Fund profile
High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF)
Germany
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About
High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) is a prominent venture capital firm based in Bonn, Germany. Established in 2005, HTGF focuses on early-stage investments in high-tech startups across various sectors, including digital technology, industrial technology, life sciences, and chemistry. The firm provides seed financing to support startups through the prototyping phase up to market launch. HTGF operates as a public-private partnership, backed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, KfW Capital, and 45 private investors, including market-leading medium-sized companies, corporations, and family offices. This robust investor base allows HTGF to provide substantial support to its portfolio companies, making investments of up to EUR 1 million in seed rounds and up to EUR 4 million across all financing rounds. The firm has managed four funds since its inception, with the latest, HTGF IV, closing at EUR 493.8 million. This fund will enable quicker and more flexible investments, simplifying the criteria for startups to qualify for funding. HTGF's portfolio boasts over 700 supported startups and more than 160 successful exits, underscoring its significant impact on the German high-tech startup ecosystem. HTGF prides itself on being more than just a financial backer; it provides extensive mentoring, networking opportunities, and strategic support to help startups scale effectively. The firm's commitment to nurturing innovation has cemented its reputation as a cornerstone of Germany's venture capital landscape.
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high-tech-gruenderfonds.deen