High-Tech Gründerfonds

High-Tech Gründerfonds Management GmbH is a venture capital firm based in Bonn, Germany, specializing in early-stage investments in high-tech startups. Established in 2005, the firm focuses on technology-driven companies across various sectors, including information and communication technology, life sciences, healthcare, automation, and cleantech. HTGF typically invests in companies that have been operational for no more than one year, aiming to contribute up to €0.6 million in initial funding and up to €3 million in follow-on financing. The firm seeks a minority stake, generally around 15%, and provides a subordinated loan convertible into equity, with deferred interest for up to four years to support liquidity. With a total investment volume of approximately €895.5 million across three funds, HTGF has successfully supported over 500 startups and attracted more than €2 billion in follow-on investments from external sources. The firm's investors include notable public and private entities, underscoring its role as a key player in fostering innovation and growth within the German startup ecosystem.

Daniela Bach

Principal and Authorized Signatory

Kay G. Balster

Senior Investment Manager

Jens Baumgärtner

Principal and Authorized Signatory

Gernot Berger

Investor

Kilian von Berlichingen

Investor

Anke Cassing

Principal

Tanja Emmerling

Partner

Caroline Fichtner

Senior Investment Manager

Yann Fiebig

Investment Manager

Alexander von Frankenberg

Managing Director and Founder

Bernd Goergen

Partner

Stefanie Grüter

Partner, Communications and Relations

Gregor Haidl

Principal / Authorised Signatory

Frank Hensel

Senior Investment Manager

Olaf Joeressen

Senior Investment Manager

Markus Kressmann

Partner

Maurice Kügler

Investment Manager

Klaus Lehmann

Senior Investment Manager

Dominik Lohle

Senior Investment Manager

Torsten Löffler

Principal ppa. - DeepTech Future Fonds

Fabian Mohr

Investor

Martin Möllmann

Investment Manager

Axel Nitsch

Investment Manager

Andreas Olmes

Principal and Authorized Signatory

Katharina Peters

Investment Manager

Tilmann Petersen

Investment Manager

Claudia Raber

Partner

Nikolaus Raupp

Investor

Frank Reinecke

Partner

Guido Schlitzer

Managing Director

Ulrich Schmitt

Principal

Romy Schnelle

Partner

Tobias Schulz

Principal and Authorized Signatory

Katharina Severin

Investment Manager

Niels Sharman

Investor

Esko Stahl

Investment Manager

Björn Sykora

Principal and Authorized Signatory

Angelika Vlachou

Partner

Johannes Weber

Principal

Marco Winzer

Partner

Julian Zachmann

Investor

Christian Ziach

Principal and Authorized Signatory

Markus Kückelhaus Ph.D

Partner, Industrial Tech Team

Past deals in 3D Printing

Graswald

Seed Round in 2022
Graswald engages in the creation of natural and digital 3D worlds for the entertainment industry. The company offers nature models and 3D vegetation that can be used in virtual worlds. A variety of variant groupings are available in Graswald to produce photoreal ecosystems in various variants.

Senodis

Seed Round in 2022
Senodis Technologies GmbH, founded in 2019 and based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in marking solutions for hot-formed metal components, facilitating continuous identification and complete digital tracking. The company offers a range of robust marking technologies, including ceramic phosphors and Ceracode marking, which acts as a digital fingerprint for metal components. By leveraging its expertise in materials research, optical sensors, and digital data analysis, Senodis aims to address the challenges of digitization in the metal industry. Their solutions provide clients with enhanced transparency, enabling them to reduce costs effectively while improving the efficiency of their production processes.

HighLine Technology

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Developer of parallel dispensing technology designed to reduce material consumption in the PV (Photovoltaics ) industry. The company's technology is used to apply front metal contacts onto solar cells and can be integrated into conventional production lines for silicon solar cells, replacing the screen printing process normally used for the front-side metal contacts, enabling clients to save resources, increasing the electricity yield and increasing throughput.

DcubeD

Venture Round in 2021
DCUBED develops and sells innovative actuators and deployable structures for the rapidly growing space market.

