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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IonKraft
Seed Round in 2024
IonKraft, a German technology company, specializes in plasma coating for multi-material plastic containers. Their innovative plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition process enables recyclability of complex packaging, serving industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and chemicals. By promoting material reduction and reuse, IonKraft aims to enhance performance while lowering costs, with support from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.
Cyclize
Seed Round in 2024
Cyclize is a technology company focused on decarbonizing the chemical industry. It develops a proprietary process that converts mixed plastic waste and CO2 into syngas, a versatile intermediate used to produce various chemicals and fuels. This process aims to replace fossil feedstock, such as natural gas, reducing reliance on non-renewable resources and minimizing greenhouse gas emissions.
DNTOX
Seed Round in 2023
DNTOX operates a bioanalytical testing laboratory focused on animal-free screening of chemicals to assess their potential impact on brain development and developmental neurotoxicity. Utilizing an in vitro testing battery based on human cell models, the laboratory enables high-content and medium-throughput chemical screening. The process is enhanced by proprietary software that incorporates artificial intelligence, facilitating efficient analysis for the chemical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries. DNTOX assists customers in identifying safe lead structures during the development of substances and supports safety assessments during the approval and re-approval processes for chemicals. The company's mission emphasizes the advancement of safe chemicals without reliance on animal testing.
Electrosynthesis
Seed Round in 2022
ESy-Labs allows for the production of organic and inorganic raw materials using electrosynthesis technology. Electrosynthesis uses the technologies of electrosynthesis and electrocatalysis to produce chemical compounds such as active pharmaceutical ingredients and their precursors, organic chemicals, metals and metal compounds, and compounds that are difficult or impossible to manufacture. ESy-Labs combines service and product flexibly and adaptably for the customer.
HQS Quantum Simulations
Seed Round in 2022
HQS Quantum Simulations GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Karlsruhe, Germany, specializes in the development of quantum algorithms aimed at predicting molecular properties for various industries, including performance materials, specialty chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. The company's innovations address the lengthy and costly processes involved in the design and development of functional molecules and formulations. By leveraging quantum computing, HQS Quantum Simulations seeks to enhance the efficiency of simulations, which are crucial for reducing the time-to-market and costs associated with research and development cycles. Their platform enables companies to better understand chemical and physical interactions, thereby accelerating product development in the chemistry and pharmaceutical sectors.
HQS Quantum Simulations
Seed Round in 2019
HQS Quantum Simulations GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Karlsruhe, Germany, specializes in the development of quantum algorithms aimed at predicting molecular properties for various industries, including performance materials, specialty chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. The company's innovations address the lengthy and costly processes involved in the design and development of functional molecules and formulations. By leveraging quantum computing, HQS Quantum Simulations seeks to enhance the efficiency of simulations, which are crucial for reducing the time-to-market and costs associated with research and development cycles. Their platform enables companies to better understand chemical and physical interactions, thereby accelerating product development in the chemistry and pharmaceutical sectors.
Bentekk
Seed Round in 2016
Bentekk GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Hamburg, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of intelligent gas measuring systems designed for on-site analysis of contaminants. The company focuses on portable gas measurement devices that utilize gas chromatography and photo ionization detection to accurately assess volatile organic compounds and other hazardous substances. This technology is applicable across various sectors, including environmental monitoring, first response, logistics, life sciences, and the chemical industry. By providing equipment that enhances occupational health and safety, Bentekk enables better monitoring of toxic gas levels, contributing to safer working environments. As a subsidiary of Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA since 2017, Bentekk continues to advance its mission of improving workplace safety through innovative measurement solutions.
evocatal
Series B in 2013
evocatal develops and produces enzymes and fine chemicals for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. We offer a catalog of enzymes (evozymes) as well as and tailor-made biocatalysts for specific industrial applications. Our biocatalysts are applied in various consumer goods industries, including the production and refinement of textiles, adhesives, detergents, nutrition and cosmetics. Our customers regard evocatal as a premium provider of high quality chiral building blocks (evochemicals): from a few grams to several tons. At evocatal we have also continued to focus on providing efficient biocatalytic processes as a service (evoservices). Do you need a biocatalyst for a very specific application? Contact us!
Hofer Chemie
Grant in 2011
Hofer Chemie manufactures and distributes chemical products such as bioethanol, heating oil, pool care products, and cleaning agents.
evocatal
Series B in 2010
evocatal develops and produces enzymes and fine chemicals for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. We offer a catalog of enzymes (evozymes) as well as and tailor-made biocatalysts for specific industrial applications. Our biocatalysts are applied in various consumer goods industries, including the production and refinement of textiles, adhesives, detergents, nutrition and cosmetics. Our customers regard evocatal as a premium provider of high quality chiral building blocks (evochemicals): from a few grams to several tons. At evocatal we have also continued to focus on providing efficient biocatalytic processes as a service (evoservices). Do you need a biocatalyst for a very specific application? Contact us!
H.C. Carbon GmbH
Seed Round in 2009
H.C. Carbon develops and distributes a range of carbon- and dispersion-based products to its clients. The company’s product portfolio consists of conductive additives, flame retardants, insulating, shielding, and lubricants. H.C. Carbon was founded in 2009 by Werner Handl and is based in Germany.
evocatal
Seed Round in 2007
evocatal develops and produces enzymes and fine chemicals for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. We offer a catalog of enzymes (evozymes) as well as and tailor-made biocatalysts for specific industrial applications. Our biocatalysts are applied in various consumer goods industries, including the production and refinement of textiles, adhesives, detergents, nutrition and cosmetics. Our customers regard evocatal as a premium provider of high quality chiral building blocks (evochemicals): from a few grams to several tons. At evocatal we have also continued to focus on providing efficient biocatalytic processes as a service (evoservices). Do you need a biocatalyst for a very specific application? Contact us!
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