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TEV Ventures

Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Essen

Description

TEV Ventures is a German-based venture capital firm, established in 2021, with a clear focus on early-stage B2B software and deep tech companies across Europe. Operating from Essen, Germany, the firm positions itself as a hands-on partner, aiming to support ambitious founders throughout their growth journey. Their investment thesis centers on disruptive technologies and innovative business models that can scale significantly within the European market.

The fund manages a substantial capital pool of €100 million, equivalent to approximately $108 million, which it deploys strategically from Seed to Series A funding rounds. TEV Ventures typically provides an initial ticket size ranging from €500,000 to €3 million, or roughly $540,000 to $3.24 million, demonstrating a commitment to providing meaningful early capital. Beyond the initial investment, the firm also reserves significant follow-on capital, ensuring continued support for its portfolio companies as they progress through subsequent funding rounds.

TEV Ventures actively seeks out companies in diverse technology sectors, including AI/ML, SaaS, Fintech, Industrial Tech, Climate Tech, New Materials, Quantum Computing, Robotics, and Photonics. Their approach emphasizes deep collaboration with founders, leveraging their expertise to assist with critical aspects of company building, from strategic development to operational execution. This comprehensive support model, combined with their substantial fund size and targeted investment strategy, positions TEV Ventures as a significant player in the European early-stage venture ecosystem.

Investor Profile

TEV Ventures has backed more than 86 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 26 rounds, about 30% of its total and boasts 23 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series A, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Germany, Australia, Singapore.
  • Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Internet, Shopping.
  • Typical check size: $540K – $3.2M.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (28%)
  • Series A (28%)
  • Seed (13%)
  • Series B (9%)
  • Series C (8%)
  • Series D (7%)
  • Private Equity (3%)
  • Series E (2%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (1%)

Country Focus

  • Germany (71%)
  • Australia (6%)
  • Singapore (5%)
  • United States (3%)
  • Chile (2%)
  • Russian Federation (2%)
  • United Kingdom (2%)
  • Brazil (2%)
  • Switzerland (1%)
  • Japan (1%)

Industry Focus

  • E-commerce
  • Internet
  • Shopping
  • Retail
  • Fintech
  • Fashion
  • Advertising
  • Financial Services
  • Software
  • Food And Beverage
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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 TEV Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Rocket Internet
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 9
Fluxunit - Osram Ventures
Europe, Bayern, Germany, München
Co-Investments: 5
Summit Partners
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 4
HTGF | High-Tech Gruenderfonds
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Bonn
Co-Investments: 7
b2venture
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 8
Vorwerk Ventures
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 4
HV Capital
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Co-Investments: 22
Kinnevik
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Co-Investments: 5
Asia Pacific Internet Group
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 5
DvH Ventures
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Köln
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does TEV Ventures often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 2
Shared Deals: 1
AF
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Shared Deals: 1
MM
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Shared Deals: 1
Derek Jeter
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
PM
North America, Colorado, United States, Denver
Shared Deals: 1
AB
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
KH
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Shared Deals: 1
FE
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 1
TB
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by TEV Ventures?

Planted Foods

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

Planted is a food processing company that specializes in plant-based meals.

Alternative ProteinFood and BeverageFood ProcessingOrganic FoodPersonal Health
Series BSep 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $71,340,415
Rebike Mobility

Munich, Bayern, Germany

Rebike Mobility is the leading digital marketplace for E-Bike subscription and used premium E-Bikes in Europe.

E-CommerceInternetMarketplace
Series CApr 13, 2022
Amount Raised: $20,700,843
Blickfeld

Munich, Bayern, Germany

Blickfeld offers LiDAR sensors and detection software for autonomous mobility and IoT applications.

ElectronicsManufacturingSensorSoftware
Series ADec 8, 2021
Amount Raised: $31,000,000
Scalable Capital

Munich, Bayern, Germany

Scalable Capital is on its way to becoming Europe’s leading digital investment platform.

Asset ManagementFinancial ServicesFinTech
Series EJun 7, 2021
Amount Raised: $182,863,273
COMPEON

Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

COMPEON is the product and vendor-independent full-service provider for SME financing.

B2BFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechSmall and Medium Businesses
Series CJan 28, 2021
Amount Raised: $18,179,989
Scalable Capital

Munich, Bayern, Germany

Scalable Capital is on its way to becoming Europe’s leading digital investment platform.

Asset ManagementFinancial ServicesFinTech
Series DJul 22, 2020
Amount Raised: $57,823,723
Blickfeld

Munich, Bayern, Germany

Blickfeld offers LiDAR sensors and detection software for autonomous mobility and IoT applications.

ElectronicsManufacturingSensorSoftware
Series AMar 20, 2020
CHRONEXT

Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Chronext is is a full-service platform for luxury watch trading where clients can buy, sell luxury watches.

CollectiblesE-CommerceFashionLifestyleRetail
Series EFeb 26, 2020
Amount Raised: $65,000,000
Scalable Capital

Munich, Bayern, Germany

Scalable Capital is on its way to becoming Europe’s leading digital investment platform.

Asset ManagementFinancial ServicesFinTech
Series CAug 2, 2019
Amount Raised: $27,811,770
INTRANAV

Eschborn, Hessen, Germany

INTRANAV is an industrial IoT platform to build RTLS UWB based applications for supply chain visbility, optimization & navigation.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Indoor PositioningIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologyInternet of ThingsLogisticsSaaSSoftwareSupply Chain Management
Series AApr 18, 2019
Amount Raised: $4,494,054