--- title: About us date: 2020-01-23T13:18:07Z modified: 2026-05-07T13:57:16Z permalink: "https://www.htgf.de/en/about-us/" type: page status: publish excerpt: "" wpid: 74008 language: - English post_translations: - pll_60c8b9e887bde timestamp: 2026-05-07T13:57:16Z tags: - English - pll_60c8b9e887bde --- ![Logo des HTGF](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/htgf-logo-bl.svg) # _It’s all_ about _people_![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/headline-marker-2-high-white-921m.webp) . [⌵](https://www.htgf.de/en/about-us/?output_format=md#purpose) ## HTGF _in focus_ ## Investing across all major tech fields from software to hardware: From AI, deep tech to biotech. ## _We are founders and visionaries, we have a background in science and business: Together, we have over 300 years of investment experience. We know all the challenges of the early stage – and we love its dynamics. Our diversity is our strength. Our shared passion is: Tech._ [to the team](https://www.htgf.de/en/our-team/?output_format=md) _Track_ Record More than ## 0 [seed investments](https://www.htgf.de/en/portfolio-2/) Until now ## 0 [Exits incl. IPOs](https://www.htgf.de/en/portfolio-2/) KNOWHOW from more than ## 0 [transactions](#) Follow-on financing ## > € 0billion [into our portfolio by third parties](#) ## The Advisory Board _of our Seed Funds_ Dr. Armgard Wippler**Chairwoman of the Advisory Board** Dr Wippler has headed the Directorate for “SME and Startup Financing; Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau” in the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy since 2024. She has gained many years of experience in a number of responsible posts in public administration. In her career development, she has placed a special focus on SME policy and corporate financing. Dr Wippler graduated in business management. She studied at Cologne University and was awarded her doctorate at Düsseldorf University for a thesis on innovative startups in Germany and the United States. Antje Hansen**Member of the Advisory Board** Antje Hansen studied Economics in Mainz and Paris and is also a qualified banking professional. _Since 2009:_ Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), including positions in the Directorates-General for Economic Policy; SME Policy; Political Staff and Policy Planning _2018-2022:_ Policy Officer in the Division for Equity, Mezzanine and Start-up Financing _Since 2022:_ Head of Division for Equity, Mezzanine and Start-up Financing Dr. Bernhard Mohr**Vice Chairman of the Advisory Board** Bernhard Mohr has headed the newly founded Evonik Venture Capital unit since 2012. He has more than 20 years of professional experience in venture capital financing and the chemical industry. Before joining Evonik in 1996, he held various positions at BASF Group in Germany and Spain. Bernhard Mohr is active in various specialist and supervisory bodies and has advised on IPOs and M&A transactions. After studying chemistry in Stuttgart and Cincinnati, he obtained his doctorate at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research in Mainz. He then spent research periods in Japan, the USA and France, where he worked with the later Nobel Prize winners Robert Grubbs and Jean-Pierre Sauvage. Alexander Thees****Member of the Advisory Board**** Alexander Thees has held various positions within KfW Group since 1996 and has been serving in management roles since 2002, gaining many years of business policy and operational experience in structured finance and venture capital. Since the foundation of KfW Capital in 2018, he has been a member of its Management Board and has been responsible for the continuous development of the company’s business model and product range. Within the Management Board, Alexander oversees risk and portfolio management, finance, as well as various central functions. ## The latest _at a glance_ [go to newsroom](https://www.htgf.de/newsroom/?output_format=md) Last update 1 days ago ![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/HTGF-DTCF-Artikelbild.png) [zum Artikel](https://www.htgf.de/en/htgf-to-integrate-dtcf/?output_format=md) [Press](https://www.htgf.de/en/archive/press/?output_format=md) 28\. November 2025 ### German Federal Government plans to consolidate and strengthen financing for technology start-ups and scale-ups: HTGF to integrate DTCF. Deep Tech remains a key focus of Germany’s VC strategy [Press](https://www.htgf.de/en/archive/press/?output_format=md) 28\. November 2025 ### German Federal Government plans to consolidate and strengthen financing for technology start-ups and scale-ups: HTGF to integrate DTCF. Deep Tech remains a key focus of Germany’s VC strategy ![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/HTGF_Sebastian-Borek.jpg) [zum Artikel](https://www.htgf.de/en/htgf-completes-new-management-team/?output_format=md) [News](https://www.htgf.de/en/archive/news-en/?output_format=md) 13\. August 2025 ### HTGF completes new management team: Sebastian Borek to lead Digital Tech Division [News](https://www.htgf.de/en/archive/news-en/?output_format=md) 13\. August 2025 ### HTGF completes new management team: Sebastian Borek to lead Digital Tech Division ![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ramesohl_img_w1160.jpg) [zum Artikel](https://www.htgf.de/en/interview-with-dr-ingo-ramesohl/?output_format=md) [Story](https://www.htgf.de/en/archive/blog-en/?output_format=md) 29\. September 2025 ### “Clear interplay of technology, market demand, and climate benefits” – Interview with Dr. Ingo Ramesohl, Managing Director of Bosch Ventures [Story](https://www.htgf.de/en/archive/blog-en/?output_format=md) 29\. September 2025 ### “Clear interplay of technology, market demand, and climate benefits” – Interview with Dr. Ingo Ramesohl, Managing Director of Bosch Ventures ![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DeepTechMatrix_Artikelbild.png) [zum Artikel](https://www.htgf.de/en/deep-tech-matrix/?output_format=md) [News](https://www.htgf.de/en/archive/news-en/?output_format=md) 31\. Juli 2025 ### HTGF Deep-Tech Matrix: Navigating the Growth Path of Technology-Driven Startups [News](https://www.htgf.de/en/archive/news-en/?output_format=md) 31\. Juli 2025 ### HTGF Deep-Tech Matrix: Navigating the Growth Path of Technology-Driven Startups ![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pitch-Day-114.jpg) [zum Artikel](https://www.htgf.de/en/10-life-science-pitch-day-at-the-izb/?output_format=md) [News](https://www.htgf.de/en/archive/news-en/?output_format=md) 16\. Juli 2025 ### 10th Life Science Pitch Day at the IZB: Where Visionaries Meet Investors [News](https://www.htgf.de/en/archive/news-en/?output_format=md) 16\. Juli 2025 ### 10th Life Science Pitch Day at the IZB: Where Visionaries Meet Investors [go to newsroom](https://www.htgf.de/newsroom/?output_format=md)