Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Venture Capital Fund |
Industries | IT (& TMT) • BioTech • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • CleanTech • Material Science • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Investment Management |
Stages | Early Stage |
Investing | Germany • Switzerland |
Gimv Germany is a venture capital fund specializing in early-stage equity investments and headquartered at Promenadeplatz 12, Munich, DE-80333, Germany. They are active in the investment management of several industries including IT & TMT, BioTech, Hardware & Manufacturing, Energy, CleanTech, Material Science, and Medical Devices & Hospital Services. With over 40 years of experience in investing in innovation and entrepreneurship, Gimv Germany focuses on partnering with companies that present strong growth potential and are positioned in segments anticipated to shape the future. Their approach is characterized by patient capital, a solid balance sheet, and a long-term view towards sustainable value creation. According to their website, gimv.com, Gimv operates five forward-looking investment platforms based on societal issues including digitalization & automation, electrification & energy efficiency, sustainable food & well-being, and healthcare. They are dedicated to building leading companies by consummating their resources and networks with talented management teams. Gimv targets ambitious and innovative small to medium-sized companies that are based in the Benelux region, France, or DACH countries, and require up to EUR 150 million in capital. They manage a diverse portfolio of about 60 companies with a combined turnover of EUR 4.0 billion and over 20,000 employees, committing themselves to driving growth and positive societal impact. Gimv is also noteworthy for their engaged, specialized, and experienced investment teams, who play the role of active shareholders while maintaining continuous attention to sustainability and strategic growth.