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Matterwave Ventures

Venture capital

Munich · Seed–Series B · 12 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Matterwave Ventures invests in early-stage hardware and software companies working to reshape European industrial value chains. The firm targets three themes: industrial tech, supporting the digital transformation of industry to create competitive, high-value exports and superior products; deep tech, backing frontier-technology champions that build resilient supply chains and sovereign dual-use capabilities for industrial autonomy; and climate tech, funding smart industrial decarbonization and novel climate solutions with proven impact at scale. Its overarching aim is to fund companies contributing to a sustainable, sovereign, and digitalized European industry. The firm invests at seed and Series A stages.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series B
Check
$1.1M – $10.8M
HQ
Munich, DE
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2021
Last 12 months
10 investments
AUM
$270M
Tracked investments
57
Acquisitions
3

Team · 12 people

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What they invest in

from 45 of 57 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×22Deep Tech ×17SaaS ×17Enterprise Software ×14Hardware ×12Advanced Manufacturing ×9Semiconductors ×7IoT ×6

HQs:Germany×13Austria×3Belgium×3Netherlands×2United States×2Czechia×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 26 portfolio companies
65%
solo founders
17 of 26 mapped founding teams
16%
repeat founders
of 31 founders with career history
~5 yrs
old at investment
median across 9 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×172 founders×33 founders×54+ founders×1

Where their founders studiedfrom 30 founders with education data

Eindhoven University of Technology ×2FernUniversität in Hagen ×2Technical University of Munich ×2Technische Universität Braunschweig ×2Technische Universität Wien ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 30 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×16Computer Science ×8Mathematics & Statistics ×3Business & Management ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 31 founders with career history

Eindhoven University of Technology ×2EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) ×2Fraunhofer IAO ×2Intel Corporation ×2Siemens ×2

10 founders hold a PhD · 4 hold an MBA (of 32 with degree data)

Investments · 57 tracked

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By year:2026 · 52025 · 62024 · 52023 · 32022 · 120 dated

Accelleranaccelleran.comin𝕏Feb 2026

Accelleran develops software for private 4G/5G radio access networks, including O-RAN compliant components for building and testing private cellular networks.

Deep TechEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaS

Co-investorsAngelwiseCapital-ECogito Capital PartnersBpifrance

Akhetonicsakhetonics.comin𝕏

Akhetonics develops all-optical computing hardware based on photonic integrated circuits that generate nonlinear optical operations, enabling optical logic gates, analog mathematical operations, optical memory, and quantum feed-forward.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors

Leonardo Del Bino(Founder)inMichael Kissner(Founder)in

Co-investorsBayern KapitalRheingau FoundersRuna Capital468 Capital

Amplifoldamplifold.comSeed · Dec 2025 · $6M

Co-investorsb2venture

Ask for the Moonaskforthemoon.cominMar 2024 · $3M

Ask for the moon provides generative AI assistants governed by a company's own subject-matter experts, combining internal documents with human expertise to deliver sourced answers and route complex questions to the right colleagues.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsUI Investissement

AVES Realityavesreality.cominSeed · Jan 2026 · $3M

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-investorsFraunhofer Tech Transfer Fundxista science venturesBayern Kapital

BigRepbigrep.comin𝕏

BigRep manufactures large-format industrial 3D printers for production environments, supporting multi-material printing and high-temperature engineering-grade materials.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareBerlin, DE

Thomas Janics-Jakomini(Chief Executive Officer)in

Bionitybionity.comin

Bionity.com is a German-language B2B trade portal for the life sciences, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical industries, offering news, trends, supplier directories, job listings, and lab and production solutions.

BiotechMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentBerlin, DE

ClearMetalproject44.comin𝕏Acquired

project44 is a supply chain software company serving logistics and supply chain operations teams to improve visibility and efficiency across supply networks.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSChicago, US

Jett McCandless(Founder and CEO)in

Co-investors8VCBtomorrow VenturesChicago VenturesCorsa VenturesCota CapitalEmergence Capital Partners+17 more

Codasipcodasip.comin𝕏

Codasip develops RISC-V processor IP and processor design tools for chip and embedded systems designers.

CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsHardwareSemiconductorsBrno, CZ

Karel Masařík(Founder)inRon Black(Chief Executive Officer)inZdeněk Přikryl(Chief Technology Officer)inVladimír Koutný(Chief Financial Officer)inKateřina Smrčková(Chief People Officer)in

Co-investorsCredo VenturesIndaco Venture PartnersOctopus VenturesSquareOneVentechEarlybird Venture Capital+1 more

Cybuscybus.ioin

Cybus develops Connectware, a "Factory Data Hub" software that connects operational technology (OT) with IT to collect, standardize, process, and distribute real-time production data across factories.

Advanced ManufacturingData & InfrastructureIoT

DessIAdessia.ioin

Dessia provides AI-driven automation software that helps engineering teams design, validate, and optimize complex systems during concept and early design stages.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningSaaS

Pierre-Emmanuel Dumouchel(Founder)in

Co-investorsGO CapitalSupernova Invest

DyeMansiondyemansion.comin𝕏

DyeMansion develops post-processing technology for industrial polymer 3D-printing to reduce waste and emissions in manufacturing.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechHardwareMunich, DE

Felix EwaldPhilipp Kramer

Co-investorsAM VenturesUVC PartnersEuropean Investment BankNordic Alpha Partners

Eco-Lockedecolocked.comin

ecoLocked develops CO₂-negative building materials and a carbon-to-concrete platform for the construction industry to enable carbon insetting in buildings.

CleantechClimate TechConstruction TechNew MaterialsBerlin, DE

Co-investorsCounteract OneBetter Ventures Central LlcClimentum Capital

EFFECT Photonicseffectphotonics.comin𝕏

EFFECT Photonics designs integrated tunable laser assemblies (pico and nano ITLAs) built on a monolithic indium phosphide photonic integration platform for coherent optical transceivers used in telecom, metro, access, DCI and AI networks.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsEindhoven, NL

Co-investorsBOMInnovation IndustriesPhotonVentures

Electrochaeaelectrochaea.comin

Electrochaea is a Power-to-Gas technology company whose patented biomethanation process uses a proprietary strain of archaea to convert CO2 and green hydrogen into grid-quality renewable e-methane.

BiotechCleantechDeep TechEnergy

Laurens Mets(Founder / Scientific originator)in

Co-investorsMissouri Technology CorporationMunich Venture PartnersEuropean Innovation Council Fund

Eperieperi.comin

eperi provides functionality-preserving data encryption ("eperi sEcure") that keeps encryption keys under the customer's control while allowing continued use of cloud applications such as Microsoft 365, HubSpot, ServiceNow and Trello.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise Software

Co-investorsEvolution Equity Partners

equal1equal1.comin

Equal1 builds quantum computing infrastructure packaged as deployable rack systems for data centers, combining quantum research with CMOS silicon design to deliver practical, production-ready quantum computing solutions.

Deep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingSemiconductors

Dirk Leipold(Founder)in

Co-investorsAtlantic Bridge Ventures

Firecellfirecell.ioin𝕏Feb 2026

Firecell provides turnkey Private 5G network solutions for enterprises in manufacturing, logistics, ports, airports, mines, energy, research, and defense.

HardwareIoTRobotics

Co-investorsKima VenturesBpifranceCogito Capital PartnersVentech

Fruitcorefruitcore-robotics.cominDec 2022

fruitcore robotics builds industrial robots and humanoid automation systems, including its Industrial Humanoid Platform for demanding manufacturing tasks such as assembly, handling, and quality inspection.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareRobotics

Jens Riegger(Founder)in

Co-investorsBLN CapitalCapricorn Venture PartnersKOMPAS VCUVC PartnersCNB Capital

Headmade Materialsheadmade-materials.deOct 2025

Materials enabling low-cost, scalable metal component production via 3D printing and sintering.

Co-investorsAM VenturesJet Ventures

HQS Quantum Simulationsquantumsimulations.dein𝕏

HQS Quantum Simulations builds software for spectroscopy analysis, including its HQSpectrum product for predicting and analyzing NMR spectra and the HQStage quantum simulation and quantum computing toolkit.

