GENIUS Venture Capital

About The Fund

GENIUS Venture Capital is a venture capital firm focusing on seed and early-stage investments in technology-driven companies within the information and communication technology, environmental technology, energy, mechanical engineering, and other innovative sectors. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Schwerin, Germany, GENIUS Venture Capital aims to fund and support promising startups and young companies primarily located or with significant operations in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The firm manages venture capital funds on behalf of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Infrastructure, Tourism, and Labor of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and looks to partner with companies that have ideas for innovative products, services, or processes that offer a clear customer benefit, unique selling propositions, a clear business model, high growth potential, and an international orientation. GENIUS Venture Capital provides more than just capital; they actively support the company building process, offer strategic advice, and share their extensive network. GENIUS Venture Capital typically co-invests with independent private investors in technology-oriented micro and small businesses during their seed, startup, and initial growth phases, with investment amounts up to 1.5 million euros, including follow-up financing. Their decision to collaborate with entrepreneurs expects clear business objectives, industry-specific knowledge, entrepreneurial spirit, and a willingness for significant personal and financial commitment. Industries of focus include IT, Life Science, Environmental & Energy Technology, and Mechanical Engineering. They practice an in-depth due diligence process and seek to exit through sales in alignment with the entrepreneur's goals within a reasonable time frame, usually between 5 to 10 years.