Fraunhofer Tech Transfer Fund
Venture capitalMunich · Pre-Seed–Seed · 5 people tracked
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Investment thesis
FTTF invests in deep tech startups that build on Fraunhofer technologies, typically at the pre-seed stage and occasionally at seed. It provides initial checks of EUR 250K-1M and can follow on with up to EUR 5M in later rounds. Backed by the European Investment Fund and Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, the fund pairs capital with hands-on support to help founders establish the company and business model from the outset. It cooperates with Fraunhofer incubator programs AHEAD and CoLab and the network of 75+ Fraunhofer Institutes, and offers a broad investor network for follow-on financing.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 16, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 31 of 38 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×14Deep Tech ×12SaaS ×11Advanced Manufacturing ×10Hardware ×8Cleantech ×7IoT ×6Biotech ×4
HQs:Germany×21Switzerland×1European Union×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 8 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×52 founders×23 founders×1
Investments · 38 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path3D Spark builds a software platform that centralizes manufacturing decision-making, enabling engineers, buyers, planners, and suppliers to evaluate and compare part production options across technologies and suppliers based on cost, speed, and sustainability metrics.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningClimate TechHardwareSaaSUnknown from page, DE
BoardDr. Omar Fergani(Advisor and Investor)Jens Schumann(Advisor)Andreas Saar(Advisor)Prof. Claus Emmelmann(Advisor)Dr. Jan Wilkes(Advisor)Prof. Jens Telgkamp(Advisor)
Acalta develops Patienta, a digital platform for managing and coordinating clinical treatment pathways across care teams.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
Adiuta provides planning and optimization software solutions to support enterprise users in their planning processes.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Dustin(Co-Founder & Geschäftsführer)Vanessa(Co-Founder & Geschäftsführerin)
AVES Reality converts real-world geographic data into simulation-ready 3D digital environments and HD maps for industrial applications.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsSaaSGarmisch-Partenkirchen, DE
Florian Albert(Co-founder)inSeverin Knebel(Co-founder)inMatthias Heger(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsMatterwave Venturesxista science ventures
CargoKite develops wind-powered ships designed for commercial cargo transport to reduce emissions in the maritime shipping industry.
CleantechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainMunich, DE
Co-investorsFuture Planet CapitalLOWERCARBONLowercarbon Capital
Flexible maritime logistics through 100% emission free micro cargo ships.
credium is an AI-driven building analytics company that aggregates and analyzes multiple data sources to provide comprehensive building information for banks, insurance companies, sustainability organizations, and other sectors.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & InfrastructurePropTechAugsburg, DE
From complex 3D to web, AR & metaverse.
ecopals produces EcoFlakes, a polymer modifier made from recycled plastics that replaces new polymers and part of the bitumen in asphalt, reducing emissions and material costs for road construction.
Circular EconomyConstruction TechNew MaterialsBerlin, DE
FlowSight offers Brewcast, a software platform for maintenance management of brewery equipment, using AI methods to determine optimal maintenance timing and to plan, assign, and document maintenance tasks and inventory.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningSaaS
Fraunhofer is a research organization whose Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine (ITEM) conducts contract research, including cell-based in vitro inhalation methods to assess respiratory effects of aerosols and identify potentially harmful substances without animal testing.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtech
Co-investorsF4 Ventures
Fusion Bionic, a Fraunhofer IWS spin-off, develops laser-based surface functionalization technology using Direct Laser Interference Patterning (DLIP) to create bioinspired textures with effects such as self-cleaning, anti-icing, and antibacterial properties.
Deep TechHardwareNew MaterialsDresden, DE
Tim Kunze(Geschäftsführer (CEO))inLaura Kunze(Betriebsleiterin / Finanzvorstand (COO/CFO))inSabri Alamri(Forschungsleiter (Head of Research))inBenjamin Krupop(Technischer Leiter (CTO))in
Green Elephant Biotech manufactures 96-well microplates and related lab consumables for life science research.
Advanced ManufacturingBiotechCleantechHardwareNew MaterialsGermany, DE
HighLine Technology manufactures modular industrial dispensing and printing systems for precise application of materials in manufacturing processes.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechHardwareLucerne, CH
Koralo develops proprietary co-fermented microalgae and mushroom root ingredients that are clinically tested to support gut health, for use in human functional food and beverages as well as animal feed for aquaculture and pets.
