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Peppermint Holding

Corporate VC

Berlin · Seed–Series A · 4 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Peppermint is a Berlin-founded industrial group that combines textile manufacturing operations with venture capital activity. Since around 2000, through Peppermint Holding and Peppermint Venture Partners, the group has invested in and accelerated companies as an early-stage investor, taking stakes in startups spanning food, blockchain anti-counterfeiting technology, and secure wireless communication. The firm emphasizes sustainable growth, long-term shareholder involvement, and the development of new business models, reflecting its roots as an industrial operator extending into technology-driven ventures.

Source: firm website, verified Oct 25, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series A
HQ
Berlin, DE
Instruments
Equity
Founded
1997
Tracked investments
2

Team · 4 people

from the firm's website & curated
Ingeborg Neumann· Founder & Managing Partnerin

Founder of Peppermint and an experienced venture capital investor and fund manager. A prominent figure in the German economy, she was the first woman to lead the German textil+mode Association and serves as Vice President of the Federation of German Industries, advocating for sustainability and women in leadership.

Marcus Baumbach· Managing Partnerin

An entrepreneur with over 30 years of international industry experience, he focuses on strategy, sustainable growth, and developing new business models at Peppermint. He is also an active jazz trumpeter.

Augustin Harrel-Courtes· Managing Partnerin
Ulrike Bergler· Managing Directorin

Ulrike Bergler was appointed Managing Director of the Peppermint Group effective April 1, after joining Peppermint in September 2023. In this role she oversees Human Resources, Marketing, IT, and Internal Communications. She has more than 25 years of experience across roles in organizations, people management, and transformation processes.

What they invest in

from 1 of 2 portfolio companies

Advanced Manufacturing ×1Hardware ×1IoT ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1

Investments · 2 tracked

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R3 Solutionsr3.groupin

R3 Solutions manufactures industrial wireless hardware for real-time control and functional safety in manufacturing and continuous process environments.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareIoTLogistics & Supply Chain

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does Peppermint Holding invest at?
Peppermint Holding invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does Peppermint Holding focus on?
Peppermint Holding focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Biotech, Crypto & Web3, FoodTech, New Materials, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Peppermint Holding located?
Peppermint Holding is headquartered in Berlin, DE.

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