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Sparkasse Jena

Europe, Thuringen, Germany, Jena

Description

Sparkasse Jena is a German savings bank offers a collection of financial products and services to private, retail, and corporate customers.

Investor Profile

Sparkasse Jena has backed more than 8 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 25% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Germany, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Medical, Biotechnology.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (50%)
  • Series A (38%)
  • Series C (13%)

Country Focus

  • Germany (88%)
  • United States (13%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Medical
  • Biotechnology
  • Medical Device
  • E-commerce
  • Shopping
  • Therapeutics
  • Social Shopping
  • Health Diagnostics
  • Robotics
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Who does Sparkasse Jena frequently co-invest with?

NRW.BANK
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Düsseldorf
Co-Investments: 1
Co-Investments: 1
HTGF | High-Tech Gruenderfonds
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Bonn
Co-Investments: 2
Mittelständische Beteiligungsgesellschaft Thüringen
Europe, Thuringen, Germany, Erfurt-bindersleben
Co-Investments: 2
ST
Europe, Thuringen, Germany, Erfurt
Co-Investments: 1
bm-t beteiligungsmanagement thuringen
Europe, Thuringen, Germany, Erfurt
Co-Investments: 5
Co-Investments: 1
B
Europe, Thuringen, Germany, Erfurt
Co-Investments: 1
Foundation for Research and Technology
Europe, Iraklion, Greece, Heraklion
Co-Investments: 1
Evonik Industries
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Essen
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Sparkasse Jena often collaborate with?

FT
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels
Shared Deals: 1
PP
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Sparkasse Jena?

PERCEPTEC

Jena, Thuringen, Germany

PERCEPTEC is an application-oriented think tank with the aim of accelerating the process of modernization and digitalization.

Health CareMedical Device
SeedJun 30, 2025
DeepEn

Jena, Thuringen, Germany

DeepEn is a research transfer start-up from Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technologies.

Biotechnology
SeedFeb 17, 2025
NovaPump

Jena, Thuringen, Germany

NovaPump is a developer and manufacturer of percutaneous circulatory mechanical support systems (pMCS).

Health CareMedicalMedical DeviceTherapeutics
Series AJun 5, 2020
Dynamic42

Jena, Thuringen, Germany

Dy­nam­ic42 provides, customizes innovative 3D mi­cro­phys­i­o­log­i­cal in vit­ro test systems recre­at­ing human organ key functions.

Health CareMedicalPharmaceutical
SeedApr 6, 2020
ShopCo Technologies

San Francisco, California, United States

ShopCo Technologies is the parent company of the Shop.co universal cart browser extension.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Browser ExtensionsE-CommerceInformation TechnologyInternetShoppingWeb Apps
SeedFeb 3, 2017
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
JeNaCell

Jena, Thuringen, Germany

JeNaCell is involved in the production of a high-performance bio-material with natural nano-structures.

BiotechnologyCosmeticsLaserNanotechnology
Series AJul 12, 2015
Oncgnostics

Jena, Thuringen, Germany

Oncgnostics develops IVD tests for screening, therapeutic decision making, and follow-up care in cancer diagnostics.

BiotechnologyHealth DiagnosticsMedicalRobotics
Series AJan 29, 2015
Preisbock

Jena, Thuringen, Germany

Preisbock operates and manages the online shopping portal, preisbock.de.

E-CommerceShoppingSocial Shopping
Series CFeb 9, 2009
Amount Raised: $1,303,467