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.
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Past deals in Aerospace
All3DP
Venture Round in 2024
All3DP GmbH, based in Munich, Germany, is a company founded in 2014 that specializes in 3D printing and additive manufacturing. It operates All3DP.com, an online magazine that caters to both beginners and professionals by providing guidance, practical information, and tips related to 3D printing. The platform offers a curated marketplace featuring three-dimensional printable designs and facilitates comparisons of prices from leading 3D printing manufacturers globally. All3DP serves a diverse range of industries, including aerospace, architecture, automotive, healthcare, and education, thereby supporting consumers and small businesses in finding suitable 3D printing services for their projects. Additionally, the company operates Craftcloud, a 3D printing marketplace that enhances the user experience by connecting them with real-time offers from various manufacturers.
DcubeD
Series A in 2024
DcubeD specializes in the development of miniature actuators and deployable structures designed specifically for nano-satellites and the commercial space industry. The company focuses on creating innovative technologies that enhance the utilization of space by providing user-friendly solutions. Its product offerings include deployable structures such as release actuators, appendices, solar arrays, antennas, and sails. These products are engineered to surpass traditional space exploration subsystems in key aspects such as weight, size, cost, durability, reusability, and availability. By delivering high-performance applications, DcubeD aims to facilitate more efficient space missions and make access to space easier for its clients.
Synthara
Venture Round in 2024
Synthara AG is a Swiss semiconductor startup specializing in the development of smart sensors for industrial Internet of Things (IoT) and energy-efficient applications. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Zurich, the company focuses on creating advanced computational AI chips that enhance the performance of embedded systems. Its flagship product, ComputeRAM, functions as a drop-in replacement for traditional SRAM, enabling complex calculations directly in memory. This innovation significantly reduces CPU workload and enhances system efficiency, particularly for AI-driven applications. Synthara's technology is processor-type agnostic, compatible with various architectures including RISC-V, ARM, and x86, allowing seamless integration into existing microcontroller platforms. By offering solutions that lower costs and accelerate time to market, Synthara aims to empower chipmakers and device manufacturers to explore new opportunities in sectors such as wearables, biomedical monitoring, and autonomous navigation.
Threedy
Series A in 2024
Threedy GmbH is a German company founded in 2020, specializing in high-performance visual computing solutions through its instant3Dhub platform. The platform is designed to support visualization, virtual reality, and augmented reality applications, primarily targeting the automotive, aerospace, and energy sectors. Threedy's technology allows for the seamless integration of large data sets with business data and sensors, facilitating a wide range of applications across different devices. Its features include a 3D streaming architecture and built-in 3D Spaces, which enable users to share context and data links effectively. By leveraging 3D data models, Threedy aims to drive digital innovation in products, services, and business processes, ultimately simplifying operations and reducing costs for its clients.
ATMOS Space Cargo
Seed Round in 2024
ATMOS Space Cargo specializes in the development and manufacturing of space capsules designed to facilitate the return of cargo from space. The company's offerings include return capsules and atmospheric decelerators, which enable microgravity experiments and the transport of commercial products. These technologies allow clients to conduct life sciences research in a microgravity environment, addressing various challenges associated with such studies. By providing microgravity on demand, ATMOS Space Cargo supports a range of applications, enhancing the capabilities of researchers and commercial entities in the space industry.
ATMOS Space Cargo
Seed Round in 2023
ATMOS Space Cargo specializes in the development and manufacturing of space capsules designed to facilitate the return of cargo from space. The company's offerings include return capsules and atmospheric decelerators, which enable microgravity experiments and the transport of commercial products. These technologies allow clients to conduct life sciences research in a microgravity environment, addressing various challenges associated with such studies. By providing microgravity on demand, ATMOS Space Cargo supports a range of applications, enhancing the capabilities of researchers and commercial entities in the space industry.
Reflex Aerospace
Seed Round in 2022
Reflex Aerospace specializes in the design and manufacturing of customized satellite platforms. The company focuses on creating multi-mission capable satellites that support the development of various space projects. Reflex Aerospace provides comprehensive services, including manufacturing, assembly, and integration of satellites, ensuring competitive pricing. The satellites are engineered to deliver high accuracy and stability for both passive and active Earth observation instruments. They are equipped with robust power and performance features, facilitating uninterrupted transmission and effective power and temperature management systems. This enables clients to obtain fully functional satellite assets tailored to their specific requirements and customizations.
