HTGF (High-Tech Gründerfonds)

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pre-seed DACH 12 portfolio companies €2 bn AUM 3 sources
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Overview

HTGF is a German pre-seed and seed investor focused on backing tech founders in software, hardware, AI, deep tech, and biotech.

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Classification

Headquarters
Bonn, Germany
Geographic focus
DACH
Stage
pre-seed
Current fund
Fund IV
Fund status
active
Portfolio
12 companies

Fund details

Fund size
€2 bn
AUM
€2 bn
Check size
€500 k–€800 k initial; up to €4 M total
Founded
2005
Limited partners ERP start-up fund of the KfW bank group

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Thesis & focus

Value-add platform

Network events, corporate introductions (e.g., Userlane to B. Braun), mentorship, fast decision-making (~28 days)

Notable exits

Rigontec (acquired by Merck & Co.), Tiramizoo (secondary sale to DPD & BayBG), Convert by Riddle

Portfolio focus

Pre- & Seed stage, major tech fields including software, hardware, AI, deep tech, and biotech

Culture & mission

We believe in tech. We invest in people. We are founders and visionaries with a background in science and business.

Investment thesis

HTGF believes in tech and invests in people, specifically backing tech founders who have the courage to shape the future. They focus on early-stage investments (Pre-Seed/Seed) and leverage a team with over 300 years of investment experience in science and business.

Portfolio companies

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At a glance

12
Portfolio companies
€2 bn
AUM

Sources & references

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