Realyze Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Cologne, Germany, founded in 2023. The firm focuses on investing in European technology startups that drive sustainable transformation in the real estate, construction, and skilled trades sectors. Their investment strategy targets solutions for decarbonization, digitalization, and efficiency improvements, aiming to address challenges such as the shortage of skilled labor and the need for energy-efficient building practices. The General Partners—Tim Fischer, Manfred Heid, Stefan Läufer, David Nadge, and Kai Panitzki—bring extensive experience in real estate, venture capital, and technology. In June 2025, Realyze Ventures announced the first closing of its fund, securing approximately €50 million in assets under management, with backing from partners including Art-Invest Real Estate, Cordes & Graefe, Goldbeck, MOMENI, and ZECH.
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Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed, Series A
First ticket size
€100,000 - €1,500,000
When reaching out to Realyze Ventures, founders should highlight how their solution directly addresses operational pain points in real estate, construction, or skilled trades—especially those tied to labor shortages, energy efficiency, or digital transformation. Demonstrate a clear path to scalable impact within these sectors and show traction or partnerships with industry incumbents. Articulate how your technology can integrate with or disrupt traditional value chains, and be prepared to discuss measurable sustainability outcomes.
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