Investors in Germany

Wuestenrot & Wuerttembergische AG (W&W) is a Germany based holding company for a group of enterprises active in two business segments: Building Society Saving Bank and Insurance. The company offers Building Society Savings, Banking and Non-Life Insurance.

ERGO, a subsidiary of Munich Re, is one of the major insurance groups in Germany and the rest of Europe. Worldwide, ERGO has branches in over 30 countries with a focus on Europe and Asia. Within the ERGO Group of companies, three entities (ERGO Deutschland, ERGO International, and ERGO Digital Ventures) manage domestic and international business, as well as direct and digital business. ERGO Digital Ventures is responsible for all of ERGO Group’s digital and direct activities. It is focused on digital transformation of traditional business in Germany and around the world, as well as the development of new digital business models and the integration of ERGO into new ecosystems.

Siemens Energy Ventures is a venture capital arm Siemens Energy. Siemens Energy is one of the world’s leading energy technology companies. The company works with its customers and partners on energy systems for the future, thus supporting the transition to a more sustainable world. With its portfolio of products, solutions and services, Siemens Energy covers almost the entire energy value chain – from power generation and transmission to storage.

PHOENIX CONTACT Innovation Ventures is the global corporate venture capital company of the PHOENIX CONTACT Group. A global manufacturer and supplier of components and systems for electrical connection and industrial automation technology. The venture capital company invests in startups with business models that are related to electrical connection technology, industrial digitization, automation and control technology, and associated markets.

BayWa r.e. Energy Ventures is a Munich based venture capital firm looking for early stage investment opportunities in the energy market all over Europe and Israel. They focus on scalable business models in the areas of digital energy solutions, storage and e-mobility. They believe the key to success is ensuring great chemistry and collaboration between the founders, management team and investors. As the venture capital unit of the BayWa r.e. Holding, they combine corporate stability and a deep understanding of the energy market with the entrepreneurial experience and mindset within their dedicated team.

Boerse Stuttgart Digital Ventures develops innovative business models for exchange trading and over-the-counter (OTC) trading in fungible products. It also invests in promising startups and enters into partnerships with selected partners to implement its digitisation strategy. Boerse Stuttgart Digital Ventures GmbH is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Boerse Stuttgart GmbH.

With presence in 32 countries, investments are made in startups, early stage businesses and in business having significant growth prospect. The Company's physical presence across geographies provides the advantage of understanding the opportunities and threats which help in the proper allocation of resources. Investments are in assets which includes Equity, Growth Equity, Debt, Film Library & IPR and Real Estate. The Company invests in startups & brands having innovative ideas and has the ability to generate employment.

Diehl Ventures GmbH was founded in December 2015 as a subsidiary of the Diehl Group with the objective of driving innovation and new, promising technologies by supporting start-ups. As a corporate venture capital company they are looking primarily for technology-driven young enterprises with growth potential in the general business areas of their five corporate divisions Metall, Controls, Aviation, Defence and Metering. They assist start-ups not only in the early stages of their business operations but also as a strategic partner and reliable companion.

CHECK24 Ventures is the venture capital division of the CHECK24 group that provides young internet companies with seed and growth financing. It works independently from CHECK24 and makes the financially driven investment decision in growth companies in the areas of financial technology, insurance technology, online marketplaces and software sectors in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Eckhard Juls and Henrich Blase founded it on November 1, 2016, with its headquarters in Frankfurt in Germany.

The Lufthansa Group is a global airline group with more than 550 subsidiaries and affiliates. These were organized in the 2016 business year in the business segments Passenger Airline Group, Logistics, Technology, Catering and Others. All business units play a leading role in their respective industries. Lufthansa Innovation Hub partners with startups from across the world.

Peppermint Group is a privately-owned mid-sized industrial holding, that invests in the industrial tech, textiles, and food sectors. Peppermint develops sustainable, digital and intelligent industrial products. The owner-managed industrial group based in Berlin employs around 700 people in Germany and other European locations. The company made a commitment to sustainability years ago.

Henkel Ventures is Henkel’s corporate venture capital engagement, combining all venture activities across the company’s three business units (Adhesive Technologies, Beauty Care and Laundry & Home Care). Henkel Ventures actively evaluates and manages equity investments and joint development projects with start-up companies to explore new technologies, applications and business models in areas of strategic interest for Henkel. Leading with our innovations, brands and technologies. We are: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations.