HZG Group

Overview

The HZG Group is a venture capital firm based in Coburg, Bavaria, Germany, specializing in early-stage investments in technology companies, particularly those involved in 3D printing and additive manufacturing. Founded by Kerstin and Frank Carsten Herzog, the firm leverages their extensive experience in the field, including the successful development and exit of Concept Laser, a leader in metal 3D printing. Through their venture capital fund, the HZG Additive Manufacturing Tech Fund, they support innovative startups with groundbreaking products or services that have the potential to transform applications or production processes. In addition to financial support, the HZG Group operates NADDCON GmbH, a research, development, and application center focused on additive manufacturing. This center provides founders, startups, and companies with access to state-of-the-art machines and applications, assisting them in developing forward-looking technical solutions in the field of 3D printing. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes not only financial returns but also the creation of space for technical and entrepreneurial visions, fostering innovation and growth in the additive manufacturing sector. With a clear focus on the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), the HZG Group typically invests between €100,000 and €1.5 million in early-stage companies, particularly those in the seed to Series B stages. Their portfolio includes companies in sectors such as technology, 3D printing, manufacturing, industrial tech, digital tech, life sciences, chemistry, machine learning, robotics, automation, Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence. The firm's commitment to innovation and technological advancement is evident in its active role in supporting the growth and development of the additive manufacturing industry.

Investment Focus

• Innovative technology focus
• Potential to transform applications or production processes
• Early-stage companies in the DACH region

Portfolio Companies