Deep TechQuantum ComputingSaaSKarlsruhe, DE

Dr. Michael Marthaler(CEO & Co-Founder)Dr. Iris Schwenk(COO & Co-Founder)

Co-investorsQuantonationUVC Partners

Ikerianikerian.comin𝕏

Ikerian applies data and AI to identify biomarkers linked to chronic and systemic disorders, aggregate clinical insights, and support treatment decisions.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtech

Stefanos Apostolopoulos(Executive Officer, Director)inSandro De Zanet(Executive Officer, Director)inCarlos Ciller Ruiz(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsVerve Ventures

Infiniteinfinite.devin𝕏Nov 2025

Infinite provides APIs and SDKs for businesses to integrate stablecoin payment capabilities, enabling fast, low-cost global settlement without cryptocurrency complexity.

Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechSan Francisco, US

Nikhil Srinivasan(Cofounder & CEO)inRaj Lad(Cofounder & CTO)inJames M Rolette(Director)Costa Hasapopoulos(Director)Mark Cree(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)John Morris(Director)in

Co-investorsY Combinator468 CapitalAscend Venture CapitalBalnord Sp. z o.o.Chicago VenturesEuropean Innovation Council Fund+7 more

Infinite Orbitsinfiniteorbits.ioin𝕏Nov 2025

Infinite Orbits is a NewSpace company providing in-orbit satellite services for geostationary operators, including asset inspection, satellite life extension, and end-of-life management.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsSpace Tech

Adel Haddoud(CEO & Co-Founder)inAkshay Gulati(CTO & Co-Founder)inManos Koumantakis(Chief Scientist Officer & Co-Founder)Marion Andrieux(Chief Commercial Officer)inAgathe Tschiember(Chief People Officer)inMichel Poucet(General Manager Luxembourg)in

Co-investorsBalnord Sp. z o.o.Newfund CapitalWind VentureEuropean Innovation Council Fund

Innaterainnatera.comin𝕏Jun 2024

Innatera develops ultra-low-power neuromorphic processor chips that bring brain-like intelligence to the sensor edge, enabling everyday electronics and IoT devices to sense, understand, and respond in real time while keeping data on-device.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareIoTSemiconductors

Sumeet Kumar(Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer)inAmir Zjajo(Co-founder & Chief Scientific Officer)inRene van Leuken(Co-founder & Chief Advisory Officer)inUma Mahesh(Co-founder & Managing Director – India)Shreyas Derashri(Chief Commercial Officer)inMarc Bejas(Chief Financial Officer)in

Co-investorsDelft Enterprises B.V.Invest-NLMIG Capital AG

Innerspaceinnerspace.euinSeed · Feb 2024 · $6M

Innerspace is a health-tech company that helps pharmaceutical companies improve quality, efficiency, and compliance in aseptic manufacturing.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechSaaS

Sebastian Scheler(Founder)in

Co-investorsRiverside Acceleration CapitalHTGFMaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF)Yaletown Partners

KIVUkivu.tech

Graph computing software for security investigators to analyze complex connected data.

Christian Weichselbaum(Founder)in

Co-investorsAPEX Ventures

LiveEOlive-eo.cominMay 2026

Treeline is an AI-powered, satellite-based vegetation management platform that analyzes high-resolution stereo satellite imagery to detect grow-in, fall-in, and hazard trees near power lines with sub-meter accuracy.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSpace TechBerlin, DE

Sven Przywarra(Co-Founder)inDaniel Seidel(Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsBerliner Volksbank VenturesDeepTech & Climate FondsDvH VenturesGreencode VenturesMMC VenturesNordicNinja+4 more

Lynxlynx.carein

LynxCare enables hospitals and life sciences organizations to generate clinical insights from harmonized real-world health datasets.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureHealthtechBrussels, BE

Co-investorsHeran PartnersElaiaFlare Capital Partners

Nabla Wind Hubnablawindhub.comin𝕏

Independent wind engineering consultancy providing load calculations, reliability models and technical advisory for wind assets.

