Curated List

Top 25 Seed Funds in Germany

Updated May 2026 · Sourced from GRID's database of 6,200+ European VCs

Germany is the largest venture capital market in Continental Europe, with Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg serving as key startup hubs. German seed funds and international funds active in Germany typically write checks between €500K and €3M.

This ranking is algorithmically curated using a blend of real-time search interest on GRID, platform activity, and structural firm data to highlight the most relevant investors in the ecosystem.

  1. 1First Momentum Ventures logo

    First Momentum Ventures

    Berlin, DE10 professionals
    Pre-SeedFranceGermanyUK

    Check size: €200K – €1.5M

  2. 2Ananda Impact Ventures logo

    Ananda Impact Ventures

    Munich, DE38 professionals
    AgriTechB2BGreenTech

    Check size: €500K – €10.0M

  3. 3AI.FUND logo

    AI.FUND

    Hamburg, DE10 professionals
    SeedSeries AFranceGermanyUK
  4. 4HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds logo

    HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds

    Bonn, DE73 professionals
    Pre-SeedSeedBioTechDeepTechIndustrial

    Check size: €800K – €3.0M

  5. 5MobilityFund logo

    MobilityFund

    Hamburg, DE13 professionals
    early-stageseedLogisticsMobility

    Check size: €500K – €1.0M

  6. 6ExtraVallis logo

    ExtraVallis

    Berlin, DE
    Pre-seedSeedSeries AGermanyNetherlandsBaltics
  7. 7BitStone Capital Management GmbH logo

    BitStone Capital Management GmbH

    Berlin, DE11 professionals
  8. 8Capnamic Ventures logo

    Capnamic Ventures

    Cologne, DE20 professionals
    Pre-SeedSeedSeries AB2BSaaS

    Check size: €5.0M – €20.1M

  9. 9FoodLabs logo

    FoodLabs

    Berlin, DE16 professionals
    Pre-seedSeedSeries AAgriTechGreenTechHealthTech

    Check size: €2.0M – €7.0M

  10. 10Freiraum Ventures logo

    Freiraum Ventures

    Berlin, DE6 professionals
    Early-stagePre-seedSeedFranceGermanyUK

    Check size: €100K – €1.8M

  11. 11Hannover Innovation Fund logo

    Hannover Innovation Fund

    Hannover, DE
    Early-stageStartupspotentially SeedRegion Hannover
  12. 12Aescuvest logo

    Aescuvest

    Berlin, DE18 professionals
    FranceGermanyUK

    Check size: €1.0M – €5.0M

  13. 1310x Founders logo

    10x Founders

    Munich, DE16 professionals
    Pre-SeedSeedSeries A

    Check size: €500K – €2.5M

  14. 14Possible Ventures logo

    Possible Ventures

    Munich, DE5 professionals
    pre-seedseedearly-stagesDeepTech

    Check size: €2.8M – €7.0M

  15. 15Bayern Kapital logo

    Bayern Kapital

    Landshut, DE15 professionals
    Pre-SeedSeedGrowthBioTechDeepTechGreenTech

    Check size: €250K – €50.0M

  16. 16Simon Capital logo

    Simon Capital

    Berlin, DE6 professionals
    Seed to Series A

    Check size: €9.6M – €22.8M

  17. 17Hannover Digital Investments GmbH logo

    Hannover Digital Investments GmbH

    Berlin, DE5 professionals
    SeedSeries B

    Check size: €1.8M – N/A

  18. 18Motive Ventures logo

    Motive Ventures

    41 professionals
    EuropeNorth America

    Check size: €6.0M – €36.8M

  19. 19Picus Capital logo

    Picus Capital

    Munich, DE16 professionals
    Pre-SeedSeedSeries AB2BSaaS

    Check size: €5.0M – €50.0M

  20. 20Earlybird Digital West logo

    Earlybird Digital West

    Berlin, DE14 professionals
    Pre-SeedSeedSeries AB2BHealthTechSaaS

    Check size: €12.0M – €12.0M

  21. 21Earlybird Venture Capital logo

    Earlybird Venture Capital

    Berlin, DE11 professionals
    Pre-SeedSeedSeries AB2BSaaS

    Check size: €12.0M – €12.0M

  22. 22TechVision Fund logo

    TechVision Fund

    9 professionals
    SeedSeries A (occasional)GermanyNetherlandsBelgium

    Check size: €2K – €18.0M

  23. 23Matterwave Ventures logo

    Matterwave Ventures

    Munich, DE16 professionals
    SeedSeries AFranceGermanyUK

    Check size: €500K – €60.0M

  24. 24Redstone VC logo

    Redstone VC

    Berlin, DE23 professionals
    SeedSeries AB2BSaaS

    Check size: €5.2M – €5.2M

  25. 25YZR Capital logo

    YZR Capital

    Munich, DE12 professionals
    FranceGermanyUK

    Check size: €250K – €4.0M

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get in front of seed funds in Germany?
Warm introductions remain the most effective route. Attend events like Bits & Pretzels (Munich), hallo.digital, or TOA Berlin to meet investors in person. GRID's VC Matcher can identify which German seed funds align with your sector and stage.
What check sizes do German seed funds typically write?
German seed funds typically invest between €500K and €3M. Larger funds like Cherry Ventures and Earlybird may write up to €5M at seed stage.
Which sectors are most active for seed investment in Germany?
B2B SaaS, FinTech, and DeepTech are the most active seed sectors in Germany. Climate tech and industrial technology are growing areas, particularly in Munich and the Ruhr region.
How many seed funds are there in Germany?
GRID tracks over 400 venture capital firms based in or actively investing in Germany at the seed stage.

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