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ZEISS Ventures
Corporate VCOberkochen · Pre-Seed–Growth · 22 people tracked
Also known as ZEISS
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Investment thesis
ZEISS Ventures acts as a strategic corporate investor focused on deep tech opportunities relevant to ZEISS, with particular interest in Industrial Tech, MedTech and Life Sciences. It backs technology-driven start-ups combining interlinked software and hardware systems with scalable business models for global B2B markets. Investment targets are at pre-Series A / Series A stage with typical initial ticket sizes of EUR 500k to 5 million. Its search clusters span MedTech & Life Sciences, Photonics & Optics / Semiconductor, Industrial Technology, and explorative verticals. Alongside external investments, the team validates and finances internal ZEISS start-up projects and provides access to the ZEISS network, expertise, and active ownership across the venture life cycle.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
Team · 22 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 14 of 24 portfolio companiesMedical Devices ×9Deep Tech ×7Hardware ×7Healthtech ×7AI & Machine Learning ×4Biotech ×4Digital Health ×2Climate Tech ×1
HQs:Germany×3United States×3Finland×1Sweden×1
Investments · 24 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 42024 · 12023 · 16 dated
Scantinel develops integrated FMCW LiDAR technology on a chip at 1550nm for autonomous vehicles and industrial applications.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareMobility & TransportationUlm, DE
Andy Zott(Founder)in
Co-investorsScania Growth CapitalPhotonVentures
Arcoris Bio develops multiplex biomarker detection technology for researchers and clinicians in biomedical research and diagnostics.
BiotechDeep TechMedical Devices
Simon RestrepoinKaspar BinzinScott Fraserin
Co-investorsVentura BioMed Investors
Bridger Photonics develops Gas Mapping LiDAR technology and analytics to detect and measure methane emissions from oil and gas operations, helping operators reduce emissions, cut costs, and meet regulatory requirements.
Climate TechDeep TechEnergyBozeman, US
Pete Roos(Co-founder, Chief Innovation Officer)inBen Little(Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsNext Frontier Capital
Custom Surgical develops plug-and-play digitalization tools that capture high-quality video recordings of medical and surgical procedures across settings from mobile field use to low-light operating rooms.
Digital HealthHardwareMedical Devices
Co-investorsVentech
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HyperSpectral develops a spectral sensing and AI layer for Physical AI that interprets matter through spectral data, molecular identification, and AI architecture.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechHardwareAlexandria, US
Matthew Theurer(Executive Officer, Director)Lauren Stack(Executive Officer, Director)inVincent Lubsey(Executive Officer)
BoardJuan Lopez(Director)inWilliam Porteous(Director)in
Co-investorsKibo VenturesAngelini VenturesGlade Brook Capital PartnersHeal CapitalLifeX VenturesRRE Ventures
Hypervision Surgical develops an intraoperative hyperspectral imaging system that uses AI to provide real-time, contrast-free tissue characterisation during surgery.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsHeal CapitalHeran PartnersLifeX VenturesMeridian Health VenturesSonorcapAngelini Ventures+1 more
Startup that credited Venture Kick with helping establish its customer and market focus.
Co-investorsOCCIDENTSICTICVenture Kick
Lidrotec builds laser-based wafer dicing equipment that cuts microchips and devices inside controlled liquids to produce burr-free, clean cutting edges without heat damage or debris.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsBochum, DE
Alexander Igelmann(Founder)
LinkoCare is a Swedish bioengineering company developing bio-engineered, natural-based corneal implants and inlays for sight restoration.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesSolna, SE
Maculaser develops a temperature-controlled retinal laser therapy to treat age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, and other retinal disorders by activating natural healing responses in eye cells.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesHelsinki, FI
Jani Tirronen(CEO)inTeemu Turunen(Chief Scientific Officer, PhD)inOssi Kaikkonen(Head of Product)inJaakko Nieminen(CTO, PhD)in
Co-investorsInnovestor Ventures
Mindpeak develops AI-powered diagnostic software for cancer pathology, translating complex tissue data into clinical insights to support treatment decisions.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthMedical Devices
Felix Faber(Founder)in
Co-investorsNina CapitalAI FundEuropean Innovation Council Fund
Morrow Eyewear manufactures electronic eyeglasses with liquid crystal lenses that adjust focus via a button-activated electric pulse, enabling wearers to shift vision between near and far distances in under a second.
ConsumerHardwareHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsimec.xpandNew Science Ventures
Surgify Halo is a medical technology company that develops innovative bone cutting technology designed to improve safety, precision, and efficacy in surgical procedures.
Deep TechHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsButterfly VenturesInnovestor VenturesWave Ventures
Vibrosonic develops the Hörkontaktlinse (hearing contact lens), a hearing solution that sits directly on the eardrum and transmits sound through direct stimulation for people with hearing loss.
HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesMannheim, DE
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
iTrapNanoscribeOpteyestooz technologiesZEISS CurioZZEISS MicroOpticsZEISS MultiSEMZEISS RealScan TechnologiesZOMP
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesLIDROTEC · tech.eu · Jun 26, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has ZEISS Ventures made?
- ZEISS Ventures has 24 tracked investments, including 5 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does ZEISS Ventures invest at?
- ZEISS Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What is ZEISS Ventures's typical check size?
- ZEISS Ventures typically writes checks of $550K – $5.5M.
- What sectors does ZEISS Ventures focus on?
- ZEISS Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Deep Tech, EdTech, Future of Work, Hardware, Healthtech, Marketplaces, Medical Devices, New Materials, Robotics, Semiconductors.
- Where is ZEISS Ventures located?
- ZEISS Ventures is headquartered in Oberkochen, DE.
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