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Gruenderfonds Ruhr

Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Essen

Description

Gruenderfonds Ruhr is an investment firm.

Investor Profile

Gruenderfonds Ruhr has backed more than 8 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 13% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Germany.
  • Strong thematic focus on Information Technology, Biotechnology, Analytics.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (75%)
  • Series B (25%)

Country Focus

  • Germany (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Information Technology
  • Biotechnology
  • Analytics
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Machine Learning
  • Saas
  • Software
  • Industrial Manufacturing
  • Semiconductor
  • Fitness
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FAQ

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Who does Gruenderfonds Ruhr frequently co-invest with?

NRW.BANK
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Düsseldorf
Co-Investments: 7
Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund
Europe, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, Ingelheim Am Rhein
Co-Investments: 2
F-LOG Ventures
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Greven
Co-Investments: 2
HTGF | High-Tech Gruenderfonds
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Bonn
Co-Investments: 6
HD
Europe, Niedersachsen, Germany, Hanover
Co-Investments: 1
RAG-Stiftung
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Essen
Co-Investments: 2
Bosch Ventures
Europe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Stuttgart
Co-Investments: 1
Prospect Mining Studio
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
GOOSE Capital
North America, Texas, United States, Houston
Co-Investments: 2
MIG Capital
Europe, Bayern, Germany, München
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Gruenderfonds Ruhr often collaborate with?

TS
Europe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Freiburg
Shared Deals: 1
RS
Europe, Catalonia, Spain, Barcelona
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Gruenderfonds Ruhr?

Otter Energy Trading

München, Bayern, Germany

Otter Energy Trading is creating a marketplace where producers and customers may exchange electricity automatically

Renewable Energy
Pre SeedJul 1, 2025
Lidrotec

Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Lidrotec aim to expand the application potential of processing with ultra-short pulse lasers.

Industrial ManufacturingSemiconductor
Series AJun 25, 2025
Amount Raised: $13,500,000
talpasolutions

Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

talpasolutions offers a predictive analytics SaaS platform that delivers unparalleled added value for the heavy industries.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyMachine LearningSaaSSoftware
Series BMar 28, 2023
Amount Raised: $16,258,277
Lidrotec

Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Lidrotec aim to expand the application potential of processing with ultra-short pulse lasers.

Industrial ManufacturingSemiconductor
Series ADec 20, 2022
Amount Raised: $5,312,751
VMRay

Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

VMRay Analyzer is a breakthrough solution for dynamic analysis of advanced threats, including zero day and targeted attacks.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNetwork Security
Series BDec 19, 2022
Amount Raised: $33,959,677
Emergence Therapeutics

Duisburg, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Emergence is a biopharmaceutical company working on novel ADC immunotherapies for cancers with a high unmet need.

BiotechnologyFitnessHealth CareWellness
Series ADec 7, 2021
Amount Raised: $98,075,135
Abalos Therapeutics

Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Abalos Therapeutics is an Essen, Germany-based developer of novel immuno-virotherapies against cancer.

Biotechnology
Series AOct 14, 2021
Amount Raised: $35,930,240
talpasolutions

Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

talpasolutions offers a predictive analytics SaaS platform that delivers unparalleled added value for the heavy industries.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyMachine LearningSaaSSoftware
Series ADec 21, 2020
Amount Raised: $5,506,877
Abalos Therapeutics

Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Abalos Therapeutics is an Essen, Germany-based developer of novel immuno-virotherapies against cancer.

Biotechnology
Series AOct 15, 2019
Amount Raised: $13,240,196