Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | FinTech (& Financials services) • CleanTech |
Stages | Seed |
Investing | Germany |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $5,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,500,000 |
Innovationsstarter is a Hamburg-based investment fund operating with the mission to boost innovative startups through financial support and expertise. Focused on the industries of FinTech, including broader financial services, and CleanTech, Innovationsstarter seeks to promote technological progress and sustainability. With an investment range from a minimum of 100,000 to a maximum of 5,000,000, their sweet spot lies around 1,500,000 for seed-stage investments. The fund provides much more than just capital; they work closely with entrepreneurs to foster growth and are actively involved in various programs such as InnoFounder, InnoImpact, InnoRampUp, and InnoFinTech. Innovationsstarter Fonds, along with its other related programs like InnoVentureFonds and the Hamburg Investors Network, represent their commitment to developing a robust startup ecosystem in Hamburg. The Hamburg Investors Network (HIN), in particular, is designed to connect startups with influential investors, creating a synergistic environment for businesses to thrive. IFB Innovationsstarter GmbH is a crucial part of Innovationsstarter's operational structure, being commissioned by entities such as the Hamburg Ministry of Economy and Innovation (BWI), the European Regional Development Fund (EFRE), and the Hamburg Investment and Development Bank (IFB). By leveraging this network and financial support, Innovationsstarter is poised to catalyze innovation, fueling the growth of startups that are at the forefront of financial and environmental tech breakthroughs.