Ninoxninox.comin

Ninox is an AI-native low-code platform that lets teams build custom business software without coding.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBerlin, DE

Frank Böhmer(Founder)in

Co-investorsHi InovVI Partners

NVisionnvision-quantum.com

NVision develops quantum computing and quantum sensing systems built at the molecular level, including molecular qubits and quantum-enhanced MRI, aimed at improving how diseases are understood, detected, and treated.

Deep TechHealthtechQuantum Computing

Co-investorsPlayground GlobalCDP Venture CapitalEntrée CapitalEuropean Investment Bank

Nvision Imagingnvision-imaging.comin𝕏

NVision develops quantum computing and quantum-enhanced sensing platforms based on quantum spin control in organic molecules, with focus on healthcare applications including drug development and disease treatment.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesQuantum Computing

Co-investorsEntrée CapitalExcelestar VenturesLauder PartnersPlayground Global

OKAPI:Orbitsokapiorbits.spaceinSeed · Apr 2025 · $15M

OKAPI:Orbits provides AI-based Space Traffic Management (STM) and Space Situational Awareness (SSA) software platforms along with consulting services for satellite operators.

AI & Machine LearningSaaSSpace TechBraunschweig, DE

Kristina Nikolaus(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmadeus Capital PartnersAPEX VenturesDolby Family VenturesHeadlineMunich Re VenturesVentech

Optimuseoptimuse.cominOct 2025

OPTIMUSE offers an AI-based platform that analyzes buildings across their lifecycle, using building physics calculations to evaluate design variants, lifecycle costs, energy performance, and decarbonization strategies for new construction and existing stock.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechPropTechVienna, AT

Fabian Pitscheider(Co-founder & CPO)inDominik Pezzei(Co-founder & CEO)inFelix Maximilian Hoffer(Co-founder & CTO)in

Orcan Energyorcan-energy.com

Products and solutions converting industrial waste heat into CO2-free electrical power.

Andreas Sichert(Founder)in

Co-investorsAir Liquide Venture Capital (ALIAD)Otium Capital

Roseman Labsrosemanlabs.cominSep 2023

Roseman Labs provides an encrypted computing platform using Multi-Party Computation to enable organizations to analyze sensitive data while keeping the underlying datasets always encrypted and protected.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareUtrecht, NL

Toon SegersinRoderick RodenburginNiek Boumanin

Co-investorsNP-Hard VenturesMozilla Ventures

Semalytixsemalytix.comin

Semalytix builds Project Atlas, an agentic AI platform that converts multilingual patient experience data into continuous intelligence for pharmaceutical medical, commercial, HEOR and pharmacovigilance teams.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech

Co-investorsFly Ventures

Sensolussensolus.comin

Sensolus provides IoT-based tracking for non-powered assets such as trailers, lifting equipment, and rolling cages, using an easy-to-deploy platform.

HardwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSGent, BE

Johan Criel(Founder)in

Sotersoter.comin

Soter provides an AI-powered platform that analyzes images, videos, and text to identify workplace safety risks and operational inefficiencies for industrial businesses.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechSaaS

Matthew Hart(Founder)in

Co-investorsRiverside Acceleration CapitalBrevan Howard DigitalKaratage

Soter Analyticssoteranalytics.comin

Soter builds an AI platform for industrial businesses that analyzes images, videos, and text in real time to identify workplace safety risks and suggest corrective actions.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechSaaS

Matthew Hart(Founder)in

Co-investorsAV8 VenturesChamaeleonOTB VenturesStartup Wise GuysVerve Ventures

Testbirdstestbirds.comin𝕏

Testbirds provides crowdtesting and QA/UX testing services, leveraging a global community of real testers to validate digital products across devices and use cases.

