# Top 40 Startup Investors in Germany in June 2026 ## seed + speed Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, SaaS, Food and Beverage Empowering visionary founders with pre-seed and seed funding for B2B software innovation. Partner with us to turn your aspirations into thriving businesses. Our expert support ensures your journey to success. ## Advanced Blockchain - Type: VC Fund - Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany - Relevant deals: 3 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Angel - Focus: Blockchain, Financial Services, Cryptocurrency Advanced Blockchain AG is a publicly listed investor, incubator, and partner in the blockchain industry. ## Mutschler Ventures AG - Type: VC Fund - Location: Baar, Zug, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Software, Health Care, FinTech Mutschler ventures has been actively investing in start-up or young internet companies in the areas of e-commerce and / or "matchmaking". ## TX Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Financial Services, FinTech, Finance We help smart startups to establish and enhance their products and services. We also assist our holdings with their strategic planning activities and offer them shared services and networking platforms. Our collaboration with these entrepreneurs is focused on the pursuit of long-term goals. ## C3 Venture Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Frankfort, Maine, United States - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: FinTech, Software, Cryptocurrency C3 Management is an asset management company focused on managing venture funds which invest in technology companies worldwide. ## Michael Beckert - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A - Focus: Health Care, Venture Capital, Financial Services Michael Beckert ## Xavier Sarras - Type: Angel - Location: Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Education, GreenTech Xavier Sarras is an Impact VC Investor | Experience Economy Expert | Strategy Advisor for C-Levels and Entrepreneurs. ## Gunter Dunkel - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Focus: Health Care, Venture Capital, Financial Services Gunter Dunkel ## HTGF (High-Tech Gruenderfonds) - Type: VC Fund - Location: Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Biotechnology, Information Technology High-Tech Grunderfonds finances startups with growth potential. Its team of investment managers supports young companies with expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and passion. The company focuses in the fields of digital tech, industrial tech, life sciences, chemistry, and related business areas. It also focuses on financial services in varioussectors. ## Deutsche Effecten -und Wechsel Beteiligungsgesellschaft - Type: VC Fund - Location: Jena, Thuringen, Germany - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Semiconductor, Wireless, Industrial As a listed private equity company DEWB provides support for strong growth, medium capitalized technology companies in the form of equity capital, expertise in corporate development and its sector network. The focus of the investment, which concentrates on the German-speaking countries (D / A / CH), lies in the areas of photonics andsensor systems which offer promising prospects for the future. Investors in the DEWB share gain access to the significant potential for added value offered by these key technologies of the 21st Century: Discover the light.Since 1997 we have invested over 350 million Euros in 55 companies and realized more than 420 million Euros through 36 exits, eight of which were IPOs. DEWB's current investment portfolio covers 11 companies with a total value of more than 40 million Euros from the areas of photonics and sensor systems, as well as biotechnology and IT.Focus on photonics - key industry of the 21st century. Photonics and sensor systems are amongst the most promising growth areas in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.Optical technologies utilise light (photons) as a "tool," information or energy medium. They cover the full range of technologies for light* generation, e.g. lasers, bulbs,* manipulation, e.g. lenses, gratings, * transfer, e.g. optical fibre,* conversion, e.g. solar cells, LED,* storage, e.g. CD, DVD, holograms,* visualization, e.g. displays and * exploitation, e.g. water sterilization using UV rays.As a result of their superior physical properties, optical processes and technologies are increasingly replacing the previously established processes and applications. Examples of this are the use of lasers in material processing, new display technologies and optical storage media. As cross sectional technologies, optical technologies provide a wide range of industries with various applications. This creates a reduced dependency upon the cycles of individual sectors. ## Klaus Eckstein KG - Type: VC Fund - Relevant deals: 1 - Focus: Health Care, Venture Capital, Financial Services Klaus Eckstein KG ## Juergen