TRUMPF Venture Overview
TRUMPF Venture, established in 2016, is the corporate venture capital entity of TRUMPF, a high-tech company specializing in machine tools and laser technology. The firm invests globally in early-stage startups that complement or are adjacent to TRUMPF's core business areas, such as advanced photonics and smart factory solutions. Funded startups benefit from TRUMPF's extensive network, deep domain knowledge, proven scalability skills, and support in accessing the TRUMPF group and its ecosystem. TRUMPF Venture typically contributes between €0.5 million and €4 million initially, aiming for minority stakes ranging from 5% to 25%, ensuring startups retain operational autonomy while benefiting from TRUMPF's support.
Is TRUMPF Venture 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 TRUMPF Venture, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
TRUMPF Venture
Investment focus
Invest in
- Nordics 1 / 9
- Western Europe 5 / 14
- Southern Europe 1 / 9
- Central Eastern Europe 2 / 17
- North America 2 / 5
- East Asia 2 / 7
Customer types
- B2B
Product type
- Software
- Hardware
- Materials
Industries / verticals
- Engineering / Manufacturing
- Industrial Automation
- IT Infrastructure & Cloud
- Materials Science
Stages
Seed, Series A
First ticket size
€500,000 - €4,000,000
How to approach funds like TRUMPF Venture
When engaging TRUMPF Venture, founders should highlight how their technology can create tangible synergies with TRUMPF’s industrial ecosystem or unlock new applications in manufacturing, photonics, or automation. Demonstrate a clear path to industrial validation and scalability, and be prepared to discuss how your solution could integrate with or enhance existing TRUMPF platforms. Emphasize your team’s technical depth and ability to execute in complex, B2B environments, as TRUMPF values partners who can navigate long sales cycles and industrial adoption.
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