Rivus Capital
Family officeMunich · Seed–Late Stage
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Investment thesis
Rivus Capital invests as a family office using its own and befriended entrepreneurs' capital, enabling fast, independent decisions without institutional investors or committees. It targets impact themes creating social or ecological value, specifically efficient resource use (environmental technology, recycling, circular economy, decarbonization, renewable energy) and healthy lifestyle (medical technology, care services, well-being). The firm backs established, profitable German-speaking SMEs in succession situations, management buyouts/buy-ins, and growth financing, taking majority stakes. As a partnership-minded sparring partner, it supports sustainable growth, internationalization, buy-and-build M&A, organizational development, and the implementation of environmental and social goals.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 3 of 3 portfolio companiesConsumer ×2Travel & Hospitality ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1Healthtech ×1Marketplaces ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:Germany×2
Investments · 3 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12022 · 12 dated
Raus offers cabin accommodations for couples seeking getaway experiences in nature.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketplacesTravel & Hospitality
ChristopherJohannJulian
Co-investorsROCH VenturesRockaway Ventures10x FoundersSpeedinvest
Filu operates veterinary practices offering comprehensive animal care including emergency medicine, surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, and in-house diagnostics with digital imaging.
ConsumerHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Justus Buchen(Founder)in
Co-investorsAuxxoDN CapitalFELIX CAPITALYZR Capital
SQUAKE provides carbon calculation and offsetting technology, helping companies address CO₂-related challenges and manage carbon credits.
CleantechClimate TechSaaSTravel & Hospitality
Dan KreibichinPhilipp von Lamezanin
Co-investorsSimon CapitalBackbone Venturesneosfer GmbH
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesFilu · yzr-capital.com · Jun 16, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Rivus Capital invest at?
- Rivus Capital invests at the Seed, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Rivus Capital's typical check size?
- Rivus Capital typically writes checks of $5M – $20M.
- What sectors does Rivus Capital focus on?
- Rivus Capital focuses on Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Medical Devices, New Materials, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Rivus Capital located?
- Rivus Capital is headquartered in Munich, DE.
- Does Rivus Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Rivus Capital leads investment rounds.
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