Developer Tools

Co-investorsP101 VenturesRound2 Capital Partnersb2ventureBayern KapitalDeutsche HandelsbankEXTOREL+1 more

Threedythreedy.ioinMar 2024

Threedy develops instant3Dhub, a technology for scalable 3D data automation that lets enterprises use their 3D data across various application scenarios.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSDarmstadt, DE

Christian Stein(CEO)inMarkus Lindemann(CCO)inMaik Thöner(CTO)inJohannes Behr(Chief Strategist)inSascha Räsch(VP Customer Success & Operations)inAylin Aygut(Head of HR)in

Co-investorsFutury CapitalLBBW Venture Capital GmbHEquityPitcher VenturesTRUMPF Venture

Toolsensetoolsense.ioin

ToolSense offers a horizontal asset management and maintenance platform built on IoT connectivity, serving facility management, construction, logistics, and hospitality operators.

Enterprise SoftwareIoTPropTechSaaSVienna, AT

Co-investorsGRO Capitalaws Gründungsfonds

Tusk ICtusk-ic.comSep 2026 · $16.5M

TUSK IC is a fabless semiconductor company that designs mmWave CMOS chips and antenna modules for Ka-band satellite communications, targeting flat-panel antenna development for LEO and MEO constellations.

HardwareSemiconductorsSpace TechAntwerpen, BE

Shailesh Kulkarni(Founder)

Co-investorsFORWARD.onePMV

Tvarittvarit.cominSeed · Apr 2023 · $3M

TVARIT is a deep-tech company that develops a patented industrial AI platform (TiA) for foundries and metalworking manufacturers to improve overall equipment efficiency and reduce waste and energy use.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCleantechDeep TechFrankfurt, DE

Suhas Patel(Founder)in

Co-investors4impact capitalFutury CapitalMomenta VenturesInsight Partners

Ventoryventory.ioinSeed · Sep 2024 · $2M

Ventory is an inventory management platform for field and consigned stock, covering assets and SKUs that move outside the warehouse such as field vans, customer consignment shelves, engineer depots, and hospital supply rooms.

Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Visplorevisplore.cominMay 2023

Visplore builds interactive software for exploring and analyzing time series and sensor data, applying interactive graphics techniques from game development to advanced analytics.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSVienna, AT

Harald Piringer(Founder)in

Co-investorsBasinghall PartnersSeed+Speed

Xampla - companyxampla.comin𝕏

Xampla is a materials innovation company that develops Morro plant-based polymer materials as biodegradable, home-compostable alternatives to polluting plastics.

Circular EconomyDeep TechNew MaterialsCambridge, GB

Tuomas Knowles(Professor / Founder)Marc Rodriguez(CTO)inMarc Rodríguez Garciain

Co-investorsAmadeus Capital PartnersAvonmore DevelopmentsCambridge Angels groupEmerald Technology Ventures AgEMV CapitalHorizons Ventures+3 more

Zeropoint Techzeropoint-tech.comin𝕏

ZeroPoint develops hardware compression intellectual property that accelerates data throughput and capacity in AI and data center systems.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechHardwareSemiconductorsGothenburg, SE

Dr. Angelos Arelakis(CTO & Co-founder)Prof. Per Stenström(CSO & Co-founder)Brett Cline(CEO)in

Co-investorsIndustrifondenClimentum Capital

Other

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

GNA BiosolutionsLynxCareNanda TechnologiesROMO WindWISEWiseneuroZeroPoint

Exits · 3

3 acquisitions · showing 2

Nanda Technologiesacq. by NanometricsROMO Windacq. by Nabla Wind Hub

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Matterwave Ventures made?
Matterwave Ventures has 57 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited, including 11 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Matterwave Ventures invest at?
Matterwave Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
What is Matterwave Ventures's typical check size?
Matterwave Ventures typically writes checks of $1.1M – $10.8M.
What sectors does Matterwave Ventures focus on?
Matterwave Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Hardware, Healthtech, IoT, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials, Quantum Computing, Robotics, SaaS, Semiconductors, Space Tech.
Where is Matterwave Ventures located?
Matterwave Ventures is headquartered in Munich, DE.
Does Matterwave Ventures lead rounds?
Matterwave Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does Matterwave Ventures co-invest with?
Matterwave Ventures most often shares deals with Bayern Kapital, UVC Partners, Amadeus Capital Partners, among 92 tracked co-investors.

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