Target Partners

About The Fund

Target Partners is a venture capital firm based in Munich, Germany, founded in 1999, specializing in early-stage investments. With 300 million euros in assets under management, they primarily invest in radical tech and scalable business models across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, focusing on sectors such as software, media, business solutions, FinTech, hardware, sales, marketing, A.I., big data, autonomous vehicles, cloud services, human resources, logistics, messaging, payments, aerospace, defense, DeepTech, mobility, and consumer. They are keen on investing in companies that have the potential for global impact and have a deep respect for local entrepreneurs. They position themselves as engineers and scientists with decades of experience in software and building companies, highlighting their technical understanding and expertise. Their investment strategy involves taking early-stage risk, with a global perspective, avoiding quick flips for fast bucks, and aiming for long-term company growth. They have a particular interest in technologies and business models that are poised for worldwide adoption. Target Partners is active in supporting their portfolio companies beyond financial backing, being involved in personal collaboration, market understanding, and leveraging their entrepreneurial experience. Their minimum investment is 100,000 euros, with a maximum capping at 5 million euros, and a sweet spot of around 1.5 million euros for investments. The firm specializes in Seed and Series A funding rounds. Their track record includes more than 80 years in venture capital, serving on more than 70 boards, and is characterized by partnering with entrepreneurs through the ups and downs of building a business.