Fundraising FoxDiehl Ventures
Corporate VCDüsseldorf · Seed–Series A
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Investment thesis
Diehl Ventures acts as a strategic corporate investor, coordinating closely with the operative business units of the Diehl Group before making investments to create proximity and enable strong collaborations. It backs promising start-ups, supporting them from the early stages of their operations and continuing on as a strategic partner. Portfolio companies gain access to the Diehl Group's substantial technological expertise, corporate market presence, and its comprehensive network of customers and suppliers, with an emphasis on sustainable partnerships.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 2 of 3 portfolio companiesCleantech ×1Energy ×1GovTech ×1IoT ×1PropTech ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:Germany×1United States×1
Investments · 3 tracked
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RocketHome provides building and energy intelligence software and IoT modules — including home energy management, EV charging, smart access, and smart building solutions — for companies in the real estate, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
EnergyIoTPropTechCologne, DE
Symvaro develops web, smartphone, and tablet software for cities, municipalities, and associations to manage municipal drinking water supply and waste management more efficiently.
CleantechGovTechSaaS
Philip Kozeny(Founder)in
Develops AI-powered systems for detection and identification of unmanned aerial vehicles for airspace security.
Peachtree Corners, US
KYLE MELONEY(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardMARKUS DIEHL(Director)SALMAN ULLAH(Director)in
Co-investorsBackswing VenturesMerus Capital
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Diehl Ventures invest at?
- Diehl Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Diehl Ventures focus on?
- Diehl Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Energy, Hardware, IoT, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials.
- Where is Diehl Ventures located?
- Diehl Ventures is headquartered in Düsseldorf, DE.
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