Orbex Space
Series C in 2022
Founded in 2015, Orbex is a leading private launch services company in Europe, specializing in the small satellite industry. The company has developed a low carbon, high-performance micro-launch vehicle that supports the deployment of satellites into polar and sun-synchronous low Earth orbits from a modern launch site in central Europe. Orbex offers a flexible core launch service along with a range of supporting services aimed at simplifying the launch process for its customers. By operating from a European location, Orbex benefits from shorter supply lines, easier communication, and reduced operational costs. The company utilizes advanced materials and in-house technologies, including rocket engines and avionics, to ensure high reliability and flexible mission profiles, enabling timely launches for small, micro, and nano-satellites.
Valispace
Seed Round in 2022
Valispace GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Bremen, Germany, develops a browser-based engineering software platform designed to enhance productivity in the development of complex hardware products such as satellites and rockets. The platform serves as a comprehensive Engineering Information Management System, facilitating team collaboration across various aspects of the engineering lifecycle, including requirements management, data-driven functional design, and detailed systems design. By providing tools for automated verification and live documentation, Valispace allows companies to transition from traditional waterfall methods to more agile hardware development approaches. Its software enables full traceability and offers a centralized location for managing test procedures and engineering data, ultimately helping clients reduce development time, improve quality, and lower costs across their projects.
Aegiq
Seed Round in 2022
Aegiq Ltd. is a company specializing in the development of semiconductor-based quantum photonic chips, which are designed for various communications and computing applications such as broadband quantum communication, imaging, microscopy, and scalable quantum computing. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Sheffield, United Kingdom, Aegiq adopts a full-stack photonic quantum computing approach that provides speed, compactness, and modularity. The company's technology serves a diverse range of industries, including defense, aerospace, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, addressing complex computational challenges. Aegiq's integrated photonic platform aims to facilitate large-scale quantum computing with multi-million qubit operations, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and systems related to quantum cybersecurity and networking.
MetisMotion
Seed Round in 2022
MetisMotion GmbH, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in the development of advanced actuators designed for various industrial applications, including robotics, aviation, and automotive sectors. The company focuses on creating lightweight, high force-density actuators that enhance performance through significant reductions in weight and space. MetisMotion's technology integrates the advantages of solid-state actuators with traditional drive systems, facilitating the electrification of hydraulic systems to achieve greater force output and extended displacement capabilities. This innovative approach positions MetisMotion as a key player in driving efficiency and modernization within the actuator market.
MetisMotion
Seed Round in 2021
MetisMotion GmbH, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in the development of advanced actuators designed for various industrial applications, including robotics, aviation, and automotive sectors. The company focuses on creating lightweight, high force-density actuators that enhance performance through significant reductions in weight and space. MetisMotion's technology integrates the advantages of solid-state actuators with traditional drive systems, facilitating the electrification of hydraulic systems to achieve greater force output and extended displacement capabilities. This innovative approach positions MetisMotion as a key player in driving efficiency and modernization within the actuator market.
DcubeD
Venture Round in 2021
DcubeD specializes in the development of miniature actuators and deployable structures designed specifically for nano-satellites and the commercial space industry. The company focuses on creating innovative technologies that enhance the utilization of space by providing user-friendly solutions. Its product offerings include deployable structures such as release actuators, appendices, solar arrays, antennas, and sails. These products are engineered to surpass traditional space exploration subsystems in key aspects such as weight, size, cost, durability, reusability, and availability. By delivering high-performance applications, DcubeD aims to facilitate more efficient space missions and make access to space easier for its clients.
Orbex Space
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2015, Orbex is a leading private launch services company in Europe, specializing in the small satellite industry. The company has developed a low carbon, high-performance micro-launch vehicle that supports the deployment of satellites into polar and sun-synchronous low Earth orbits from a modern launch site in central Europe. Orbex offers a flexible core launch service along with a range of supporting services aimed at simplifying the launch process for its customers. By operating from a European location, Orbex benefits from shorter supply lines, easier communication, and reduced operational costs. The company utilizes advanced materials and in-house technologies, including rocket engines and avionics, to ensure high reliability and flexible mission profiles, enabling timely launches for small, micro, and nano-satellites.
Threedy
Seed Round in 2020
Threedy GmbH is a German company founded in 2020, specializing in high-performance visual computing solutions through its instant3Dhub platform. The platform is designed to support visualization, virtual reality, and augmented reality applications, primarily targeting the automotive, aerospace, and energy sectors. Threedy's technology allows for the seamless integration of large data sets with business data and sensors, facilitating a wide range of applications across different devices. Its features include a 3D streaming architecture and built-in 3D Spaces, which enable users to share context and data links effectively. By leveraging 3D data models, Threedy aims to drive digital innovation in products, services, and business processes, ultimately simplifying operations and reducing costs for its clients.
