G+D Ventures

Overview

G+D Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Giesecke+Devrient (G+D), a global security technology company headquartered in Munich, Germany. Established in 2018, G+D Ventures focuses on early-stage European startups that develop innovative solutions to promote and protect trust in digital ecosystems. The firm has partnered with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to create a €50 million co-investment platform dedicated to TrustTech startups, emphasizing areas such as cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, identity management, regulatory compliance, and ethical technologies. The investment strategy of G+D Ventures targets seed to Series B funding stages, with typical investments ranging from €200,000 to €2 million. The firm leverages G+D's extensive network and expertise to provide strategic support to its portfolio companies, aiming to accelerate their growth and market impact. G+D Ventures' approach is hands-on, offering not only financial backing but also access to a global trust network, including connections with Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), universities, clients, partners, and internal experts. This ecosystem facilitates new ideas and market opportunities for the startups. G+D Ventures' portfolio includes companies like Blockbrain, an AI-driven knowledge management startup, and Roseman Labs, a deep tech company specializing in encrypted data collaboration. These investments reflect the firm's commitment to fostering innovations that enhance digital trust and security. By supporting such ventures, G+D Ventures contributes to the advancement of TrustTech solutions, addressing critical challenges in digital security and privacy across various industries and sectors.

Investment Focus

• Innovations promoting and protecting trust in digital ecosystems
• Early-stage European TrustTech startups
• Focus on cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, identity management, regulatory compliance, and ethical technologies

Portfolio Companies