Threedy

Seed Round in 2020
Threedy GmbH, established in 2020 and based in Darmstadt, Germany, specializes in providing the instant3Dhub platform, which supports visualization, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) applications primarily for the automotive, aerospace, and energy sectors. The platform is designed for high-performance visual computing and facilitates the use of large data sets across various applications and devices. It features a 3D streaming architecture, built-in 3D spaces for collaborative context sharing, and a unified application programming interface. By directly integrating with business data and sensors, Threedy enables customers to leverage 3D data models to drive digital innovation, enhance products and services, and optimize business processes, ultimately leading to simplified operations and cost savings.

Kumovis

Series A in 2020
Kumovis GmbH is a medical technology company based in Munich, Germany, that specializes in the manufacture of 3D-printing systems for medical applications. Founded in 2017, the company has developed the KUMOVIS R1, a 3D printing system that utilizes fused layer manufacturing for thermoplastic materials. Kumovis's systems are designed to produce a wide range of medical products, from prototyping to personalized human implants, and they emphasize clean room integration in their 3D printing processes. This focus on advanced printing technology allows Kumovis to cater to both industrial and medical sectors, enhancing the capabilities and customization of medical devices.

Mecuris

Series B in 2020
Mecuris GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in the development and supply of custom orthopedic aids, including orthoses and prostheses. The company empowers orthopedic and prosthetic (O&P) professionals through its Mecuris Solution Platform, which integrates digital technology and 3D printing. This platform allows for the co-creation of individualized O&P products by utilizing patient data and scans to semi-automatically generate custom 3D designs. These designs can be printed locally, ensuring a tailored fit and reducing production times by up to 75%. Mecuris aims to enhance the lives of wearers by providing quick, personalized solutions that meet their specific needs.

Threedium

Seed Round in 2019
Threedium Limited, based in London and incorporated in 2017, develops a cloud-based platform that enhances online brand experiences by enabling the creation of interactive three-dimensional (3D) and augmented reality (AR) advertisements and product configurators. This technology allows businesses to transform static images into dynamic 3D models that can be seamlessly integrated across various digital channels and devices, improving engagement and facilitating personalized customer experiences. Threedium's solutions are designed to bridge the gap between online and in-store interactions, permitting customers to visualize and customize products in real-time, which increases product consideration and purchasing intent. The platform serves a wide range of industries, helping brands create memorable experiences that drive conversions and foster customer loyalty.

Cytena

Series A in 2019
cytena GmbH develops a laboratory device to separate single cells. Its products include singlecell printer, c.sight, b.sight, f.sight, and cartridge. The company offers its single cell printer technology for applications in cell line development, single cell genomic, and application development, including research and development aspects. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Freiburg, Germany with distribution networks in Europe, North America, India, Asia, and the United Kingdom. As per the transaction announced on August 5, 2019, cytena GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Cellink AB (publ).

Dotscene

Seed Round in 2019
dotscene GmbH develops three dimensional (3D) laser scanner for real estate industry. It offers the laser scanning system, dotcube 600k, which is used on foot, drones and vehicles. It creates computer aided design (CAD) models, true-to-scale floor plans and facade projections. The company also develops a mobile laser data acquisition software, utilizing simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) algorithms of mobile robotics to convert indoor and outdoor environment into 3D models. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Freiburg, Germany.

Mecuris

Series A in 2019
Mecuris GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in the development and supply of custom orthopedic aids, including orthoses and prostheses. The company empowers orthopedic and prosthetic (O&P) professionals through its Mecuris Solution Platform, which integrates digital technology and 3D printing. This platform allows for the co-creation of individualized O&P products by utilizing patient data and scans to semi-automatically generate custom 3D designs. These designs can be printed locally, ensuring a tailored fit and reducing production times by up to 75%. Mecuris aims to enhance the lives of wearers by providing quick, personalized solutions that meet their specific needs.

R3DT

Seed Round in 2018
R3DT GmbH, based in Germany, specializes in providing innovative virtual reality (VR) solutions tailored for industrial manufacturing and work planning. The company, a spin-off from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), offers a VR software tool that enables businesses of all sizes to enhance efficiency across various processes, including development, sales, marketing, training, and maintenance. By leveraging R3DT's technology, organizations can accelerate product planning and implementation, as well as create immersive sales presentations that showcase products in their true size and a 360-degree view. The company's approach emphasizes collaboration among customers, suppliers, and employees to achieve superior outcomes in operational workflows.

