D11Z
Venture capitalHeilbronn · Pre-Seed–Series A
Investment thesis
D11Z Ventures is an active early-stage European venture firm supporting ambitious technology founders. Operating through an evergreen fund structure without fixed fund cycles, it takes a long-term perspective, backing companies from first investment through scale. The firm concentrates on frontier technologies including AI infrastructure, B2B SaaS, Physical AI, cybersecurity and resilience, aiming to back technologies that transform industries and drive the next generation of the European economy.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 29 of 37 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×14Enterprise Software ×10SaaS ×9Advanced Manufacturing ×4Cleantech ×3Deep Tech ×3Future of Work ×3Medical Devices ×3
HQs:Germany×14Finland×2Austria×1
Investments · 37 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path
Aleph Alpha develops specialized language models and AI solutions for enterprise and public sector organizations in Europe, prioritizing data sovereignty, regulatory compliance, and domain-specific customization on European infrastructure.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHeidelberg, DE
Samuel Weinbach(Co-Chief Research Officer, Co-Founder)Ilhan Scheer(Co-Chief Executive Officer)Reto Spörri(Co-Chief Executive Officer)
become.1 offers a platform that automates individual employee benefits (Sachbezüge) in a tax-compliant way, covering options like meal allowances, mobility budgets, digital vouchers, health subsidies and prepaid cards.
Future of WorkHR TechSaaS
ConfidentialMind provides a software platform for building and deploying generative AI applications and agents that can safely process confidential data while maintaining security.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareEspoo, FI
Markku Räsänen(Co-founder & CEO)Severi Tikkala(Co-founder & GM North America, Field CTO)Esko Vähämäki(Co-founder & CTO)
Digital healthcare support platform focused on managing complex challenges efficiently, reliably, and humanely.
dataglobal Group provides a digital workplace platform integrating document management, human capital management, and workplace management software for enterprise users.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
doinstruct is an AI-powered training and compliance platform that converts standard operating procedures, presentations, and documents into mobile-accessible lessons in 35+ languages for frontline workers.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaS
MICE DESK provides AI-powered hotel group sales software that automates the processing of meeting, conference and event inquiries for hotel groups and operators.
AI & Machine LearningSaaS
mogenius is a Kubernetes platform that combines multi-cluster fleet management, a self-service developer portal, and an AI agent to help enterprises and DevOps teams run cloud-native applications with governance and security controls.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper Tools
Seleon is a contract engineering and manufacturing partner for medical device companies across Central Europe, offering development, consulting, and production services for active/passive medical devices, in-vitro diagnostics, and combination products from concept to market launch.
Enterprise SoftwareMedical DevicesHeilbronn, DE
StrategyBridgeAI provides a platform that converts company and market data into structured intelligence for business analysis workflows.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintech
traplinked provides real-time digital monitoring systems for pest control traps, helping food businesses and pest control operators detect rodent, rat, and insect activity through IoT sensors and mobile apps.
FoodTechIoTSaaS
Unchained Robotics develops MalocherBot, a modular robotic automation system for manufacturing and production tasks such as palletizing and bin picking, targeting small to large enterprises seeking to increase return on investment.
Advanced ManufacturingRobotics
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAleph Alpha · tectonicdefense.com · Jul 17, 2026
CERPRO · eu-startups.com · Nov 12, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does D11Z invest at?
- D11Z invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does D11Z focus on?
- D11Z focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Energy, Enterprise Software, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is D11Z located?
- D11Z is headquartered in Heilbronn, DE.
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