Bayern Kapital, based in Landshut, Germany, has established a strong presence in the Bavarian venture capital market over nearly 30 years. With around €700 million in assets under management, the firm has backed more than 320 projects and maintains roughly 110 active holdings across the German-speaking region. Since its founding in 1995, it has earned recognition for consistent support of high-technology and deep-technology companies, offering reliable capital and access to an expansive network of investors.
Its investment approach spans from the earliest seed rounds through later growth stages, with individual tickets ranging from €250,000 up to €25 million. The firm targets innovations in hardware, software, the digital economy, industrial automation, medical devices and life science research. Often acting as an anchor investor alongside other venture partners, Bayern Kapital combines financial support with strategic advice and introductions to industry experts, helping portfolio companies refine their offerings, scale operations and explore both national and international markets.
In the clean technology space, Bayern Kapital has taken part in initiatives around energy storage and sustainable mobility. It co-led a €6 million funding round for VoltStorage, which develops vanadium redox flow batteries that use widely available materials, remain nonflammable and offer long cycle life. The firm has backed DeepDrive’s electric drive systems designed to extend vehicle range or reduce battery requirements. Additional investments include Evum, a producer of electric commercial vehicles for logistics and municipal services, and Spine GmbH, a clean energy startup that raised €1.5 million to advance its power conversion technology. These examples demonstrate the firm’s interest in sustainable solutions and capacity to support hardware and energy innovations with strong growth potential.
