OVERVIEW

Germany has an active startup-investor base spanning venture capital, angel networks and accelerators. This directory lists 10 notable, currently-active investors - what stage and sectors they back, and where to find them. Always approach investors through their own official channels.

Venture capital firms

Point Nine CapitalPre-seed/Seed

B2B SaaS, marketplaces ยท Zendesk, Contentful

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Cherry VenturesPre-seed/Seed

Generalist, first institutional ยท FlixBus, Forto

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Earlybird Venture CapitalPre-seed/Series A

Pan-European tech ยท UiPath, N26

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Project A VenturesSeed/Series A

Generalist, operational support ยท Trade Republic, sennder

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HV CapitalSeed to growth

Generalist (formerly Holtzbrinck) ยท Zalando, FlixBus

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Generalist, global ยท Revolut, Personio

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468 CapitalSeed/Series A

Deep tech, infrastructure, SaaS ยท Deep-tech seed

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UVC PartnersSeed/Series A

B2B, deep tech (Unternehmertum) ยท FlixBus, Blickfeld

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Angel networks

National angel association ยท Umbrella body for German angels

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Accelerators

APXPre-seed

Generalist (Axel Springer + Porsche) ยท Berlin early-stage accelerator

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Who are the top startup investors in Germany?

Active investors in Germany include Point Nine Capital, Cherry Ventures, Earlybird Venture Capital, Project A Ventures, HV Capital and others across venture capital, angel networks and accelerators.

How do I approach investors in Germany?

Use each firm's official website and warm introductions where possible. Accelerators (like the ones listed) often accept direct applications, while most VCs prefer a referral. This directory links to official sites only.

Note: This directory is an educational resource, not an endorsement, introduction or investment advice. Investor focus, stage and status change - confirm on each firm's official site. Last checked 2026-07-21.

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