Hamburg VCs 🇩🇪
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
MobilityFund
Intro: Mobility and Transportation Tech (Data/Analytics, AI, Business Intelligence, Energy, Connectivity, Autonomy). Notable Investments: Colonia, DeepScenario, Tracks
NCA (Next Commerce Accelerator)
Intro: Commerce, PropTech, FinTech, Data Analytics. Connects startups with corporations in a program model. Notable investments: Etvas, Tryp.com
ABACON Capital
Intro: Family-owned VC. Focus on Sustainable Energy Transition, New Mobility, Deep Tech, and Real Estate. Notable Investments: GetSafe, Customcells, Wirelane
Oyster Bay Ventures
Intro: FoodTech & AgTech, Robotics, Advanced Manufacturing, Deep Tech. Focus on healthy/sustainable food and future production. Notable Investments: GoodBytz (Invested up to $7M)
TecPier
Intro: Maritime Tech, Logistics, and Supply-Chain Technology. Notable Investments: No specific portfolio disclosed in the search snippets.
BIF Partners
Intro: Industry-agnostic with emphasis on Digital Technology, Sustainable Services, and Life Sciences/Biotech. Notable Investments: Aptamer Group, Atriva Therapeutics
BPO Capital
Intro: Digitally-driven sectors (Real Estate Tech, Data, Mobile, Media, Education). "Notable investments: Learnlife, Exporo, Appinio, LemonSwan"
Edeka Venture Capital
Intro: Corporate VC of retail group EDEKA. Focus on E-commerce and Consumer startups meeting everyday shopping needs. Notable investments: Ingrid Cloud, Tacalyx"
Endeit Capital
Intro: European Internet Companies. Primarily a growth-stage investor. "Notable investments: Sharpist, Bux, Leadfeeder"
Hevella Capital
Intro: Generalist investor Notable investments: Specific VC portfolio not publicly detailed.
INNOPORT
Intro: Venture arm of the Schulte Group. Focus on global Maritime and Logistics Tech. Notable investments: Boxhub, Convelio"
MOMENI Ventures
Intro: VC specializing in PropTech / Real Estate Climate Tech (decarbonizing the real estate sector). Notable investments: Smava, Searchmetrics, Softgarden (exits)
Neuhaus Partners
One of Germany's oldest VCs. Focus on High-Tech (IT, Internet, Telecom, Photonics, etc.).
Plug and Play Hamburg
Broadly industry-agnostic. Focus on Energy, Transportation, Smart Cities, Retail, FinTech, Health, Enterprise Software.
YoungBrains
Intro: Focus on German startups in Enterprise, Consumer, and Gaming sectors. Acts as a seed fund/angel group. Notable investments: IDnow, Adjust, Bigpoint
