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Venture capitalMunich · Pre-Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked
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Investment thesis
German Ventures invests in early-stage US and German technology startups, historically in the media, internet and mobile industries. Beyond capital, the firm provides strategic and operational know-how to accelerate portfolio companies' growth. It emphasizes understanding founders' goals and matching them with a range of financing options. A particular specialty is helping foreign startups launch quickly and cost-effectively in the German market, drawing on the partners' strong international network, especially in the US.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 9 of 19 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3Enterprise Software ×3Fintech ×3SaaS ×3Circular Economy ×2E-commerce ×2Marketplaces ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1
HQs:United States×3Germany×2Brazil×1Canada×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 5 portfolio companiesAccelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 19 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBluesmart manufactures connected luggage with integrated app controls for travelers seeking location tracking and mobile device management features.
ConsumerHardwareNew York City, US
Alejo Verlini(CPO)inDiego Saez Gil(CEO)inMartin Diz(CTO)inTomi Pierucci(CEO)Brian Chen(Vice President of Operations)Pablo Orlando(COO)in
Co-investorsCota CapitalFundersClubMind the Seed - MTS FundY CombinatorACE & CompanyAmino Capital+18 more
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bxblue operates an online lending platform that serves Brazilian retirees and civil servants, targeting a market traditionally underserved by conventional financial institutions.
FintechDF, BR
👨💻Fabricio Buzeto(Founder)inGustavo Gorenstein(Founder)inRoberto Braga(Founder)in
Co-investorsBVCFJ LabsFundersClubInvestidores.VCY CombinatorZillionize+11 more
CARL Finance provides M&A advisory services to small and medium-sized enterprises, covering company sales, acquisitions, and exit-readiness consulting.
FintechBerlin, DE
Daniel Schenk(CEO)in
Co-investorsProject A Ventures
Merlin was a company that has since ceased operations, suspending its business on July 10, 2020.
Co-investorsRRE Ventures
MeyaGPT is a no-code platform for building ChatGPT-powered conversational bots for websites and applications.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Amanie IsmailinErik Kalviainenin
Co-investors500 GlobalFundersClubJapan Angels
Pachama used satellite imagery, lidar, and machine learning to verify and monitor forest carbon projects, connecting companies to nature-based carbon credits for reforestation and forest conservation.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodSaaSSan Francisco, US
Diego Saez Gil(Founder)inTomas Aftalion(Founder)inEmma Chastain(Head of Operations)Levi Malott(Senior Engineer)Tim Brechbuehler(Recruiter)Henrrietta Opoku(Director of People)
Co-investorsAglae VenturesAirAngelsBreakthrough Energy VenturesFirstrock CapitalJetstreamLowercarbon Capital+30 more
Rebag is an online marketplace for luxury designer goods, including handbags, accessories, watches, jewelry, apparel, and shoes with options to buy and sell pre-owned items.
Circular EconomyE-commerceMarketplaces
Charles Gorra(Founder)in
Co-investorsAcurio VenturesAngel Capital ManagementCrosslink CapitalFJ LabsFounder CollectiveGaingels+8 more
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Rebike sells premium refurbished and used e-bikes and bicycles, sourced mainly from leasing returns and reconditioned through a TÜV Rheinland-certified multi-step process.
Circular EconomyE-commerceMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsFJ LabsSTS Ventures GmbHVorwerk Ventures
Roofstock is a digital platform that enables individual and institutional investors to acquire and manage single-family rental homes using proprietary data analytics and local market expertise across the U.S. residential market.
FintechMarketplacesPropTech
Gary Beasley(Founder)inGergor Watson(Founder)Gregor Watson(Founder)Rich Ford(Founder)
Co-investors1Sharpe Ventures7GC & CoAcurio VenturesAkkadian VenturesBain Capital VenturesBallistic Ventures+28 more
UMS Vision AI is an AI-powered automation platform that reads, interprets, and validates structured and unstructured documents, converting them into usable data that integrates with existing TMS, ERP, financial, CRM, and legacy systems.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
CampusgoldHome61LiverateSapasoSeven LanesStudentuniverseTicketbisUnited Mobility Technology AGWeHostels
Exits · 3
3 acquisitions · showing 1Pachamaacq. by Carbon Direct
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has German Ventures made?
- German Ventures has 19 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited.
- What stage does German Ventures invest at?
- German Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does German Ventures focus on?
- German Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Fintech, HR Tech, Marketplaces, Media & Entertainment, PropTech, Travel & Hospitality.
- Where is German Ventures located?
- German Ventures is headquartered in Munich, DE.
- Who does German Ventures co-invest with?
- German Ventures most often shares deals with FJ Labs, FundersClub, Acurio Ventures, among 46 tracked co-investors.
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