IBB Beteiligungsgesellschaft

What is IBB Beteiligungsgesellschaft?

IBB Beteiligungsgesellschaft, also known as IBB Ventures, is a prominent venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in early-stage investments.

Founded in 1997, they target a broad spectrum of industries including hardware, software, network technology, multimedia, internet, mobile technology, biotechnology, application software, life science, adtech, medical device, diagnostics, digital health, health service, content, publishing, ecommerce, music, film, entertainment, advertising, marketing, gaming, education, fashion, design, cleantech, and nanotechnology.

They position themselves as contributing significantly to Berlin’s development as a successful European startup hub. Their investment focus is on innovative ideas presented by founding teams, relying strongly on their extensive network and local expertise to nurture growth.

With an investment range of 100,000 to 3,000,000 euros and assets under management amounting to 252 million euros, IBB offers substantial financial support. Specializing in seed, startup, and early stage ventures, they operate as a venture capital fund with a commitment to drive economic progress in the city of Berlin.

IBB Ventures manages three funds: VC Fonds Technologie III, VC Fonds Kreativwirtschaft III, and VC Fonds Impact Berlin, with a collective volume of 120 million euros, which are co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Their philosophy revolves around investing public funds in venture capital, thus fostering the rise of Berlin startups and assisting them in turning innovative ideas into successful enterprises.

Their website echoes this mission, emphasizing their role in investing in the future of Berlin and supporting change-makers who aim to shape the future sustainably.