Members - Venture Capitalists
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Die 1972 gegründete BayBG Bayerische Beteiligungsgesellschaft mit Sitz in München ist derzeit an rd. 550 Unternehmen beteiligt. Junge Technologieunternehmen mit ersten Umsatzerfolgen werden in der ersten Runde mit bis zu 1 Mio. € finanziert. Bei erfolgreicher Unternehmensentwicklung sind Beteiligungen an mittelständischen Unternehmen bis zu 5 Mio. € möglich. Mit 27 Einzelgesellschaftern - darunter auch der LfA Förderbank Bayern - ist die BayBG banken- und industrieneutral aufgestellt und ausschließlich ihren Partnerunternehmen verpflichtet. Die BayBG engagiert sich als Lead- und Co-Investor. In 2007 und 2008 hat die BayBG mehrere Co-Investments in der IT-Branche mit namhaften VC-Gesellschaften abgeschlossen, u.a. mit Target Partnersund dem Open Source Business Foundation-Mitglied Neuhaus Partners. |
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BayTech Venture Capital is a leading European Venture Capital firm with the ambition to help the best entrepreneurs build the most successful companies in their fields of expertise. We invest at an early stage in start-up companies in the sectors Technology and Life Sciences in Western Europe, especially in Germany and France. Our contribution to success in the growth phase of these companies is not limited to capital. The money we provide goes along with our experience in company building and the industry expertise of our investment professionals, access to our world-wide network and the respect for the values and the contribution of the entrepreneurs we work with. Ansprechpartner: Dr. Jochen Walter |
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Corporate Finance Partners (CFP) is a financial advisory services firm based in Frankfurt, Germany, which was founded in 1998. In 2003 CFP opened its US office in Miami, USA. In 2006 CFP opened its office in Berlin, Germany. CFP is specialized on advising clients within the sectors Technology and Telecommunications in Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity/ Venture Capital placements. Contact: Julian Riedlbauer |
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The eCAPITAL entrepreneurial Partners AG venture capital company is managed by entrepreneurs and is located in Münster, Germany. Since 1999 the company supports innovative business people in promising industries. The investment focus is on innovative, high-growth companies in information technology/communications, new materials and optical technologies sectors. eCAPITAL currently manages five funds. It invests in technology companies, as well as small- and medium-sized companies throughout Germany. The management team of eCAPITAL has years of complementary experience in the management and development of young enterprises. eCAPITAL provides a holistic approach in portfolio management. Furthermore, eCAPITAL adds significant value to the portfolio companies with access to a wide range of network partners and a highly profiled entrepreneurial advisory council.
Contact: Dr. Nils Madeja |
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As an independent investment company listed on Euronext Brussels, Gimv specialises in private equity and venture capital, focusing mainly on the European market. Gimv pursues active participation and an enterprise-driven approach, oriented towards value creation. This way, Gimv helps companies increase turnover and profitability. Over the past decades, Gimv has formed partnerships with top companies, helping them realise their strategic plans. Today, Gimv continues to invest in small and medium-sized enterprises with an attractive track record, impressive growth perspectives and a strong market position. As such, Gimv gives investors the opportunity to participate in non-listed companies. |
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There is no doubt that German research occupies a premium standing in international comparison. However, far too few of its results flow onto the German market. Technological company foundations help to balance this deficit by transferring technologies from science to commercial applications. Particularly at the beginning, high-tech companies require venture capital that is scarcely available in Germany itself. Since the downfall of the New Economy, young, innovative high-tech companies have had a hard time finding investors. And this is where the High-Tech Gr¨¹nderfonds product & services range comes in: In an initial step, some 300 technology-based company foundations are to receive up to 500,000 EUR in risk capital and management coaching. In a subsequent financing round, the fund can provide selected participating companies with an additional 500,000 EUR. Ansprechpartner: Clemens von Bergmann |