AIM3D

Venture Round in 2018
AIM3D GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Rostock, Germany, specializes in the design and manufacturing of advanced 3D printers for metals, ceramics, and plastics. As a spin-off from the University of Rostock, the company aims to significantly reduce the costs associated with additive manufacturing, particularly for metal parts. By addressing the high material costs that have often hindered the industrial adoption of these technologies, AIM3D has developed a versatile printer that allows users to work with multiple materials on a single machine. This innovative approach not only enhances cost-efficiency compared to traditional metal printers but also aims to revolutionize the additive manufacturing market, enabling businesses to improve productivity and reduce operational expenses.

Kumovis

Seed Round in 2018
Kumovis GmbH is a medical technology company based in Munich, Germany, that specializes in the manufacture of 3D-printing systems for medical applications. Founded in 2017, the company has developed the KUMOVIS R1, a 3D printing system that utilizes fused layer manufacturing for thermoplastic materials. Kumovis's systems are designed to produce a wide range of medical products, from prototyping to personalized human implants, and they emphasize clean room integration in their 3D printing processes. This focus on advanced printing technology allows Kumovis to cater to both industrial and medical sectors, enhancing the capabilities and customization of medical devices.

Whitesonic

Seed Round in 2016
Whitesonic is a company focused on developing an ultrasound-based scanner for the field of digital dentistry. This innovative scanner captures detailed impressions of dental structures non-invasively and without radiation, utilizing high-frequency acoustic waves. The technology enables dentists to efficiently record and prepare essential dental data and soft tissue information. As of 2017, a prototype of the scanner was available for patient use, with plans to obtain medical product approval following an evaluation phase. Through these advancements, Whitesonic aims to enhance dental practices and improve patient outcomes in dental care.

Mecuris

Seed Round in 2016
Mecuris GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in the development and supply of custom orthopedic aids, including orthoses and prostheses. The company empowers orthopedic and prosthetic (O&P) professionals through its Mecuris Solution Platform, which integrates digital technology and 3D printing. This platform allows for the co-creation of individualized O&P products by utilizing patient data and scans to semi-automatically generate custom 3D designs. These designs can be printed locally, ensuring a tailored fit and reducing production times by up to 75%. Mecuris aims to enhance the lives of wearers by providing quick, personalized solutions that meet their specific needs.

immersight

Venture Round in 2016
ImmerSight GmbH is a German company specializing in virtual reality solutions, particularly through its innovative ImmerSight glasses. These glasses create a high level of spatial perception by providing individual images for each eye, resulting in a vivid three-dimensional experience. The ImmerSight system can be utilized with various notebooks, allowing users to visualize interior designs in real-time during the planning phases. This technology is integrated with PaletteCAD, a 3D architecture software that supports various applications, including interior design, construction of custom features, and real estate marketing. Additionally, ImmerSight offers the 3D-Showroom platform, a software solution tailored for virtual exhibitions. Founded in 2012 and based in Ulm, Germany, ImmerSight continues to expand its offerings in the realm of immersive virtual experiences across multiple industries.

Pulsar Photonics

Seed Round in 2016
Pulsar Photonics GmbH specializes in the development, production, and sale of machines and integrated tools for material processing using short and ultrashort pulse lasers. Founded in 2013 as a spin-off from the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology, the company offers lean laser machines for applications such as laser drilling, micro structuring, and precision cutting. Its modular systems are designed for beam shaping and deflection, enhanced with sensors to monitor processes and qualify machining results directly in the machine. The user interface and control are managed through intuitive software, facilitating automated configurations. In addition to system development, Pulsar Photonics provides prototype and batch production services, addressing various core processes. With a team of experienced experts, the company operates internationally, collaborating within a network of laser technology manufacturers and users across multiple sectors.

