High-Tech Gründerfonds, also known as HTGF, is a public-private partnership company in Bonn, Germany. Currently, the investment firm prides itself with a total of 479 successful investments launched and 85 successful exits from their portfolio companies since 2005.
High-Tech Gründerfonds |
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Persons-in-charge Dr. Michael Brandkamp Dr. Alex von Frankenberg |
About the ProgramHTGF, “Germany’s most active seed-stage investor,” offers a flexible venture capital financing for high-tech start-ups. It is comprised of a team of experts not only in the line of the funding but also in corporate strategy. |
EligibilityTo qualify for the program, the high-tech start-up must be founded (i.e., entered the German Commercial Register) less than three years up to the date of application. Also, there must be no previous convertible loans, silent partnership, and equity capital amounting to more than EUR 500,000 from other investors. |
Services and ConditionIn HTGF III, a company may be qualified for up to EUR 1 million in seed funding and additional EUR 2 million in follow up financing. |
Themes and Target GroupsHTGF is focused on partnering with technology-driven start-ups, venturing on a wide array of industries including robotics, energy, Medtech, and Biotech, to name a few. Visit the website of High-Tech Gründerfonds to know more details and avail their services offered. |
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