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 Image Recognition

Neural Concept

Series A in 2022
Neural Concept is a software company that employs deep learning algorithms to transform the industrial engineering process. This allows companies to focus on core strategic design choices, speed up R&D cycles, and reduce computational costs. The company was established in 2018 and is based in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Blickfeld

Series A in 2021
Blickfeld GmbH manufactures light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors. Its product helps to survey near-infrared light to detect the shape of objects, allowing autonomous vehicles to see, and analyze the world around them. The company also develops object detection and mapping software which measures the data provided by the sensors and helps in city planning, connected mobility, real-time mapping, and usage pattern analysis. The company caters to automotive, transportation, industrial, and robotics sectors. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Munich, Germany.

Neural Concept

Seed Round in 2021
Neural Concept is a software company that employs deep learning algorithms to transform the industrial engineering process. This allows companies to focus on core strategic design choices, speed up R&D cycles, and reduce computational costs. The company was established in 2018 and is based in Lausanne, Switzerland.

SKY ENGINE AI

Seed Round in 2021
About Sky Engine Sky Engine is an advanced data science technology and research company that develops innovative software solutions to improve computer vision. The company markets the Sky Engine deep learning platform, which is the next-generation of self-learning AI system for image and video analysis applications. The company was founded as a research and scientific spin-off in UK. About Sky Engine Platform The Sky Engine evolutionary AI platform for the deep learning in virtual reality is designed to overcome the complex object recognition challenges of modern machine/computer vision. It represents the future of self-learning in artificial intelligence technology, supporting efficient and cost effective workflows. Many image recognition tasks require acquisition of large amounts of data and manual data labelling. Sky Engine is designed to replace that. Sky Engine efficiently drives self-learning processes and offers advanced features for object discrimination, workflow automation and adaptive deep learning. Sky Engine is designed for tomorrow’s requirements in advanced analytics and decision support enabling AI business transformation. About Sky Engine client solutions Sky Engine creates flexible and innovative AI vision solutions tailored to customer needs and supports a wide range of industries, providing systems for a variety of data science needs, ensuring business partners get greater value from existing equipment.

ICO-LUX

Seed Round in 2020
ICO-LUX GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Jena, Germany, specializes in developing software solutions for fraud detection and document verification. The company's offerings include the detection of forged documents, automatic processing of voucher documents, and real-time analysis of incoming documents, utilizing automated image analysis and artificial intelligence. ICO-LUX serves a diverse clientele, including private health insurance companies, banks, liability and household contents insurers, customs and tax authorities, and social service providers, providing them with advanced tools to enhance their fraud prevention efforts.

Aignostics

Seed Round in 2020
Aignostics GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in AI-powered diagnostics and pathology software solutions aimed at enhancing pharmaceutical research and clinical diagnostics. The company focuses on precision diagnostics by utilizing its patented technology to provide explainable AI that addresses the limitations of traditional AI systems. Aignostics' platform generates precise heatmaps and image overlays that facilitate the interpretation of diagnostic results, allowing pathologists to quickly verify findings. This capability is essential for ensuring accurate diagnoses, particularly in the context of drug development and the discovery of tissue-based biomarkers for complex diseases like cancer. By improving the understanding of pathology, Aignostics supports more effective diagnoses and treatments in the medical field.

PXL Vision

Seed Round in 2020
PXL Vision AG is a Swiss technology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Zurich. The company specializes in designing and developing software solutions for identity verification and customer onboarding. Its primary product, Daego, utilizes advanced document and identity verification to create trusted digital identities for users. PXL Vision employs cutting-edge computer vision and machine learning technologies, leveraging expertise from former key employees of Dacuda AG, an award-winning computer vision firm. The company also has research and development centers in Novi Sad, Serbia, and Yerevan, Armenia, enhancing its capabilities in innovative software development.

Blickfeld

Series A in 2020
Blickfeld GmbH manufactures light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors. Its product helps to survey near-infrared light to detect the shape of objects, allowing autonomous vehicles to see, and analyze the world around them. The company also develops object detection and mapping software which measures the data provided by the sensors and helps in city planning, connected mobility, real-time mapping, and usage pattern analysis. The company caters to automotive, transportation, industrial, and robotics sectors. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Munich, Germany.

