TechVision Fund (TVF) II has successfully completed its final closing, raising over €50 million. As the fourth generation of venture capital funds managed by TVF Management GmbH, TVF II focuses on investing in tech startups at the pre-seed and seed stages, primarily in the Rhineland/North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) region and the Euregio Meuse-Rhine (Netherlands/Belgium).
The fund is backed by a strong network of investors, including NRW.BANK, Sparkasse Aachen, other regional savings banks, and prominent entrepreneurs such as Erich Borsch and Jürgen and Leo May.
Since its launch in 2023, TVF II has already invested in five innovative startups:
- membion GmbH: This company has developed a wastewater treatment technology that reduces space requirements by up to 75% and energy consumption by over 90%. TVF II and the DeepTech & Climate Fund invested €5 million in December 2023.
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Vivalyx: Creator of “Omnisol,” a synthetic solution for preserving organs for transplantation, Vivalyx received around €7 million from TVF II and co-investors in April 2024 for regulatory approvals.
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Black Semiconductor: This Aachen-based startup leverages graphene technology for more efficient data transmission, securing about €250 million from international VCs and government funding.
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IonKraft: An RWTH Aachen spin-off developing a novel coating for plastic containers, IonKraft attracted €3.5 million from TVF II in November 2024.
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Planted: Based in Cologne, Planted offers a SaaS platform for CSRD reporting and ESG monitoring, receiving €3.8 million in funding from TVF II and co-investors in December 2024.
TVF is a key player in the startup ecosystem of the Rhineland and the cross-border region with Belgium and the Netherlands, contributing to the growth of one of Germany’s leading startup hubs. The fund is set to operate until 2035.
KEY QUOTE:
“We have the staying power to support companies until they’re ready for international investors. With our current setup, we are excellently positioned to help further DeepTech teams become successful companies. We act not only as financiers but also as entrepreneurial sparring partners and strategists—always at the startups’ side.”
Dr. Ansgar Schleicher, Managing Partner of TechVision Fund
