IFB Innovationsstarter Overview
IFB Innovationsstarter GmbH is a Hamburg-based organization dedicated to supporting technology-oriented startups and young innovative companies through grants and venture capital. They offer programs like InnoFounder, InnoImpact, InnoRampUp, and InnoFinTech, providing financial assistance to startups in various sectors. Additionally, they manage the Innovationsstarter Fonds Hamburg and InnoVentureFonds, investing up to €1 million and €7 million respectively in startups. The Hamburg Investors Network further connects startups with investors.
Is IFB Innovationsstarter 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 IFB Innovationsstarter, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
IFB Innovationsstarter
Investment focus
Invest in
- Western Europe 1 / 14
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed, Series A
First ticket size
€50,000 - €7,000,000
Contact information
Investment Managerin
Wiebke Brandt
Principal
Doerte Bunge
Programm-Manager
Jan Gierkes
Managing director at aboutvalue | Partner
Judith Grummer
Programmmanager InnoImpact/InnoFounder
Thorben Koop
How to approach funds like IFB Innovationsstarter
When approaching IFB Innovationsstarter GmbH, founders should highlight how their solution addresses a clear market need and demonstrates strong potential for scalable impact, especially within Hamburg or the broader German innovation ecosystem. Emphasize your team’s technical expertise and commitment to execution, as well as any early traction or validation that aligns with public-private partnership goals. Articulate how your startup can leverage both financial support and the network access provided by their programs to accelerate growth.
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