Established in 1998 on the initiative of the Federal State of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, GENIUS Venture Capital GmbH is a subsidiary of Technologie- und Gewerbezentrum e.V. Schwerin/Wismar. The firm manages venture capital funds on behalf of the Ministry of Economics, Infrastructure, Tourism, and Employment of the State Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, focusing on funding innovation-driven technology companies in their startup or early growth stages.
Is GENIUS Venture Capital 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 GENIUS Venture Capital, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed, Series A
First ticket size
€0 - €1,500,000
GENIUS Venture Capital values founders who demonstrate a clear understanding of regional market dynamics and can articulate how their technology addresses specific challenges or opportunities within Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Emphasize your commitment to local economic impact and your ability to leverage regional networks or resources. Highlighting a strong technical team and a scalable business model tailored to the unique needs of the area will resonate well with their mandate.
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