Estag Capital
Venture capitalBerlin · Pre-Seed–Series B · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
estag Capital is a Berlin-based private equity/venture capital firm investing risk capital into young, high-potential companies and ideas, with a particular focus on renewable energy/cleantech, Web 2.0, and gaming. Through seed and early-stage financing combined with a network of experts, the firm supports young entrepreneurs and startups from inception onward in executing their promising business models. estag positions itself as a capital provider, financing partner, and advisor across all entrepreneurial activities.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 7 of 22 portfolio companiesMedia & Entertainment ×4Energy ×2Mobility & Transportation ×2AdTech ×1Cleantech ×1Consumer ×1Gaming ×1Hardware ×1
HQs:Germany×2United States×1South Africa×1
Investments · 22 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathChargePoint designs and deploys EV charging hardware, software, and services for organizations, fleet operators, and charging network businesses.
CleantechEnergyMobility & Transportation
PartnerDr. Karoly Horvath· solo GP
Co-investorsLinse Capital
PartnerDr. Karoly Horvath· solo GP
Company focused on novel residential housing projects, initiated by estag Capital.
PartnerDr. Karoly Horvath· solo GP
PartnerDr. Karoly Horvath· solo GP
ChargePoint provides networked electric vehicle charging infrastructure and management software for company vehicle fleets and motor pools.
EnergyHardwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSCampbell, US
Richard Lowenthal(Director)Pasquale Romano(Executive Officer, Director)Antonio Canova(Executive Officer)Jonathan Kaplan(Executive Officer)Daniel Ahn(Director)William Albert Thayer(Director)
PartnerDr. Karoly Horvath· solo GP
Co-investorsBMW i VenturesBraemar Energy VenturesClearvision VenturesConstellation Technology VenturesF4 VenturesMadison Parker Capital+6 more
City Slicker operates a safari and wildlife tourism booking platform, offering accommodation at game lodges across southern African reserves for visitors seeking wildlife viewing experiences and luxury accommodations.
MarketplacesTravel & HospitalitySouth Africa, ZA
PartnerDr. Karoly Horvath· solo GP
PartnerDr. Karoly Horvath· solo GP
DT operates a mobile growth platform connecting advertisers, app developers, and device partners to drive app installs, user acquisition, and monetization across the mobile ecosystem.
AdTechMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
PartnerDr. Karoly Horvath· solo GP
Co-investorsTarget Global
GameGenetics is a gaming news and information platform that aggregates verified gaming deals, discount tracking, redemption codes, cheats, and optimization guides across PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, PC, and mobile ecosystems.
ConsumerGamingMedia & Entertainment
PartnerDr. Karoly Horvath· solo GP
Gründerszene is a German-language online media outlet covering startups, the tech industry, and the digital economy.
Media & Entertainment
PartnerDr. Karoly Horvath· solo GP
Leading iPhone, iPod, iPad and Mac repair provider in the South African market.
PartnerDr. Karoly Horvath· solo GP
First software-based prepaid payment card solution for the web in Turkey.
PartnerDr. Karoly Horvath· solo GP
PartnerDr. Karoly Horvath· solo GP
Netzathleten is a German-language online sports and fitness magazine publishing articles on topics such as running, training, recovery, nutrition supplements, and sports events.
Media & EntertainmentSports TechWellness & Fitness
PartnerDr. Karoly Horvath· solo GP
Co-investorsVenture Stars
Platform for reading specialist books online for free.
PartnerDr. Karoly Horvath· solo GP
PartnerDr. Karoly Horvath· solo GP
PartnerDr. Karoly Horvath· solo GP
Co-investorsbacktrace capitalFirestartrIndex VenturesIsomer CapitalOnstageSamos Investments+2 more
PartnerDr. Karoly Horvath· solo GP
Cape Town-based developer of large solar and wind parks in South Africa (later exited to Tozzigroup).
PartnerDr. Karoly Horvath· solo GP
Timesulin was a product from parent company Patients Pending; the company is being discontinued.
PartnerDr. Karoly Horvath· solo GP
Holding company for various residential real estate, wholly owned by estag Capital.
PartnerDr. Karoly Horvath· solo GP
PartnerDr. Karoly Horvath· solo GP
Exits · 2
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioChargePointNYSE: CHPTNetzathletenacq. by RTL
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesChargePoint · investing.com · Jul 14, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Estag Capital made?
- Estag Capital has 22 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Estag Capital invest at?
- Estag Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Estag Capital's typical check size?
- Estag Capital typically writes checks of $20K – $300K.
- What sectors does Estag Capital focus on?
- Estag Capital focuses on AdTech, Cleantech, Energy, Gaming, Mobility & Transportation.
- Where is Estag Capital located?
- Estag Capital is headquartered in Berlin, DE.
- Does Estag Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Estag Capital leads investment rounds.
- Who does Estag Capital co-invest with?
- Estag Capital most often shares deals with BMW i Ventures, Index Ventures, Rho Ventures, among 21 tracked co-investors.
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