Multiphoton Optics

Series A in 2015
Multiphoton Optics GmbH specializes in the development and sale of 3D printing equipment and software for additive manufacturing. The company's technology enables the creation of complex three-dimensional structures across various materials, including polymers, hybrid materials, glasses, and metals. Key products include the LithoProf3D printing platform, along with the LithoStream3D and LithoSoft3D software solutions, which cater to applications in photonics, biomedicine, life sciences, and functional materials. Additionally, Multiphoton Optics provides services such as prototyping, engineering support, and consulting to enhance customer experience. Founded in 2013 in Wurzburg, Germany, the company has established a reputation for high-precision opto-electronics assembly and innovative optical component packaging solutions.

Cytena

Seed Round in 2015
cytena GmbH develops a laboratory device to separate single cells. Its products include singlecell printer, c.sight, b.sight, f.sight, and cartridge. The company offers its single cell printer technology for applications in cell line development, single cell genomic, and application development, including research and development aspects. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Freiburg, Germany with distribution networks in Europe, North America, India, Asia, and the United Kingdom. As per the transaction announced on August 5, 2019, cytena GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Cellink AB (publ).

EnShape

Seed Round in 2015
EnShape GmbH, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Jena, Germany, specializes in the development, commercialization, and distribution of three-dimensional (3D) sensors for industrial applications. The company offers customized sensor solutions for optical 3D metrology, focusing on surface and shape measurement, as well as standardized sensors for rapid shape acquisition. EnShape's primary product, the EnShape 3D sensor, delivers dense and accurate measurement data at high rates, suitable for various applications such as inline quality control, surface inspection, and robotic assistance systems. The sensors feature capabilities for different field of views and working distances, enabling measurements and reconstructions at rates of up to 30Hz. In addition to product development, EnShape provides after-sales support services and conducts trials and feasibility studies to enhance its offerings. The company operates internationally and is a subsidiary of Cognex Corporation.

All3DP

Seed Round in 2014
All3DP GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Munich, Germany, operates a leading online magazine focused on 3D printing for both beginners and professionals. The magazine offers practical information, guidance, and tips on various aspects of 3D printing, including 3D scanning, bioprinting, and CAD/CAM techniques. All3DP also runs Craftcloud, an online platform that serves as a price comparison service for 3D printing, allowing users to find suitable printing services for their projects. The company caters to a diverse range of industries such as aerospace, architecture, automotive, healthcare, and consumer products. With over 2 million monthly users, All3DP.com is recognized as a prominent content platform in the 3D printing sector, attracting a significant portion of its traffic from the United States.

immersight

Seed Round in 2014
ImmerSight GmbH is a German company specializing in virtual reality solutions, particularly through its innovative ImmerSight glasses. These glasses create a high level of spatial perception by providing individual images for each eye, resulting in a vivid three-dimensional experience. The ImmerSight system can be utilized with various notebooks, allowing users to visualize interior designs in real-time during the planning phases. This technology is integrated with PaletteCAD, a 3D architecture software that supports various applications, including interior design, construction of custom features, and real estate marketing. Additionally, ImmerSight offers the 3D-Showroom platform, a software solution tailored for virtual exhibitions. Founded in 2012 and based in Ulm, Germany, ImmerSight continues to expand its offerings in the realm of immersive virtual experiences across multiple industries.

ezeep

Series A in 2014
Ezeep GmbH provides a cloud-based print management solution designed for small and medium-sized enterprises. Founded in 2010 and based in Berlin, Germany, Ezeep enables users to manage printers and print documents through its online interface. The service supports wireless printing from various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and laptops, without the need for additional hardware. Ezeep has been a subsidiary of ThinPrint Cloud Services, Inc. since 2015, further enhancing its capabilities in the print management sector.

p3dsystems

Seed Round in 2013
p3d systems GmbH specializes in the development and distribution of systems designed for capturing three-dimensional environments. The company offers portable laser scanning systems that include terrestrial laser scanners and navigation units, enabling the acquisition of spatial data through mobile mapping and 3D scanning. Additionally, p3d systems has created a software platform that allows customers to operate their existing laser scanners in a kinematic mode, enhancing the versatility and functionality of these devices in capturing accurate 3D models of physical spaces.

