TRUMPF Venture
Overview
TRUMPF Venture is the corporate venture capital unit of TRUMPF, a German high-tech company specializing in machine tools and laser technology. As a strategic partner and investor, TRUMPF Venture supports innovative start-ups aiming to shape the future of industry. With access to TRUMPF's extensive network and technological expertise, these start-ups benefit from resources that facilitate market entry and growth. The investment strategy focuses on early-stage companies with business models that are technology-based, innovative, and have unique selling points. TRUMPF Venture typically invests between €0.5 million and €4 million, seeking minority interests of 5% to 25%. The emphasis is on sectors such as photonics and laser technology, advanced manufacturing technologies, sensor systems, connectivity and industrial software systems, and sustainability. Since its inception in 2016, TRUMPF Venture has made over 20 investments, including 19 impact investments and four fund-of-funds investments. Notable portfolio companies include Threedy, which facilitates the universal use of 3D data in various industrial applications, and Scrona AG, a developer of ultra-high-resolution multi-nozzle print heads for nano-scale printing applications. These investments reflect TRUMPF Venture's commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the next generation of industrial technologies.
Investment Focus
- Technologically innovative business models
- Experienced management teams
- Scalability potential
- Sustainable growth prospects
- Technology-based business models
- Innovative and sophisticated products or services
- Experienced management team
- Scalability
- Potential for sustainable growth
- Strategic fit with TRUMPF's core business
- Technology-based business model
- Innovative and unique selling points
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does TRUMPF Venture invest in?
TRUMPF Venture invests in Sustainability, Photonics & Laser Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Sensors & Automation, Connectivity & Compute and Industrial Software Systems, and is based in Ditzingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. TRUMPF Venture is listed as a corporate vc in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does TRUMPF Venture invest at?
TRUMPF Venture backs companies at Seed, Series A, Series B and Growth, writing cheques of 500K - 4M.
Which regions does TRUMPF Venture invest in?
TRUMPF Venture invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan and Australia.
Who are the partners at TRUMPF Venture?
Team members listed for TRUMPF Venture include Dieter Kraft (Managing Director).
What companies has TRUMPF Venture invested in?
TRUMPF Venture's portfolio includes Threedy, Scrona and Scrona AG.
How do I contact TRUMPF Venture?
TRUMPF Venture's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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