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Enjoyventure Management

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Mülheim an der Ruhr · Seed–Series A · 13 people tracked

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Investment thesis

EnjoyVenture invests in creative entrepreneurs who disrupt markets and established business models. The firm focuses on technology-affine start-ups, drawing on more than 20 years of experience building tech companies and an interdisciplinary team with entrepreneurial backgrounds. It emphasizes networking within the investor and technology ecosystem and positions itself as a partner that provides experience, networks and investment to help teams and their innovations succeed. Founders are invited to submit business plans for joint evaluation.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series A
HQ
Mülheim an der Ruhr, DE
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2000
AUM
$172.8M
Tracked investments
98

Team · 13 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Bert Brinkhaus· Managing Directorin
Dr. Bert Brinkhaus· Managing Partner
Dr. Peter Wolff· Managing Partner

What they invest in

from 63 of 98 portfolio companies

SaaS ×24Enterprise Software ×14AI & Machine Learning ×10Hardware ×10Consumer ×9E-commerce ×8Healthtech ×8Advanced Manufacturing ×7

HQs:Germany×46France×1United Kingdom×1United States×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 25 portfolio companies
60%
solo founders
15 of 25 mapped founding teams
29%
repeat founders
of 28 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×152 founders×53 founders×44+ founders×1

Where their founders studiedfrom 25 founders with education data

Hochschule Hannover ×2Leibniz Universität Hannover ×2Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München ×2Paderborn University ×2University of Central Missouri ×2University of Düsseldorf ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 25 founders with field-of-study data

Business & Management ×7Computer Science ×3Design & Architecture ×3Economics ×3Law ×3Engineering ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 28 founders with career history

McKinsey & Company ×2Script&Go ×2

2 founders hold a PhD · 4 hold an MBA (of 25 with degree data)

Investments · 98 tracked

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By year:2023 · 12022 · 12019 · 13 dated

123fahrschule123fahrschule.dein✓ verified

123fahrschule is a technology company that digitizes driver training through AI-powered systems and driving simulators, serving students preparing for driving licenses across Germany.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTechFintechMarketplacesMobility & TransportationCologne, DE

Boris Polenske(Vorstand & Gründer (Board Member & Founder))in

8select8select.comin

8SELECT offers 8.HX, a SaaS platform that lets online retailers deliver personalized, expert-curated product recommendations and product sets across channels such as web shops, email, and social media.

E-commerceRetail TechSaaSRegensburg, DE

Aluvationaluvation.com

ALUVATION provides intelligent heat treatment services for aluminium components through both a dedicated technology center offering custom process development and product carriers, and a mobile, on-demand rental system called System ALUVATION® that includes remote monitoring and data management.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsPaderborn, DE

Markus Belte(Founder)

Co-investorsHTGF

Amberraamberra.dein

amberra is a venture studio and investment arm of the Genossenschaftliche FinanzGruppe (cooperative financial group) that invests in and builds startups serving cooperative banks and their 30 million customers.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechHamburg, DE

Björn Schmuckin

Co-investorsPeakBetter Ventures Central LlcBynd Venture CapitalHTGFVireo Ventures

aquapurnaaquapurna.comin

Aquapurna produces premium shrimp farmed in Germany under the Gamba Zamba brand, emphasizing taste, transparency, and sustainability while avoiding antibiotics and growth enhancers.

AgTechCircular EconomyClimate TechFoodTechGermany, DE

David Gebhard(Founder)inFlorian Gösling(Founder)inGerrit Quantz(Founder)

betriebsmittel-heldenbetriebsmittelhelden.dein

Betriebsmittelhelden operates a digital purchasing platform and app for farmers in Germany, connecting them to a network of dealers with price comparison and offer requests.

AgTechB2B MarketplacesIoT

Co-investorsFleitmann Ventures UG (Haftungsbeschraenkt)

Bots and peoplebotsandpeople.comin

Bots & People provides corporate training in AI, data, automation, and low-code development through workshops, self-paced courses, and coaching tailored to organizations across industries.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of Work

Brandschutz Zentralebrandschutz-zentrale.dein𝕏

Brandschutz-Zentrale is a fire safety information and service provider offering guidance, equipment, and consulting on fire prevention measures and fire extinguisher solutions for bakeries and other commercial businesses in Germany.

Enterprise SoftwareMedical DevicesSaaS

careloopcareloop.ioin𝕏

Careloop develops a technology platform to manage international recruitment, training, and integration of nursing professionals for hospitals and care facilities in Germany, addressing critical healthcare workforce shortages.

B2B MarketplacesHealthtechHR TechSaaSBerlin, DE

AlexMatti

Co-investorsBerliner Volksbank VenturesRedstoneWestTech Ventures

Circulycirculy.ioin

circuly provides subscription management software built for physical, consumer-durable products, enabling brands to launch and operate Product-as-a-Service, rental, and subscription models with features like recurring billing, renewals, buyouts, returns, asset tracking, and payment recovery.

