Nordstein AG

High-Tech Gründerfonds is Germany's leading and most active early-stage investor, specializing in pre-seed and seed financing for technology-driven startups. Since 2005, HTGF has invested in over 800 companies across three core sectors: Industrial, Climate & Deep Tech, Life Sciences & Chemistry, and Digital Tech. As a public-private partnership backed by the German Federal Ministry, KfW Capital, and leading industrial corporations, HTGF brings more than capital to the table. The firm provides deep technical expertise, entrepreneurial experience, and an extensive network of industry leaders, scientists, and investors to help founders build international market leaders. HTGF's investment team combines backgrounds in venture capital, technology, and startup operations to support companies through every stage of early development. With a fund volume exceeding €2 billion and the ability to follow on in later financing rounds, HTGF offers comprehensive support from initial concept through growth phases. The firm's portfolio includes successful exits and IPOs across diverse technology sectors, demonstrating a proven track record of identifying and nurturing breakthrough innovations. HTGF strengthens Germany's technological backbone by empowering visionary founders who have the courage to shape the future.

Alstin Capital is a Munich-based early-stage venture capital fund focused on B2B software companies across Europe. The firm invests initial tickets of EUR 2-8M in fast-growing Seed and Series A B2B software companies, with particular focus on FinTech, InsurTech, RegTech, Cyber Security, and ClimateTech sectors. Alstin Capital is known for its "All-in commitment" approach, providing not only capital but also comprehensive support in sales, PR & marketing, and expansion strategies to help portfolio companies scale successfully. Founded in 2011, Alstin Capital has established itself as a trusted partner for B2B software founders throughout Europe. The firm's investment philosophy centers on identifying technology companies with the potential to become market leaders and supporting entrepreneurs with both capital and operational expertise. Their portfolio includes notable companies such as Pliant, Circula, Etalytics, Retraced, and several successful exits including Alyne and Stocard. The team combines extensive deal experience with deep expertise in B2B sales and operational support.

RISE PARTNERS Audit GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft is a German auditing and tax consulting firm founded in 2022 by Alexander Riha and Christian Seuffert. The firm operates from offices in Munich and Cologne with a team exceeding 100 employees. RISE PARTNERS positions itself as a modern alternative within the traditionally conservative auditing and tax advisory sector, emphasizing digital processes, flat hierarchies, and sustainability commitments. The firm holds climate certification from Climate Partner and DATEV digital office certification for 2025. The firm's service portfolio spans audit (Wirtschaftsprüfung), tax advisory (Steuerberatung), accounting, financial services, real estate consulting, and fund structure services. RISE PARTNERS operates with digital workflows through DATEV digital office systems, reflecting its focus on technological integration within traditional financial services. The firm's approach centers on long-term client partnerships built on trust, integrity, and mutual appreciation, combining what it describes as extensive experience with a strong network across its service areas. RISE PARTNERS has received recognition as one of the best employers in consulting by Great Place to Work, indicating attention to workplace culture despite its recent establishment. The firm's founding in 2022 and rapid scaling to over 100 employees across two major German cities suggests growth ambitions within the auditing and tax consulting market. Its dual-city presence in Munich and Cologne positions the firm to serve clients across southern and western Germany's business centers.

We are former entrepreneurs and operators that partner with early-stage and late-stage businesses poised to transform their market. We work with our founders to solve real problems. Our portfolio generates durable economics and societal value that we continue to support in the long-term, whether they are disrupting a mature industry or creating a new one. We focus on emerging and mature industries where secular shifts are creating new business models that can scale quickly. Our funds identify opportunities based on investment theses grounded in our domain expertise and experience. We partner with founders leading early-ecosystem companies to run funds leveraging access and control.

VOY Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH is a Berlin-based law firm and tax consultancy established in 2021, serving founders and investors across Europe's startup ecosystem. Founded by André Buchholtz and Johannes Steinacher, the firm specializes in venture capital and private equity transactions, combining legal advisory with tax consultancy through a digital-first service model. Chambers ranked VOY as a top law firm in Germany for 2025, recognizing its position within the country's legal services sector. The firm's practice centers on corporate transactions with particular emphasis on venture capital and private equity structuring. VOY advises companies at every stage of development, from initial formation through fundraising rounds to exit scenarios. The firm has advised on numerous significant transactions, including multi-million dollar seed and Series A financing rounds, providing integrated legal and tax guidance for both capital-raising entities and their investors. VOY distinguishes itself through its digital client experience, emphasizing direct accessibility and streamlined service delivery rather than traditional law firm models. This approach combines technical expertise in corporate law and tax matters with operational infrastructure designed for the pace and requirements of startup transactions. The firm's client base spans founders building early-stage companies and institutional investors participating in private equity and venture capital deals across European markets.

We selectively invest in companies at the cutting-edge of technology.