Active Venture Capital Firms in Germany in 2026
Germany is the largest startup economy in continental Europe, centered on Berlin and Munich and strong in B2B software, fintech, deep tech and climate. This open directory lists active German venture capital firms investing in 2026, with the stage they focus on and a one line thesis for each. Build your target list here, then reach the right partners on Round Funded.
These are firms, not individual angels. For German angel investors to email directly, see the Germany investor directory. This page covers the funds.
Why Raise From German VCs
- B2B and deep tech depth. Point Nine, Cherry, Project A, Picus and UVC give Germany an unusually strong early-stage B2B and deep-tech base.
- Full stage ladder. HV Capital and Earlybird carry the growth checks, while seed is well covered by Berlin and Munich funds.
- EU gateway. German funds routinely invest across the DACH region and wider Europe.
How We Picked This List
We curate this directory from firms actively deploying in Germany in 2026, verified against recent announced rounds. Each entry carries the firm name, a stage tag, and a concise thesis, and refreshes as new funds raise. To turn browsing into outreach, start on Round Funded and filter active investors by stage, sector and check size.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top VC firms in Germany?
Leading German firms include Point Nine, Cherry Ventures, HV Capital, Earlybird Venture Capital, Project A Ventures and Global Founders Capital, spanning seed through growth. Filter the full active list by your stage on Round Funded.
Which German VC firms invest at seed stage?
Seed-focused German firms include Point Nine, Cherry Ventures, Project A Ventures, Picus Capital and UVC Partners, while multi-stage firms also run seed programs. See who is writing seed checks right now on Round Funded.
Is Germany a good place to raise venture capital?
Yes. Germany is continental Europe's largest venture market and especially strong for B2B software, fintech and deep tech, with funds that invest across the DACH region and wider Europe. A targeted list of the right German firms is the starting point.
How do I contact German VC firms?
Identify the right partner for your sector and stage, then send a concise, specific pitch with a strong data room. Round Funded lets you send tracked pitches from your own inbox to matched firms.
Are these German VC firms investing in 2026?
Yes. We only list firms with recent, verifiable deployment activity and refresh the directory as the market moves. For the live view of who invested in the last six months, browse the database on Round Funded.
