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Venture Stars

Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich

Description

Venture Stars is a Munich-based early-stage venture capital firm, established in 2011, primarily focusing on Seed and Series A investments. The firm targets digital business models, with a particular interest in B2C and B2B SaaS companies across various sectors, including e-commerce, fintech, proptech, and healthtech. While their primary geographical focus is the DACH region, they are open to opportunities across Europe, seeking out innovative startups with strong potential for scalability.

Venture Stars distinguishes itself through a highly operational and hands-on approach. Beyond providing capital, the firm actively supports its portfolio companies with strategic guidance, operational expertise, and access to a broad network of industry experts and co-investors. This collaborative model aims to accelerate growth and mitigate early-stage challenges, positioning them as more than just a financial investor but a strategic partner for founders.

Venture Stars typically provides initial ticket sizes ranging from €500,000 to €2 million, which translates to approximately $540,000 to $2,160,000 based on recent exchange rates. They are also prepared to make significant follow-on investments, potentially committing up to €5 million per company throughout its growth journey. Since its inception, Venture Stars has built a diverse portfolio of over 40 companies, demonstrating a consistent commitment to fostering innovative digital ventures in the European startup ecosystem. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying strong founding teams with scalable business models and providing the necessary resources for long-term success.

Investor Profile

Venture Stars has backed more than 33 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 10 rounds, about 30% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Germany.
  • Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Financial Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Led 4 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $540K – $2.2M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (48%)
  • Series A (21%)
  • Series Unknown (18%)
  • Series B (3%)
  • Undisclosed (3%)
  • Series D (3%)
  • Series C (3%)

Country Focus

  • Germany (100%)

Industry Focus

  • E-commerce
  • Financial Services
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Software
  • Travel
  • Fintech
  • Pet
  • Information Technology
  • Messaging
  • Saas
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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 Venture Stars frequently co-invest with?

Heliad Equity Partners
Europe, Hessen, Germany, Frankfurt
Co-Investments: 4
Signature Ventures
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Aying
Co-Investments: 4
Venista Ventures
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Cologne
Co-Investments: 3
RD
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 2
Senovo
Europe, Bayern, Germany, München
Co-Investments: 4
coparion
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Cologne
Co-Investments: 8
EQT Ventures
Europe, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Stockholm
Co-Investments: 4
Mountain Partners
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 3
Balderton Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
Heilemann Ventures
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Venture Stars often collaborate with?

Daniel Jahn
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Shared Deals: 1
Alexander Helm
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Shared Deals: 1
ID
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Shared Deals: 2
CR
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 1
Brian Protiva
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Shared Deals: 1
CH
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Shared Deals: 3
FH
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Starnberg
Shared Deals: 1
FS
North America, Michigan, United States, Metropolitan
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
Felix Grabsch
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Bielefeld
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Venture Stars?

Freshflow

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Freshflow is harnessing AI to build the food supply chain technology of the future and tackle global food waste.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Food DeliveryMachinery ManufacturingSupply Chain Management
SeedMay 20, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,313,676
Otark GmbH

Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany

Cleantech, Greentech, PPA, Green Energy

Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyGreenTechRenewable Energy
SeedSep 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,780,531
VoiceLine

München, Bayern, Germany

VoiceLine is an AI-based field sales revenue intelligence tool that automates administrative tasks and provides actionable insights.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyMessagingSalesSoftware
SeedAug 13, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,625,037
MARCLEY

Hanover, Niedersachsen, Germany

MARCLEY's system enables green, decentralized and cost-effective energy on every multi-family building.

Energy ManagementGreen BuildingInfrastructureReal EstateRenewable EnergySolar
SeedJul 30, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,412,702
Tilta

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Building brings frictionless payment terms to B2B marketplaces and merchants.

Financial ServicesInformation Technology
SeedJun 14, 2024
Finoa

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Finoa is a regulated custodian for digital assets offering custody and staking services to institutional investors and corporations.

BankingBlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesFinTech
Series UnknownJan 9, 2024
Amount Raised: $8,198,827
biddz

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

With biddz, you can now support your favourite artists by singing along to their songs or attending unique music events.

Music
SeedJun 7, 2023
Amount Raised: $4,711,102
Finanzguru

Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany

Finanzguru is an AI-powered financial assistant that assists users in managing their accounts and contracts.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Assistive TechnologyFinancial ServicesFinTechInsurance
Series BApr 4, 2023
Amount Raised: $14,245,170
Finoa

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Finoa is a regulated custodian for digital assets offering custody and staking services to institutional investors and corporations.

BankingBlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesFinTech
UndisclosedFeb 28, 2023
Amount Raised: $6,980,589
Synera (ex-ELISE)

Bremen, Bremen, Germany

Synera is a Connected Engineering Software used in product development to develop better products faster.

Information TechnologySoftware
Series ASep 5, 2022
Amount Raised: $14,800,000