CommerzVentures Overview
CommerzVentures is an independent venture capital firm established in 2014, originally as the venture capital arm of Commerzbank, and became independent in 2019. The firm manages €550 million across three funds and focuses on early- and growth-stage investments in the fintech, insurtech, and climate fintech sectors. CommerzVentures primarily invests in Europe, Israel, and the USA, with initial investment sizes ranging from €2 million to €10 million. Their portfolio includes notable companies such as Mambu, Bought By Many, eToro, and Marqeta. The firm emphasizes backing visionary founders with scalable business models and strong product-market fit, offering access to key decision-makers in financial services and insurance.
Is CommerzVentures the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with CommerzVentures, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
CommerzVentures
Investment focus
Invest in
- Baltics
- Nordics
- Western Europe
- Southern Europe
- Central Eastern Europe
- North America 1 / 5
Customer types
- B2B
Product type
- Software
Industries / verticals
- FinTech
- InsurTech
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Series A, Series B or later
First ticket size
€2,000,000 - €10,000,000
Contact information
Venture Partner
Christian Deger
Fintech investor
Lorenz Hering
Investor
Andreas Ioannou
Director Finance
Xaver Kelbel
Vertriebspartner Deutschland, Österreich, Schweiz
Christopher Lohmann
How to approach funds like CommerzVentures
When reaching out to CommerzVentures, founders should highlight how their solution addresses a clear pain point in financial services or insurance, demonstrating strong traction or early validation in regulated markets. Articulate your vision for scaling within or across geographies where CommerzVentures is active, and be prepared to discuss how your technology can integrate with or disrupt established industry players. Emphasize your team's sector expertise and your roadmap for navigating complex regulatory environments, as the firm values operational depth and market insight.
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