
Seed Fonds Aachen
Description
Seedfonds Aachen is a prominent venture capital fund dedicated to fostering innovative and technology-oriented start-ups primarily within the Aachen region and the broader Rhineland area of Germany. Established to support the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, the fund is managed by a consortium of experienced partners, including BM-T Beteiligungsmanagement Thüringen GmbH and S-UBG AG, both well-regarded entities in the German venture capital landscape. Its strategic focus lies in identifying and nurturing early-stage companies with high growth potential, contributing significantly to regional economic development by transforming groundbreaking ideas into successful businesses.
The fund's investment strategy targets seed and early-stage companies across a diverse range of high-tech sectors. These include Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), life sciences, medical technology, advanced materials, and production technology. Seedfonds Aachen typically provides initial financing rounds of up to 1.5 million Euros (approximately $1.62 million USD), demonstrating its commitment to substantial early-stage support. Beyond the initial investment, the fund has the capacity for follow-on financing, potentially investing a total of up to 3 million Euros (approximately $3.24 million USD) per company throughout its lifecycle, enabling portfolio companies to scale and achieve their milestones.
Seedfonds Aachen plays a crucial role in the regional innovation ecosystem, acting as a vital bridge between cutting-edge research and market commercialization. Its operations are significantly bolstered by public funding, including support from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the State of North Rhine-Westphalia. This public-private partnership model underscores its mission to not only generate financial returns but also to stimulate job creation and technological advancement within the region. The fund's consistent focus on scalable, innovative ventures from the Rhineland underscores its commitment to strengthening Germany's position as a hub for deep tech and entrepreneurial excellence.
Investor Profile
Seed Fonds Aachen has backed more than 34 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 17 rounds, about 50% of its total and boasts 7 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series Unknown, Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Germany.
- Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Health Care, Software.
- Typical check size: $270K – $1.6M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (35%)
- Seed (35%)
- Series A (15%)
- Series B (12%)
- Series C (3%)
Country Focus
- Germany (91%)
Industry Focus
- Biotechnology
- Health Care
- Software
- Medical
- Medical Device
- Manufacturing
- E-commerce
- Life Science
- Electronics
- Enterprise Software
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