German Startups Group
Venture capitalBerlin · Seed–Growth
Investment thesis
German Startups Group is an investment firm holding shares in growth-stage and early-stage technology companies, primarily in Germany.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 16, 2026.
What they invest in
from 14 of 23 portfolio companiesE-commerce ×4SaaS ×4AdTech ×3Consumer ×3Fintech ×3Direct to Consumer ×2Enterprise Software ×2InsurTech ×2
HQs:Germany×14
Who they back
founder profiles across 10 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×52 founders×5
Where their founders studiedfrom 11 founders with education data
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management ×3KTH Royal Institute of Technology ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 13 founders with career history
The Boston Consulting Group ×3
Investments · 23 tracked
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AMORELIE is a sexual-wellness brand running an online shop for sex toys, lingerie, and care products, and also designs and develops its own-brand toys sold through retail partners.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & FitnessBerlin, DE
Lea-Sophie Cramer(Co-founder)inSebastian Pollok(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsCherry Ventures
Online livestream technology for auctions.
Online global market leader for luxury watches.
Tim Stracke(Founder)in
Co-investorsAglae VenturesInsight PartnersLeft Lane CapitalSprints CapitalGeneral Atlantic
CRX operates a marketplace infrastructure that connects corporate clients with 50+ banks and investors to finance invoices across payables and receivables using market-driven pricing.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFintech
Carlo KölzerMoritz von der LindeninSebastian Hofmann-Werther(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsWessel Management
German multinational online food ordering and delivery company (DHER.DE).
Berlin, DE
Nikita Fahrenholz(Founder)Niklas Östberg(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAlpha Wave GlobalAsgard - human Capital for AICathay InnovationExpon CapitalFJ LabsHDS Capital+14 more
Agency for digital transformation.
Friendsurance Business provides a white-label digital platform for bancassurance that enables banks and insurers to digitize insurance products and services for their customers through online banking integration.
FintechInsurTechBerlin, DE
Co-investorsRound2 Capital Partners
DT is a growth platform connecting advertisers, app developers, and device partners across the mobile ecosystem to optimize targeting and drive measurable outcomes for mobile marketing campaigns.
AdTechMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsEstag CapitalNGP CapitalTarget Global
JUNIQE is an online shop selling wall art, prints, and framed pictures, along with personalizable home decor and gift items such as photo collages, notebooks, mugs, cushions, and towels.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Co-investorsHighland EuropeVorwerk Venturesredalpine
Lingoda is an online language learning platform offering live classes led by certified teachers, available 24/7 in small group or private formats.
EdTechSaaSBerlin, DE
Felix WunderlichinFabian Wunderlichin
Co-investorsGrazia Equity GmbHpd venturesSTS Ventures GmbHSummit PartnersGlobal Founders Capital
Mister Spex is an optician offering eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses through online and physical stores across Germany, complemented by services like virtual try-ons, home delivery try-ons, and eyeglasses rental.
E-commerceHealthtechRetail TechGermany, DE
Co-investorsCoastCapDN CapitaleEquity ABGrazia Equity GmbHPoint NineXAnge+3 more
NEURA Robotics develops cognitive robots equipped with AI and perception capabilities that learn and collaborate with humans in physical environments.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsMetzingen, DE
David Reger(CEO and Founder)in
Co-investorsGrazia Equity GmbHHoltzbrinck VenturesHV CapitalPRIMEPULSE SEQualcomm VenturesSound Media Ventures+5 more
OneFootball operates a football (soccer) app and website offering match results, team and competition information, and a directory of clubs worldwide for football fans.
AdTechConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSports Tech
Lucas von Cranach(Founder)in
Co-investorsAser VenturesEarlybird Venture CapitalMolten VenturesPrysm CapitalUnion Square Ventures (USV)
GreenTec for carbonisation machinery
realbest operates a German online platform for selling and buying residential real estate, offering free property valuations, market analysis, and full-service support for sellers including document preparation, listings, and viewings.
MarketplacesPropTech
Co-investorsVentech China
Remerge operates a mobile demand-side platform (DSP) focused on in-app retargeting and advertising, helping brands reach and re-engage users within mobile apps.
AdTechMarketing TechSaaSBerlin, DE
Co-investorsPoint NineRheingau FoundersWestTech Ventures
Simplesurance is an embedded insurance technology provider that delivers insurance products through B2B and B2C solutions across industries including banking, automotive, e-commerce, travel, and cybersecurity.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechInsurTechSaaSBerlin, DE
Robin von Hein(Managing Director, Founder)inJoachim von Bonin(Managing Director Finance, Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsAllianz XLA ROCA CapitalRheingau FoundersRoute 66 VenturesTempoCapODDO BHF+1 more
Audio distribution and music-sharing platform for artists and creators.
Berlin, DE
Eric Quidenus-Wahlforss(Founder)in
Co-investorsAtlanticAtlantic LabsEdge Case Capital PartnersIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)K2 GlobalMulti Family Office+4 more
Wunder Mobility offers an all-in-one software platform for shared mobility operators to launch, scale, and optimize vehicle fleets, supporting bike- and car-sharing, station-based and free-floating models, pre-booking, and multimodal services.
Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSHamburg, DE
Gunnar Froh(Founder)
Co-investorsStruck Capital
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioJuniqeacq. by Myposter
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesOnefootball · onefootball.com · Aug 17, 2026
Mister Spex · investing.com · Aug 13, 2026
Delivery Hero · thestar.com.my · Aug 4, 2026
NEURA Robotics · news.crunchbase.com · Jun 22, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has German Startups Group made?
- German Startups Group has 22 tracked investments.
- What stage does German Startups Group invest at?
- German Startups Group invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What sectors does German Startups Group focus on?
- German Startups Group focuses on AdTech, Cleantech, E-commerce, EdTech, Fintech, FoodTech, InsurTech, Marketplaces, Medical Devices, Mobility & Transportation, PropTech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is German Startups Group located?
- German Startups Group is headquartered in Berlin, DE.
- Who does German Startups Group co-invest with?
- German Startups Group most often shares deals with Grazia Equity GmbH, Point Nine, Holtzbrinck Ventures, among 57 tracked co-investors.
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