
Brandenburg Kapital
Description
Brandenburg Kapital GmbH serves as the dedicated venture capital arm of the Investitionsbank des Landes Brandenburg (ILB), playing a crucial role in fostering innovation and economic development within the German state of Brandenburg. The firm's core mission revolves around providing essential equity and quasi-equity financing to promising technology-oriented companies. By strategically aligning with ILB, Brandenburg Kapital aims to fortify Brandenburg as a dynamic business hub, ensuring that both emerging startups and established enterprises have access to the necessary capital for growth and expansion.
Brandenburg Kapital employs a comprehensive investment strategy, designed to support companies across their entire developmental spectrum, from the initial seed stage through to significant growth phases. The firm actively seeks out innovative businesses, primarily located within Brandenburg, that are developing cutting-edge technologies and disruptive solutions. This broad stage focus enables them to engage with entrepreneurs early in their journey, nurturing their development, and providing continuous support as they mature and expand their operations. Beyond direct investments, Brandenburg Kapital also participates indirectly through various venture capital funds, further broadening its impact within the regional ecosystem.
The firm offers substantial financial backing, with investment amounts tailored to the specific needs of each development stage. For companies in the seed and early stages, typical first cheques can extend up to €1 million. As businesses progress into their growth phase, Brandenburg Kapital is capable of deploying more substantial capital injections, with individual financing rounds potentially reaching up to €5 million. Demonstrating a long-term commitment to its portfolio companies, the firm can invest a cumulative total of up to €10 million per company across multiple financing rounds, facilitating sustained expansion and strategic initiatives. This flexible and significant funding approach, complemented by their extensive network and expertise, positions Brandenburg Kapital as a vital partner for innovative ventures in the region.
Investor Profile
Brandenburg Kapital has backed more than 68 startups, with 9 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 29 rounds, about 43% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Germany, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Software, Information Technology.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $216K – $5.4M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (57%)
- Series Unknown (16%)
- Series A (13%)
- Series B (4%)
- Series C (4%)
- Pre Seed (3%)
- Convertible Note (1%)
Country Focus
- Germany (96%)
- United Kingdom (4%)
Industry Focus
- Health Care
- Software
- Information Technology
- Medical Device
- Biotechnology
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Medical
- Health Diagnostics
- Internet Of Things
- Saas
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