Synthara
Seed Round in 2020
Synthara AG is a Swiss semiconductor startup specializing in the development of smart sensors for industrial Internet of Things (IoT) and energy-efficient applications. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Zurich, the company focuses on creating advanced computational AI chips that enhance the performance of embedded systems. Its flagship product, ComputeRAM, functions as a drop-in replacement for traditional SRAM, enabling complex calculations directly in memory. This innovation significantly reduces CPU workload and enhances system efficiency, particularly for AI-driven applications. Synthara's technology is processor-type agnostic, compatible with various architectures including RISC-V, ARM, and x86, allowing seamless integration into existing microcontroller platforms. By offering solutions that lower costs and accelerate time to market, Synthara aims to empower chipmakers and device manufacturers to explore new opportunities in sectors such as wearables, biomedical monitoring, and autonomous navigation.
All3DP
Series A in 2020
All3DP GmbH, based in Munich, Germany, is a company founded in 2014 that specializes in 3D printing and additive manufacturing. It operates All3DP.com, an online magazine that caters to both beginners and professionals by providing guidance, practical information, and tips related to 3D printing. The platform offers a curated marketplace featuring three-dimensional printable designs and facilitates comparisons of prices from leading 3D printing manufacturers globally. All3DP serves a diverse range of industries, including aerospace, architecture, automotive, healthcare, and education, thereby supporting consumers and small businesses in finding suitable 3D printing services for their projects. Additionally, the company operates Craftcloud, a 3D printing marketplace that enhances the user experience by connecting them with real-time offers from various manufacturers.
SimScale
Series C in 2020
SimScale GmbH is a Munich-based company that operates a cloud-based engineering simulation platform designed for engineers, designers, scientists, and students. Founded in 2012, SimScale allows users to test, validate, and optimize product designs by offering a comprehensive suite of simulation tools in fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics, all accessible through a standard web browser. The platform enables users to create models, perform simulations, and analyze results efficiently. Additionally, SimScale supports users in the process of computer-aided design (CAD) by facilitating mesh creation and analysis setup. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare, as well as providing online support, training, and consulting services to enhance user experience.
MetisMotion
Seed Round in 2018
MetisMotion GmbH, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in the development of advanced actuators designed for various industrial applications, including robotics, aviation, and automotive sectors. The company focuses on creating lightweight, high force-density actuators that enhance performance through significant reductions in weight and space. MetisMotion's technology integrates the advantages of solid-state actuators with traditional drive systems, facilitating the electrification of hydraulic systems to achieve greater force output and extended displacement capabilities. This innovative approach positions MetisMotion as a key player in driving efficiency and modernization within the actuator market.
Memetis
Venture Round in 2018
Memetis GmbH, established in 2017 and headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, specializes in the development and production of foil-based miniature actuators. These innovative products utilize shape memory alloy technology, offering superior force generation, compactness, and flexibility compared to traditional wire-based mechanisms. Memetis serves diverse industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical technology, bioanalytics, and testing equipment manufacturing, catering to their unique motion control needs. As a spin-off of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), the company leverages cutting-edge research to deliver high-performance solutions tailored to each client's requirements.
Orbex Space
Venture Round in 2018
Founded in 2015, Orbex is a leading private launch services company in Europe, specializing in the small satellite industry. The company has developed a low carbon, high-performance micro-launch vehicle that supports the deployment of satellites into polar and sun-synchronous low Earth orbits from a modern launch site in central Europe. Orbex offers a flexible core launch service along with a range of supporting services aimed at simplifying the launch process for its customers. By operating from a European location, Orbex benefits from shorter supply lines, easier communication, and reduced operational costs. The company utilizes advanced materials and in-house technologies, including rocket engines and avionics, to ensure high reliability and flexible mission profiles, enabling timely launches for small, micro, and nano-satellites.
Valispace
Seed Round in 2018
Valispace GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Bremen, Germany, develops a browser-based engineering software platform designed to enhance productivity in the development of complex hardware products such as satellites and rockets. The platform serves as a comprehensive Engineering Information Management System, facilitating team collaboration across various aspects of the engineering lifecycle, including requirements management, data-driven functional design, and detailed systems design. By providing tools for automated verification and live documentation, Valispace allows companies to transition from traditional waterfall methods to more agile hardware development approaches. Its software enables full traceability and offers a centralized location for managing test procedures and engineering data, ultimately helping clients reduce development time, improve quality, and lower costs across their projects.
