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Simon Capital

Venture capital

Düsseldorf · Seed–Series A · 5 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Simon Capital invests in mission-driven founders reshaping their industries with innovative business models and disruptive products aimed at building a sustainable future. Its thesis spans three themes: Consumption — B2B and B2C innovations that make feeding the planet more efficient, healthy, and sustainable; Wellbeing — scientific and digital solutions improving mental and physical health and living standards; and Productivity — digital solutions and product experiences that disrupt analog businesses and streamline complex processes. Rooted in an entrepreneurial family heritage and backed by a renowned German family business, the firm provides capital plus access to networks and industrial know-how, committing to founders from Seed to Series A and beyond.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series A
Check
$540K – $10.8M
HQ
Düsseldorf, DE
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2018
AUM
$324M
Tracked investments
31

Team · 5 people

from public directories
Niklas Leske· Senior Investment Managerin
Helen Gerharz· Investment Associatein

What they invest in

from 13 of 31 portfolio companies

Consumer ×4Climate Tech ×3FoodTech ×3Healthtech ×3SaaS ×3AgTech ×2AI & Machine Learning ×2Biotech ×2

HQs:Germany×7

Investments · 31 tracked

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Eternaleternal.ag

Eternal builds autonomous robots powered by AI for greenhouse farming, designed to handle labor-intensive tasks like harvesting so growers can produce fresh food year-round.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningRobotics

Fermifyfermify.org𝕏
Hello Insidehelloinside.com
Holyweareholy.com𝕏

HOLY is a beverage brand that produces syrup-based drinks and branded merchandise for a community-driven "Squad" of consumers.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechBerlin, DE

MatzePhilippFredi

Infinite Rootsinfiniteroots.com

Infinite Roots (formerly Mushlabs) is a biotech company that uses fermentation and mycelium to develop food ingredients for kitchens, supermarkets, and supply chains.

BiotechClimate TechFoodTechHamburg, DE

MazenCathyThibault

Just Spicesjustspices.de
Lirialiria.io

Liria operates a safety monitoring platform designed to detect and mitigate risks in human-machine interactions across industries including mobility.

Deep TechIoTSaaS

Lyre'slyres.eu
Magaloopdoctorly.de
Microharvestmicroharvest.comin
Mighty Drinksmightydrinks.com
Mittemitte.co𝕏

Mitte Home is a water filtration, mineralization, and carbonation system for home use that transforms tap water into filtered, mineralized, and carbonated beverages.

Circular EconomyHardwareGermany, DE

Mushlabsmushlabs.com
Naughty Nutsnaughtynuts.de
Neopleneople.ioin
OC Hair Systemsoc-hairsystems.com

O.C.

ConsumerWellness & FitnessDüsseldorf, DE

Ordioordio.comin
Pacifico Biolabspacificobiolabs.comin

Scaling mycelium protein production

Razor Grouprazor-group.comin𝕏

Razor Group operates a portfolio of e-commerce brands, handling global procurement, supply chain, and logistics as well as acquiring and scaling online consumer product companies.

ConsumerE-commerceLogistics & Supply Chain

Sanity Groupsanitygroup.comin𝕏

Sanity Group manufactures and distributes cannabinoid-based pharmaceutical products under the avaay Medical brand across European markets, including medical cannabis.

HealthtechMedical DevicesBerlin, DE

Sastrifysastrify.comin𝕏
SenseUpsenseup.bioin

SenseUP develops dsRNA-based biopesticides as an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides, aimed at helping farmers protect crops from pests and pathogens.

AgTechBiotechClimate TechCologne, DE

Georg Schaumann(Founder & CEO)

Shareshare.eu
Squakesquake.earthin

SQUAKE provides carbon calculation and offsetting technology, helping companies address CO₂-related challenges and manage carbon credits.

CleantechClimate TechSaaSTravel & Hospitality

Dan KreibichPhilipp von Lamezan

TukTorotuktoro.com
VisioLabvisiolab.ioin
Visus Onevisus.onein

VISUS ONE operates eye clinics offering laser refractive surgery and lens implantation procedures to correct vision disorders.

HealthtechMedical DevicesDüsseldorf, DE

Voxvox.ai

Vox AI provides a voice AI platform that delivers a consistent branded voice experience across customer touchpoints, with purpose-built solutions for restaurant ordering (drive-thru, phone, in-store) that handle complex orders, noise, and accents in real-world conditions.

AI & Machine LearningSaaS

Waterdropwaterdrop.com
Waterdropwaterdrop.dein𝕏
Wild Earthwildearth.com𝕏

Wild Earth manufactures plant-based dog food formulated to meet nutritional standards while reducing environmental impact compared to traditional meat-based pet food.

Circular EconomyConsumerFoodTechHealthtech

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does Simon Capital invest at?
Simon Capital invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
What is Simon Capital's typical check size?
Simon Capital typically writes checks of $540K – $10.8M.
What sectors does Simon Capital focus on?
Simon Capital focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Consumer, Digital Health, Direct to Consumer, FoodTech, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Retail Tech, Robotics, SaaS, Wellness & Fitness.
Where is Simon Capital located?
Simon Capital is headquartered in Düsseldorf, DE.
Does Simon Capital lead rounds?
Simon Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

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Co-investors · 3

Angel Invest

Angel Invest is an early-stage 'super angel' fund based in Berlin that invests in roughly 75 startups per year with typical checks of €125k, coaching each founder for at least a year.

$135K
Future Energy Ventures

Future Energy Ventures (FEV) is a venture capital firm investing in founders building the future energy system through electrification, software, and digital infrastructure.

$1.1M – $11M
CFH Management GmbH

CFH Management provides equity capital and know-how to start-ups and mid-sized companies in Saxony, Germany, supporting technology financing for founders as well as growth financing and succession solutions for established businesses.

$108K – $5.4M

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