Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Venture Capital Fund |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Hardware (& Manufacturing) |
Stages | Seed, Startup, Early Stage |
Investing | United States • Canada • Germany • Europe |
Workhorse Capital, LLC, known as neosfer, is a Frankfurt-based venture capital firm and innovation unit of the Commerzbank Group focused on transforming the financial services sector through digital and sustainable innovation. With the expertise in equity investments, they specialize in Seed, Startup, and Early Stage funding, targeting ventures that redefine Financial Services with a sustainable and digital approach. Their investment focus concentrates on early-stage startups that provide real value to Commerzbank Group and its customers, supporting them with venture capital and expertise. As an innovation unit, they continually identify new trends, engage with technological innovations, and create prototypes and business models to foster the future of financial services. Their role is pivotal in connecting startups, investors, and innovators to accelerate the transformation toward a digital and sustainable ecosystem. They promote knowledge exchange with their community formats to ensure collaboration, partnerships, and ecosystem expansion for greener and more digital future. Furthermore, neosfer has been recognized with various awards for its high standards in social and environmental responsibility, innovation in digital corporate banking, and as an investor. They host community events like #btt: FinTech Success Factors and Next Level Banking – Embedded Finance to engage with VC, sustainability, and tech scenes, and publish insights into the sector through their podcast and blog. Being a part of the Commerzbank Group, neosfer also celebrates awards for Best Innovation Lab, Best Digital Innovations Unit in Germany, and others, reflecting their commitment to impactful innovation in the financial sector.