Simon Capital
Venture capitalDüsseldorf · Seed–Growth · 10 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 a sustainable future. Its thesis spans three areas: Consumption (efficient, healthy and sustainable B2B and B2C food and product innovations), Wellbeing (scientific and digital solutions improving mental and physical health), and Productivity (digital solutions and product experiences that disrupt analog businesses and streamline complex processes). The firm supports companies from seed to Series A and beyond, offering 'capital beyond money' through access to personal networks, industrial knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit, drawing on ties to renowned German family businesses such as Bitburger.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 20, 2026.
Team · 10 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 32 of 37 portfolio companiesConsumer ×14FoodTech ×10Direct to Consumer ×9SaaS ×7AI & Machine Learning ×6Climate Tech ×6Biotech ×5Healthtech ×5
HQs:Germany×17Austria×1United Kingdom×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 17 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×92 founders×43 founders×14+ founders×3
Where their founders studiedfrom 17 founders with education data
WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) ×3ESCP ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 15 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×11Computer Science ×3Engineering ×2Life Sciences ×2
Investments · 37 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 52025 · 12024 · 22023 · 412 dated
atlea makes sports nutrition designed specifically for women, offering a protein product developed with nutrition experts to provide natural taste.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Deutsche Sanierungsberatung provides energy efficiency consulting for German homeowners, including on-site building assessments, individual renovation roadmaps (iSFP), and help applying for state subsidies (KfW, BAFA).
CleantechEnergyPropTechBerlin, DE
Adam Khenissi(Founder)inNiclas Kern(Founder)inSebastian Schmidt(Founder)in
Co-investorsFoodLabsSaxoventIBB VenturesVERBUND X VenturesVireo Ventures
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
Co-investorsOyster Bay Venture Capital
Full-service automated B2B platform for casein production improving alternative cheese and ingredient quality.
Co-investorsAuxxoClimentum CapitalFemale FoundersFund F
Hello Inside sells continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensors for 14-day glucose tracking.
ConsumerDigital HealthFemTechHealthtechMedical DevicesWellness & Fitness
Mario Aichlseder(CEO & Co-Founder)inJürgen Furian(COO & Co-Founder)inVinzenz Weber(CTO & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsVerge HealthTech Fund10x FoundersBitpandaVerge Fund
HOLY is a beverage brand that produces syrup-based drinks and branded merchandise for a community-driven "Squad" of consumers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechBerlin, DE
MatzePhilippFrediMathias Horsch(Founder)in
Co-investorsFELIX CAPITALFoodLabsHoltzbrinck VenturesHV CapitalLeft Lane CapitalV3 Ventures+5 more
Infinite Roots cultivates mycelium (mushroom roots) via liquid fermentation using natural side streams such as brewers' spent grain, turning it into protein-, fiber-, and vitamin-rich culinary ingredients.
BiotechCircular EconomyClimate TechFoodTechHamburg, DE
Mazen
Co-investorsFoodLabsJoyance PartnersUnruly CapitalClay CapitalHappiness Capitalredalpine
Just Spices produces pre-blended spice mixtures for home cooking across various cuisines and dishes, designed by in-house chefs.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech
Béla Seebach(Founder)in
Co-investorsFive Seasons VenturesCoefficient Capital
Lyre's produces non-alcoholic spirits and drinks made with natural flavors, formulated to be low in calories and sugar while mimicking classic alcoholic beverages.
ConsumerDirect to Consumer
Co-investorsFuturecraft VenturesDLF VentureDoehler VenturesMaropost Ventures
doctorly offers a cloud-based practice management system (PVS) for medical practices, supporting features like KV quarterly billing, eRezept and eAU, patient record management, and device integration via GDT.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSBerlin, DE
Sebastian L.(Founder)in
Co-investorsHorizons VenturesManta Ray VenturesTarget Global
Microharvest produces fermentation-derived microbial protein ingredients for use in pet food, aquafeed, and future human food applications.
AgTechBiotechClimate TechFoodTechGermany, DE
Co-investorsAstanor VenturesFaberFoodLabsGrey Silo Ventures
Mighty makes plant-based milk alternatives, including pea and oat drinks, oat milk powders in various flavors, and children's drinks, sold directly to consumers online with a subscription option.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
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
Co-investorsDanone Manifesto VentureKärcher New Venture
Naughty Nuts is a German brand that produces organic nut butters, spreads, and related snacks such as granola, waffle bars, and fruit cookies made from natural ingredients.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech
BenLorenz
Co-investorsFoodLabs
Neople provides AI digital coworkers ("Neople") for customer support teams, combined with a managed service where a dedicated product specialist and CSM set up workflows, connect helpdesk and back-office systems, and monitor performance.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Hans de Penning(Founder)in
Co-investorsCuriosity VCNewionPeak
O.C.
