HTGF | High-Tech Gruenderfonds

The seed investor High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) finances tech start-ups with growth potential and has supported more than 700 start-ups since 2005. With the launch of its fourth fund, HTGF now has about 1.4 billion euros under management. Its team of experienced investment managers and start-up experts support young companies with expertise, entrepreneurial spirit and passion. HTGF’s focus is on high-tech start-ups in the fields of digital tech, industrial tech, life sciences, chemistry and related business areas. To date, external investors have injected about 5 billion euros of capital into the HTGF portfolio via more than 2,000 follow-on financing rounds. In addition, HTGF has already successfully sold shares in more than 170 companies. Fund investors in this public-private partnership include the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, KfW Capital and 45 companies from a wide range of industries. Fund investors in this public-private partnership include the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, KfW Capital and 45 companies from a wide range of industries.

Kay Balster

Senior Investment Manager

Jens Baumgärtner

Senior Investment Manager

Anke Cassing

Principal

Tanja Emmerling

Partner / Head HTGF Berlin

Caroline Fichtner

Senior Investment Manager

Yann Fiebig

Investment Manager

Dr. Alex von Frankenberg

Managing Director and Founder

Bernd Goergen

Partner

Frank Hensel

Senior Investment Manager

Markus Kressmann

Partner

Lena Krzyzak

Principal

Maurice Kügler

Investment Manager

Klaus Lehmann

Senior Investment Manager

Dominik Lohle

Senior Investment Manager

Curtis MacDonald

Venture Partner

Andreas Olmes

Partner

Katharina Peters

Investment Manager

Martin Pfister

Senior Investment Manager

Claudia Raber

Partner

Guido Schlitzer

Managing Director

Ulrich Schmitt

Principal

Romy Schnelle

Partner

Clemens Von Bergmann

Investment Director

Axel Nitsch

Investment Manager

Tobias Schulz

Principal

Past deals in CAD

All3DP

Venture Round in 2024
All3DP GmbH, based in Munich, Germany, was founded in 2014 and operates as a comprehensive resource for 3D printing enthusiasts and professionals. The company publishes a magazine that offers guidance and practical information on various aspects of 3D printing, including 3D scanning, bioprinting, and CAD/CAM technologies. All3DP also runs Craftcloud, a marketplace that allows users to compare prices and access real-time offers from leading 3D printing manufacturers globally. Its platform serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, architecture, automotive, healthcare, and education, providing consumers and small businesses with curated 3D printable designs and essential insights to support their 3D printing projects.

Neural Concept

Series B in 2024
Neural Concept Sàrl is a Swiss company founded in 2018 that specializes in artificial intelligence algorithms for computer-assisted engineering and design. Based in Lausanne, it provides a platform that employs 3D deep learning algorithms to enhance the engineering processes for industries such as automotive, additive manufacturing, energy, and naval-aerospace. By automating and accelerating research and development cycles, Neural Concept aids companies in improving product performance while reducing computational costs. With a dedicated team of over 30 members, the company is committed to transforming industrial engineering through innovative technology.

CustomSurg

Seed Round in 2024
Bone fractures involving a joint are complex in nature, resulting in difficult and time-consuming procedures for the treating orthopaedic surgeon. We provide fracture specific optimization of complex bone reconstruction. Our software solution ensures efficacy of personalized surgical planning, as well as “save and effective” patient-specific implant and instrument design, changing the treatment strategy from a subjective to an objective approach with more predictable outcomes. This could improve outcomes of 400,000 trauma patients, addressing a $1.2 B market. A Harvard Medical School surgeon directing the medical aspects, provides crucial credibility.

Samp

Series A in 2022
Samp is a software development company founded in 2019 in Paris, France, specializing in the creation of Digital Twins to consolidate technical information for various stakeholders. The company offers two main products: Digital Twin as a Service and As-Built automatic verification. The Digital Twin as a Service leverages machine learning to integrate 3D laser scans and technical data, producing an accurate digital representation of industrial sites, accessible through a web portal. This enables engineers and site workers to efficiently verify the actual state of a facility against its initial design. The As-Built automatic verification service employs advanced algorithms to compare laser scans with 3D CAD models, identifying discrepancies that need attention. By automating these processes, Samp enhances the accuracy and efficiency of facility management and design verification.