Notion Systems

Seed Round in 2013
Notion Systems GmbH is a German company located in Schwetzingen that specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of advanced printing and automation equipment. The company produces high-precision inkjet printers designed for the precise application of technical inks, as well as laser treatment systems that offer solutions for ablation, structuring, drilling, and cutting. Notion Systems also focuses on custom-made automation solutions, including positioning systems equipped with integrated image processing and alignment capabilities. Their products cater to various technical applications, emphasizing quality and precision in manufacturing processes.

ezeep

Venture Round in 2012
Ezeep GmbH provides a cloud-based print management solution designed for small and medium-sized enterprises. Founded in 2010 and based in Berlin, Germany, Ezeep enables users to manage printers and print documents through its online interface. The service supports wireless printing from various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and laptops, without the need for additional hardware. Ezeep has been a subsidiary of ThinPrint Cloud Services, Inc. since 2015, further enhancing its capabilities in the print management sector.

ezeep

Seed Round in 2011
Ezeep GmbH provides a cloud-based print management solution designed for small and medium-sized enterprises. Founded in 2010 and based in Berlin, Germany, Ezeep enables users to manage printers and print documents through its online interface. The service supports wireless printing from various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and laptops, without the need for additional hardware. Ezeep has been a subsidiary of ThinPrint Cloud Services, Inc. since 2015, further enhancing its capabilities in the print management sector.

Limata GmbH

Seed Round in 2010
Limata GmbH is a development stage company based in Ismaning, Germany, founded in 2009. The company focuses on the development of industrial precision machines designed for ultraviolet lithography specifically for printed circuit boards.

PEPperPRINT

Seed Round in 2010
PEPperPRINT GmbH, based in Heidelberg, Germany, specializes in high-density peptide arrays and offers a versatile peptide microarray platform known as PEPperCHIP. This platform is designed for various applications, including proteome interaction analysis, antibody profiling, epitope mapping, and the study of sequence variations. The company also provides PEPperSCREEN services, which facilitate the identification and optimization of peptides and peptidomimetics for research, diagnostics, and therapeutic purposes. These services encompass antibody decoding, enzyme profiling, protein biomarker discovery, drug development, and the creation of functional mimetics. Additionally, PEPperPRINT offers PEPperSlide, a tool for the immobilization of biomolecules and for conducting microarray experiments and immunoassays. Founded in 2001, PEPperPRINT is dedicated to advancing peptide research through customizable and cost-effective solutions.

Confovis

Seed Round in 2009
The confovis GmbH was founded in 2009 as high-tech company in Jena for realisation of the patented idea of confocal area scan in products. confovis has developed an innovative optical process for the non-contact 3D scanning of surfaces, which allows for direct analysis in the production environment. Through the patented confovis technology, it is possible to monitor the geometric composition of fine surfaces during every step of development and production. Processes can be directly controlled and optimized, so standards can be checked in a cost- and time-efficient manner. The confovis technology is based on structured LED lighting. Unlike in conventional confocal microscopy, during the scanning process, there is no rotating pinhole disk or other moving mechanical parts, such as the use of scanning mirrors. Instead, the necessary depth selection is ensured through the analysis of an illumination pattern in the focal plane. A static mask coordinates the rays of the quickly activated light sources.

StageSpace AG

Seed Round in 2008
Die StageSpace AG entwickelt und vermarktet 3D-Lösungen für Agenturen und Communities

VisuMotion

Series A in 2007
The VisuMotion Team consists of accredited experts having profound and long-lasting experience in the field of 3D visualisation. Their team members have been involved in far more than 100 protective right applications pertaining to 3D visualization and have been instrumental in the development of the world-wide largest glasses-free Multi-View 3D-display, the first live/live broadcast from a stereocamera onto a Multi-View 3D-display, the first glasses-free 3D projection suited for daylight as well as in various Cutting Edge software products for spatial representation.

VisuMotion

Venture Round in 2006
The VisuMotion Team consists of accredited experts having profound and long-lasting experience in the field of 3D visualisation. Their team members have been involved in far more than 100 protective right applications pertaining to 3D visualization and have been instrumental in the development of the world-wide largest glasses-free Multi-View 3D-display, the first live/live broadcast from a stereocamera onto a Multi-View 3D-display, the first glasses-free 3D projection suited for daylight as well as in various Cutting Edge software products for spatial representation.
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