ConsumerWellness & FitnessDüsseldorf, DE
Linus Deike(Founder)in
Pacifico produces mycelium-based "Mycomeat" sold under the Viando brand, offering poultry alternatives (with pork and fish planned) grown in steel fermentation bioreactors.
BiotechClimate TechFoodTech
Co-investorsKickstart InnovationStray Dog CapitalFoodLabs
Pacifico Biolabs produces mycelium-based meat alternatives (branded Viando), starting with a chicken alternative made from fermented fungi, for food manufacturers and food service chains.
BiotechClimate TechFoodTech
Co-investorsExceptional VenturesFoodLabsStray Dog Capital
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 ChainBerlin, DE
Tushar Ahluwalia(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inShrestha Chowdhury(Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer)inDr. Oliver Dlugosch(Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer)Christoph Felix Gamon(Co-Founder & Chief Financial Officer)inTushar A.(Founder)inMaximilian Biller(Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsAlstin CapitalCoastCapLatin LeapUpper90468 CapitalPresight Capital+1 more
Sanity Group manufactures and distributes cannabinoid-based pharmaceutical products under the avaay Medical brand across European markets, including medical cannabis.
HealthtechMedical DevicesBerlin, DE
Co-investorsCasa Verde CapitalCherry VenturesFoodLabsGerman Media PoolTq Ventures LlcHV Capital+1 more
Sastrify provides an AI-powered platform that helps IT, Finance, and Procurement teams discover all software applications in use, automate license management, and control software spend.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Maximilian Messing(Founder)inSven Lackinger(Founder)
Co-investorsEndeit CapitalFirstMark CapitalAlchemist AcceleratorHV CapitalReimann InvestorsTriplePoint Capital
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)in
Co-investorsCheck24 VenturesCapnamicRockstart
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-investorsBackbone Venturesneosfer GmbHRivus Capital
TukToro makes a connected dice cup paired with a free ad-free app that turns early math learning—counting through multiplication and division—into interactive games with real-time feedback.
ConsumerEdTechHardwareBerlin, DE
Elisha Benner(Gründer)in
Co-investorsAngel InvestDvH Ventures
VisioLab creates AI-powered visual self-checkout systems for food service venues including stadiums, corporate campuses, universities, and hotels.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerOsnabrück, DE
Tim Niekamp(CEO)inIwo Gernemann(COO)in
Co-investorseCAPITAL ENTREPRENEURIAL PARTNERSHeartfelt CapitalHTGF
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
Waterdrop offers gift cards for its product offerings.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Henry Murray(Founder)in
Co-investorsPalm Tree Crew InvestmentsTemasek
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
Ryan Bethencourt(Founder)inRon Shigeta(Founder)inAbril Estrada(Founder)Kristin Wuhrman(Founder)
Co-investorsAt One VenturesBabel VenturesBig Idea VenturesBlue Horizon CorporationCivilization Ventures Management, LlcEvolution VC Partners+4 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
a2zebradsb Deutsche SanierungsberatungMushlabsSenseUp Biotechnology
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesEternal · livemint.com · Sep 7, 2026

Vox · bizcommunity.com · Aug 24, 2026
Deutsche Sanierungsberatung · tech.eu · Jul 27, 2026
Pacifico Biolabs · pulse2.com · May 31, 2026
Pacifico Biolabs · pulse2.com · May 31, 2026
Waterdrop · trendingtopics.eu · May 6, 2026
VisioLab · sportsbusinessjournal.com · Apr 21, 2026
Tuktoro · edtechinnovationhub.com · Apr 8, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Simon Capital made?
- Simon Capital has 37 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 6 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Simon Capital invest at?
- Simon Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth 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, Future of Work, 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.
- Who does Simon Capital co-invest with?
- Simon Capital most often shares deals with FoodLabs, Grey Silo Ventures, Holtzbrinck Ventures, among 50 tracked co-investors.
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Co-investors · 3
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.
Future Energy Ventures (FEV) is a venture capital firm investing in founders building the future energy system through electrification, software, and digital infrastructure.
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.
Firms observed investing alongside Simon Capital, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Simon Capital's recorded portfolio.
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