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Creathor Ventures

Europe, Hessen, Germany, Bad Homburg

Description

Creathor Ventures is a prominent German venture capital firm based in Bad Homburg, boasting a long-standing history in the European tech ecosystem. Founded over 25 years ago, the firm primarily focuses on early-stage technology-oriented companies across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and other European markets. Their investment scope spans both digital technologies, including SaaS, AI, FinTech, and e-commerce, and the life sciences sector, encompassing MedTech, Digital Health, and Biotech innovations. Creathor Ventures is recognized for its commitment to fostering innovation and supporting disruptive business models.

The firm typically engages with companies at the Seed, Series A, and Series B stages, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and access to their extensive network. They are known for their hands-on approach, supporting portfolio companies through various growth phases, from product development and market entry to international expansion. Creathor Ventures aims to build long-term partnerships with ambitious founders who are developing technologies with significant market potential, emphasizing a collaborative relationship to accelerate growth.

The firm's typical initial investment ranges from €1 million to €5 million, demonstrating their commitment to substantial early-stage funding. They have the capacity to provide significant follow-on investments, potentially investing up to €15 million over the lifetime of a single company. Creathor Ventures has a strong track record of successful fundraises, including their Creathor V fund, which closed at €90 million. Their latest endeavor, Creathor VI, is currently targeting €150 million, underscoring their continued growth and ambition to support the next generation of European tech leaders across their target sectors.

Investor Profile

Creathor Ventures has backed more than 91 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 37 rounds, about 41% of its total and boasts 22 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series Unknown, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Germany, Switzerland, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Health Care, Biotechnology.
  • Typical check size: $1.1M – $5.4M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (32%)
  • Series Unknown (25%)
  • Series B (22%)
  • Seed (16%)
  • Series C (3%)
  • Private Equity (1%)

Country Focus

  • Germany (66%)
  • Switzerland (10%)
  • United States (8%)
  • France (8%)
  • Finland (4%)
  • Sweden (3%)
  • Austria (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Health Care
  • Biotechnology
  • Information Technology
  • Mobile
  • Internet
  • E-commerce
  • Apps
  • Saas
  • Pharmaceutical
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Creathor Ventures frequently co-invest with?

NRW.BANK
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Düsseldorf
Co-Investments: 6
KfW
Europe, Hessen, Germany, Frankfurt
Co-Investments: 11
XAnge
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 5
HTGF | High-Tech Gruenderfonds
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Bonn
Co-Investments: 5
Capnamic Ventures
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Cologne
Co-Investments: 4
b2venture
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 4
ES
Europe, Hessen, Germany, Frankfurt
Co-Investments: 5
Deutsche Telekom Strategic Investments
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 4
Heartcore Capital
Europe, Hovedstaden, Denmark, Copenhagen
Co-Investments: 4
IBB Ventures
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 7

Which angels does Creathor Ventures often collaborate with?

CV
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
ZW
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
MH
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 2
NT
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
MC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
HS
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
Daniel Dines
North America, Delaware, United States, Dover
Shared Deals: 1
PS
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Shared Deals: 2
FE
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 2
VG
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Creathor Ventures?

HeyJobs

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

HeyJobs is a career platform matching the world's essential talent to opportunities.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Human ResourcesInformation TechnologyMachine LearningRecruitingSaaSSoftware
Series BMar 24, 2022
Amount Raised: $47,000,000
Ledgy

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

Ledgy is a software company that helps growing companies manage equity.

FinTechSaaSSoftware
Series ASep 7, 2021
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Humanoo

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Europe's biggest automated corporate wellness solution for productive teams & healthy people

AppsFitnessHealth CareHuman ResourcesPersonal HealthSoftwareWellness
Series BAug 13, 2021
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Wunderflats

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Wunderflats is an online platform that enables users to find and rent furnished apartments.

Information ServicesReal EstateRental Property
Series CJul 19, 2021
Amount Raised: $20,989,749
Lengoo

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Enterprise platform for expert AI systems

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningNatural Language ProcessingSoftware
Series BFeb 9, 2021
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Humanoo

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Europe's biggest automated corporate wellness solution for productive teams & healthy people

AppsFitnessHealth CareHuman ResourcesPersonal HealthSoftwareWellness
Series ASep 7, 2020
Amount Raised: $2,695,169
Tacalyx

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Tacalyx is a biotech company focused on the discovery and development of novel anti-TACA

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceTherapeutics
SeedSep 25, 2019
Amount Raised: $7,665,949
Lengoo

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Enterprise platform for expert AI systems

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningNatural Language ProcessingSoftware
Series ASep 2, 2019
Amount Raised: $6,578,103
Wunderflats

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Wunderflats is an online platform that enables users to find and rent furnished apartments.

Information ServicesReal EstateRental Property
Series BJul 8, 2019
Amount Raised: $8,972,000
CryoTherapeutics

Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany

CryoTherapeutics is focusing on the development, demonstration of clinical benefit & commercialization of a proprietary cryotherapy system.

BiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics
Series BJun 27, 2019
Amount Raised: $7,960,054