InnoVentureFonds

Overview

InnoVentureFonds is a venture capital fund managed by the Hamburgische Investitions- und Förderbank (IFB Hamburg), focusing on providing risk and equity capital to innovative startups and growth companies based in Hamburg, Germany. The fund aims to support the development and economic continuation of companies that have already embarked on a growth path, particularly those with significant growth and value enhancement potential. The fund offers investments of up to €7 million per company, primarily in the form of equity or equity-like financial instruments. These investments are made in larger financing rounds alongside private investors, ensuring a market-driven approach. The InnoVentureFonds is implemented through IFB Innovationsstarter GmbH, a 100% subsidiary of IFB Hamburg, which collaborates with private investors to co-invest in promising companies. The fund's investment strategy targets young, growth-oriented companies across various industries, with a preference for innovative business models, such as ecological, digital, and social innovations. Eligible companies are typically non-listed corporations, preferably limited liability companies (GmbH), with a significant presence in Hamburg. The fund seeks to partner with companies that have a compelling management team, a clear customer benefit, and attractive market potential, aiming to foster sustainable growth and competitiveness in the region.