Valispace

Seed Round in 2022
Valispace GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Bremen, Germany, offers 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 an Engineering Information Management (EIM) system, facilitating team collaboration throughout the engineering lifecycle. It supports various aspects of hardware development, including requirements management, data-driven functional design, product architecture, and detailed systems design. Valispace’s tool provides full traceability, enabling clients to manage test procedures and access information about decisions made during the development process. By streamlining dynamic engineering data, the platform helps reduce development time, improve product quality, and lower costs across projects.

Neural Concept

Series A in 2022
Neural Concept Sàrl is a Swiss company founded in 2018 that specializes in artificial intelligence algorithms for computer-assisted engineering and design. Based in Lausanne, it provides a platform that employs 3D deep learning algorithms to enhance the engineering processes for industries such as automotive, additive manufacturing, energy, and naval-aerospace. By automating and accelerating research and development cycles, Neural Concept aids companies in improving product performance while reducing computational costs. With a dedicated team of over 30 members, the company is committed to transforming industrial engineering through innovative technology.

All3DP

Series A in 2020
All3DP GmbH, based in Munich, Germany, was founded in 2014 and operates as a comprehensive resource for 3D printing enthusiasts and professionals. The company publishes a magazine that offers guidance and practical information on various aspects of 3D printing, including 3D scanning, bioprinting, and CAD/CAM technologies. All3DP also runs Craftcloud, a marketplace that allows users to compare prices and access real-time offers from leading 3D printing manufacturers globally. Its platform serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, architecture, automotive, healthcare, and education, providing consumers and small businesses with curated 3D printable designs and essential insights to support their 3D printing projects.

SimScale

Series C in 2020
SimScale GmbH operates an engineering simulation platform that enables engineers, designers, scientists, and students to test, validate, and optimize their designs. The platform integrates various simulation tools for fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics within a single user interface, allowing users to create models and simulate their applications. It facilitates the analysis of computer-aided design (CAD) models by enabling users to generate meshes, set up analyses, and evaluate results. SimScale also offers online support, training, and consulting services. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare, among others. Founded in 2012 and based in Munich, Germany, SimScale provides a cloud-based simulation tool that fosters collaboration within a community of innovators, aiming to streamline the product development process.

Zahnarzt-Helden

Seed Round in 2019
Zahnarzt-Helden GmbH, established in 2017 and located in Bielefeld, Germany, operates an independent online platform that assists dentists in securing optimal investments for their practices. The platform offers a wide range of products, including Orthopantomograms (OPG), deep vein thrombosis (DVT) equipment, Cephalometric X-rays, intraoral X-rays, intraoral scanners, autoclaves, thermodisinfectors, CAD/CAM systems, and various technical services. Zahnarzt-Helden provides expert consultation to help dentists select appropriate products, negotiate with manufacturers and dealers, and organize installation and maintenance services. Additionally, the company ensures reliable technical support, promoting transparency and helping clients avoid hidden costs, akin to other comparison platforms.

Neural Concept

Venture Round in 2019
Neural Concept Sàrl is a Swiss company founded in 2018 that specializes in artificial intelligence algorithms for computer-assisted engineering and design. Based in Lausanne, it provides a platform that employs 3D deep learning algorithms to enhance the engineering processes for industries such as automotive, additive manufacturing, energy, and naval-aerospace. By automating and accelerating research and development cycles, Neural Concept aids companies in improving product performance while reducing computational costs. With a dedicated team of over 30 members, the company is committed to transforming industrial engineering through innovative technology.

dotscene

Seed Round in 2019
Dotscene GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Freiburg, Germany, specializes in the development of three-dimensional (3D) laser scanning technology for the real estate industry. The company offers the dotcube 600k laser scanning system, which can be operated on foot, by drones, or vehicles. This system generates computer-aided design (CAD) models, true-to-scale floor plans, and facade projections. In addition to its hardware, Dotscene develops mobile laser data acquisition software that employs simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) algorithms to transform indoor and outdoor environments into accurate 3D models. By providing effective mobile mapping services, Dotscene integrates its technology into clients' workflows, enhancing planning and design processes.

