High-Tech Gründerfonds is a seed investor financing high-potential, technology-driven start-ups across sectors such as digital tech, industrial technology, and life sciences.
Portfolio
6
companies
AUM
£900M
under management
Aegiq
Aegiq develops quantum photonics technology for next-generation networking and security.
Materials Nexus
Materials Nexus accelerates the discovery of sustainable materials using artificial intelligence and quantum mechanics.
Orbex
Orbex develops space rockets and launch services for small satellites.
Supportwave
Supportwave provides an on-demand IT support platform connecting businesses with vetted specialists.
Threedium
Threedium provides 3D and augmented reality infrastructure for enterprise e-commerce.
Veridue
Veridue provides artificial intelligence software to automate due diligence for energy and data centre transactions.
Ulrich Schmitt
Ulrich is a partner at High-Tech Gründerfonds and chairs the investment committee at TX Group AG. He previously worked as a consultant at Bain and Company.
LinkedInGernot Berger
Investment manager
Gernot brings early-stage venture capital and deep tech investment experience, having previously worked in product management and business development across optics and hardware startups.
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Timo Bertsch
Timo brings early-stage venture capital experience in energy and deep tech from High-Tech Gründerfonds. He also serves as an investor and board member at Aerleum.
LinkedInThe pre-seed round was led by Episode 1 Ventures with participation from High-Tech Gründerfonds, Pi Labs, and sector angels.
"We built Veridue as the solution we wished we had when we were the ones carrying the risk on a decision. It is not simply a chatbot pointed at a data room,"
The seed round was supported by High-Tech Gründerfonds, Big Sur Ventures and Fuel Ventures to scale the platform's resource pool.
"We are thrilled to embark on the next chapter of our journey, supported by our incredible investors, partners and IT Specialists. This funding will play a vital role in bridging the skills gaps that many businesses are facing, whilst also spearheading the future of work by creating job opportunities within our community"
The funding round was led by Ada Ventures and will support real-world trials of the company's materials discovery platform.
"At Magway, we are developing a ground-breaking method of transporting goods that is not only highly sustainable but also incredibly efficient. However, to achieve our goals, we understand the importance of optimising materials usage. By leveraging cutting-edge Materials Nexus technology, we aim to develop superior materials that will not only enhance our sustainability credentials but also result in cost reductions, ultimately driving wider adoption of our game-changing technology."
The University of Sheffield spin-out raised a seven-figure sum from a syndicate to develop quantum-secure networking.
"The single photon source developed by Aegiq represents a platform technology with unparalleled specifications that enables various applications. As a photonics guy, I am more than thrilled to invest here and support the highly skilled team on their journey,"
The financing round will secure the roadmap to the company's first orbital launch from Sutherland.
"Orbex is an impressive UK company which is developing a strongly differentiated and innovative launch solution for the rapidly-growing small satellite market. In Europe, they are a recognized leader with an experienced team, substantial institutional support, a growing customer list and patented technology. The private space sector remains a key future industry for both Scottish and UK governments and we’re very excited to be backing one of the most compelling examples of this evolving sector,"
