
LBBW VC
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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