Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Venture Capital Fund |
Industries | Other |
Stages | Startup, Early Stage, Expansion |
Investing | Germany |
S-Kap Unternehmensbeteiligungs GmbH & Co.KG, also known as S-Kap Beteiligungsgesellschaft, is an investment fund based in Pforzheim, Germany. Focused on strengthening regional businesses, they have been operating since 2000, offering equity financing solutions to medium-sized companies in the Northern Black Forest region and surrounding areas. As one of the largest investment companies in the state of Baden-Württemberg, S-Kap invests in a variety of industries, demonstrating a flexible and sector-agnostic approach. With investments in 49 companies totaling over 47 million euros, their portfolio companies generate approximately 2.5 billion euros in revenues and employ around 8,000 people. This significant regional impact highlights their contribution to stabilizing the local economy and safeguarding jobs and business locations. S-Kap prides themselves on a corporate philosophy aligned with local businesses, rooted in trust, individualism, and diverse expertise. They are committed to visible and effective support for businesses in their region, which drives their encouragement for future investments. The fund specializes in equity and mezzanine financing across stages including startups, early-stage ventures, and business expansion. S-Kap's investment thesis involves creating strong partnerships with their portfolio companies and collaborates with competent partners depending on the size of the investment. They are actively involved in sectors such as medical technology, metal technology, automation, digitization, e-commerce, modernization, and software, aiming to foster growth and propel innovation within these industries.