AgTechBiotechFoodTech
Co-investorsGGFGreen Generation Fund
Logistikbude offers a cloud-based Load Carrier Management System (LCMS) that digitizes and automates the tracking and account reconciliation of reusable load carriers such as pallets, containers, and racks.
Circular EconomyLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Co-investorsCapnamicRethink VenturesXPRESS Ventures
Mecorad automates inline interventions in steel and metals manufacturing to reduce energy consumption and material losses, addressing emissions from industrial production.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechHardwareIoT
Molab.ai develops technology for small molecule drug discovery.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech
Mondas provides a data platform that monitors energy systems across portfolios and energy districts, supporting distributed photovoltaic assets and other renewable installations at scale across multiple manufacturers.
CleantechData & InfrastructureEnergyIoT
Motion Miners provides hardware and AI-powered software to capture and analyze movement data from employees and vehicles in manual work processes, enabling optimization for efficiency and ergonomics.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningIoT
Sascha Feldhorst(Founder)in
Co-investorsTechFounders
mySHOEFITTER provides a web-based, AI shoe-sizing tool that determines a customer's correct shoe size from a single photo in about 30 seconds, and integrates into online shops via a low-code snippet.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceRetail Tech
NODE Robotics develops automation software for industrial warehouses and production facilities, enabling existing robotic systems to operate autonomously and coordinate in fleets.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSaaS
Co-investorsMomenta Ventures
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechQuantum Computing
Co-investorsVoima VenturesTensor Ventures
QO develops quantum key distribution systems that use entangled photons to provide cryptographic security for data networks and space communications.
CybersecurityDeep TechQuantum ComputingJena, DE
ROBUST AO GmbH develops laser cutting technology using dynamic beam oscillations to improve speed and quality in cutting operations.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareJena, DE
Senodis provides tamper-proof laser markings combined with intelligent code design to give individual products and components a unique, verifiable identity for counterfeit detection, warranty defense, and end-to-end traceability.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardware
Marek Rjelka(Co-Founder und Geschäftsführer)in
Sovity provides standardized, secure data exchange solutions that enable organizations to collaborate through data spaces.
Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBerlin, DE
Valoon offers software that turns WhatsApp into a construction site documentation and communication tool, capturing voice messages and photos and automatically translating and structuring them into digital timesheets, time tracking, and project folders.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechSaaSDortmund, DE
Vandeyk.racing designs and manufactures high-performance cycling apparel focused on minimalist design principles.
ConsumerDeep TechDirect to ConsumerNew MaterialsSports Tech
Variolytics offers measurement hardware, software, and AI-based process optimization to help wastewater treatment plants monitor and reduce direct greenhouse gas emissions such as nitrous oxide (N₂O) and methane.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate Tech
Volytica provides battery diagnostics and monitoring software that enables companies to optimize safety, performance, and longevity of energy storage systems.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergyIoTSaaS
Claudius Jehle(Battery Diagnostics, System Modelling, Founding & Management)inSebastian Stoll(Scalable Cloud Platform & Data Pipeline Development)inLutz Morawietz(Battery Testing & Experiments, Algorithm Development and R&D)inChristin Lustik(Marketing & Sales for Renewable Energy)in
Co-investorsSHIFT Invest
XPOLI develops sensor-based, privacy-compliant software that monitors people's movements and behavior in real time to generate recommendations for optimizing floor space use, product assortment, and foot traffic.
AI & Machine LearningIoTRetail Tech
Marius Pana(GF/CEO)in
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioQuantagonia GmbHacq. by Strangeworks
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Fraunhofer Tech Transfer Fund made?
- Fraunhofer Tech Transfer Fund has 38 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Fraunhofer Tech Transfer Fund invest at?
- Fraunhofer Tech Transfer Fund invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Fraunhofer Tech Transfer Fund's typical check size?
- Fraunhofer Tech Transfer Fund typically writes checks of $275K – $1.1M.
- What sectors does Fraunhofer Tech Transfer Fund focus on?
- Fraunhofer Tech Transfer Fund focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, Biotech, Deep Tech, Energy, Enterprise Software, PropTech, Robotics, SaaS, Space Tech.
- Where is Fraunhofer Tech Transfer Fund located?
- Fraunhofer Tech Transfer Fund is headquartered in Munich, DE.
- Who does Fraunhofer Tech Transfer Fund co-invest with?
- Fraunhofer Tech Transfer Fund most often shares deals with Capnamic, F4 Ventures, GGF, among 15 tracked co-investors.
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