Vito Ventures

Vito Ventures, based in Munich, Germany, focuses on deep tech sectors such as machine intelligence, IoT, cybersecurity, and frontier tech hardware. Notable portfolio companies include Isar Aerospace, IQM (quantum computing), and Crate.io. The firm typically invests in early-stage startups that are leveraging cutting-edge technologies to disrupt industries such as aerospace, industrial automation, and energy. Geographically, while Vito Ventures has a European focus, particularly in Germany and Finland, it actively invests in tech hubs worldwide. The fund often leads investment rounds, with an average check size of around $9 million, participating in three to four rounds per year. Vito Ventures seeks bold founders who are challenging the status quo, particularly those integrating superior engineering with entrepreneurial vision. They prefer startups with scalable technologies and solid market potential. The team, led by Managing Partners Thomas Oehl and Benedikt von Schoeler, is approachable for startups through direct networking or referrals, valuing high-tech innovation and global scalability.