HTGF | High-Tech Gruenderfonds

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.

Lena Krzyzak

Principal

Katharina Peters

Investment Manager

Claudia Raber

Partner

Tobias Schulz

Principal

Past deals in Augmented Reality

gestigon

Series A in 2015
gestigon GmbH is a technology company based in Lübeck, Germany, that specializes in 3D image processing software for body and gesture recognition. Founded in 2011, the company provides middleware solutions for pose tracking, gesture recognition, and biometric feature identification, primarily serving the automotive industry for monitoring drivers and passengers in vehicle cabins. gestigon's innovative technology allows users to interact with electronic devices without physical contact, enhancing cabin comfort and driving assistance. The company has experienced rapid growth, nearly doubling in size annually in terms of personnel, customer base, and product development. In early 2017, gestigon became a subsidiary of Valeo SA, a leading automotive supplier, which has further supported its commitment to developing cutting-edge interaction design services in augmented reality and virtual reality.

gestigon

Series A in 2014
gestigon GmbH is a technology company based in Lübeck, Germany, that specializes in 3D image processing software for body and gesture recognition. Founded in 2011, the company provides middleware solutions for pose tracking, gesture recognition, and biometric feature identification, primarily serving the automotive industry for monitoring drivers and passengers in vehicle cabins. gestigon's innovative technology allows users to interact with electronic devices without physical contact, enhancing cabin comfort and driving assistance. The company has experienced rapid growth, nearly doubling in size annually in terms of personnel, customer base, and product development. In early 2017, gestigon became a subsidiary of Valeo SA, a leading automotive supplier, which has further supported its commitment to developing cutting-edge interaction design services in augmented reality and virtual reality.

gestigon

Seed Round in 2013
gestigon GmbH is a technology company based in Lübeck, Germany, that specializes in 3D image processing software for body and gesture recognition. Founded in 2011, the company provides middleware solutions for pose tracking, gesture recognition, and biometric feature identification, primarily serving the automotive industry for monitoring drivers and passengers in vehicle cabins. gestigon's innovative technology allows users to interact with electronic devices without physical contact, enhancing cabin comfort and driving assistance. The company has experienced rapid growth, nearly doubling in size annually in terms of personnel, customer base, and product development. In early 2017, gestigon became a subsidiary of Valeo SA, a leading automotive supplier, which has further supported its commitment to developing cutting-edge interaction design services in augmented reality and virtual reality.

VIOSO

Series B in 2010
VIOSO GmbH, founded in 2007 and based in Düsseldorf, Germany, specializes in automatic digital edge-blending and geometry alignment solutions for various visual applications. The company offers a range of products, including VIOSO Player, a professional video playback software designed for custom screen surfaces like fulldome displays, and VIOSO Anyblend, an embedded warping and blending solution suitable for simulators, signage, and interactive experiences. VIOSO also provides technology for military and non-commercial simulators with its Anyblend VR & SIM product, as well as a media server solution, Wings VIOSO, for large venues and events. Additional offerings include high-resolution display solutions like VIOSO Blackbox 4K, autoalignment for video walls, and fulldome solutions for immersive content display. The company is committed to enhancing presentations and delivering innovative software solutions, leveraging expertise and experience gained since its inception.

VIOSO

Series A in 2008
VIOSO GmbH, founded in 2007 and based in Düsseldorf, Germany, specializes in automatic digital edge-blending and geometry alignment solutions for various visual applications. The company offers a range of products, including VIOSO Player, a professional video playback software designed for custom screen surfaces like fulldome displays, and VIOSO Anyblend, an embedded warping and blending solution suitable for simulators, signage, and interactive experiences. VIOSO also provides technology for military and non-commercial simulators with its Anyblend VR & SIM product, as well as a media server solution, Wings VIOSO, for large venues and events. Additional offerings include high-resolution display solutions like VIOSO Blackbox 4K, autoalignment for video walls, and fulldome solutions for immersive content display. The company is committed to enhancing presentations and delivering innovative software solutions, leveraging expertise and experience gained since its inception.

Orbster

Seed Round in 2008
Orbster is a developer and publisher of location-based mobile games. Its core platform enables players and game idea providers to create GPS-powered games without programming knowledge, targeting the growing market for location-based mobile content.

VIOSO

Series A in 2007
VIOSO GmbH, founded in 2007 and based in Düsseldorf, Germany, specializes in automatic digital edge-blending and geometry alignment solutions for various visual applications. The company offers a range of products, including VIOSO Player, a professional video playback software designed for custom screen surfaces like fulldome displays, and VIOSO Anyblend, an embedded warping and blending solution suitable for simulators, signage, and interactive experiences. VIOSO also provides technology for military and non-commercial simulators with its Anyblend VR & SIM product, as well as a media server solution, Wings VIOSO, for large venues and events. Additional offerings include high-resolution display solutions like VIOSO Blackbox 4K, autoalignment for video walls, and fulldome solutions for immersive content display. The company is committed to enhancing presentations and delivering innovative software solutions, leveraging expertise and experience gained since its inception.
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