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D11Z

Venture capital

Heilbronn · Pre-Seed–Series A

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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.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
HQ
Heilbronn, DE
Instruments
Equity
Last 12 months
1 investment
Tracked investments
37

What they invest in

from 34 of 37 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×16SaaS ×13Enterprise Software ×12Advanced Manufacturing ×4Cleantech ×4Deep Tech ×4Climate Tech ×3Cloud Computing ×3

HQs:Germany×19Finland×2Austria×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 17 portfolio companies
47%
solo founders
8 of 17 mapped founding teams

Founding team size:solo founder×82 founders×53 founders×24+ founders×2

Investments · 37 tracked

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akirolabsakirolabs.comin✓ verified

akirolabs offers an AI-augmented platform for enterprise procurement teams to build, standardize, and manage category and procurement strategies.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBerlin, DE

Christoph Flöthmann(Founder)inDetlef Schultz(Co-Founder)inMichael Pleuger(Co-Founder)inChristoph Flothmann(Co-Founder)Tim Ergenzinger(Co-Founder)inKai Elsermann(Chief Revenue Officer)

Co-investorsOTB VenturesHTGFSerpentine Ventures

alagoalago.aiin

Alago creates ready-to-send JF protocols and VOB correspondence from notes, transcripts, or dialogue for construction projects.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwareFrankfurt, DE

Ann-Christin Gah(Founder)

Co-investorsRealyze Ventures

Aleph Alphaaleph-alpha.comin𝕏

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)inReto Spörri(Co-Chief Executive Officer)

Co-investorsBosch VenturesBurda Principal InvestmentsCavalry VenturesEarlybird DWES Management GmbH & Co. KGEarlybird Venture CapitalLEA Partners+8 more

baseclickbaseclick.euin

baseclick provides click chemistry solutions and nucleic acid research products manufactured in Germany.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechNot specified on page, DE

Dr. Thomas Frischmuth

become1become1.dein

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

CERPROcerpro.ioinNov 2025

CERPRO provides AI-powered software that automatically extracts specification features from technical drawings and generates quality inspection reports for manufacturing companies.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareBerlin, DE

Co-investorsTechstars

Certhubcerthub.dein

CertHub provides software for medical device manufacturers to streamline compliance documentation and regulatory submissions under MDR, IVDR, and other EU regulations.

Medical DevicesSaaSMunich, DE

Leon Kobinger(Founder)

Co-investorsCusp Capital

Clockinclockin.dein

clockin is an operating system for service-based businesses that unifies time tracking, shift scheduling, project management, and team communication in a single platform.

Future of WorkHR TechSaaSGermany, DE

ConfidentialMindsconfidentialmind.comin𝕏

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)

Co-investorsFailup VenturesInnovestor Ventures

DaphOSdaphos.aiin

DaphOS is an AI software platform that provides predictive analytics and decision support for leaders in the healthcare, social services, and public sectors, helping identify risks and opportunities in areas like staffing, capacity utilization, and resource planning.

AI & Machine LearningGovTechHealthtech

Co-investorsPUSH VenturesVenture StarsYZR Capital

dataglobal groupdataglobalgroup.comin

dataglobal Group provides a digital workplace platform integrating document management, human capital management, and workplace management software for enterprise users.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS

Deeplifydeeplify.dein

deeplify integrates data from inspection, maintenance, and engineering systems to provide AI-powered analysis and risk flagging for integrity engineers in safety-critical industries.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareBochum, DE

Christoph Siemer(Founder)

Doinstructdoinstruct.comin

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

Mona Feder(Founder)inCharlotte Rothert(Founder)in

Co-investorsCreandum

Echobotin𝕏

Dealfront provides intent data and company intelligence to identify and prioritize high-fit buyer accounts based on website behavior and firmographic targeting.

Marketing TechSales Tech

EEDENeeden.worldin

Eeden converts textile waste into high-quality raw materials for virgin-grade textile fibers through chemical recycling technology.

Circular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsMünster, DE

Steffen Gerlach(Founder)

Co-investorsCarbonTechVision Fonds

Fyrfeedfyrfeed.com
Inspektoinspekto.com

Co-investorsGrazia Equity GmbHPlanven Entrepreneur Ventures

MICE DESKmicedesk.aiin

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

Mogeniusmogenius.comin

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

Otarkotark.comin𝕏

Otark operates a digital platform for procuring and selling certified green electricity in Germany, connecting industrial and mid-sized buyers directly with producers through a PPA marketplace, standardized 1-Click PPAs, and a planned Green SPOT day-ahead exchange.

