High-Tech Gründerfonds

Since its first fund in 2005, High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) has established itself as one of the leading and most active early-stage investors in Germany and Europe. Around 800 companies from the high-tech sector have been financed and successfully launched. HTGF has a fund volume of more than €2 billion in four seed funds and one growth fund. More than €6 billion in external capital has been invested in the HTGF portfolio in over 3,000 follow-up financing rounds. Shares in almost 200 companies have already been successfully sold.

The HTGF's fourth seed fund is financed by over 45 companies from industry and SMEs, family offices, and public partners – the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) and KfW Capital. The HTGF invests in the pre-seed and seed phases (sweet spot €800,000+). As lead investor, it brings in suitable co-investors from its international network. In later growth rounds, the HTGF can invest up to €30 million in selected portfolio companies.

Max Planck Innovation is an HTGF scout and partner for spin-off projects from the Max Planck Society. We work with you to develop the required pitch deck, business plan, and presentation to showcase your spin-off idea. In addition, we have access to the right contacts for your project at HTGF. We have a long-standing, intensive, and trusting relationship with HTGF.

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