Technologiefonds OWL Overview
Technologiefonds OWL is a venture capital firm based in Paderborn, Germany, focusing on seed and start-up financing for innovative, technology-oriented companies in the Ostwestfalen-Lippe region. The fund supports start-ups in sectors such as telecommunications, IT, software, and energy management, enabling entrepreneurs to fully concentrate on their innovative ideas. The fund was initiated by Sparkasse Paderborn-Detmold, NRW Bank, and Phoenix Contact, with support from EnjoyVenture, the Spitzencluster it's OWL, and the Technologietransfer- und Existenzgründungs-Center der Universität Paderborn (TecUP).
Is Technologiefonds OWL 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 Technologiefonds OWL, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
Technologiefonds OWL
Investment focus
Invest in
- Western Europe 1 / 14
Product type
- Software
- Hardware
- Software-enabled hardware
Industries / verticals
- AI Infrastructure & AI Model Development
- Energy
- FinTech
- IT Infrastructure & Cloud
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed
First ticket size
€100,000 - €1,500,000
How to approach funds like Technologiefonds OWL
When approaching Technologiefonds OWL, founders should highlight strong regional ties and a clear plan for leveraging local networks and resources. Demonstrate how your technology addresses specific market needs within Ostwestfalen-Lippe and show readiness for close collaboration with regional partners. Emphasize your team's technical expertise and commitment to building scalable solutions that can benefit from the fund's deep connections to local industry and academia.
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