Philipp Herkelmann
Partner @ Entrepreneurs First
Berlin, Germany
Philipp Herkelmann is a pre-seed investor at Entrepreneurs First in Berlin focused on Software and Information Technology. Philipp Herkelmann is Partner at Entrepreneur First. Previous at X-The Moonshot factory in Palo Alto (US) , Google in Berlin (DE) & Dublin (IR) founder at GiftMe Ltd. and Product Manager at an Ecommerce Venture (DE). He attended Zeppelin University, Friedrichshafen and has a major in Public Management & Governance.
- Total investments:
- 27
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 7%
Last updated:
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Industries Philipp Herkelmann invests in
Stages Philipp Herkelmann invests in
Countries Philipp Herkelmann invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
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Round size
- Seed
- $3M–$7.9M
Investment Focus
Industry
- Software 9 (33%)
- Information Technology 5 (19%)
- Artificial Intelligence 5 (19%)
- Apps 3 (11%)
- Mobile Apps 3 (11%)
Stage
- Pre-Seed 9 (33%)
- Seed 6 (22%)
- Angel 1 (4%)
- Funding Round 1 (4%)
Country
- Germany 13 (48%)
- United States 1 (4%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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| Rouvia is a logistics company providing a transport planning and management platform designed to automate logistics processes. Rouvia combines road, rail, and shipping networks to eliminate planning silos, create end-to-end transparency, and unlock economic and environmental opportunities. It creates unmatched visibility and efficiency throughadvanced technology. | $3M / Seed / Nov 30, 2022 | ||
| Sensmore develops embodied physical AI and VLAM systems for use in heavy machinery. Its technologies are applied in sectors such as mining, construction, and related industries. The company focuses on enabling autonomous operations by integrating AI with machinery to support decision-making and navigation in complex environments. It designs itssystems to function under conditions where traditional automation methods may be limited. These solutions contribute to operational efficiency and reduce reliance on manual control. | Angel / Oct 11, 2022 | ||
| turian is a software development company. We provide code platform operations teams with the tools to rapidly automate processes, replace spreadsheets, and make siloed data accessible to the right people. | Seed / Sep 20, 2022 | ||
| Sensmore develops embodied physical AI and VLAM systems for use in heavy machinery. Its technologies are applied in sectors such as mining, construction, and related industries. The company focuses on enabling autonomous operations by integrating AI with machinery to support decision-making and navigation in complex environments. It designs itssystems to function under conditions where traditional automation methods may be limited. These solutions contribute to operational efficiency and reduce reliance on manual control. | Pre-Seed / Sep 01, 2022 | ||
| Blocktorch is a multi-chain observability platform that empowers web3 developers to scale every decentralized component globally. With Blocktorch engineers can access metrics, logs, and traces across the used decentralized stack in one place. | Pre-Seed / Jul 01, 2022 | ||
| turian is a software development company. We provide code platform operations teams with the tools to rapidly automate processes, replace spreadsheets, and make siloed data accessible to the right people. | Seed / Mar 01, 2022 | ||
| Hier Foods is a foodtech startup that offers decentralized food systems for retailers and local suppliers. The startup's platform supports all industry-standard EDI integration methods for working with inventory management, as well as a cutting-edge API to make it as simple as possible for IT. Its adaptive software enables even very smallsuppliers to process digital orders, return shipping notifications and invoices digitally, and easily update prices and products. Instead of faxing, calling, or emailing, they order everything through a single app. Prices, products, and order reminders are always up to date. | $7.7M / Dec 15, 2021 | ||
| Hier Foods is a foodtech startup that offers decentralized food systems for retailers and local suppliers. The startup's platform supports all industry-standard EDI integration methods for working with inventory management, as well as a cutting-edge API to make it as simple as possible for IT. Its adaptive software enables even very smallsuppliers to process digital orders, return shipping notifications and invoices digitally, and easily update prices and products. Instead of faxing, calling, or emailing, they order everything through a single app. Prices, products, and order reminders are always up to date. | $7.9M / Seed / Dec 15, 2021 | ||
