Founded in 2005, Zukunftsfonds Heilbronn (ZFHN) is one of Germany's largest venture capital funds, focusing on young, innovative technology firms established in or willing to relocate to the Heilbronn region. Privately financed, ZFHN manages hundreds of millions of euros in owner's equity, providing capital, expertise, and regional contacts to foster the growth of Heilbronn as a successful technology hub. The fund primarily invests in sectors such as biopharmacy, bioanalytics, opto-electronics, laser industry, IT/audio-visual industry, software, medical technology, and environmental technology. ZFHN typically invests between €0.5 million and €5 million, acting as a lead or co-lead investor, and maintains investments for seven to ten years. The fund has supported companies like Compositence GmbH and Eleva, and has expanded its focus to include international investments, such as in the Israeli AI startup Inspekto.
Is Zukunftsfonds Heilbronn (ZFHN) 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 Zukunftsfonds Heilbronn (ZFHN), along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
Stages
Seed, Series A
First ticket size
€500,000 - €5,000,000
When engaging ZFHN, founders should highlight their commitment to establishing a strong operational presence in the Heilbronn region and articulate how their technology can contribute to the local innovation ecosystem. Demonstrate a clear path to regional impact and scalability, and be prepared to discuss how your team can leverage ZFHN’s network for strategic partnerships and talent. ZFHN values founders who show both technical depth and a willingness to integrate into the regional business landscape, so emphasize your adaptability and long-term vision for collaboration.
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