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Munich Venture Partners

Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich

Description

Munich Venture Partners (MVP) is a well-established European venture capital firm headquartered in Munich, Germany, focusing on early to growth-stage technology companies. The firm is recognized for its strategic investments in sectors critical to the future economy, particularly industrial tech, deep tech, and cleantech. MVP actively seeks out companies that are driving the energy transition, industrial digitalization, and sustainable innovation across Europe, leveraging its deep industry expertise to identify promising ventures.

MVP's investment strategy centers on providing significant capital to support the scaling of innovative businesses. They typically provide initial investments ranging from approximately $2.0 million to $11.0 million, primarily participating in Series A and Series B funding rounds. Beyond capital, MVP is known for its hands-on approach, offering strategic guidance, operational support, and access to a robust network of industry experts and potential partners, which is crucial for the growth of their portfolio companies.

The firm has a strong track record of successful fundraising, demonstrating its capacity to deploy substantial capital. For instance, their MVP IV fund successfully closed at €100 million in 2022, building on the success of their preceding MVP III fund, which raised €75 million. These funds enable MVP to not only make initial investments but also to provide follow-on funding to support their portfolio companies through various stages of development and market expansion.

Munich Venture Partners is committed to fostering leading technology companies that address global challenges. While based in Germany, their investment reach extends across the European continent, aiming to build a portfolio of impactful companies that are at the forefront of technological innovation and sustainable development.

Investor Profile

Munich Venture Partners has backed more than 44 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 5% of its total and boasts 8 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Germany, United States, The Netherlands.
  • Strong thematic focus on Renewable Energy, Energy, Manufacturing.
  • Typical check size: $2M – $11M.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (25%)
  • Series A (25%)
  • Series C (23%)
  • Series Unknown (18%)
  • Series D (5%)
  • Series E (2%)
  • Seed (2%)

Country Focus

  • Germany (68%)
  • United States (18%)
  • The Netherlands (9%)
  • Norway (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Renewable Energy
  • Energy
  • Manufacturing
  • Internet Of Things
  • Energy Storage
  • Software
  • Clean Energy
  • Biotechnology
  • Food And Beverage
  • Food Processing
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Munich Venture Partners frequently co-invest with?

Munich Re Ventures
North America, New Jersey, United States, Princeton
Co-Investments: 2
KfW
Europe, Hessen, Germany, Frankfurt
Co-Investments: 2
Kleiner Perkins
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 5
b2venture
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 2
Inven Capital
Europe, Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic, Prague
Co-Investments: 3
TGFS - Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen
Europe, Sachsen, Germany, Leipzig
Co-Investments: 2
SET Ventures
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 7
eCAPITAL ENTREPRENEURIAL PARTNERS
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Münster
Co-Investments: 9
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 2
CH
Europe, Glarus, Switzerland, Netstal
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Munich Venture Partners often collaborate with?

TN
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Shared Deals: 1
TP
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Munich Venture Partners?

Electrochaea

Planegg, Bayern, Germany

Electrochaea develops a commercially viable and disruptive solution for utility-scale energy storage, grid balancing, and carbon reuse.

EnergyEnergy StorageRecyclingRenewable Energy
Series UnknownJun 28, 2021
asgoodasnew

Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany

asgoodasnew is an online retail store based in Europe that sells consumer electronics.

Consumer ElectronicsE-CommerceElectronics
Series UnknownDec 10, 2020
Prolupin

Grimmen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

Prolupin develops, produces, and markets vegetable-based, lactose-free milk substitutes from the blue sweet lupine.

BiotechnologyFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing
Series UnknownMar 17, 2020
GreenCom Networks AG

Munich, Bayern, Germany

GreenCom Networks is a Software-as-a-Service Company, offering white-label solutions for the utility industry and energy service companies.

EnergyInternet of ThingsRenewable EnergySaaSSoftware
Series CFeb 19, 2019
Electrochaea

Planegg, Bayern, Germany

Electrochaea develops a commercially viable and disruptive solution for utility-scale energy storage, grid balancing, and carbon reuse.

EnergyEnergy StorageRecyclingRenewable Energy
Series CJan 22, 2019
Luxexcel

Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands

Luxecel is a 3D printing company focussed on transparent materials used for example in optics.

3D PrintingAugmented RealityEyewearManufacturingPrintingVirtual RealityWearables
Series CSep 21, 2018
Silicon Line

Munich, Bayern, Germany

Silicon Line is a provider of innovative ultra-low power optical link technology for mobile and consumer electronics markets.

Consumer ElectronicsHardwareManufacturing
Series BSep 10, 2018
Amount Raised: $9,506,828
Sonnen

Wildpoldsried, Bayern, Germany

Sonnen is a pioneer for intelligent lithium based energy storage.

BatteryClean EnergyEnergyEnergy EfficiencyEnergy StorageRenewable EnergySolar
Series EMay 23, 2018
Amount Raised: $71,000,000
Prolupin

Grimmen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

Prolupin develops, produces, and markets vegetable-based, lactose-free milk substitutes from the blue sweet lupine.

BiotechnologyFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing
Series UnknownMay 8, 2018
Electrochaea

Planegg, Bayern, Germany

Electrochaea develops a commercially viable and disruptive solution for utility-scale energy storage, grid balancing, and carbon reuse.

EnergyEnergy StorageRecyclingRenewable Energy
Series BFeb 21, 2018