REHAU New Ventures
Corporate VCSeed
Investment thesis
As the corporate venturing arm of the REHAU Group, REHAU New Ventures drives innovation through long-term partnerships and strategic investments with startups. It seeks to infuse fresh ideas into REHAU's core business while building a portfolio of startups that capture opportunities beyond and disrupt REHAU's industries. Its focus areas mirror REHAU's operating domains: mobility, manufacturing, medtech, raw materials, and the built world (construction/proptech). The unit positions itself as a continuation of REHAU's pioneering entrepreneurial heritage, aiming to actively contribute to the group's success.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 6 of 8 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Consumer ×2Direct to Consumer ×2E-commerce ×2PropTech ×2SaaS ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Circular Economy ×1
HQs:Germany×2
Investments · 8 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathConsumer brand for urban residential living in China focused on design quality and more resource-conscious product choices.
Astik Living designs and creates interior products and experiences for urban residential spaces, focusing on sustainable and space-efficient solutions that maximize functionality in dense urban environments.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commercePropTech
cMatter uses AI to optimise building operations, providing insights for property and utility management to improve efficiency, cut operational costs, and reduce environmental impact.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergyPropTech
Co-investorsAlpha Intelligence Capital
CoStore operates a digital self-storage platform offering drive-up containerized storage units in standardized sizes (3.5–14 m²) on fenced, video-monitored outdoor sites across Germany.
Logistics & Supply ChainSaaSLeipzig, DE
Jannes Koepcke(Founder)in
Kite Compliance uses AI and expert knowledge to simplify regulatory navigation and market access for companies developing products, deploying infrastructure, and scaling technologies.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTechLegalTechSaaS
LIVLIG manufactures handwoven recycled PE-rattan storage containers designed for garden hoses and outdoor accessories.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceRehau, DE
REHAU New Ventures is the corporate venturing unit of the REHAU Group, collaborating with and investing in startups to bring innovation into REHAU's core business and adjacent opportunities.
Advanced ManufacturingMedical DevicesMobility & Transportation
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has REHAU New Ventures made?
- REHAU New Ventures has 8 tracked investments.
- What stage does REHAU New Ventures invest at?
- REHAU New Ventures invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does REHAU New Ventures focus on?
- REHAU New Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Construction Tech, Medical Devices, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials.
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