DeepTech & Climate Fonds

The DeepTech & Climate Fonds (DTCF) is a German venture capital fund aimed at supporting growth-stage startups working on transformative technologies in sectors such as deep tech and climate tech. Established in 2023, the fund has a capital pool of €1 billion, sourced from Germany’s Future Fund and the European Recovery Program. It focuses on companies developing solutions in fields like Industry 4.0, quantum computing, AI, and clean energy technologies. DTCF primarily invests in companies that require long development cycles and substantial capital, providing them with the resources to scale their innovations across Europe. The fund works as an anchor investor, partnering with institutional investors, family offices, and private capital to ensure that these companies can achieve commercial success and contribute to a climate-neutral economy. Led by Dr. Elisabeth Schrey and Tobias Faupel, DTCF has already made notable investments in companies like Membion, which focuses on wastewater recycling, and Cylib, a battery recycling startup. The fund's mission is to drive systemic change by investing in technologies that will reshape industries and contribute to sustainability across the European tech landscape​.