Circular EconomyE-commerceSaaSBielefeld, DE

Nick Huijs(Founder & CTO)inScott Galvao(CEO)in

Co-investorsDEPO VenturesVenista VenturesGateCap VenturesGateway Trustee GmbHneoteq ventures

coappcoapp.ioinJul 2022

coapp is a platform for building branded community spaces where members can connect, collaborate, and participate in events, bookings, and marketplace activities.

B2B MarketplacesCreator EconomySaaSSocial

Hardy Seiler(Co-Founder, CXO)inJonas Lindemann(Co-Founder, CEO)inMagomed Arsaev(Co-Founder, CTO)in

Connoxconnox.dein

Connox operates an online shop for interior design, selling more than 34,000 design furniture pieces, home accessories, and lighting to consumers.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Cruisewatchcruisewatch.comin𝕏

Cruisewatch is a price-monitoring service for cruise vacations that tracks over 25,000 cruise sailings and alerts users to discounts and value based on historical pricing and customer reviews.

ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & HospitalityHannover, US

Markus Stumpe(CEO)in

Cutting Edge Coatingscutting-edge-coatings.comin

Cutting Edge Coatings GmbH (CEC) builds ion beam sputtering (IBS) deposition systems for producing optical thin-film coatings, serving research and production customers in over 12 countries.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew MaterialsHannover, DE

Dr. Kai Starkein

Data Assessment Solutionsdata-assessment.comin

Data Assessment Solutions provides AI agents that automate back-office tasks such as meeting notes, invoice handling, order processing, and absence requests within existing tools like Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and CRM systems.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

delta enginedeltaengine.net𝕏

Delta Engine develops cross-platform game development technology and tools.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsGamingRoboticsHannover, DE

Benjamin Nitschkein

Dermanosticdermanostic.comin

Dermanostic is an online dermatology service where patients upload photos and information about a skin condition and receive a medical assessment from a dermatologist, typically within a few hours.

Digital HealthHealthtech

Patrick Lang(Founder)in

Co-investorsBeiersdorf Innovation FundDvH Ventures

easi-controleasi-control.com

EASI Control is a digital occupational safety (Arbeitsschutz) software with a desktop and mobile app that lets companies manage, carry out, and document safety measures such as risk assessments, inspection protocols, accident reports, and employee instructions in one system.

Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

ekkoekko.ioin

ekko is a hardware-independent SaaS platform for digitizing shopfloor processes, connecting software, smart devices and workflows without custom programming.

Advanced ManufacturingIoTSaaS

Co-investorsFuel VenturesSorven Capital

Enoceanenocean.comin

EnOcean develops energy-harvesting wireless technology that converts ambient energy into power, enabling battery-free devices and sensors for smart building automation.

CleantechEnergyHardwareIoTOberhaching, DE

Co-investorsEmerald Technology Ventures AgInnovation IndustriesSET VenturesCipio Partners

First Sensorfirst-sensor.comin𝕏

First Sensor AG designs and manufactures custom sensor solutions, electronic circuits, assemblies, and systems for industrial, medical, and mobility applications.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareIoT

gridscalegridscale.ioin𝕏Mar 2019

gridscale provides hyperconverged infrastructure and cloud services that enable mid-market enterprises to run private and public cloud workloads without vendor lock-in.

Climate TechCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareFrankfurt, DE

TorstenHenrik Hasenkamp(Founding Member (Gründungsmitglied))inCarsten DittmanninMarc Dittmannin

Co-investorsEnBW New Ventures GmbHEndeit Capital

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Grovergrover.comin𝕏

Grover offers technology products such as smartphones and other consumer electronics through flexible rental subscription plans, allowing customers to pay for the duration they use a device.

Circular EconomyConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces

Michael Cassau(Founder)in

Co-investorsAssurant VenturesAugmentum FintechcoparionEnergy Impact PartnersGerman Media PoolGPO Fund+10 more

Hornet Securityhornetsecurity.comin𝕏

Hornetsecurity provides an all-in-one platform for managed service providers offering email security, backup, compliance, and tenant management for Microsoft 365 environments.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Daniel Hofmann(CEO at Hornetsecurity and EVP & GM, MSP Platform Proofpoint)inAdrien Gendre(CPO and Partner)inOlaf Petry(CISO)in

Co-investorsTA Associates

iotisiotis.techin

A company that develops technology solutions to make sport more engaging and accessible, helping people adopt healthier, more active lifestyles through entertainment-focused tools.

