Capnamic Ventures, founded in 2012 with offices in Berlin and Cologne, invests in early-stage technology firms across German-speaking Europe. Managing partners Christian Siegele, Jörg Binnenbrücker and Olaf Jacobi bring experience from over 80 funding rounds and more than 30 successful trade sales and initial public offerings. The firm backs entrepreneurs from ideation through growth stages, combining financial resources with introductions to industry leaders and tailored operational advice. Long-term collaboration guides founders as they develop products and prepare for market rollout.
Typically participating in seven to twelve investments each year, Capnamic commits funding from pre-seed through Series A and reserves capital for follow-on support. The firm focuses on business-to-business software offerings, with a preference for subscription-based platforms that solve concrete customer needs. Its decision-making relies on quantitative analysis and thorough market research to select teams poised for expansion. Co-investments often include regional development banks, institutional investors and corporate partners, broadening the strategic options available to portfolio companies.
In recent rounds, Capnamic has backed firms advancing environmental targets and improvements in energy storage. The firm led a $24.9 million Series A financing for Paebbl, which transforms captured carbon dioxide into construction-grade materials. In a separate round, it joined funding for ACCURE Battery Intelligence, which applies predictive models to manage performance data for electric vehicle, residential and large-scale storage systems. The platform flags potential safety issues and suggests maintenance actions, helping operators extend cell lifespan. These commitments reflect Capnamic’s interest in ventures that lower emissions and reinforce energy reliability.
