LBBW VC Overview

Founded in 1998 as an independent subsidiary of Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, LBBW Venture Capital GmbH focuses on early-stage investments in disruptive IT and life science companies within the DACH region. The firm aims to participate in financings from Seed to Series A stages, with initial ticket sizes of up to €3 million. Their technology investments target software-driven approaches in areas such as Enterprise IT, IoT, Industry 4.0, AI/ML, and Big Data & Analytics across various industrial sectors. In the life sciences domain, they invest in drug development, diagnostics, MedTech, and Healthcare IT. With a history of supporting over 60 companies, LBBW VC leverages its long-term investment perspective and extensive experience to assist entrepreneurs in transforming innovative ideas into successful businesses.

Is LBBW VC 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 LBBW VC, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.

LBBW VC

Corporate Venture

Investment focus

Invest in

  • Western Europe 3 / 14

Product type

  • Software
  • Hardware
  • Software-enabled hardware
  • Drugs / Pharma

Industries / verticals

  • AI Infrastructure & AI Model Development
  • Automotive
  • BioTech & Life Sciences
  • Developer Tools & Platforms
  • Digital & Consumer health
  • Energy
  • Engineering / Manufacturing
  • FinTech
  • Health Data, Healthcare Systems & Infrastructure
  • Industrial Automation
  • IT Infrastructure & Cloud
  • MedTech & Devices
  • Mobility / Transportation

Investment role

Lead and follow

Stages

Seed, Series A

First ticket size

€100,000 - €3,000,000

How to approach funds like LBBW VC

When approaching LBBW Venture Capital, founders should highlight how their solution leverages cutting-edge technology or scientific innovation to address significant market needs, especially within industrial or healthcare verticals. Demonstrating a clear path to scalable impact and the potential for cross-sector application will resonate, as will evidence of strong technical teams with deep domain expertise. Articulate how your startup fits into the broader DACH ecosystem and how LBBW VC’s network and long-term perspective can accelerate your growth.

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