HardwareIoTSports TechWellness & Fitness

Jacob Mohebban(Founder)inLennardt Hachmeister(Founder)in

KlinikumPlusklinikumplus.de

An informational portal providing details about aesthetic treatments in cosmetic-plastic surgery, aesthetic dentistry, and eye surgery, connecting users with a network of specialized physicians.

Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Kynda Biotechkyndatech.comin

KYNDA is a B2B technology company that uses submerged fungal fermentation to upcycle food and agricultural sidestreams into protein-rich mycelium ingredients.

BiotechCircular EconomyFoodTech

Daniel MacGowan von HolsteininFranziskus Schnabel(COO)in

Co-investorsFoodLabsSustainable Food Ventures

Lomavislomavis.comin𝕏

Lomavis is a social media management platform that lets companies and agencies create, schedule, and analyze posts across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and other networks, with an AI assistant, a shared content calendar, analytics, and a central inbox for messages, reviews, and comments.

Marketing TechSaaSSocial

Lukas Ottermann(Founder)in

Marcleymarcley.dein

MARCLEY provides solar power solutions for the housing sector based on Germany's "gemeinschaftliche Gebäudeversorgung" (GGV) model, letting residents sign a separate low-cost solar power contract alongside their existing electricity contract.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyPropTech

Florian Schulte(Founder)inFriedrich Grimm(Founder)in

Co-investorsVenture Stars

Marvismarvistech.com

MaRVis develops MR-safe medical devices, particularly guidewires and catheters, designed to enable MRI-guided minimally invasive surgical procedures in cardiology, oncology, and vascular interventions.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsMagdeburg, DE

Co-investorsVC AIVCI Global

Mediatest Digitalmediatest-digital.comin𝕏

mediaTest digital provides mobile security software for enterprises, offering Mobile Application Management and App Risk Management to assess app security, set compliance policies, and protect employee devices and corporate data.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSHanover, DE

Sebastian Wolters(Chief Executive Officer (CEO))inAbi Jebrini(Chief Financial Officer (CFO))Tim Anders(Chief Sales Officer (CSO))in

Mirantus Healthmirantus.com

Mirantus Health is a German health company focused on improving nationwide access to care.

Digital HealthHealthtechBerlin, DE

Dominik Pederzani(CEO)inClaus Gruber(Cofounder)in

Co-investorsBerliner Volksbank VenturesEntrepreneur FirstRedstoneReventTane FundNoaber

MobileBitsmobilebits.dein

MobileBits.de is a blog and news platform covering game development trends, startup insights, and emerging technologies in the gaming industry.

ConsumerGamingMedia & Entertainment

Bastian Strecker

NEMOSnemos.org

NEMOS develops high-performance drive shafts and torsion bars based on a patented technology combining fiber-reinforced composite and elastomer materials.

Advanced ManufacturingMobility & TransportationNew Materials

Jan Peckolt(Geschäftsführer)in

Neolaseneolase.com

neoLASE develops and manufactures fiber laser amplifiers and MOPA (master oscillator power amplifier) laser systems with configurable power, pulse energy, and pulse durations for applications including space debris detection.

Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech

Nevigonevigo.comin𝕏

Nevigo develops articy:draft X, a visual narrative design and content management tool for writing, planning, and managing interactive stories, dialogue, quests, and game data.

Developer ToolsGamingSaaS

Newstorenewstore.comin𝕏

NewStore provides an omnichannel commerce platform for retail brands, supporting mobile-first shopping experiences across in-store, online, and mobile touchpoints.

E-commerceRetail TechSaaS

Co-investorsActivant CapitalFJ Labs

Nuu Energynuuenergy.comin

nuuEnergy connects homeowners with qualified local tradespeople and professional advisors for the purchase and installation of new heating systems, supported by digital processes.

CleantechEnergyMarketplaces

Co-investorsBynd Venture Capital

Ochyochy.ioin

Ochy provides AI-powered running gait and biomechanical analysis accessible outside traditional laboratory settings.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSports TechSaint-Jacques-de-la-Lande, FR

Khaldon Evans(Co-founder & CEO)inPerrine Chapot(Co-founder & Lead Biomechanist)inVictor Dequidt(Co-founder & CTO)in

Co-investorsLook AI VenturesBerkeley SkyDeck Fund

Penseopenseo.de𝕏

Penseo offers a platform for managing occupational pension plans (betriebliche Altersvorsorge/bAV), enabling brokers and companies to administer existing and new pension contracts.

FintechInsurTechSaaS

Praemandatumpraemandatum.de𝕏

Praemandatum is a consulting practice offering advisory services in IT security, data protection, digitalization, corporate culture and leadership, as well as interim management and startup consulting.

CybersecurityEnterprise Software

Qnipsqnips.comin
readfyreadfy.com𝕏

readfy offers a free ad-supported eBook app where readers can access over 160,000 eBooks—including fiction, thrillers, science fiction, romance, non-fiction, and guides—on tablets and smartphones.

