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BONVENTURE

Venture capital

Berlin · Seed–Series B · 19 people tracked

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Investment thesis

BONVENTURE focuses on supporting entrepreneurs who combine innovation with social responsibility, particularly in healthcare. The firm invests in business models that address pressing societal challenges while building sustainable, scalable enterprises. They provide not only capital but also operational expertise and experience building impact-driven ventures, with a demonstrated commitment to addressing systemic issues in sectors like primary care and rural healthcare access.

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series B
Check
$1.2M – $3M
HQ
Berlin, DE
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2003
AUM
$115M
Tracked investments
1

Team · 19 people

from the firm's website
Bernard Jan Wendeln· Founder and Advisory Partner
Dr. Erwin Stahl· Managing Partner

One of Germany's founding fathers of impact investing. In 2002, initiated the founding of BONVENTURE as the first impact investing fund in the German-speaking region. Investment focus includes nature tech, biodiversity, climate, energy, education, and AI-supported business models.

Dr. Horst Goss· Founder and Advisory Partner
Angela Lawaldt· Managing Partner

Angela Lawaldt is Managing Partner at BONVENTURE and brings years of experience in building impact-driven business models. She evaluates investments through both financial and social impact lenses.

Anna Sophie Blistein· Partner

Co-founded VITAFY BRANDS as COO and Marketing Director, and previously served as a strategy consultant for four years. Her investment focus encompasses sustainable consumption, digital health, and climate resilience.

Nikolaj Klebert· Investment Director

Studied industrial engineering and founded two startups in Internet of Things and robotics. Previously an investment manager at a technology VC firm. Investment focus includes deep, industrial, and digital tech as well as digital health.

Alexander Wendeln· Member of Investors' Board
Anca Michiu· Office Manager

Law degree holder with master's degree in finance and banking. Previously worked as customer advisor in banking and in the project management office of a large insurance group.

Antonis Schwarz· Member of Investors' Board
Benjamin Hollerith· Investment Associate

Master's degree in Management & Technology with focus on Finance & Accounting and Mechanical Engineering. Gained experience in technology consulting and with a global NGO serving children without parental care.

Christina Smith· Head of Communications

BONVENTURE's head of communications connecting investors and portfolio companies. Studied political science in Munich, London, Oslo, and Moscow with extensive professional experience.

Dr. Axel Seemann· Advisory Partner

Advisory partner at BONVENTURE and management consultant at Bain & Company. Previously headed Bain's Frankfurt office and coordinated European M&A consulting activities. Has advised social enterprises for over 10 years.

Jan Tegtmeier· Member of Investors' Board
Karenina Schröder· Member of Investors' Board
Mariana Pedraza Copete· Investment Analyst

Holds a Master's degree in Finance & Information Management from Cambridge and Stanford. Has worked across consultancy, banking, M&A, and deep-tech and YC-backed AI startups before joining BonVenture.

Maximilian Stadler· Junior Finance Manager

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering with experience in finance and account management, primarily within startup environments.

Philipp Haindl· Chairman of Investors' Board
Theresa Felder· Head of Finance

Master's degree in Finance with background in private equity and financial auditing.

Investments · 1 tracked

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LillianCare

A healthcare startup delivering modern, digitally-supported primary care in rural German regions through hybrid practice models combining on-site teams and telemedicine services.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does BONVENTURE invest at?
BONVENTURE invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
What is BONVENTURE's typical check size?
BONVENTURE typically writes checks of $1.2M – $3M.
What sectors does BONVENTURE focus on?
BONVENTURE focuses on Digital Health, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good.
Where is BONVENTURE located?
BONVENTURE is headquartered in Berlin, DE.
Does BONVENTURE lead rounds?
BONVENTURE typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

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