SimScale
Venture Round in 2017
SimScale GmbH is a Munich-based company that operates a cloud-based engineering simulation platform designed for engineers, designers, scientists, and students. Founded in 2012, SimScale allows users to test, validate, and optimize product designs by offering a comprehensive suite of simulation tools in fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics, all accessible through a standard web browser. The platform enables users to create models, perform simulations, and analyze results efficiently. Additionally, SimScale supports users in the process of computer-aided design (CAD) by facilitating mesh creation and analysis setup. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare, as well as providing online support, training, and consulting services to enhance user experience.
Cevotec
Seed Round in 2016
Cevotec GmbH, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in the design and automation of carbon fiber composites using its proprietary Fiber Patch Placement technology. The company provides manufacturers with SAMBA systems for the fully automated production of complex 3D geometries and multi-material laminates. These systems facilitate significant cost and time savings, ranging from 20% to 60%, compared to traditional manual layup methods. Cevotec also offers ARTIST STUDIO, a CAD-CAM software tailored for generating patch-based fiber laminates and automating robot programming. Serving various industries, including aerospace, medical devices, and sports, Cevotec enhances product development by enabling the creation of advanced composite materials with improved mechanical properties and reduced development times. Additionally, the company supports its clients through a comprehensive service portfolio that includes custom solutions and finite element-based component development.
All3DP
Seed Round in 2014
All3DP GmbH, based in Munich, Germany, is a company founded in 2014 that specializes in 3D printing and additive manufacturing. It operates All3DP.com, an online magazine that caters to both beginners and professionals by providing guidance, practical information, and tips related to 3D printing. The platform offers a curated marketplace featuring three-dimensional printable designs and facilitates comparisons of prices from leading 3D printing manufacturers globally. All3DP serves a diverse range of industries, including aerospace, architecture, automotive, healthcare, and education, thereby supporting consumers and small businesses in finding suitable 3D printing services for their projects. Additionally, the company operates Craftcloud, a 3D printing marketplace that enhances the user experience by connecting them with real-time offers from various manufacturers.
SimScale
Seed Round in 2014
SimScale GmbH is a Munich-based company that operates a cloud-based engineering simulation platform designed for engineers, designers, scientists, and students. Founded in 2012, SimScale allows users to test, validate, and optimize product designs by offering a comprehensive suite of simulation tools in fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics, all accessible through a standard web browser. The platform enables users to create models, perform simulations, and analyze results efficiently. Additionally, SimScale supports users in the process of computer-aided design (CAD) by facilitating mesh creation and analysis setup. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare, as well as providing online support, training, and consulting services to enhance user experience.
WPX Faserkeramik
Seed Round in 2014
WPX Faserkeramik GmbH is a manufacturer based in Troisdorf, Germany, specializing in high-performance ceramic fiber composite materials, particularly its flagship product, WHIPOX. The company focuses on developing solutions for high-temperature applications, especially in the industrial heat treatment of metals and components in exhaust gas systems for engines and combustion turbines. As a spin-off from the Institute of Materials Research of the German Aerospace Center, WPX Faserkeramik leverages advanced technology to create products that can endure extreme mechanical, thermal, and chemical stresses. Their offerings are designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of heat shields and turbine parts, catering to the needs of industries requiring reliable and durable high-temperature materials.
SimScale
Angel Round in 2013
SimScale GmbH is a Munich-based company that operates a cloud-based engineering simulation platform designed for engineers, designers, scientists, and students. Founded in 2012, SimScale allows users to test, validate, and optimize product designs by offering a comprehensive suite of simulation tools in fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics, all accessible through a standard web browser. The platform enables users to create models, perform simulations, and analyze results efficiently. Additionally, SimScale supports users in the process of computer-aided design (CAD) by facilitating mesh creation and analysis setup. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare, as well as providing online support, training, and consulting services to enhance user experience.
Compositence
Seed Round in 2011
Compositence is a manufacturer specializing in carbon and fiber composites for various industries, including automotive, wind energy, aerospace, machinery, and sports and leisure. The company focuses on providing machinery for the large-scale production of carbon fiber and glass fiber components, alongside software solutions for part design and simulation. By integrating advanced technologies, Compositence aims to enhance efficiency and innovation in composite manufacturing, catering to a diverse range of industrial applications.
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