deliver real-world impact and position Europe as a global leader.NBT’s team of thinkers and doers are dedicated to reimagining the future in ways that empower a more prosperous, sustainable, and democratized world.

5 contacts available at Next Big Thing.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Falco Schuett | Director of Marketing & Partnerships | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/falco-schuett |
| Harald Zapp | Founder & CEO | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/harald-zapp |
| Jasmin Skenderi | CTO - Member of the Executive Board | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/jasmin-skenderi |
| Michael Bommer | Co-Founder | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/michael-bommer |
| Frank Brehm | Venture Developer | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/frank-brehm-5f70 |

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## FAQ

### What does Harald Zapp invest in?

Harald Zapp invests primarily in SaaS, Software and Smart Building startups, most often at Series A and Series B stage. Most of the 2 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Germany. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### When did Harald Zapp last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Harald Zapp closed in Jul 2026. Shizune tracks 2 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

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