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Venture capitalHeilbronn · Pre-Seed–Seed
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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.
What they invest in
from 38 of 38 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×21Enterprise Software ×17SaaS ×17Advanced Manufacturing ×6Cleantech ×5Climate Tech ×4Cybersecurity ×4Data & Infrastructure ×4
HQs:Germany×22Finland×2Austria×1European Union×1United States×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 19 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×82 founders×53 founders×34+ founders×3
Where their founders studiedfrom 29 founders with education data
LUT University ×3Technical University of Munich ×3Aalto University ×2Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) ×2Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM) ×2MIT Sloan School of Management ×2University of Cologne ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 26 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×13Computer Science ×8Engineering ×5Design & Architecture ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 29 founders with career history
Handelsblatt Media Group ×4ConfidentialMind ×3Tuxera ×3Airbus ×2Leapto ×2REWE Digital GmbH ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
3 founders hold a PhD · 3 hold an MBA (of 30 with degree data)
Investments · 38 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22025 · 32024 · 27 dated
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)inTim Ergenzinger(Co-Founder)inKai Elsermann(Chief Revenue Officer)in
Co-investorsOTB VenturesHTGFSerpentine Ventures
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)in
Co-investorsRealyze VenturesCDTM Venture Fund
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(Founder)inIlhan Scheer(Co-Chief Executive Officer)inReto Spörri(Co-Chief Executive Officer)inJonas Andrulis(Founder)Jonas Andrulis Samuel Weinbach(Founder)
Co-investorsBosch VenturesBurda Principal InvestmentsCavalry VenturesEarlybird DWES Management GmbH & Co. KGEarlybird Venture CapitalLEA Partners+7 more
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-investorsSeed+SpeedTechstars
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)in
Co-investorsCalm/Storm VCCusp Capital
Claro, a German company, develops AI-based knowledge infrastructure software.
AI & Machine LearningSaaS
Co-investorsAntlerFounders FactoryPlug and Play Ventures
Clockin provides workforce management solutions for mid-sized organizations to modernize work processes in an increasingly digital and mobile environment.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSGermany, DE
Frederik Neuhausin
Co-investorsNewionSCALEHOUSE Capital Management
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(Founder)inSeveri Tikkala(Founder)inEsko Vähämäki(Founder)in
Co-investorsFailup VenturesInnovestor Ventures
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
Andreas Diensthuber(Founder)in
Co-investorsPUSH VenturesVenture StarsYZR Capital
dataglobal Group provides a digital workplace platform integrating document management, human capital management, and workplace management software for enterprise users.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
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)in
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)inDaniel Marinkovic(Founder)Thorsten Gross(Founder)
Co-investorsCreandumHigh Tech GruenderfondsHTGFHV Capital
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)in
Co-investorsCarbonSeed Fonds AachenTechVision FondsTechVision Fund
fyrfeed is a done-for-you LinkedIn marketing service that handles strategy, content production, and performance tracking for B2B teams, turning LinkedIn into a sales channel.
Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSales Tech
Co-investorsE Nugget Ventures UG (Haftungsbeschränkt)
Inspekto provides an automated visual inspection system that uses unsupervised AI to detect product defects and anomalies on production lines without requiring machine vision or AI expertise.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRobotics
Co-investorsGrazia Equity GmbHPlanven Entrepreneur Ventures
MICE DESK develops AI-powered automation software for hotel and convention sales operations in the MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions, exhibitions) industry.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLeipzig, DE
Bernd Fritzges(CEO)inTobias Feickert(CFO, COO)inTigran Manvelyan(CTO)in
Co-investorsSCALEHOUSE Capital Management
Mogenius offers a tunneling solution that provides secure access to databases, internal tools, and APIs running in Kubernetes clusters without exposing them publicly or requiring VPN management.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Gerrit Schumann(Co-founder & CEO)inBehrang Alavi(Co-founder & Co-CTO)inBenedikt Iltisberger(Co-founder & Co-CTO)inJan Lepsky(Co-founder & CPO)inHerbert Möckel(Co-Founder & CXO)in
Co-investorsSTS Ventures GmbH
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)inOrtwin Kartmann(Co-Founder & COO)inRainer(CFO)
Co-investorsVenture Stars
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))inOliver Birch(Geschäftsführer Softwareentwicklung (Managing Director, Software Development))in
Co-investorsBOOOMCherry VenturesRaven CapitalRaven Indigenous Capital PartnersTranspose Platform ManagementAtomico
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)in
ProtaGene provides molecular bioanalytical services for gene therapy development, specializing in biodistribution studies, transgene expression assessment, and vector shedding analysis to support preclinical safety evaluation and clinical development of viral vector-based therapies.
BiotechDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareMedical DevicesBurlington, US
Michael Stump(President, US)Roland Moussa(President, EU)inTina Gerhards(Vice President, Quality Management)inAndré Abts(Vice President, Project Management CMC)inJulian Stendler(Vice President, IT)inPetra Weingarten(Vice President, Human Resources)
Co-investorsAmpersand
Resourcly is an AI-driven platform that unifies PLM and ERP data to help manufacturing and engineering teams manage product complexity, reduce costs, and optimize supply chain operations.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSMannheim, DE
Helena Most(Founder)inIan Draxten(Founder)in
Co-investorsTechstarsMcKinsey & CompanyF-LOG VenturesPrequel VenturesProject A VenturesXPRESS Ventures+1 more
S2data develops an AI-powered optimization platform for logistics and supply chain management that connects data and processes across planning, loading, routing, and network design.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSVienna, AT
Co-investorsRethink Ventures
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
SEMORAI is an engineering-intelligence platform that automatically reads technical documents such as specifications, standards, and requirements, extracting and assessing each requirement for feasibility and risk with traceable references to the source text.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software
SpinDrive designs, supplies and supports active magnetic bearing (AMB) systems and controller platforms for industrial OEMs whose high-speed machinery depends on bearing performance and lifecycle cost.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDeep TechHardware
Janne Heikkinen(CEO)inAlexander Smirnov(Founder)inNikita Uzhegov(Founder)inTeemu Sillanpää(CPO)
Co-investorsButterfly VenturesInnovestor VenturesRhapsody Venture PartnersSDGxButterflyInnovestor
Strategy Bridge AI provides business analysis and benchmarking tools that deliver competitive insights and peer performance data to help organizations make faster, more confident strategic and financial decisions.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSHeilbronn, DE
DenizLouis
Co-investorsBayern Kapital
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
Chris Schagen(Founder)Soren Martius(Founder)
Co-investorsCrowberry CapitalFly VenturesNAP
Theodosian provides a data-centric security platform designed to protect files through automated access controls, anomaly detection, and audit logging.
CybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investors1818 Venture CapitalGF BRYCK VenturesHeartfelt CapitalFuel VenturesStartup Wise Guys
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
Tim Kirchhof(Gründer & CEO)inMoritz Weigert(COO & CMO)in
Co-investorsBayern Kapital
TrustNXT provides digital trust protection solutions, including technology for securing digital content and bodycam evidence.
CybersecurityGovTechHamburg, DE
Andreas Reich(Founder)in
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-investorsBerliner Volksbank VenturesEnjoyventure ManagementRedstoneSBI Ventures Europe GmbHTane FundFuture Industry Ventures+1 more
Whisper Security provides a graph-based threat investigation platform that correlates data from DNS, WHOIS, hosting, routing, and threat intelligence sources to help security teams investigate indicators of compromise and map attack surfaces.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureSaaS
Paul Girardin
Co-investorsAntlerArriveFirst Round CapitalIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Notable CapitalQuiet Capital+1 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesDeeplify · eu-startups.com · Mar 30, 2026
CERPRO · thesaasnews.com · Nov 12, 2025
Theodosian · fintech.global · Oct 17, 2025
TrustNXT · finsmes.com · Sep 12, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has D11Z made?
- D11Z has 38 tracked investments, including 6 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does D11Z invest at?
- D11Z invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed 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 Bayern Kapital, Innovestor Ventures, NAP, among 54 tracked co-investors.
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