Investing in
science-driven startups
Early-stage venture capital for German startups turning research into industrial impact.
We strongly believe that German research institutions and universities have a huge potential to create world-class businesses.
Our team combines decades of experience in tech-transfer, company building and managing spin-offs from Fraunhofer, DLR and Max-Planck.
With early capital, hands-on support, and an industrial network, we help sciencepreneurs create meaningful and durable businesses.
How We Invest
TT49 partners early with teams emerging from leading research institutions and universities, providing the capital, expertise, and network needed to go from breakthrough science to industrial validation.
Average Startup Age
We typically invest when research transitions into a company,
often at the very earliest stages (pre-seed or seed).
Geography
We primarily invest in science-based startups emerging from German universities and research institutions.
Initial Ticket
Our first check supports early development, technical validation, first steps towards scaling a business and follow-on financing.
Follow-on Investments
We continue to support our strongest teams across multiple rounds to scale into industrial markets.
Early supporter of leading German deep-tech startups
Our Impact
Hear from the sciencepreneurs and partners building the next generation of deep-tech.
