LBBW Venture Capital GmbH

About The Fund

LBBW Venture Capital GmbH, based in Stuttgart, Germany, is a venture capital firm specializing in startup, early-stage, expansion, and later-stage investments. Founded in 1998, they function as an independent subsidiary of the Landesbank Baden-Württemberg. The firm's investment expertise mainly lies in equity financing for innovative companies within the DACH region, placing a strong emphasis on IT and life science sectors. Their tech team targets software-driven opportunities across Enterprise IT, IoT, Industry 4.0, AI/ML, Big Data, and Analytics, catering to various industrial domains such as enterprise software/services, mobility/transportation/automotive, manufacturing, and energy cleantech. In the life sciences, they invest in entities focused on drug development, diagnostics, MedTech, and Healthcare IT. Additionally, they support companies that lead the change in the financial sector, with a particular interest in those optimizing processes or disrupting the industry from a consumer perspective. LBBW Venture Capital aims to participate in early-stage financings from Seed to Series A rounds, providing initial ticket sizes of up to €3 million. The philosophy of investing on behalf of LBBW facilitates a long-term outlook, which proves beneficial when nurturing early innovations. With over 60 companies in their investment portfolio, the firm boasts a successful international investment track record and experience in supporting growth. They invite entrepreneurs to submit pitch decks via email or connect on LinkedIn, emphasizing their willingness to help in changing the world. LBBW Venture Capital provides an opportunity for innovators to find a committed partner that values long-standing investment experience and a history of transforming ideas into tangible, successful ventures.