--- title: "HTGF | Multi-Stage-VC Platform for Tech Startups | High-Tech Gründerfonds" date: 2020-04-18T14:25:06Z modified: 2026-10-21T12:06:57Z permalink: "https://www.htgf.de/en/venture-capital-investor-2/" type: page status: publish excerpt: "" wpid: 79403 language: - English post_translations: - pll_5e9b0cb29a748 timestamp: 2026-10-21T12:06:57Z tags: - English - pll_5e9b0cb29a748 --- # We believe in tech. _We invest in people_![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/headline-marker-home.svg) _._ ## _Backing tech founders, building the future, early on._ ### Europe’s Multi-Stage VC Platform ## _for Tech Founders_ We invest in tech founders building tomorrow’s technologies – Deep Tech, Life Sciences, Digital Tech. As a Multi-Stage VC Platform, we back them from Pre-Seed to Growth: with capital, network, and the conviction to invest where it’s early, complex, or long-term. Our mission goes beyond any single investment: together, we lay the foundation for a New Wirtschaftswunder – turning German and European innovation into global tech champions. [about us](https://www.htgf.de/en/about-us/?output_format=md) ### Igniting a New ## _Wirtschaftswunder_ [learn more](https://www.htgf.de/en/investors/?output_format=md) ## The latest _at a glance_ [go to news](https://www.htgf.de/en/newsroom/?output_format=md) Last update 1 days ago ![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Jan-Rabe-Rabot-Energy.jpg) [zum Artikel](https://www.htgf.de/en/rabot-energy-raises-50m-in-series-b/?output_format=md) [News](https://www.htgf.de/en/archive/news-en/?output_format=md) 15\. Oktober 2026 ### Rabot Energy raises $50M: Turning millions of households into a virtual power plant [News](https://www.htgf.de/en/archive/news-en/?output_format=md) 15\. Oktober 2026 ### Rabot Energy raises $50M: Turning millions of households into a virtual power plant ![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Proxima-Fusion-Photo-1.jpg) [zum Artikel](https://www.htgf.de/en/proxima-fusion-raises-411-million-for-alpha/?output_format=md) [News](https://www.htgf.de/en/archive/news-en/?output_format=md) 7\. Juli 2026 ### Europe’s Fusion Champion Comes of Age: Proxima Fusion Raises €411 Million for Alpha, Its Net-Energy Fusion Demonstrator [News](https://www.htgf.de/en/archive/news-en/?output_format=md) 7\. Juli 2026 ### Europe’s Fusion Champion Comes of Age: Proxima Fusion Raises €411 Million for Alpha, Its Net-Energy Fusion Demonstrator ![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Johannes-und-Axel-1.png) [zum Artikel](https://www.htgf.de/en/axel-nitsch-and-johannes-weber-named-partners-at-htgf/?output_format=md) [News](https://www.htgf.de/en/archive/news-en/?output_format=md) 1\. Juli 2026 ### Axel Nitsch and Johannes Weber Named Partners at HTGF – Doubling Down on AI and Deep Tech [News](https://www.htgf.de/en/archive/news-en/?output_format=md) 1\. Juli 2026 ### Axel Nitsch and Johannes Weber Named Partners at HTGF – Doubling Down on AI and Deep Tech ![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/64f834dcf19c754015e66d7b_Avelios-Founders-e1763041657532.jpg) [zum Artikel](https://www.htgf.de/en/avelios-wins-fresenius/?output_format=md) [News](https://www.htgf.de/en/archive/news-en/?output_format=md) 6\. Mai 2026 ### Avelios Wins Fresenius to Build an AI-Native Digital Health Ecosystem [News](https://www.htgf.de/en/archive/news-en/?output_format=md) 6\. Mai 2026 ### Avelios Wins Fresenius to Build an AI-Native Digital Health Ecosystem ![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ATMOS_PHOENIX2_in_orbit_1.png) [zum Artikel](https://www.htgf.de/en/atmos-space-cargo-series-a/?output_format=md) [News](https://www.htgf.de/en/archive/news-en/?output_format=md) 22\. April 2026 ### ATMOS Space Cargo Raises €25.7 Million in Series A to Build Europe’s Orbital Return Infrastructure [News](https://www.htgf.de/en/archive/news-en/?output_format=md) 22\. April 2026 ### ATMOS Space Cargo Raises €25.7 Million in