Industrial Tech
Together we are changing the world of industrial tech
As a seed investor, we support industrial tech founders with our technological expertise, financing know-how and exclusive access to a unique network in both industry and academia.
The success of your start-up is our mission. Industrial Tech is our passion. We combine academic experience with an entrepreneurial spirit and draw from our learnings as founders.
Our focus lies on technology fields such as energy, mechanical engineering, robotics, automation, quantum computing, optical technologies, industrial software and related areas.
We invest in people
We know how financing works. But we also understand your individual needs and know the special challenges that await founders of Industrial Tech start-ups.
Help to get started – Take off successfully with us
Help to get started – Take off successfully with us - Fast, flexible and straightforward initial financing
- Identification of suitable co-investors from our network
Learn more about our investment criteria
Growth – We help you to scale your business
Growth – We help you to scale your business - Opening doors to customers & supporting the product-market fit
- Exchange and cooperation with founders and our partners from academia and industry
- Support in raising growth financing
Learn more about our Added Value
Support during crises – when things just don’t work out…
Support during crises – when things just don’t work out… - Evaluating alternative forms of financing
- Consulting a network of experts for operational support
- Providing hands-on support and sparring during the restructuring process
Learn more about our Added Value
Who we are
Industrial Tech Team
Dr. Markus Kückelhaus
Partner
Klaus Lehmann
Partner
Jens Baumgärtner
Principal / Authorized Signatory
Yann Fiebig
Principal / Authorized Signatory
Dr. Andreas Olmes
Principal/Authorized Signatory
Christian Ziach
Principal / Authorized Signatory
Gregor Haidl
Senior Investment Manager
Dr. Olaf Joeressen
Senior Investment Manager
Dr. Katharina Peters
Investment Manager
Dr. Gernot Berger
Investment Manager
Dr. Maximilian Bock
Investment Manager
Dr. Nils Lang
Investment Manager
Johannes Weber
Investment Manager
Jan Xiaowei Kätker
Junior Analyst
What you can expect from us:
- We think like you do and understand your needs
- We have an entrepreneurial mindset and have founded our own companies
- We not only offer technological excellence, but also business know-how and a sales perspective
- We know how to finance
- We think outside the box and find new ways to provide you the best-possible support
- We have experience in launching products and support the product-market fit
Illustration based on Steve Blank’s “The Four Steps to the Epiphany”, 2020 fifth edition, page 25.
In Industrial Tech, we invest in these areas, among others:
Hardware
Automation
Optical Technologies
Robotics
Energy
Industrial Software
Quantum computing
and related technology fields
Our Industrial Tech Portfolio
Together with you, we will change the world of industrial tech.
Germany has a unique opportunity to redefine industry. Building on a long tradition of industrial achievements and innovations, now is the time to bring these assets into the digital age. To remain competitive among the top international players, we now must rethink and take charge of the future.
We already have a solid foundation in place, with a diverse range of universities and world-leading institutes such as Fraunhofer providing a cornerstone for a better future.
Your innovative hardware and software solutions can help to shape the future and the German entrepreneurial landscape.
Let’s create a digital and sustainable future for our planet!
You want to start a business? You can contact our team here.
Is your pitch deck already finished? You can upload it here!
Topics that might interest you
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Neural Concept raises a $9.1m Series A to scale Engineering Intelligence within industrial organizations
“Industrial tech harbours a wealth of innovation potential”
