THE GUIDE to the Hamburg Venture Capital Scene. Hamburg has become one of Germany’s strongest venture capital hubs thanks to its mix of industry depth, talent, and public support. The city’s strengths in logistics, maritime tech, green energy, and digital media attract both startups and investors. A dense network of VCs, business angels, and accelerators—supported by institutions like Hamburg Invest—creates strong deal flow and collaboration between startups and corporates. Combined with a high quality of life and access to top talent from local universities, Hamburg offers an ideal environment for innovation and venture growth. Did I miss Anyone? Reach out here

Intro: Mobility and Transportation Tech (Data/Analytics, AI, Business Intelligence, Energy, Connectivity, Autonomy). Notable Investments: Colonia, DeepScenario, Tracks

Intro: Commerce, PropTech, FinTech, Data Analytics. Connects startups with corporations in a program model. Notable investments: Etvas, Tryp.com

Intro: Family-owned VC. Focus on Sustainable Energy Transition, New Mobility, Deep Tech, and Real Estate. Notable Investments: GetSafe, Customcells, Wirelane

Intro: FoodTech & AgTech, Robotics, Advanced Manufacturing, Deep Tech. Focus on healthy/sustainable food and future production. Notable Investments: GoodBytz (Invested up to $7M)

Intro: Maritime Tech, Logistics, and Supply-Chain Technology. Notable Investments: No specific portfolio disclosed in the search snippets.

Intro: Industry-agnostic with emphasis on Digital Technology, Sustainable Services, and Life Sciences/Biotech. Notable Investments: Aptamer Group, Atriva Therapeutics

Intro: Digitally-driven sectors (Real Estate Tech, Data, Mobile, Media, Education). "Notable investments: Learnlife, Exporo, Appinio, LemonSwan"

Intro: Corporate VC of retail group EDEKA. Focus on E-commerce and Consumer startups meeting everyday shopping needs. Notable investments: Ingrid Cloud, Tacalyx"

Intro: European Internet Companies. Primarily a growth-stage investor. "Notable investments: Sharpist, Bux, Leadfeeder"

Intro: Generalist investor Notable investments: Specific VC portfolio not publicly detailed.
Intro: Venture arm of the Schulte Group. Focus on global Maritime and Logistics Tech. Notable investments: Boxhub, Convelio"

Intro: VC specializing in PropTech / Real Estate Climate Tech (decarbonizing the real estate sector). Notable investments: Smava, Searchmetrics, Softgarden (exits)

One of Germany's oldest VCs. Focus on High-Tech (IT, Internet, Telecom, Photonics, etc.).

Broadly industry-agnostic. Focus on Energy, Transportation, Smart Cities, Retail, FinTech, Health, Enterprise Software.

Intro: Focus on German startups in Enterprise, Consumer, and Gaming sectors. Acts as a seed fund/angel group. Notable investments: IDnow, Adjust, Bigpoint
