Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Corporate VC |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • FinTech (& Financials services) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Investment Management |
Stages | Seed, Startup, Early Stage |
Investing | Germany • Switzerland • Austria |
Investment Range | €500,000 - €20,500,000 |
Assets Under Management | €60,000,000 |
CHECK24 Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of the CHECK24 group, focused on providing financial backing to internet companies during their seed and growth phases. As an independent entity within the larger group, they make investment decisions that are primarily financially driven, with a particular interest in companies located in the DACH region, which includes Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The venture firm has carved out its niche by targeting start-ups and growth companies within specific industries, namely fintech, insurtech, online marketplaces, and software sectors that align with the technological and service-oriented ethos of the CHECK24 group. CHECK24 Ventures operates with an equity-based investment approach, offering funding ranging from a minimum of 500,000 to a maximum of 20,500,000 euros. With 60 million euros in assets under management, their strategy focuses on investing in businesses at various stages of development, from seed to early-stage startups. This aligns with their specialty in identifying and nurturing innovative companies with the potential for significant impact and value creation in their respective fields. The firm's headquarters in Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany, serves as a strategic location that offers proximity to a wide range of potential investment opportunities and the vibrant financial market of Europe. Additionally, portfolio companies benefit from CHECK24 Ventures' affiliation with the broader CHECK24 group network, which can provide strategic advantages in scaling and penetrating markets. Their investment management services also include support in logistics and distribution, highlighting the breadth of their operational expertise.