| ModelMe is a generative and imaginative AI tool designed to produce visual marketing content for the fashion industry. By supplying affordable and user-friendly B2B software, the company gives customers access to sophisticated generative algorithms, enabling the creation of totally digital content. | Pre-Seed / Jul 31, 2021 | ||
| TextCortex is a leading European Gen AI platform that empowers businesses to transform their operations by building, managing, and interacting with customized AI Agents. We enable companies to overcome critical challenges like information silos and productivity bottlenecks, turning scattered data into actionable intelligence and deliveringsignificant ROI.Customer-Centric Value & Impact:- Massive Productivity Gains: Our customers experience a transformative boost in output, equivalent to adding on average the productivity of 13 new hires for every 100 users onboarded. - Solve the "If We Only Knew" Problem: TextCortex turns your siloed, inaccessible data into a strategic asset. Our AI Agents synthesize information **5x faster** than manual methods, deeply mining thousands of documents to provide trustworthy, context-rich answers and make information immediately interactable. Manual searches that take 5 minutes become AI-powered insights in about a minute. - Unparalleled Customization & Flexibility: With our intuitive LEGO-style editor, businesses can tailor AI Agents' data inputs, behaviors, and workflow integrations in under 5 minutes – no coding required. This ensures AI works precisely how _you_ need it to. - Future-Proof & No Vendor Lock-In: Seamlessly switch between multiple leading AI model providers (including GPTs, Claude, DeepSeek, and more), ensuring you always have access to state-of-the-art technology without being tied to a single vendor. - European Values & Enterprise-Grade Security: We prioritize data security with fully EU-hosted, GDPR & ISO compliant solutions, ensuring your data remains protected and sovereign.TextCortex is more than a platform; it's a partnership. We are obsessed with customer success, offering comprehensive user education (like our "AI Driver License" program), a phased rollout approach to maximize value, and dedicated Solution Engineering support. We see activation rates of team 100+ of 70% within the first three months.We don't just offer you software; we build long-term relationships focused on your sustained growth and efficiency.Used by global companies in Fortune 500, DAX and Global Hidden Champions serving industries such as professional services, industrial production, insurance and research.Recognized as a category leader by Gartner, Capterra, and G2 (including #20 Fastest Growing Product of 2024, #10 Best AI Software 2025, #14 Best German Software companies), TextCortex helps you build a more intelligent, productive, and secure enterprise. | Pre-Seed / Jul 30, 2021 | ||
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Co-Investors
About Entrepreneurs First
Entrepreneurs First provides programs that identify individuals interested in building technology companies and support them through the early stages of company formation. The organization evaluates applicants as individuals and brings selected participants into cohorts where they explore ideas, connect with potential cofounders, and form startupteams. Participants receive guidance on idea development, product validation, and company creation while preparing to seek venture funding. Entrepreneurs First also provides financial backing and structured programs that include workshops, mentorship, and networking with investors. Through these activities, the organization facilitates the transition from individual participants to newly formed startup companies.
Entrepreneurs First Contacts
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Alice Bentinck
CEO and co-founder
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Anthony Finkelstein
Science Partner
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Arthur Waller
Entrepreneur In Residence
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Ashwin Chandrasekaran
Company Building (Form) Team, India
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Chris Mairs
Venture Partner
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FAQ
What does Philipp Herkelmann invest in?
Philipp Herkelmann invests primarily in Software, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence startups, most often at Pre-Seed and Seed stage. Most of the 27 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Germany. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What is Philipp Herkelmann's check size?
Philipp Herkelmann typically joins rounds of $3M–$7.9M at Seed. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Philipp Herkelmann participates in.
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When did Philipp Herkelmann last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for Philipp Herkelmann closed in Nov 2022. Shizune tracks 27 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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