Bayern Kapital

Bayern Kapital GmbH, established in 1995 and located in Landshut, Germany, serves as the venture capital arm of LfA Förderbank Bayern. The firm specializes in providing growth capital to small and medium-sized enterprises exclusively within Bavaria, focusing on high-tech sectors such as biotechnology, life sciences, information technology, medical technology, new materials, nanotechnology, and environmental technology. Bayern Kapital aims to support the financing of research and development, market launches of new products, and expansion of existing market shares. The company typically invests between €0.25 million and €9 million in firms with annual sales up to €50 million or total assets not exceeding €43 million. Bayern Kapital has invested in over 250 companies, managing funds valued at approximately €340 million.

Stefan Aumer

Investment Analyst

Matthias Birnthaler

Investment Analyst

Matthias Buchinger

Investment Manager

Riccardo Giacomello

Investment Analyst

Ariel Golan

Senior Investment Manager

Regina Graßl

Senior Investment Manager

Andreas Huber

Senior Investment Manager

Roman Huber

Managing Director

Wolfgang Härtl

Investment Director

Anja Krzystek

Investment Analyst

Bernhard Köhler

Senior Investment Manager

Johanna Liebner

Senior Investment Manager

Brigitte Linseis

Senior Investment Manager

Thomas Manitta

Senior Investment Manager

Mathias Matusek

Investment Manager

Franziska Pfeiffer

Investment Manager

Markus Porsch

Investment Analyst

Martin Redl

Investment Director

Dr. Georg Ried

Managing Director

Franz Salzer

Senior Investment Manager

Bernd Schafberger

Investment Director

Benjamin Schwiewagner

Investment Director

Nathalie Weitemeyer

Senior Investment Manager

Florian Zeidle

Investment Analyst

Matthias Buchinger

Investment Manager

Past deals in Speech Recognition

SmartAIs

Pre Seed Round in 2025
SmartAI develops an innovative digital assistant designed to assist blind and visually impaired individuals with outdoor navigation. The system employs cameras and sensors to identify obstacles, such as pedestrians, vehicles, and curbs, providing real-time auditory feedback through headphones. Users receive directional instructions and warnings about potential hazards, enhancing their safety while navigating. The assistant also incorporates GPS technology to determine the most efficient routes, adapting to obstacles or changes in the environment. Interaction with the system is facilitated through voice commands, allowing for continuous updates on surroundings and navigation paths. Additionally, SmartAI's technology learns user preferences, creating a more personalized navigation experience. The integration of bone-conduction headphones further enhances user safety by allowing users to hear ambient sounds while receiving guidance.

VITAS

Seed Round in 2024
VITAS is a company that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven call automation, providing a sophisticated voice assistant designed to enhance customer service. Its intelligent system can efficiently handle standardized customer inquiries in real time, enabling businesses to streamline their communication processes. The technology is applicable across various sectors, including restaurants, medical practices, and financial services. VITAS offers a software-as-a-service platform, which allows businesses of any size to create a customized virtual assistant without the need for technical expertise. Users can easily configure the assistant to meet their specific requirements, adjusting greeting phrases, questions, and call scenarios to improve customer engagement. By implementing this solution, organizations can reduce the burden of telephone calls, making interactions smoother for both customers and partners.
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