Rheingau Founders
Venture capitalBerlin · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 8 people tracked
Investment thesis
Rheingau Founders invests in experienced entrepreneurial teams building technology ventures that challenge established industries and sustainably disrupt existing processes and value chains. The firm believes the most brilliant tech ventures create new jobs while generating strong returns for investors and society. The firm values founder-first deal terms, operates with an entrepreneurial approach grounded in operational experience, and provides capital alongside extensive network support through their on-campus ecosystem that fosters close collaboration between founders and the investment team.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's websiteSerial entrepreneur and founding partner with board experience across multiple ventures. Leads funding rounds, develops equity narratives, and negotiates term sheets and capital rounds.
Serial entrepreneur and investor, founding partner who mentors at leading Berlin accelerator programs. Leverages extensive network and operational expertise in HR and strategic partnerships to support portfolio companies.
Brings extensive experience in investing, financing, analyzing and consulting for ventures of various sizes, having held CFO and consulting roles. Specializes in assessing KPI metrics and evaluating business model structures.
Law graduate with expertise in international private and corporate law, German and international arbitration, labor law, and management consulting. Manages legal matters and club structuring.
Associated with Urban Sports Club, a portfolio company of Rheingau Founders.
Co-founder of Simplesurance, an insurance technology company that has been disrupting the insurance industry since 2012 with backing from Rheingau Founders.
Founder and co-leader of Simplesurance, an insurance technology company that has been disrupting the insurance industry since 2012 with support from Rheingau Founders.
What they invest in
from 4 of 45 portfolio companiesDeveloper Tools ×2Enterprise Software ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Biotech ×1Consumer ×1Cybersecurity ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Deep Tech ×1
HQs:Switzerland×1Poland×1United States×1
Investments · 45 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAdaptyv Bio develops technologies for protein engineering that enable the design and testing of new proteins for applications in medicine, industrial enzymes, and functional materials. The company serves protein engineers and researchers developing therapeutic and industrial biological products.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechLausanne, CH
Julian Englert(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. The platform eliminates the need for phone calls by enabling instant online booking and appointment management available 24/7.
ConsumerMarketplaces
Authologic provides digital identity verification and KYC/AML compliance solutions for regulated businesses globally. The company offers identity verification services across multiple continents through a network of providers and resellers.
CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechWarsaw, PL
Jarek Sygitowicz(Founder)inKrzysztof Klimczak(Founder)inMarek Rogoziński(Founder)in
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. The product serves software development and product teams across various industries.
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 $230K – $1.7M.
- 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.
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