For start ups who want to make business with German Mittelstand.

We empower data-driven B2B start ups by providing strategic investment, extensive industry networks, and deep expertise to drive innovation and growth.

Investment Focus

From seed to stellar growth. We play long.

Target stage

Seed, Series A


Investment ticket

Up to € 1.5 million – convertible or direct


Geographic focus

GSA


Industries
  • Construction

  • Logistics

  • AI

  • Manufacturing

  • Rental

  • Data Processing

  • Trade

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Beyond Funding

We back your growth with our strengths.

Be it our extensive distribution network of thousands of SMEs and Sparkassen or our first-class developers—unlock access to our exceptional resources and leverage them for your success.

€ 40+
billion Euro
Assets under Management
376
Sparkassen
Distribution Network
100+
top tier
OEM Vendor partners
Strong network

Get access to our network of 376 banks and 100+ top tier OEM vendors. Fill your sales pipeline.

Deutsche Leasing AG

Leverage over 60 years of experience in the leasing business from Germany's market leader.

First class tech support

Benefit from our extensive engineering expertise to accelerate your growth and foster innovation.

Investment Process

Simple. Lean. Structured.

  1. Submit

    Kickstart the process by uploading your pitch deck and completing our streamlined application form for an initial evaluation.

  2. Review

    We conduct a high-level review of your application to assess alignment with our investment thesis and focus areas.

  3. Pitch (online)

    We schedule a meeting to dive deeper into your start up and your team’s expertise.

  4. Due Diligence

    We thoroughly evaluate your start up, including financial performance, customer feedback, competitive landscape, strategic fit and more. 

  5. Investment committee

    Short investment committee pitch with immediate investment decision. Showcase why your start up is the next unicorn.

  6. Investment round

    You will not only receive our investment, but you will also gain access to our partner network.

Portfolio

Our rockstars at a glance.

  • Energy

    Rabot Energy

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    Rabot Energy

    Rabot Energy is an independent provider of a dynamic electricity tariff with 100% green energy.   

    Selected Co-investors: HV Capital, Yabeo Capital, High-Tech Gründerfonds

    Rabot Energy combines innovative procurement with ecological sustainability and cost optimization, offering exchange-based electricity pricing, an app for real-time tracking, and smart EV-charging solutions.

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  • AIReal Estate

    syte

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    syte

    syte offers real-time, AI-driven data and insights about plots for banks, real estate agents, project developers and planners. 

    Selected Co-investors: Schwarz Gruppe, High-Tech Gründerfonds, Vantage Value.

    syte offers banks, estate agents, project developers, planners, and authorities all potential and data on the property - from property searches to construction potential, project calculations, and energy and photovoltaic potential.

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  • Logistics

    Colonia

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    Colonia

    Germany’s largest truck rental marketplace that brings all global trucks and trailers into one shared fleet. 

    Selected Co-investors: Octopus Ventures, Atlantic Labs, Plug & Play. 

    Colonia lets road freight companies rent vehicles via a secure marketplace with seamless payments and advanced fleet tools, uniting all vehicles into one shared fleet for every job and steady revenue.

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  • AutomationRobotics

    Unchained Robotics

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    Unchained Robotics

    Unchained Robotics develops, designs, and deploys automation solutions for manufacturers throughout Germany, Europe, and beyond.

    Selected Co-investors: Future Industry VC, Born 2 Grow, u+i ventures, D11z (Dieter Schwarz Family Office). 

    Unchained Robotics simplifies automation with transparency and independence. Its platform lets manufacturers efficiently discover, compare, and order tools—from collaborative grippers to industrial robots.

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  • IndustryPredictive Maintenance

    ENLYZE

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    ENLYZE

    ENLYZE accesses the machines’ data and offers analytics to identify production losses.

    Selected Co-investors: NRW Bank, 42Cap, ProFounder Capital.

    ENLYZE boosts output by 5%, cut downtime by 3 hours, and reduces scrap by 2% monthly—equivalent to 2 extra production weeks a year. Transform production in days with OEE insights, downtime tracking, and AI-driven setting suggestions.

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  • Logistics

    truckoo

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    truckoo

    truckoo is a network for the exchange of freight vehicles, ranging from transporters to heavy-duty trucks. 

    Selected Co-investors: Global Founders Capital, Plug & Play Mobility Fund, SEK, Wave-X. 

    truckoo enables sellers to sell vehicles with a single click. Their mobile inspection and valuation app provides repair shops and vehicle owners with a standardized, guided way to assess vehicle configuration for sale.

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Team

Our Investment Team

Our team is a vibrant mix of former entrepreneurs and skilled investment professionals united by a genuine passion for making a meaningful impact. We understand the drive that comes with pursuing a vision and bring the expertise and experience needed to help founders turn their aspirations into reality.

Our Culture

Our Culture

Our passion is the digitalization of industries in Germany and building a portfolio of companies focusing on reliable and innovative solutions to relevant problems in the B2B asset industry. We bring together early stage B2B startups with potential customers while also supporting them with funding and a profound expertise in building data-driven solutions.

We bring together early stage B2B startups with potential customers while also supporting them with funding and a profound expertise in building data-driven solutions.

Invests in B2B solutions
100% backed byDeutsche Leasing AG
Part of SFGSparkassen-Finanzgruppe
Cloud-born
15 developed AI products
100+ top tierOEM Vendor partners
ISO 27001 certified
9 start-up investments
none

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