Neural Concept

Venture Round in 2019
Neural Concept is a software company that employs deep learning algorithms to transform the industrial engineering process. This allows companies to focus on core strategic design choices, speed up R&D cycles, and reduce computational costs. The company was established in 2018 and is based in Lausanne, Switzerland.

ReTest

Seed Round in 2019
Retest, founded in 2017, is a software startup focused on simplifying and enhancing graphical user interface (GUI) testing. The company utilizes a novel approach known as Difference Testing, combined with smart algorithms and artificial intelligence, to deliver innovative software testing solutions. Its platform automates the testing process by automatically detecting changes and ensuring that tests are robust and easy to maintain through a feature called 1-click maintenance. This enables software developers to implement efficient and comprehensive testing methods, ultimately improving the development workflow and software quality.

Blickfeld

Seed Round in 2018
Blickfeld GmbH manufactures light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors. Its product helps to survey near-infrared light to detect the shape of objects, allowing autonomous vehicles to see, and analyze the world around them. The company also develops object detection and mapping software which measures the data provided by the sensors and helps in city planning, connected mobility, real-time mapping, and usage pattern analysis. The company caters to automotive, transportation, industrial, and robotics sectors. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Munich, Germany.

Blickfeld

Seed Round in 2017
Blickfeld GmbH manufactures light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors. Its product helps to survey near-infrared light to detect the shape of objects, allowing autonomous vehicles to see, and analyze the world around them. The company also develops object detection and mapping software which measures the data provided by the sensors and helps in city planning, connected mobility, real-time mapping, and usage pattern analysis. The company caters to automotive, transportation, industrial, and robotics sectors. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Munich, Germany.

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.

Jenetric

Series B in 2015
Jenetric specializes in the development of biometric sensors and machine vision cameras, focusing on improving the interaction between humans and machines. The company adopts a holistic approach to product design, emphasizing enhancements to living and working conditions through its advanced biometric systems. With a team of engineers skilled in image sensor technology, Jenetric has successfully created top-tier products for capturing biometrics. The company is committed to advancing its technology, continuously striving to develop new biometric sensors that deliver superior image quality, rapid capture speeds, and user-friendly operation.

gestigon

Series A in 2015
gestigon GmbH, founded in 2011 and based in Lübeck, Germany, specializes in 3D image processing software for body and gesture recognition. The company develops middleware algorithms that utilize 3D depth sensors to track human poses, recognize gestures, and identify biometric features. Its solutions are predominantly applied in the automotive industry to enhance driver and passenger monitoring within vehicle cabins, as well as to improve cabin comfort and driving assistance. In addition, gestigon offers augmented reality and virtual reality interaction design services, enabling users to control electronic devices through gestures without physical contact. As of early 2017, gestigon operates as a subsidiary of Valeo SA, a leading global automotive supplier, which has facilitated the company's growth and expansion in the market.

gestigon

Series A in 2014
gestigon GmbH, founded in 2011 and based in Lübeck, Germany, specializes in 3D image processing software for body and gesture recognition. The company develops middleware algorithms that utilize 3D depth sensors to track human poses, recognize gestures, and identify biometric features. Its solutions are predominantly applied in the automotive industry to enhance driver and passenger monitoring within vehicle cabins, as well as to improve cabin comfort and driving assistance. In addition, gestigon offers augmented reality and virtual reality interaction design services, enabling users to control electronic devices through gestures without physical contact. As of early 2017, gestigon operates as a subsidiary of Valeo SA, a leading global automotive supplier, which has facilitated the company's growth and expansion in the market.

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.

gestigon

Seed Round in 2013
gestigon GmbH, founded in 2011 and based in Lübeck, Germany, specializes in 3D image processing software for body and gesture recognition. The company develops middleware algorithms that utilize 3D depth sensors to track human poses, recognize gestures, and identify biometric features. Its solutions are predominantly applied in the automotive industry to enhance driver and passenger monitoring within vehicle cabins, as well as to improve cabin comfort and driving assistance. In addition, gestigon offers augmented reality and virtual reality interaction design services, enabling users to control electronic devices through gestures without physical contact. As of early 2017, gestigon operates as a subsidiary of Valeo SA, a leading global automotive supplier, which has facilitated the company's growth and expansion in the market.

Delphi Optics GmbH

Seed Round in 2010
Delphi Optics GmbH is a Germany-based company that develops and distributes automatic, optical classification systems for medical applications. It was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein.
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