CommerzVentures GmbH

About The Fund

CommerzVentures GmbH is a venture capital fund headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, focusing on the financial services and insurance sectors. They target early and growth-stage companies with a view to expanding worldwide. With a foundation in October 2014, CommerzVentures serves as the corporate venture wing of the Commerzbank Group. Their aim is to invest in the most ambitious companies led by founders with a vision to redefine the finance industry, emphasizing qualities such as excellence, integrity, and enthusiasm. The firm specializes in Series A and later stages of development, with a preliminary investment range from €2 million to €10 million. While they have a global reach, their primary investment footprint spans across Europe, Israel, and the USA. CommerzVentures is driven by a mantra of financial return and seeks to partner with the leading players in a given market segment. They manage €550 million across three funds and pride themselves on a team with a blend of talent and over 50 years of international experience in venture capital and financial services. The fund's investment thesis includes domains such as Software, IT, TMT, Media, Education, BioTech, FinTech, Retail, E-Commerce, CleanTech, HealthTech, Cannabis, Insurance, and Investment Management, indicating a broad domain of interest within technology-driven and innovative sectors. The team at CommerzVentures highlights the virtue of being independent and return-oriented, looking to back visionary founders who are shaping the future of FinTech.