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Die MAX21 fördert interessante Projekte im Open Source-Bereich. Durch Beratung und finanzielle Unterstützung sollen kleine Unternehmen und ihre Projekte im Open Source-Bereich unterstützt werden, so dass marktreife Produkte entstehen. Die Synergien und das Know-how der Unternehmensgruppe bringen diese Prozesse voran. Diese Inkubator-Funktion wird mit einer klaren Beteiligungs- und Exit- Strategie verbunden. Durch die zunehmende Größe und Marktstellung soll die MAX21-Unternehmensgruppe die Konsolidierung im Open Source-Markt forcieren und Unternehmen schaffen, die innerhalb der IT-Branche eine attraktive Größe erreichen, um auch große Kunden aus einer Hand bedienen zu können. Ansprechpartner: Oliver Michel |
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PONTIS Venture Partners Management Limited is one of the leading independent, privately owned venture capital firms in Austria. The capital of PVP I, the fund managed by PONTIS, is fully committed by institutional investors. According to the Austrian Law § 6b KStG, the PVP I Beteiligungs-Invest AG is an investment vehicle typically used for small and medium-sized companies. We invest the capital according to a pre-defined investment strategy. PVP I has, among other investors, commitments from the ETF Start-Up Facility managed by the European Investment Fund and allocated through the European Communities Growth and Employment Initiative. We seek to invest in promising small- and medium-sized technology companies. Our goal is to increase their value and, after a successful growth period, to divest the portfolio and realize extraordinary returns for our investors. PONTIS is member of the Austrian Private Equity and Venture Capital Organisation (AVCO) and the European Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (EVCA). |
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With a balance sheet total of over 8 billion EUR, 2,300 employees and over 100 offices the Sparkasse Nürnberg ranks among the largest German savings banks. Apart from a various offer of modern financial services we put a special emphasis on a comprehensive and personal support of our corporate clients. Particularly trained consultants help our customers on the first steps on setting up their own business. They know and procure public subsidies and accompany the management as turntable to all further partners in the financial circles. Contact: Mathias Brunner |
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After its foundation as a financing fund focussing on supporting technology and innovation in 1990, and its transformation into a stock corporation in 2002, S-Refit AG is the largest holding company in Bavaria financed by the Sparkasse (bank supported publicly by the commune/district ). S-Refit is a separate company acting independently on the market. Top priority objective of S-Refit AG is supporting the development and continuation of successful companies with equity capital and know-how. Our success is based on an intact network, a considerable number of years of experience, motivated staff and a solid financial foundation. Innovation and tradition are not contradictory terms, but part of our concept for success. Ansprechpartner: Urs-Wilhelm Rauscher |
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T-Venture Holding GmbH, or T-Venture for short, is one of the most important corporate venture capital companies in Europe. Founded in 1997 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG, it has since then invested in young companies that demonstrate economic and technological synergies with the business units of Deutsche Telekom and also show considerable growth potential. Contact: Oliver Fietz |
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ViewPoint Capital Partners is an independent private equity firm focusing on proven software technology companies across Europe. ViewPoint actively supports growth and international expansion and advises equity investments in the range of € 3.0-15.0mn per company. Through its specific investment model, ViewPoint facilitates sustainable value-creation by providing Expansion Capital, Buy-Out Capital, combined with Resources, Experience and Industry Network. Investors in the funds advised by ViewPoint include European banks, pension funds, insurance and investment companies as well as private individuals. The firm has offices in Frankfurt and Zurich. Ansprechpartner: Dr. Hans-Christian Perle |
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Wellington Partners is one of the most successful pan-European venture capital firms. With some EUR 800 million under management and offices in London, Munich, Palo Alto and Zurich, the firm invests into companies throughout Europe that have the potential to become global leaders, in the areas of Digital Media, Cleantech, Electronics, Software and Life Sciences. Since 1998, Wellington Partners has invested in more than 100 companies in Europe and Israel, including now publicly traded Actelion, SAF and XING and successful privately held companies like Alando (acquired by eBay), Ciao (acquired by Microsoft) and ImmobilienScout24 (acquired by Deutsche Telekom). Contact: Frank Böhnke |
