Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Venture Capital Fund |
Industries | IT (& TMT) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • Retail (& E-Commerce) • CleanTech • Material Science • Investment Management |
Investing | Germany |
Investment Range | $3,400,000 - $85,000,000 |
Munich Venture Partners (MVP) is a European venture capital firm, founded in 2005, with headquarters in Munich, Germany. They specialize in investing in companies operating within environmental services and energy technologies, information technology, agriculture and food technology sectors. Their approach focuses on backing companies that are leading the eco-industrial revolution, by investing in tech-preneurs who transform value chains in emission-intensive sectors, working towards ambitious growth and delivering solutions to pressing challenges. MVP emphasizes investment in fields such as industrial tech, energy transition, mobility & logistics, and agriculture & foodtech, supporting innovative technologies like the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) for more efficient production, smart factories, and alternative energy solutions. They are dedicated to the energy sector's role in global warming, and innovation in ultra-low-cost power production, storage, transmission, and grid intelligence. The firm also concentrates on mobility sector changes through electrification, alternative fuels, autonomous vehicles, shared mobility, artificial intelligence, robotics, and drones for eco-friendly logistics. Furthermore, they aim to reshape the food value chain for sustainability via digital technologies in farm management software, urban farms, digital marketplaces, food science, and services. MVP firmly believes in triple top line growth—economic wealth, environmental prosperity, and social equity—and actively contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. With €196M under management and a track record of 24 funded companies since 2004, they leverage over 15 years of experience in climate tech and an impact of over 2,100 jobs created alongside a strong network of over 90 co-investment partners. MVP also emphasizes deep partnerships with portfolio companies, helping them grow and aligning with founders who share their vision for a sustainable future. Their team comprises individuals with diverse backgrounds in engineering, IT, economics, and entrepreneurial experience.