Ringbeck - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Software, Logistics, Transportation Honorary Professor Dr. Jürgen Ringbeck has been teaching at WHU as an honorary professor since 2014. He has been associated with WHU as a guest lecturer since 2012. As founder and managing director of Ricon GmbH, Honorary Professor Dr. Ringbeck has been an active investor and advisory board member of innovative young companies since 2014. ## Molten Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Series B - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Financial Services Molten Ventures is a leading British venture capital firm backing Europe’s highest-growth private technology companies. Our expert investment team stay ahead of the curve, identifying transformative trends and next-generation companies before they break through. We combine multiple pools of capital to invest at all stages of the businesslifecycle—from seed and early stage to growth and late stage—focusing on disruptive sectors like Spacetech, Fintech, and AI. Our strategy is simple: back bold ideas, scale them with capital and expertise, and unlock high-value exits—whether through strategic acquisitions, trade buy-outs, or IPOs. Since our 2016 IPO, we’ve delivered strong realised returns, reinvesting into the next wave of innovation—creating a virtuous cycle of growth and value. ## German Media Pool - Type: VC Fund - Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series B - Focus: E-Commerce, Retail, Pet German Media Pool is Germany's leading independent media for equity fund combining television, out of home, print and radio. We have invested more than 100 million Euro in gross media volume in more than 45 investments rounds into 20 startups. ## Heliad AG - Type: VC Fund - Location: Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series B, Post-IPO Equity - Focus: E-Commerce, Retail, Health Care Frankfurt-based venture capital firm, Heliad supports visionary startups and growth companies across Europe through strategic investment and long-term partnership. ## HV Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Munich, Bayern, Germany - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: E-Commerce, Software, Internet We support exceptional founders in building market leading digital companies. ## Felix Haas - Type: Angel - Location: Munich, Bayern, Germany - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Local, Mobile, Sports Felix Haas is the Executive Chairman and Founder of IDnow. He previously worked at amiando GmbH as a CEO and Co-Founder. Felix Haas attended Stanford University. ## Peter Mertens - Type: Angel - Location: Kefar Sava, HaMerkaz, Israel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Angel - Focus: Software, Automotive, CleanTech Peter Mertens ## Jens Wasel - Type: Angel - Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Angel - Focus: Software, Analytics, Advertising Jens Wasel - CEO @ KW-Commerce ## BM H Beteiligungs-Managementgesellschaft Hessen - Type: VC Fund - Location: Wiesbaden, Hessen, Germany - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, SaaS, Artificial Intelligence BM H Beteiligungs-Managementgesellschaft Hessen mbH operates as an investment arm of Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen Girozentrale. ## David Rowan - Type: Angel - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Machine Learning, Information Technology David Rowan is editor of the UK edition of WIRED magazine, which won 2009 Launch of the David Rowan is Editor of the WIRED UK, the technology and trends magazine covering online brands, gadgets and the culture that surrounds them. David has reported on technology for The Times and Channel 4 News, the latter requiring him to illustrate the newiPod Video from the set of a porn shoot. He's also written for The Sunday Times and Telegraph Magazines, and edited the Guardian's on-line content. David has curated an exhibition of British creative talent at the Government's Cabinet Forum conference. He has also addressed the TEDs, and frequently contributes on Newsnight and the Today programme. He also writes a monthly column for GQ. David is in touch with many of the world's leading trend-setters and spotters. In presentations he looks at how the net is disrupting almost every sector, how apps change consumer behaviour and why 'social commerce' is killing traditional marketing. He reveals the 10 trends that will change your market in the next decade - and what you should be doing now to protect yourself. ## Florian Reike - Type: Angel - Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed - Focus: FinTech, Blockchain, Financial Services Florian Reike is the Co-Founder at Advanced Blockchain AG. ## Timo Weltner - Type: Angel - Location: Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Angel - Focus: Beauty, Venture Capital Timo Weltner is a CEO & Co-Founder at ORCAYA GmbH. ## Helaba - Type: VC Fund - Location: Frankfort, Maine, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Debt