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 E-learning

Doinstruct

Seed Round in 2022
Doinstruct is a digital-based company with video functionality created for industry personnel onboarding and training. With the use of the company's platform, businesses can train their staff members and service providers via smartphones, throughout supply chains, and from any place, allowing all front-line personnel to participate in training at their convenience.

DeepSkill

Pre Seed Round in 2022
DeepSkill is an educational platform focused on digital coaching programs designed to enhance personal and professional development. By leveraging a modular learning system and intelligent algorithms, DeepSkill creates tailored learning experiences in areas such as leadership, transformation, and work-life balance. The platform integrates e-learning with digital coaching, allowing participants to engage in customized workshops and programs that align with their individual goals and preferences. DeepSkill aims to digitalize the entire coaching journey, making sustainable coaching accessible to a broader audience through the use of machine learning.

7Learnings

Seed Round in 2022
7Learnings GmbH is a Berlin-based company that provides Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions to e-commerce retailers for optimizing dynamic pricing. Founded in 2019, the company utilizes advanced machine learning algorithms to accurately forecast demand at various price points. This technology helps online retailers reduce unnecessary discounts by up to 10%, while still maintaining revenue levels. By effectively channeling discounts towards products with higher price elasticity, 7Learnings enables smaller pricing teams to implement sophisticated pricing strategies easily. The firm’s focus on leveraging data-driven insights allows retailers to enhance their pricing techniques and achieve their business objectives more efficiently.

Sdui

Series A in 2021
Sdui GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Koblenz, Germany, offers a digital platform designed to enhance communication within educational institutions. The platform simplifies interactions between teachers, parents, and students by providing features such as messaging, class schedules, parent letters, and room bookings. By digitizing essential processes, Sdui aims to reduce administrative burdens and improve organizational efficiency in schools. Over a short period, the company has gained traction in the educational market, reaching hundreds of institutions and establishing a strong reputation for its user-friendly solutions.

Userlane

Series B in 2020
Userlane GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in automating user onboarding and employee training through its innovative software navigation solution. The company offers interactive guides that enable organizations to train and assist employees effectively, enhancing trial conversion rates, reducing support costs, and increasing user engagement. Userlane's technology allows businesses to create step-by-step guides quickly, without requiring coding or modifications to existing software. This flexibility enables online companies to seamlessly implement interactive guidance throughout their platforms, streamlining the onboarding process and optimizing user experience. Userlane primarily serves SaaS providers, customer care managers, and employers looking to enhance their training capabilities.

7Learnings

Seed Round in 2020
7Learnings GmbH is a Berlin-based company that provides Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions to e-commerce retailers for optimizing dynamic pricing. Founded in 2019, the company utilizes advanced machine learning algorithms to accurately forecast demand at various price points. This technology helps online retailers reduce unnecessary discounts by up to 10%, while still maintaining revenue levels. By effectively channeling discounts towards products with higher price elasticity, 7Learnings enables smaller pricing teams to implement sophisticated pricing strategies easily. The firm’s focus on leveraging data-driven insights allows retailers to enhance their pricing techniques and achieve their business objectives more efficiently.

Sdui

Seed Round in 2020
Sdui GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Koblenz, Germany, offers a digital platform designed to enhance communication within educational institutions. The platform simplifies interactions between teachers, parents, and students by providing features such as messaging, class schedules, parent letters, and room bookings. By digitizing essential processes, Sdui aims to reduce administrative burdens and improve organizational efficiency in schools. Over a short period, the company has gained traction in the educational market, reaching hundreds of institutions and establishing a strong reputation for its user-friendly solutions.

Skoove

Venture Round in 2019
Skoove is an innovative music learning platform that provides interactive online piano lessons for individuals of all ages, from beginners to advanced players. The platform offers a user-friendly experience through web browsers, allowing users to connect a keyboard or e-piano to engage with expertly designed lessons. Skoove's unique teaching method includes real-time feedback, enabling learners to improve their skills at their own pace while enhancing their understanding of music theory and composition. With a diverse range of courses and popular tracks, Skoove helps users not only learn to play the piano but also grasp essential theoretical concepts, making it a comprehensive resource for aspiring pianists.