AdTechConsumerMedia & Entertainment

RF mondialrfmondial.comin

RFmondial develops hardware and software products for digital broadcasting and related industries, including transmitters, receivers, and monitoring technology based on DAB, DRM, and HD-Radio standards.

Deep TechHardwareMedia & EntertainmentHannover, DE

rowiakrowiak.de

ROWIAK worked on laser-based solutions for eye care in the field of ophthalmology.

Deep TechHealthtechMedical Devices

Holger Lubatschowskiin

Saizsaiz.ioin

SAIZ provides data-driven sizing and fit solutions for fashion brands using artificial intelligence and analytics to reduce returns and waste.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceRetail TechSaaS

Marita Sanchez de la Cerda(Co-Founder)Svenja Tegtmeier(Co-Founder)

Co-investorsSalica Investments

shipcloudshipcloud.ioin

Shipcloud provides a multi-carrier parcel shipping platform and API for delivering across Europe, connecting to international and local last-mile carriers.

E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

simuformsimuform.comin

SIMUFORM offers SIMILIA AI, software that connects and searches technical engineering data from CAD, PDM, PLM and ERP systems, including 3D geometry and attribute search without prior classification.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningSaaS

smaponesmapone.comin𝕏

smapOne is a no-code/low-code platform that lets business departments digitize their operational processes themselves via AI prompts, drag-and-drop, or templates, without programming skills or IT involvement.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS

Sven Zuschlagin

stashcatstashcat.com

stashcat provides an encrypted messenger and collaboration platform with an integrated marketplace for secure communication, data exchange, and internal workflow organization.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

streamtimestreamtimeapp.tv

SAKTI123 is a promotional landing page for an online gambling/betting platform ("game online") presented in Indonesian, using generic marketing language about stability and fast access.

StudyHelpstudyhelp.de

StudyHelp offers intensive exam preparation courses and personalized learning coaching for secondary and university students across Germany and Austria, blending online and offline educational services.

EdTechPaderborn, DE

Daniel WeinerCarlo Oberkönigin

Co-investorsFleitmann Ventures UG (Haftungsbeschraenkt)

Tandemtandem.net

Tandem operates a mobile and web platform that connects language learners with native speakers for practice through text, audio, and video chat.

ConsumerEdTechBerlin, DE

Unknown (three friends)

Co-investorsBrighteye VenturesBynd Venture CapitalFaberRubyLightTrind VenturesAccel+2 more

Timelefttimeleft.com𝕏

Timeleft operates a mobile app that connects people for in-person dinners with strangers and provides tools for group matching, post-event chat, and planning to help users build lasting friendships.

ConsumerSocialWellness & Fitness

Maxime Barbier(Founder)in

Co-investorsBerliner Volksbank VenturesFJ LabsKima VenturesPlay VenturesRedstoneShilling VC+2 more

Tixeltixeltec.com

TIXEL develops high-speed data transfer technology for wide area networks, primarily serving media and entertainment workflows that require reliable transmission of large files over distributed networks.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSaaSHannover, DE

Co-investorsGalileo VenturesTouch Ventures

Tomorrow Universitytomorrow.universityin

Tomorrow University is a state-recognized private university in Germany offering fully accredited distance learning programs in sustainability, innovation, and impact-focused leadership.

Climate TechEdTechFuture of WorkImpact & Social GoodNot stated, DE

Co-investorsEducapitalZanichelli VentureEmerge Education

Tutaotutanota.com

Tuta is an end-to-end encrypted email service that encrypts entire mailboxes and also offers encrypted calendar and address book features.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSGermany, DE

ArneMatthiasBernd

Unchained Roboticsunchainedrobotics.deinNov 2023

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 VenturesD11ZRedstoneSBI Ventures Europe GmbHTane FundFuture Industry Ventures+1 more

Uptainuptain.dein𝕏

uptain provides automated conversion optimization for online shops, using exit-intent popups to reduce checkout abandonment, trigger emails to recover abandoned carts, and popups to generate new WhatsApp and newsletter subscribers.

E-commerceMarketing TechSaaS

Harald Neuner(Founder)in

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Enjoyventure Management made?
Enjoyventure Management has 98 tracked investments.
What stage does Enjoyventure Management invest at?
Enjoyventure Management invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does Enjoyventure Management focus on?
Enjoyventure Management focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Hardware, New Materials, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Enjoyventure Management located?
Enjoyventure Management is headquartered in Mülheim an der Ruhr, DE.
Who does Enjoyventure Management co-invest with?
Enjoyventure Management most often shares deals with Berliner Volksbank Ventures, Redstone, Tane Fund, among 63 tracked co-investors.

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