Financing - Focus: B2B, FinTech, Cryptocurrency Wholesale and Investment Banking ## Speedinvest - Type: VC Fund - Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, FinTech, Financial Services Speedinvest is one of Europe’s most active early-stage investors, with more than €1bn AUM, 40 investors, and offices in Berlin, London, Munich, Paris, Vienna and San Francisco. Your success is our priority, so we don’t just send some money and "check in" at board meetings. Our mission is to empower you with game-changing support throughevery stage of your journey. Our focused investment teams know your industry inside and out. Their Deep Tech, Fintech, Industrial Tech, Network Effects, Digital Health and Subscriptions experience, know-how and deep networks are yours from day one. You also have full access to our in-house Platform+ team of operational experts who can provide tailored growth marketing, people (HR), US business development, and networking support throughout every stage of your journey. ## CNB Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Vienna, Wien, Austria - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Seed - Focus: Software, Machine Learning, Information Technology CNB Capital believes in the power of technology-driven entrepreneurship. We understand real innovation creates moat and defensibility. We provide long-term commitment, building an enduring partnership without the usual exit pressure. ## Heiko Rauch - Type: Angel - Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Angel - Focus: E-Commerce, Internet, Software Co-Founder of UFOstart ## Dr. Rainer Zimmermann - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Pre-Seed - Focus: FinTech, Cryptocurrency, Venture Capital Dr. Rainer Zimmermann ## Mirjam Puetz - Type: Angel - Location: Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Training, Education, Venture Capital Mirjam Puetz - Managing Director & Chief Client Office (CCO) @ Deutsche Bank ## Futury Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Internet We are looking for the newcomers, the architects of the future, the movers & shakers. ## Jens Hewald - Type: Angel - Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Angel - Focus: Internet, Finance, Cryptocurrency Jens Hewald is the Co-Founder of Soonami.io and UFOstart. He previously worked at Agrilution as an investor. Jens Hewald attended HTW Berlin. ## Nanz medico - Type: VC Fund - Location: Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Health Care, Wellness, Venture Capital Nanz medico offer high-quality rehabilitation. ## Robert Wuttke - Type: Angel - Location: Munich, Bayern, Germany - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Angel, Pre-Seed - Focus: Apps, Internet, Recruiting Robert Wuttke - Founding Partner and Managing Director @ 10x Group ## DEWB - Type: VC Fund - Location: Jena, Thuringen, Germany - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: FinTech, Financial Services, Information Technology As a listed private equity company DEWB provides support for strong growth, medium capitalized technology companies in the form of equity capital, expertise in corporate development and its sector network. The investment focus lies in the areas of photonics and sensor systems as well as their fields of application in automation and industrialengineering and related areas which offer promising prospects for the future. Investors in the DEWB share gain access to the significant potential for added value offered by these key technologies of the 21st Century: Discover the light.Since 1997 we have invested over 360 million Euros in 59 companies and realized more than 465 million Euros through 43 exits, eight of which were IPOs. DEWB’s current investment portfolio covers seven companies from the areas of photonics and sensor systems, as well as biotechnology and IT. ## Ingo Weber - Type: Angel - Location: Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Angel, Pre-Seed - Focus: Beauty, Fitness, InsurTech Ingo Weber - Founder and CEO @ Carcharodon Capital ## Thomas Wiederspahn - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A - Focus: Health Care, Venture Capital, Financial Services Thomas Wiederspahn ## w3.fund - Type: VC Fund - Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed - Focus: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Artificial Intelligence A vibrant Web3 fund, involved in all things around web3 investments in ventures and digital assets, web3 media and bringing together likeminded people. ## Panta Rhei - Type: VC Fund - Location: Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A - Focus: FinTech, Cryptocurrency, Venture Capital Panta Rhei is an investment firm. ## Paul Müller - Type: Angel - Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, SaaS, Internet Paul H. Müller is co-founder of Adjust. ## Andreas Burike - Type: Angel - Location: Ulm, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Human Resources Andreas Burike is the Founder and CFO of AnyDesk.