Fresh capital: These new VC funds are investing millions in German startups

German startups have already received billions from investors in 2025. In a European comparison, only British startups have received more money. According to Dealroom's latest Europe Tech Update, a total of €12.3 billion ($13.9 billion) flowed into European startups, of which €1.6 billion ($1.8 billion) went to Germany. Berlin and Munich are even among the top 10 most heavily funded European technology locations.

Startups received the most funding in Series A and B rounds, while large scale-up deals with US participation were lacking in Germany, according to the current KfW Venture Capital dashboard . Geopolitical uncertainties, such as those caused by the economic policy of the new US administration, are leading to uncertainty among consumers and investors and causing volatility in the public markets. However, the VC investment climate could benefit from the favorable interest rate environment in Europe.

In this environment, new and specialized VC funds are positioning themselves, focusing specifically on technological innovations, sustainability, and digital transformation. In the first quarter, European investors raised €7.1 billion ($8 billion) in new funds . Here is a list of twelve new funds currently investing in German startups: