Backs tech founders, building the future, early on. Pre & Seed Investor for Tech Startups in Industrial/Climate/Deep Tech, Life Sciences & Chemistry, Digital Tech.
| Company Name | HTGF (High-Tech Gründerfonds) |
| Investment Thesis/Focus | Backs tech founders, building the future, early on. Pre & Seed Investor for Tech Startups in Industrial/Climate/Deep Tech, Life Sciences & Chemistry, Digital Tech. |
| Headquarters Location | Bonn (with Berlin office established 2018 and Munich office established 2023) |
| Founding Year | 2005 (celebrating 20-year anniversary in 2025) |
| Number of Investment Managers | 14+ investment managers (listed on https://www.htgf.de/unser-team/) |
| Investment Stage Focus | Pre-seed and seed, €800k minimum check size, follow-on investments up to €30 million via Opportunity Fund |
| Managing Partners | Romy Schnelle (Geschäftsführerin/Managing Director) and Dr. Alex von Frankenberg (Geschäftsführer/Managing Director) |
| Legal Entity Name | High-Tech Gründerfonds Management GmbH, Registered at Commercial Registry (HRB 2261-8195) |
| Primary Contact Email | info@htgf.de (general contact), with department-specific emails: team@htgf.de, pitch@htgf.de, press: t.jacob@htgf.de |
| Industry Focus | Industrial/Climate/Deep Tech, Life Sciences & Chemistry, Digital Tech and Software |
| Assets Under Management | €2 billion fund size |
| Number of Portfolio Companies | 790+ portfolio companies |