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Grunderfonds Ruhr

Venture Capital FirmEssen, Germany·Founded 2017·gruenderfonds-ruhr.com

Est. dry powder

$21.8M

Raised, not yet invested

AUM

—

Not reported

Latest fund

$53.6M

Gründerfonds Ruhr II

Est. cheque size

$216.5K–$2.1M

From fund sizes

Deals, last 12 months

2

Last seen investing Jun 2026

About Grunderfonds Ruhr

Gründerfonds Ruhr is a Germany-based private equity firm involved in venture capital investment. The firm invests in new technologies, chemistry & new materials, energy & industry, life science & health, logistics & trade, and digital economy impacting a broad range of industries in Rurh areas in Germany.

Type
Venture Capital Firm
Headquarters
Essen, Germany
Stages
SeedSeries AEarly Stage
Est. cheque size
$216.5K–$2.1M
Sectors
Information Technology, Business Services
Regions
Europe
Strategies
Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A

Where they invest

From deals and portfolio companies on record

Most frequent rounds

  • Seed3
  • Series A1

Across 5 deals

Portfolio sectors

  • Biotechnology2
  • Industrial Machinery1
  • Real Estate Development & Operating Companies1
  • Renewable Energy1

Across 5 companies

Portfolio countries

  • Germany5

Across 5 companies

Recent investments

Newest 5 of 5

DateCompanyRoundAmountCo-investors
  1. Jun 2026

    reltix GmbH

    Jun 2026 · Seed

    Seed$3.5MTenity
  2. Jan 2026

    2NA FISH GmbH

    Jan 2026 · Unspecified Round

    Unspecified Round—TWIP Impact Ventures
  3. Oct 2025

    iDEL Therapeutics GmbH

    Oct 2025 · Seed

    Seed$10.4MBioMed Partners, Khanu Management, NRW.Venture
  4. Jun 2025

    Lidrotec GmbH

    Jun 2025 · Series A

    Series A$13.5MNRW Bank, GOOSE Capital, Lam Capital, ZEISS Ventures
  5. Jun 2025

    Factor2 Energy GmbH

    Jun 2025 · Seed

    Seed$9.1MHigh-Tech Gruenderfonds, At One Ventures, Verve Ventures, Siemens Energy Ventures

Offices

1 location

  • Essen, GermanyHQ

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Questions about Grunderfonds Ruhr

How much does Grunderfonds Ruhr invest per deal?

Based on the size of its funds, Grunderfonds Ruhr writes estimated cheques of $216.5K–$2.1M. Lead cheques usually sit at the top of that range and follow-on cheques lower.

What stages does Grunderfonds Ruhr invest in?

Grunderfonds Ruhr has invested at Seed, Series A and Early Stage. Its most frequent rounds on record are Seed and Series A.

How much capital does Grunderfonds Ruhr have left to invest?

Grunderfonds Ruhr has an estimated $21.8M in dry powder: capital it has raised but not yet invested.

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What has Grunderfonds Ruhr invested in recently?

Recent investments include reltix GmbH, 2NA FISH GmbH and iDEL Therapeutics GmbH. It made 2 investments in the last 12 months.

Where is Grunderfonds Ruhr based?

Grunderfonds Ruhr is headquartered in Essen, Germany.

How do I contact Grunderfonds Ruhr?

Partner names, emails and LinkedIn profiles for Grunderfonds Ruhr are on the Capital Atlas Pro and Team plans, which also draft outreach and track replies. Check the stages and cheque size above first, so you pitch a firm that fits your round.

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