B2B MarketplacesCleantechClimate TechEnergy

Jan Quecke(Co-Founder & CEO)Ortwin Kartmann(Co-Founder & COO)Rainer(CFO)

Co-investorsVenture Stars

Plato AIplatoapp.aiin

Plato develops AI-powered software for wholesale (B2B) distributors, aimed at supporting their sales and purchasing operations.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech

Matthias Heinrich(Geschäftsführer Produktentwicklung (Managing Director, Product Development))Oliver Birch(Geschäftsführer Softwareentwicklung (Managing Director, Software Development))

Co-investorsCherry VenturesAtomico

Pluvionpluvion.dein

Pluvion develops AI-powered software for monitoring and optimizing water and wastewater networks, aimed at improving the efficiency and sustainability of water infrastructure.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechSaaS

Phillip Grimm(CEO)

PPSprotagene.comin

Protagene provides clinical-grade gene therapy analysis services, including AAV/LVV gene therapy evaluation and integration site analysis for the biotech industry.

BiotechDeep Tech

Co-investorsAmpersand

Qutwoqutwo.comin

Qutwo develops an operating system platform for quantum computing that enables rapid implementation, integration, and production-grade operation of quantum and AI solutions.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsQuantum Computing

Resourclyresourcly.comin

Resourcly provides AI-driven parts intelligence software that unifies fragmented PLM and ERP data for manufacturing companies.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software

S2Datas2-data.atin

S2data provides an AI-powered software platform for transport and network planning, offering modules for route optimization, load planning, and supply chain automation.

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSVienna, AT

Co-investorsRethink Ventures

seleonseleon.comin

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

Semoraisemor.ai
SpinDrivespindrive.fiin

SpinDrive develops active magnetic bearing (AMB) technology and provides services spanning client-specific AMB system design, parts supply, and commissioning for manufacturers of high-speed machines.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDeep TechHardware

Alexander Smirnov(CTO)inJanne Heikkinen(CEO)inNikita Uzhegov(COO)inTeemu Sillanpää(CPO)

Co-investorsButterfly VenturesInnovestor VenturesRhapsody Venture PartnersSDGx

StrategyBridgeAIstrategybridge.aiin

StrategyBridgeAI provides a platform that converts company and market data into structured intelligence for business analysis workflows.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintech

Terramateterramate.ioin𝕏

Terramate provides a platform for managing Infrastructure as Code that lets platform teams package reusable IaC patterns (Bundles) with built-in governance, compliance, and security, while developers and AI agents self-serve infrastructure across environments.

Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsSaaS

Co-investorsCrowberry CapitalFly VenturesNAP

Theodosiantheodosian.comin𝕏

Theodosian provides data-centric security that encrypts files and applies dynamic access controls directly to the content rather than the network perimeter, keeping data protected even after it leaves corporate boundaries or when credentials are compromised.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investors1818 Venture CapitalHeartfelt CapitalFuel VenturesStartup Wise Guys

traplinkedtraplinked.comin

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

TrustNXTtrustnxt.comin

TrustNXT provides digital trust protection solutions, including technology for securing digital content and bodycam evidence.

CybersecurityGovTechHamburg, DE

Andreas Reich(Founder)

Unchained Roboticsunchainedrobotics.dein

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

Co-investorsEnjoyventure ManagementSBI Ventures Europe GmbH

Whisperwhisper.securityin𝕏

Whisper provides internet infrastructure intelligence by mapping relationships between domains, IPs, hostnames, and TLS fingerprints across DNS, hosting, and routing layers.

CybersecurityData & Infrastructure

Xeniosxenios-ag.comin𝕏

Xenios develops extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and extracorporeal life support (ECLS) technologies for patients with cardiac and/or pulmonary failure.

HealthtechMedical Devices

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has D11Z made?
D11Z has 37 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
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.
Who does D11Z co-invest with?
D11Z most often shares deals with Innovestor Ventures, NAP, Venture Stars, among 35 tracked co-investors.

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