Brandenburg Kapital

Brandenburg Kapital is a Potsdam-based venture capital firm and subsidiary of the Brandenburg State Investment Bank that backs fast-growing technology-oriented companies. It focuses on startups and SMEs in information technology, digital economy, life sciences, medical technology, proptech, and industrial applications, with preference for companies based in or connected to Brandenburg. The firm takes equity investments across the company lifecycle, supporting ventures from early to growth stages as they scale.

Markus Barnickel

Senior Investment Manager

Markus Barnickel

Senior Investment Manager

Sebastian Bertram

Senior Investment Manager

Thomas Krause

Managing Director

Thomas Krause

Managing Director

Past deals in Berlin

Dryad Networks

Convertible Note in 2024
Founded in 2020, Dryad Networks provides advanced forest monitoring solutions. It offers sensor nodes, distributed gateways, and a platform for detecting fires and tracking forest health. The company operates from Berlin and Eberswalde, Germany.

DearEmployee

Seed Round in 2023
DearEmployee GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in a software-as-a-service application focused on workplace mental health. Founded in 2017, it provides a platform designed to help employers assess and manage mental stress in their organizations. The platform allows companies to scientifically measure psychological stress levels among employees and implement tailored health and HR initiatives. By addressing mental health concerns, DearEmployee aims to foster healthier and more motivating working conditions, ultimately enhancing employee productivity. Additionally, the solution complies with legal requirements for mental health risk assessments in Germany, positioning it as a vital resource for organizations committed to employee well-being.

Crocus Labs

Seed Round in 2022
Crocus Labs is a Berlin-based deep tech company specializing in advanced light engine technology. It develops energy-saving solutions for wellness, horticultural, and specialty lighting applications, aiming to bring its innovations to residential, commercial, and industrial spaces worldwide.

Grand perspective

Series A in 2022
Grandperspective GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in manufacturing gas detection systems tailored for the petrochemical sector, gas loading stations, chemical parks, and pipeline monitoring. The company develops an advanced early warning system capable of covering extensive industrial areas, effectively visualizing and locating hazardous gas clouds. Utilizing optical sensor technology, Grandperspective's systems detect a broad spectrum of chemicals from a distance and provide real-time alerts for gas leaks and fugitive emissions. By combining innovative sensors with sophisticated software, the company enables clients to monitor production sites, storage facilities, and transportation areas, ensuring the protection of infrastructure and facilitating cost-effective emission monitoring.

Solandeo

Seed Round in 2022
Solandeo GmbH, founded in 2011 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in manufacturing and marketing metering and power management solutions. The company focuses on providing energy management solutions tailored for renewable energy plants, aiding in the detection of actual power output for the green electricity market. Solandeo offers services such as real-time measurement data provision, data logging, and monitoring of measured installations to support grid connection and feed-in meters. Additionally, it provides cost-effective and innovative solutions for smart metering, remote control technology, and technical upgrades for wind turbines, solar panels, and biogas heating plants.

Peregrine.ai

Seed Round in 2021
Peregrine.ai is a Berlin-based company that develops AI-powered computer vision to turn cameras into smart perception devices for mobility. Its edge-to-cloud platform extracts real-time insights from vehicle cameras, such as dashcams, to support transportation, geolocation, and mapping services while preserving user privacy. The company continuously improves its data assets and algorithms by aggregating data across millions of miles, enabling new business models for mobility and infrastructure analytics. In addition to enhancing road safety, Peregrine monetizes data assets like road furniture and digitized infrastructure with data consumers in geolocation services, fostering a safer and more sustainable traffic ecosystem for all.

zkSystems

Seed Round in 2020
ZkSystems GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in providing innovative software solutions for industrial manufacturers, particularly those engaged in Industry 4.0. The company develops a scalable blockchain protocol tailored for the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT), offering features such as seamless integration, dynamic infrastructure, and enhanced privacy. ZkSystems' software is utilized by leading industrial manufacturers, including Siemens, and the company has established partnerships with prominent organizations such as Oracle, Sopra Steria, and SAP.iO. By delivering a robust and integration-ready blockchain infrastructure, ZkSystems aims to enhance automation and operational efficiency for its clients in the manufacturing sector.

Betterguards Technology

Venture Round in 2019
Betterguards Technology GmbH specializes in innovative injury prevention solutions, particularly focusing on ankle stabilization. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company designs adaptors that can be integrated into various footwear and protective gear, including sports shoes, work shoes, gloves, and orthotic devices. These adaptors aim to provide responsive support to athletes and individuals at risk of ankle injuries, such as those engaged in sports like football, basketball, skiing, and more. Betterguards' technology is engineered to protect against sudden ankle twisting or rolling while allowing a full range of motion, thus enhancing performance and reducing injury risk. The company has also developed products for therapeutic applications, catering to individuals with unstable ankles and the elderly, who may experience balance issues.

Industrial Analytics

Seed Round in 2019
Industrial Analytics IA GmbH is a Berlin-based company specializing in software solutions for monitoring and analyzing turbo and heavy machinery. Founded in 2017, the company offers a comprehensive platform that integrates sensor data with advanced analytics for industrial processes, particularly focusing on rotating equipment such as compressors, turbines, and pumps. Their technology employs AI and IoT to enable real-time monitoring, data acquisition, and signal conditioning, along with automated reporting. Industrial Analytics provides clients with actionable insights through anomaly detection and maintenance assessments, helping them reduce operating costs and enhance profitability. The company was formerly known as Industrial Analytics Berlin IAB GmbH before rebranding in May 2019.

Store-Anything

Seed Round in 2019
Store-Anything is a Berlin-based logistics and storage company that operates a network of sea container storage facilities near German cities. Founded in 2014, it rents containers for self-storage, providing secure, dry storage with access, electricity and lighting, and video-monitored sites to protect items and allow customers to reach them anytime. The business targets the self-storage growth market by offering scalable, container-based storage solutions for individuals or small businesses.

PaulCamper

Seed Round in 2016
Founded in Berlin in 2013, PaulCamper is Europe's largest RV rental marketplace. It connects private owners with campers, enabling safe and easy rentals while facilitating outdoor experiences.
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