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Pre-Seed / Seed Investment Grant

organisation

A climate venture fund based in Germany

In context

This call is open to startups, at pre-seed and seed stage. Funding is an equity investment of Up to $1,100,000. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Germany.

Summary

Lead investor in early-stage German tech startups (under 3 years old) across Industrial/Climate/Deep Tech, Life Sciences & Chemistry, and Digital Tech, offering initial cheques starting at €800,000+ at pre-seed and seed stages. This is equity investment in high-growth technology ventures with a focus on deep tech and climate-relevant sectors.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 8 Oct 2026Accurate?

About this grant

High-Tech Gruenderfonds (HTGF) is a multi-stage venture capital platform that invests in technology founders from pre-seed through growth stage. The page describes the firm as backing tech founders building tomorrow's technologies across Deep Tech, Life Sciences, and Digital Tech, with the stated aim of turning German and European innovation into global tech champions. Its focus areas are grouped as Industrial, Climate and Deep Tech; Life Sciences and Chemistry; and Digital Tech. For pre-seed and seed investments, the page states a sweet spot of EUR 800,000 and above. …

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does this grant offer?
Pre-Seed / Seed Investment offers up to $1.1M.
Who can apply for Pre-Seed / Seed Investment?
Eligibility covers organisations in DE; startup. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.