Rheingau Founders
Venture capitalBerlin · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 8 people tracked
Investment thesis
Rheingau Founders backs early-stage start-ups with the potential to sustainably disrupt existing processes and value chains, aiming to support the 'hidden champions of tomorrow.' The firm combines building and investing, drawing on a team of experienced tech founders, data experts, former management consultants and lawyers. It emphasizes hands-on support and networking to help portfolio companies succeed, with a track record that includes companies such as Simplesurance and Urban Sports Club.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 4 of 44 portfolio companiesDeveloper Tools ×2Enterprise Software ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Biotech ×1Consumer ×1Cybersecurity ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Deep Tech ×1
HQs:United States×3Switzerland×1Poland×1
Investments · 44 tracked
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Adaptyv Bio develops technologies for protein engineering that enable the design and testing of new proteins for applications in medicine, industrial enzymes, and functional materials.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechLausanne, CH
Julian Englert(Founder)inDaniel Nakhaee-Zadeh Gutierrez(Founder)inRobert KapturGerard AntounSam Burns
Booksy is a free mobile app for discovering and booking appointments with beauty and wellness service providers such as barbers, hairdressers, massage therapists, and manicurists.
ConsumerMarketplacesChicago, US
Kai Hansen(Director)Hugues Lalancette(Director)Pavel Mucha(Director)Kristina Salen(Executive Officer)Ripsy Bandourian(Executive Officer)Daniel Ahlstrand(Director)
Platform connecting construction companies and freight forwarders to optimize supply chain logistics and truck utilization on construction projects.
OpenReplay is a session replay and product analytics platform that enables product teams to record user interactions with web applications, identify friction points, and troubleshoot issues.
Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York City, US
Mehdi Osman(Founder)in
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Rheingau Founders invest at?
- Rheingau Founders invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Late Stage stages.
- What is Rheingau Founders's typical check size?
- Rheingau Founders typically writes checks of $220K – $1.6M.
- What sectors does Rheingau Founders focus on?
- Rheingau Founders focuses on B2B Marketplaces, Construction Tech, Digital Health, InsurTech, Marketplaces, PropTech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Rheingau Founders located?
- Rheingau Founders is headquartered in Berlin, DE.
- Does Rheingau Founders lead rounds?
- Yes, Rheingau Founders leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamPhilipp Hartmann von Rheingau Founders über die Inkubatorenschwemme
Venture TV · Philipp Hartmann
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