Bunch

Seed Round in 2018
Bunch is an innovative company focused on transforming traditional management training through an AI-driven platform designed for millennial leaders. The platform addresses common leadership challenges by providing short, case-based lessons that deliver tailored advice based on individual leadership styles and goals. Users can engage with the content in just two minutes a day, making it a convenient addition to their daily routine. By combining an AI coach with a supportive community, Bunch aims to create a comprehensive learning experience that equips emerging leaders with relevant tips and insights necessary for success in their roles.

Userlane

Series A in 2018
Userlane GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in automating user onboarding and employee training through its innovative software navigation solution. The company offers interactive guides that enable organizations to train and assist employees effectively, enhancing trial conversion rates, reducing support costs, and increasing user engagement. Userlane's technology allows businesses to create step-by-step guides quickly, without requiring coding or modifications to existing software. This flexibility enables online companies to seamlessly implement interactive guidance throughout their platforms, streamlining the onboarding process and optimizing user experience. Userlane primarily serves SaaS providers, customer care managers, and employers looking to enhance their training capabilities.

Skoove

Venture Round in 2017
Skoove is an innovative music learning platform that provides interactive online piano lessons for individuals of all ages, from beginners to advanced players. The platform offers a user-friendly experience through web browsers, allowing users to connect a keyboard or e-piano to engage with expertly designed lessons. Skoove's unique teaching method includes real-time feedback, enabling learners to improve their skills at their own pace while enhancing their understanding of music theory and composition. With a diverse range of courses and popular tracks, Skoove helps users not only learn to play the piano but also grasp essential theoretical concepts, making it a comprehensive resource for aspiring pianists.

Userlane

Seed Round in 2016
Userlane GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in automating user onboarding and employee training through its innovative software navigation solution. The company offers interactive guides that enable organizations to train and assist employees effectively, enhancing trial conversion rates, reducing support costs, and increasing user engagement. Userlane's technology allows businesses to create step-by-step guides quickly, without requiring coding or modifications to existing software. This flexibility enables online companies to seamlessly implement interactive guidance throughout their platforms, streamlining the onboarding process and optimizing user experience. Userlane primarily serves SaaS providers, customer care managers, and employers looking to enhance their training capabilities.

Skoove

Seed Round in 2015
Skoove is an innovative music learning platform that provides interactive online piano lessons for individuals of all ages, from beginners to advanced players. The platform offers a user-friendly experience through web browsers, allowing users to connect a keyboard or e-piano to engage with expertly designed lessons. Skoove's unique teaching method includes real-time feedback, enabling learners to improve their skills at their own pace while enhancing their understanding of music theory and composition. With a diverse range of courses and popular tracks, Skoove helps users not only learn to play the piano but also grasp essential theoretical concepts, making it a comprehensive resource for aspiring pianists.

qLearning

Venture Round in 2015
qLearning is a platform for the creation of own learning materials.

Skive

Series A in 2015
Skive is a startup focused on transforming mobile learning for students. It offers a digital education platform accessible from any device, allowing users to create and share multiple-choice questions to aid in exam preparation. The platform curates targeted learning content tailored for various university courses, developed by top students, ensuring users access high-quality study materials. In addition to academic resources, Skive connects students with potential employers, facilitating mobile employer branding opportunities for companies. This dual approach aims to enhance the educational experience while bridging the gap between students and the job market.

Maxment

Seed Round in 2009
Maxment is a provider of a web-based software platform designed to enhance personnel development through tailored training processes. Initially focused on best-practice concepts, Maxment has evolved its offerings into a comprehensive Learning & Transfer Suite comprising five distinct modules. This platform enables companies to effectively manage and implement various training measures, ensuring a seamless transfer of classroom learning to practical workplace applications. By prioritizing customer feedback, Maxment continuously adapts its software to meet diverse training needs, thereby improving the return on investment for organizations' training initiatives.
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