HTGF – We invest in people.

HTGF is one of the leading and most active early-stage investors in Germany and Europe, investing agnostically and backing startups across Deep Tech, Industrial Tech, Climate Tech, Digital Tech, Life Sciences, and Chemistry.

With its experienced investment team, HTGF supports startups in all phases of their development into international market leaders. HTGF invests in pre-seed and seed phases and can participate significantly in later-stage financing rounds.

Across five funds, HTGF has over 2 billion euros under management. Since its inception in 2005, HTGF has financed more than 770 startups and achieved almost 200 successful exits.

At the heart of HTGF's philosophy is a commitment to helping founders realize their dreams and change the world through new technologies. The mission is clear: to back startups with innovative technologies and business models to shape future market leaders.

HTGF actively invests in startups across key life sciences sectors, including Pharma, Biotech, R&D Tools & Diagnostics, MedTech & Digital Health, and Chemistry.

HTGF’s team, made up of experts from science, medicine, and entrepreneurship, understands the challenges startups face—both today and in the future and has strong ties to leading research institutes and universities. Beyond funding, HTGF connects startups with a vast network of investors, industry leaders, and partners to accelerate growth.

The sweet spot for HTGF's initial investments in pre-seed and seed stages is €800,000+. In growth rounds, HTGF is able to invest up to €30 million. This allows HTGF to accompany its portfofio companies over the whole life cycle.

For more information, please visit: https://www.htgf.de/en/life-sciences-and-chemistry/

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