Gruenderfonds Ruhr Overview
Gründerfonds Ruhr is a venture capital fund based in Essen, Germany, established in 2017. It invests in early-stage B2B startups across Germany, particularly emphasizing the Ruhr region. The fund targets companies with the potential to become market leaders, providing not only financial capital but also entrepreneurial expertise and access to a network of international corporations. Key sectors of interest include Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, and Industry 4.0. In October 2024, Gründerfonds Ruhr closed its second fund, Gründerfonds Ruhr II, with an initial volume of €31 million, aiming to support the next generation of founders from the Ruhr region and beyond.
Is Gruenderfonds Ruhr 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 Gruenderfonds Ruhr, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
Gruenderfonds Ruhr
Investment focus
Invest in
- Western Europe 1 / 14
Customer types
- B2B
Industries / verticals
- BioTech & Life Sciences
- Content & Information
- Cybersecurity / Identity
- Energy
- Engineering / Manufacturing
- Health Data, Healthcare Systems & Infrastructure
- Logistics / Supply Chain
- Materials Science
- MedTech & Devices
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed
First ticket size
€300,000 - €300,000
How to approach funds like Gruenderfonds Ruhr
When reaching out to Gründerfonds Ruhr, highlight your startup’s traction within the German B2B landscape and demonstrate a clear path to market leadership. Emphasize how your solution addresses real industry pain points and can scale within traditional sectors, especially if you have early validation or partnerships in the Ruhr region. Show openness to leveraging their corporate network and be prepared to discuss how their operational support could accelerate your growth.
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