eCAPITAL

Q: When was eCAPITAL last fund created?

eCAPITAL last fund was created/launched in 2016-03-15.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

1999

AUM

$400 M

Location

Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe

ESG Focus

Impact investor

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

eCAPITAL is an impact venture capital firm based in Germany, founded in 1999. The firm focuses on investing in technology companies across several sectors, including cleantech, cybersecurity, and deep tech. eCAPITAL supports its portfolio with a strong network of business leaders and technologists and provides valuable industry expertise to help refine business models. The firm manages funds with over €400 million under management and is committed to driving impactful technological advancements that improve the way people work and live.

eCAPITAL invests in early to growth stage technology companies across a diverse array of sectors: software & IT, cybersecurity, industry 4.0, new materials, and cleantech. The firm typically makes initial investments ranging from €2 to €6 million. It manages multiple funds, including eCAPITAL IV, eCAPITAL Cybersecurity, and eCAPITAL V. eCAPITAL partners with institutions such as the European Investment Fund and benefits from InvestEU Fund support.

Notable investments by eCAPITAL include companies like Sonnen - known for clean energy solutions, Jedox - a business intelligence software provider, and Exein - focused on IoT security frameworks. Their portfolio showcases a commitment to impactful technologies with significant advancements in various industries.

Industry

Electronics Financial Services SaaS Security Software AI Infrastructure Energy CleanTech Cybersecurity New materials Semiconductors / Chips Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Real Estate Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment HealthTech IT Services

eCAPITAL Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
eCAPITAL I	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Real Estate SaaS Security Software Energy	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$5-10 m	$11 M	September 1999
eCAPITAL III	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Real Estate SaaS Security Software Energy	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$5-10 m	$52 M	January 2009
Cleantech Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Real Estate SaaS Security Software Energy HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$5-10 m	$50 M	April 2011
eCAPITAL IV	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Real Estate SaaS Security Software Energy	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$5-10 m	$100 M	March 2016
eCAPITAL Cybersecurity	Venture Capital (VC)	Semiconductors / Chips New materials Cybersecurity CleanTech Energy Infrastructure AI Software Security SaaS Real Estate Marketing and Advertising IT Services Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Electronics	Series A Seed Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	Europe	$1-5 m	—	January 2018
eCAPITAL V	Venture Capital (VC)	Semiconductors / Chips New materials Cybersecurity CleanTech Energy Infrastructure AI Software Security SaaS Real Estate Marketing and Advertising IT Services Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Electronics	Series A Seed Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	Europe	$1-5 m	—	January 2022

Contacts

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Paul-Josef Patt CEO

CEO

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Hannes Schill Managing Partner

Managing Partner

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FAQs about eCAPITAL

Is eCAPITAL a venture capital or private equity firm?

eCAPITAL is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series A, Seed, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is eCAPITAL located?

eCAPITAL is located in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

When was eCAPITAL founded?

eCAPITAL was founded in 1999.

What sectors and industries does eCAPITAL invest in?

eCAPITAL invests in companies and startups in Electronics, Financial Services, SaaS, Security, Software, AI, Infrastructure, Energy, CleanTech, Cybersecurity, New materials, Semiconductors / Chips, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Real Estate, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, HealthTech, IT Services.

What is eCAPITAL geographical focus of investments?

eCAPITAL invests in companies and startups in Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does eCAPITAL typically invest in?

eCAPITAL invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of eCAPITAL investment?

eCAPITAL usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for eCAPITAL?

eCAPITAL has around $400m assets under management.

When was eCAPITAL last fund created?

eCAPITAL last fund was created/launched in 2016-03-15

Is eCAPITAL impact investor?

Yes, eCAPITAL is impact investor.

What are the contacts of eCAPITAL?

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