--- title: ESG date: 2023-11-14T11:13:50Z modified: 2026-10-14T20:29:05Z permalink: "https://www.htgf.de/en/about-us/esg/" type: page status: publish excerpt: "" wpid: 110842 language: - English post_translations: - pll_655b769b55173 timestamp: 2026-10-14T20:29:05Z tags: - English - pll_655b769b55173 --- ESG at HTGF # Sustainability![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/marker-header-deeptech-0245362.webp) in _funds and portfolio_ ## Shaping _the future together_ Sustainability is one of the greatest challenges of our time, and startups are the frontrunners when it comes to innovative solutions. We have been investing in sustainable startups since 2005 and have firmly integrated ESG measures into our processes since 2019. ESG _Due Dilligence_ open/close Before investing, we review our exclusion list and the potential impact of your startup together. The process is streamlined and tailored to the early phase. ESG _Support for Impact_ open/close After the investment, our ESG team will support you in setting up your company sustainably from the very beginning. Among other things, we offer sessions on the most important topics in our HTGF Academy. ESG _Transparency_ open/close We help you to collect relevant data for your annual ESG reporting so that you can present yourself transparently and convincingly to customers and investors. ESG _Standardization_ open/close In our network, we proactively advocate for practical requirements for you as founding teams in the relevant areas. ## Our contribution _at fund level_ Sustainability and ESG not only influence how we invest and support our portfolio companies, they also form one of the pillars of our own daily work as the HTGF team. Active risk management, measuring and offsetting our carbon footprint, vegetarian catering at all our events, and an environmentally friendly travel policy are a matter of course for us. We also ensure a healthy environment for our employees, including - We offer flexible working time models for all HTGF employees in all phases of life - We participate in the leasing of up to two company bicycles - contributing to employee sports through subsidized membership of EGYM Wellpass with access to over 9,000 sports facilities - offering the maximum possible employer subsidy for the Deutschlandticket. > > _„As an investor, we believe that long-term success is only possible if the impact of technologies and business models are considered from the start and managed responsibly.“_ > > > > ![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Romy-Schelle_666x789.jpg) **Romy Schnelle** _Managing Director HTGF_ ## Focus on ESG _Startups in the spotlight_ 4 of 500 Companies 8 of 500 Companies ![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Caeli_Wind_FOREST_GREEN_RGB-1920x386.png) 2023 ### Caeli Wind Climate Tech ### Efficient testing, planning and brokering of sites for wind turbines to Caeli Wind [Unternehmen ansehen](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/portfolio/caeli-wind.md) ![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/viboo-logo.png) 2023 ### viboo Climate Tech ### viboo makes buildings more energy efficient through its Predictive Control as a Service platform. Rooted in extensive research at Empa and ETH Zurich, the company empowers smart thermostats with predictive … to viboo [Unternehmen ansehen](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/portfolio/viboo.md) ![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/incontalert_sw-1081x1080.png) 2023 ### inContAlert MedTech ### inContAlert was founded in September 2022 within the ecosystem of the University of Bayreuth. The MedTech startup’s sensor system empowers patients with neurogenic bladder dysfunction to manage their bladder on … to inContAlert [Unternehmen ansehen](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/portfolio/incontalert.md) ![Nia Health Logo](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Nia_Health_GmbH_logo-5.svg) 2023 ### Nia Health Digital Health ### Nia Health is a spin-off of the Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin. The start-up develops a clinical diagnosis and therapy system for the continuous digital support of patients with chronic skin conditions. … to Nia Health [Unternehmen ansehen](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/portfolio/nia-health.md) ![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/RAYDIAX_Logo.png) 2023 ### RAYDIAX MedTech ### The company was founded in 2022 and is headquartered at the STIMULATE research campus in Magdeburg’s “science-harbour”. The scientific company is a spin-off by scientists from the Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg. The … to RAYDIAX [Unternehmen ansehen](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/portfolio/raydiax.md) ![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Logo-Vertama-1.png) 2023 ### Vertama Digital Health ### Vertama specialises in accelerating manual workflows by designing and implementing accessible, digital micro-processes in existing system environments. With its in-house developed platform for innovative web applications and a comprehensive toolkit … to Vertama [Unternehmen ansehen](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/portfolio/vertama.md) ![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/AuditOne-Logo_colored-1920x353.png) 2023 ### AuditOne Digital Tech ### AuditOne is an auditor pooling platform for smart contract audits, offering peer-reviewed smart contract audits and other security services in Web3. The company was founded in 2022 by Adrien Resch, … to AuditOne [Unternehmen ansehen](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/portfolio/auditone.md) ![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/esg-score-logo@2x.dd5a3800.png) 2023 ### ESG Score Climate Tech ### Sustaynr GmbH is a specialist rating agency that provides companies and public authorities with digital sustainability data that can be integrated into purchasing systems and processes, enabling buyers to make … to ESG Score [Unternehmen ansehen](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/portfolio/esg-score.md) ## **Contribution to SDGs** _in our portfolio_ The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a central aspect of the legal and ethical requirements placed on HTGF as a private-public partnership. The HTGF IV fund makes positive direct and/or indirect contributions to a number of SDGs. SDG 3 Good health and well-beingEnsure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. SDG 7 Affordable and clean energyEnsure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. SDG 8 Decent work and economic growthPromote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all. SDG 9 Industry, innovation and infrastructureBuild resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation. SDG 11 Sustainable cities and communitiesMake cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. SDG 12 Responsible consumption and productionEnsure sustainable consumption and production patterns. SDG 13 Climate actionTake urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. ## _Our latest ESG Report_ ![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-esg-report-2024-bearbeitet.jpg) [download ESG Report 2025](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/HTGF-ESG-Report-2025_EN-1.pdf) [download ESG Report 2024](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/HTGF-ESG-Report-2024_EN.pdf) [download ESG Report 2023](/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/HTGF_ESG-Report_2023_E.pdf) [download ESG Report 2022](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/HTGF-ESG-Report-2022_E.pdf) ## Diversity _is our strength_ As a signatory to the Charta der Vielfalt, we are firmly convinced that living and valuing diversity not only enriches our HTGF team, but also the entire startup ecosystem. Together, we create an inspiring and dynamic culture that promotes innovation and success. [![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Logo.jpg) ](https://www.charta-der-vielfalt.de/)[![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ReframeVenture.png) ](https://www.ventureesg.com/)[![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/lgbtq.webp) ](https://www.outinvestors.com/)[![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Logo-More-Diversity-e1727868508387.png) ](https://morediversity.de/)[![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IOD-Claim-rechts-Award-e1727868458972.png) ](https://impact-of-diversity.com/)[![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/WAM25_BAND_Logo-NEU-e1729063491393.png) ](https://womenangelsmission25.de/) [get to know our team](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/page/our-team.md) ## Our ESG team ## _is happy to answer your questions_ ![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Claudia-Raber_Website.jpg) [ Zum Artikel ](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/manager/claudia-raber.md) ### Claudia Raber Principal ESG ### Claudia RaberPrincipal ESG [E-Mail](mailto:esg@htgf.de) ![](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Adrian-Fuchs_ESG-1.jpg) [ Zum Artikel ](https://www.htgf.de/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/manager/dr-adrian-fuchs-esg-senior-manager.md) ### Dr. Adrian Fuchs Senior ESG Manager ### Dr. Adrian FuchsSenior ESG Manager [E-Mail](mailto:esg@htgf.de)