DeepTech & Climate Fonds
backing the next generation
of technology champions in
Germany and Europe.
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Our mission
As an anchor investor, we support deep-tech and climate-tech companies on their long-term growth path.
The DeepTech & Climate Fonds (DTCF) is a new investment fund active in the field of ground-breaking technology (deep tech), financed with funds from the “Zukunftsfonds” and the ERP Special Fund. We invest together with private investors such as family offices, foundations, private companies and business angels who have a long-term investment horizon and focus on the sustainable growth of their investments. The fund invest in the technology champions of tomorrow, helping to create the next technology-based generation of Germany’s “Mittelstand”. In doing so, we are strengthening the long-term competitiveness of the German economy. A total investment volume of up to EUR 1 billion is earmarked for the DTCF over the next years.
Strong technology companies based in Germany and Europe
Our fund is the right partner for entrepreneurs running innovative deep-tech and climate-tech companies whose business models are characterized by a longer development cycle and high financial requirements. We want to offer these companies a long-term growth perspective in Germany and Europe, including a joint journey to capital market readiness.
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DeepTech & Climate Fonds –
Building bridges between
long-term-oriented investors,
Germany’s “Mittelstand” and
growing deep-tech companies.
Focused on the next generation of technology champions
As a matching partner, we provide financing to growing deep-tech and climate-tech companies with validated business models that have the potential to become global market leaders. We offer support as a long-term growth partner and anchor investor, helping to lay the foundation for your long-term independence. We invest up to EUR 30 million per company. On top of this, our private partners also take up a stake. For deep-tech and climate-tech company entrepreneurs, we are an experienced sparring partner. This is particularly true for companies considering an IPO as a strategic option. The DTCF also finances “buy & build” strategies and offers existing shareholders an exit opportunity. Professionalism, transparent processes and quick decision-making define our day-to-day work as well as technology expertise and transaction experience.
Examples of sectors we invest in:
Industry
Computing
Climate
Life sciences
Next Generation
Industry
Next Generation
Computing
Next Generation
Climate
Next Generation
Life Science
Background information on the DTCF
Q&A
What is the lifetime of the fund?
The fund targets a lifetime of at least 25 years.
What is the investment focus of the DeepTech & Climate Fonds?
The fund is particularly focused on companies ranging from traditional deep-tech areas such as industry 4.0/IoT, robotics, AI, quantum computing, blockchain and process automation, to companies with a tech-based business model from sectors such as digital health, new energy, fintech, smart cities and certain areas of the biotech industry. In addition, we’re also looking for innovative deep-tech companies that will disrupt other markets.
How much does the DeepTech & Climate Fonds invest in each company?
As a co-investment fund, the DeepTech & Climate Fonds only invests together with private investors. Investments made through the DTCF comprise a mix of private (at least 30%) and public (up to 70%) funding. The investment amount is limited to a maximum of EUR 30 million per company over the entire company lifetime. In the first financing round, DTCF invests at least EUR 1 million. Our “sweet spot” is around EUR 5.0-10.0 million.
What kind of equity stake is the DTCF targeting?
The DTCF will always hold a minority stake of less than 25% of voting rights, similar to all other public investment funds.
Who is a suitable co-investor?
In terms of private investment, there are a wide range of potential investors such as evergreen funds, listed investment companies, foundations, family offices, private companies and business angels, who intend to make a long-term investment commitment. The potential co-investor will also enter the round together with us.
Who takes investment decisions at the DeepTech & Climate Fonds?
The managing directors of the DeepTech & Climate Management GmbH make a final decision on the investment that is made “pari-passu” with the private lead investor.
Our portfolio
Our team
Your partner and value developer
Our team is committed to building bridges between long-term-oriented investors, Germany’s “Mittelstand” and growing deep-tech and climate-tech companies. We work in various roles to ensure the success of our investments. In our roles as networkers, scientists, or engineers, we rely on our own personal entrepreneurial experience.
She most recently pursued her passion for climate tech innovations at venture capital investor EIT InnoEnergy. She previously focused on venture capital and start-up valuation in her role as a manager in deal advisory at PwC, where she also advised on numerous corporate transactions in the large and mid-cap sector.
During her doctorate in economics, she focused on the compatibility of environmental sustainability and financial corporate success. Against this background, she also enjoys supporting start-ups that contribute to an economy within planetary boundaries with the help of their innovative technologies on their growth path.
Günther holds a degree in business administration from RWTH Aachen University, where he also studied mining with a focus on secondary raw materials (intermediate diploma).
Günther is passionate about new technological solutions, preferably with an impact on our environment. He is particularly interested in areas such as environmental technology, water/wastewater, life science/medical technology, but he is also enthusiastic about hardware-based business models and food tech.
Christopher is a Certified Private Equity Analyst (TU Munich) and earned a PhD in Molecular Medicine (Ulm University), specializing in tissue regeneration. He also holds a M.Sc. in Molecular Medicine and B.Sc. degrees in Applied Biology and Biomedical Sciences.
He brings to DTCF his valuable venture capital experience gained at Nauta Capital (with a B2B Software focus), Runa Capital (a leading European deep-tech VC), and Entrepreneur First. His background also includes a stint as a Data Scientist at Zalando’s early machine learning team and founding the successful Berlin-based AdTech pioneer, realzeit.
Markus holds a PhD in Physics from the prestigious Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society and the TU Berlin. He joined the DTCF team as a Principal in March 2024.
After several years in science and technology communication, including at TU Berlin and Piabo Communications, she most recently worked at Earlybird Venture Capital.
As Head of Communications, she has been responsible for strategic and operational corporate communications at DTCF since summer 2024. She is the contact person for the media and supports the management, team and portfolio in all matters relating to content, public relations and social media.
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