STS Ventures is a Cologne-based early-stage venture capital firm founded by Stephan Schubert. The firm typically invests in pre-seed and seed-stage startups, primarily in the DACH region. With over 20 years of experience, the investment team has founded, managed, and invested in over 60 startups. STS Ventures focuses on capital-efficient, sustainable growth, aiming to be a partner at eye level for entrepreneurs.
Is STS Ventures 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 STS Ventures, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed
When reaching out to STS Ventures, highlight your team's operational expertise and your strategy for achieving rapid, capital-efficient milestones. Demonstrate a clear path to sustainable growth and show how your business model can scale with disciplined resource allocation. STS values founders who are pragmatic, data-driven, and open to hands-on collaboration, so be prepared to discuss how you welcome active investor involvement and feedback.
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