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German Ventures

Venture capital

Munich · Pre-Seed–Seed · 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.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
Munich, DE
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2013
Tracked investments
19
Unicorns
1
Acquisitions
3

Team · 3 people

from the firm's website

What they invest in

from 8 of 19 portfolio companies

Fintech ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Circular Economy ×2E-commerce ×2Enterprise Software ×2Marketplaces ×2SaaS ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1

HQs:United States×3Germany×2Brazil×1Canada×1

Investments · 19 tracked

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Bluesmartbluesmart.comAcquired

Bluesmart manufactures connected luggage with integrated app controls for travelers seeking location tracking and mobile device management features.

ConsumerHardwareNew York City, US

Alejo Verlini(Founder/CPO)in

Co-investorsCota CapitalFundersClubMind the Seed - MTS FundY CombinatorACE & CompanyAmino Capital+18 more

bxbluebxblue.com.brin𝕏Acquired

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

Campusgoldcampusgold.com
Carlfinancecarlfinance.dein

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

Liverateliverate.chat
Meyameya.aiin𝕏

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

Pachamapachama.comin𝕏Seedacquired by Carbon Direct

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)in

Co-investorsAglae VenturesBreakthrough Energy VenturesFirstrock CapitalJetstreamLowercarbon CapitalNimble Partners+30 more

Rebagrebag.com

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 CollectiveGeneral Catalyst+6 more

Rebikerebike1.dein

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

Roofstockroofstock.comin

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 & CEO)in

Co-investors1Sharpe Ventures7GC & CoAcurio VenturesAkkadian VenturesBain Capital VenturesBallistic Ventures+24 more

Sapasosapaso.de
Studentuniversestudentuniverse.com
Ticketbisticketbis.de
Umtumt.ag

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Home61MerlinSeven LanesUnited Mobility Technology AGWeHostels

Exits · 3

3 acquisitions · showing 1

Pachamaacq. 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 stages.
What sectors does German Ventures focus on?
German Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment.
Where is German Ventures located?
German Ventures is headquartered in Munich, DE.