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LBBW VC

Europe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Stuttgart

Description

LBBW Venture Capital GmbH, established in 1998, serves as the dedicated venture capital arm of LBBW, one of Germany's prominent banks. Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, the firm primarily targets innovative technology companies operating within the DACH region, encompassing Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Its strategic alignment with a major financial institution provides portfolio companies with access to a robust network and deep industry expertise, extending beyond mere capital provision.

The firm's investment strategy is focused on high-growth potential businesses across late seed, Series A, and Series B funding rounds. LBBW VC exhibits a clear sector preference, concentrating its investments in B2B software, fintech, deep tech, and industrial tech. This specialized focus allows the team to leverage its domain knowledge effectively, identifying and nurturing companies poised for significant market disruption and scalability within these critical technology verticals.

LBBW VC is an active and consistent investor, demonstrating a strong track record since its inception. The firm typically provides initial investments ranging from €0.5 million to €5 million, which translates to approximately $540,000 to $5.4 million USD based on current exchange rates. Furthermore, LBBW VC has the capacity to support its portfolio companies through subsequent funding rounds, with a potential total investment of up to €10 million per company over its lifecycle. With over 100 investments and more than 20 successful exits to date, LBBW VC has established itself as a significant and reliable partner in the European venture capital landscape.

Investor Profile

LBBW VC has backed more than 39 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 13 rounds, about 33% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Germany, Switzerland.
  • Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Software, Health Care.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $540K – $5.4M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (28%)
  • Seed (21%)
  • Series Unknown (15%)
  • Series B (15%)
  • Series C (8%)
  • Series D (5%)
  • Pre Seed (3%)
  • Series E (3%)
  • Secondary Market (3%)

Country Focus

  • Germany (97%)
  • Switzerland (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Software
  • Health Care
  • E-commerce
  • Enterprise Software
  • Advertising
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Medical
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Information Technology
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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 LBBW VC frequently co-invest with?

KfW
Europe, Hessen, Germany, Frankfurt
Co-Investments: 10
BayBG Venture Capital
Europe, Bayern, Germany, München
Co-Investments: 3
HTGF | High-Tech Gruenderfonds
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Bonn
Co-Investments: 12
xdeck
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Cologne
Co-Investments: 2
TechVision Fund
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Aachen
Co-Investments: 2
Creathor Ventures
Europe, Hessen, Germany, Bad Homburg
Co-Investments: 3
Verve Ventures
Europe, Zug, Switzerland, Zug
Co-Investments: 3
C
Europe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Heidelberg
Co-Investments: 2
Bayern Kapital
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Landshut
Co-Investments: 5
Logan Capital AG
Europe, Sankt Gallen, Switzerland, Saint Gallen
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does LBBW VC often collaborate with?

MA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
MG
Europe, Hamburg, Germany, Hamburg
Shared Deals: 1
TD
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 1
TR
Europe, Hessen, Germany, Frankfurt
Shared Deals: 1
BE
Europe, Skane Lan, Sweden, Kristianstad
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by LBBW VC?

Venture Global LNG

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Venture Global LNG develops, constructs, and operates liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities.

ConstructionEnergyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Post Ipo DebtJul 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,100,000,000
specter automation

Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

B2B SaaS company for AI powered automation of construction site management and tracking, effectively cutting construction delays in half.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConstructionEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSoftware
SeedMar 26, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,399,679
Metergrid

Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Metergrid develops SaaS products for problems of decentralized energy systems.

BillingConsultingEnergy ManagementReal EstateRenewable EnergySaaSSmart HomeSoftware
SeedFeb 19, 2025
leon nanodrugs

München, Bayern, Germany

leon-nanodrugs is a nanotechnology-based drug development company.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Series DAug 6, 2024
Heidelberg Epignostix

Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Heidelberg Epignostix is a pioneering start-up led by a dedicated team of DNA methylation-based tumor categorization experts.

HospitalMedicalWellness
SeedJul 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,609,826
PlanerAI

Großrinderfeld, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

AI-based planning solution for fresh goods -

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Food and BeverageInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
Series AApr 18, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,981,916
Threedy

Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany

Building on 25 years of research, Threedy’s visual computing pioneers are leading the development of our platform technology instant3Dhub.

3D TechnologyAugmented RealityData VisualizationSoftwareVirtual RealityVisual Search
Series AFeb 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $10,377,503
Bluu Seafood

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Bluu Seafood Provides Sea Food Manufacturing Services.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingService IndustrySupply Chain Management
Series AJun 28, 2023
Amount Raised: $17,464,408
Oska Health

Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany

A German-UK health-tech company delivering digital-enabled care solutions for chronic kidney disease patients.

Health CaremHealth
Pre SeedMar 6, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,671,637
specter automation

Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

B2B SaaS company for AI powered automation of construction site management and tracking, effectively cutting construction delays in half.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConstructionEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSoftware
SeedJan 31, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,932,383