Series A to Build Europe’s Orbital Return Infrastructure _Our_ Multi-Stage VC Platform Until now ## 0 [Exits & IPOs](https://www.htgf.de/en/portfolio/?output_format=md) More than ## 0 [Investments](https://www.htgf.de/en/portfolio/?output_format=md) more than ## 0Bn € [Fund volume](https://www.htgf.de/en/about-us/?output_format=md) Follow-on financing ## > 0Bn € [from third parties into our portfolio](https://www.htgf.de/en/investors/?output_format=md) ## Experience, expertise _and success._ Some of Germany’s most innovative companies started with us – and grew with us. Our team combines in-depth tech expertise, startup experience and a wealth of know-how in early-stage investing with a unique network: always with an eye on the technologies of tomorrow and sustainable solutions. We invest in these three areas: [Industrial, Climate & Deep Tech](https://www.htgf.de/en/industrial-tech/?output_format=md) [Life Sciences & Chemistry](https://www.htgf.de/en/life-sciences-and-chemistry/?output_format=md) [Digital Tech](https://www.htgf.de/en/digital-tech/?output_format=md) [meet our team](https://www.htgf.de/en/our-team/?output_format=md) ## Portfolio spotlight _HTGF success stories_ ![eGym Logo](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/eGYM.jpg) 2011 ### EGYM [Unternehmen ansehen](https://www.htgf.de/en/portfolio/htgffamily/egym/?output_format=md) ![SimScale Logo](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/simscalelogo_72dpi_1.png) 2012 ### SimScale [Unternehmen ansehen](https://www.htgf.de/en/portfolio/htgffamily/simscale/?output_format=md) ![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/VMray-logo-1101x1080.png) 2014 ### VMRay [Unternehmen ansehen](https://www.htgf.de/en/portfolio/htgffamily/vmray/?output_format=md) ![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/LOGO-instagrid-red-black-CMYK-1-1920x472.jpg) 2018 ### Instagrid [Unternehmen ansehen](https://www.htgf.de/en/portfolio/htgffamily/instagrid/?output_format=md) ![Tubulis Logo](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/tubulis-logo-big.png) 2020 ### Tubulis Exit [Unternehmen ansehen](https://www.htgf.de/en/portfolio/htgffamily/tubulis/?output_format=md) ![Argá Medtech](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Arga-Medtech_logo.png) 2021 ### Argá Medtech [Unternehmen ansehen](https://www.htgf.de/en/portfolio/htgffamily/arga-medtech/?output_format=md) ![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/eed_logo_2_colors_v2-2-1607x1080.png) 2022 ### EEDEN [Unternehmen ansehen](https://www.htgf.de/en/portfolio/htgffamily/eeden/?output_format=md) ![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/doinstruct_Branding2021.png) 2022 ### doinstruct [Unternehmen 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## Our investment criteria _– Your chance_ The sweet spot of our initial investments in pre-seed and seed is €800,000+. We invest flexibly – depending on your needs. As a lead investor, we work with many partners: we will find suitable co-investors for you from our national and international network. In growth rounds, we can invest up to €30 million in a startup from our portfolio. We will support you from the beginning all the way to the exit or IPO – on the path to becoming an international market leader. **How old can my company be to be eligible for investment?**We invest in early-stage companies that are no older than three years. **Does my company have to be based in Germany?**Your startup is headquartered in Germany or – in the case of start-ups from other countries – has a German base of operations. **Does HTGF invest in specific business areas?**Your startup should be active in the fields of digital tech, industrial tech, life sciences, chemistry or related business areas. ## Newsletter ## **_Stay up to date with the latest news_** Sign up for the newsletter and get the latest news from our network every month. [subscribe now](https://www.htgf.de/en/newsletter/?output_format=md)