Valispace

Seed Round in 2018
Valispace GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Bremen, Germany, offers 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 an Engineering Information Management (EIM) system, facilitating team collaboration throughout the engineering lifecycle. It supports various aspects of hardware development, including requirements management, data-driven functional design, product architecture, and detailed systems design. Valispace’s tool provides full traceability, enabling clients to manage test procedures and access information about decisions made during the development process. By streamlining dynamic engineering data, the platform helps reduce development time, improve product quality, and lower costs across projects.

SimScale

Venture Round in 2017
SimScale GmbH operates an engineering simulation platform that enables engineers, designers, scientists, and students to test, validate, and optimize their designs. The platform integrates various simulation tools for fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics within a single user interface, allowing users to create models and simulate their applications. It facilitates the analysis of computer-aided design (CAD) models by enabling users to generate meshes, set up analyses, and evaluate results. SimScale also offers online support, training, and consulting services. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare, among others. Founded in 2012 and based in Munich, Germany, SimScale provides a cloud-based simulation tool that fosters collaboration within a community of innovators, aiming to streamline the product development process.

Cevotec

Seed Round in 2016
Cevotec GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in the design and automation of carbon fiber composites and reinforcements for various industries, including aerospace, medical devices, and sports. The company utilizes its Fiber Patch Placement technology to provide manufacturers with advanced solutions for high-volume production of complex composites. Cevotec's SAMBA systems enable fully automated fiber layup, which significantly enhances production efficiency and quality by allowing the creation of intricate 3D geometries and multi-material laminates. Their technology-specific CAD-CAM software, ARTIST STUDIO, facilitates the generation of patch-based fiber laminates and automates robot programming. By transitioning from manual layup to Cevotec's systems, clients can achieve substantial cost and time savings ranging from 20% to 60%. Additionally, Cevotec offers a comprehensive service portfolio that includes customizations tailored to specific applications and development support based on finite element analysis.

All3DP

Seed Round in 2014
All3DP GmbH, based in Munich, Germany, was founded in 2014 and operates as a comprehensive resource for 3D printing enthusiasts and professionals. The company publishes a magazine that offers guidance and practical information on various aspects of 3D printing, including 3D scanning, bioprinting, and CAD/CAM technologies. All3DP also runs Craftcloud, a marketplace that allows users to compare prices and access real-time offers from leading 3D printing manufacturers globally. Its platform serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, architecture, automotive, healthcare, and education, providing consumers and small businesses with curated 3D printable designs and essential insights to support their 3D printing projects.

SimScale

Seed Round in 2014
SimScale GmbH operates an engineering simulation platform that enables engineers, designers, scientists, and students to test, validate, and optimize their designs. The platform integrates various simulation tools for fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics within a single user interface, allowing users to create models and simulate their applications. It facilitates the analysis of computer-aided design (CAD) models by enabling users to generate meshes, set up analyses, and evaluate results. SimScale also offers online support, training, and consulting services. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare, among others. Founded in 2012 and based in Munich, Germany, SimScale provides a cloud-based simulation tool that fosters collaboration within a community of innovators, aiming to streamline the product development process.

SimScale

Angel Round in 2013
SimScale GmbH operates an engineering simulation platform that enables engineers, designers, scientists, and students to test, validate, and optimize their designs. The platform integrates various simulation tools for fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics within a single user interface, allowing users to create models and simulate their applications. It facilitates the analysis of computer-aided design (CAD) models by enabling users to generate meshes, set up analyses, and evaluate results. SimScale also offers online support, training, and consulting services. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare, among others. Founded in 2012 and based in Munich, Germany, SimScale provides a cloud-based simulation tool that fosters collaboration within a community of innovators, aiming to streamline the product development process.

sim4tec

Venture Round in 2009
sim4tec provides comprehensive simulation software in the field of organic electronics for a variety of different applications. All software products come with an intuitive and user-friendly interface from which the user can quickly communicate with the calculation kernel. This enables fast learning cycles and a detailed understanding of the physical processes involved. Furthermore, developers of commercial products may benefit from a reduced time-to-market and a significant reduction of R&D costs by using our simulation software.

sim4tec

Venture Round in 2008
sim4tec provides comprehensive simulation software in the field of organic electronics for a variety of different applications. All software products come with an intuitive and user-friendly interface from which the user can quickly communicate with the calculation kernel. This enables fast learning cycles and a detailed understanding of the physical processes involved. Furthermore, developers of commercial products may benefit from a reduced time-to-market and a significant reduction of R&D costs by using our simulation software.
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