Occident

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Investor type

VC / Family office

Founded

1993

AUM

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Location

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

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

Region of investment

Europe
Investor profile last updated: 31 August, 2026

Profile

Occident is a venture capital investor based in Munich, Germany, and Zug, Switzerland, founded in 2012. The firm is owner-managed and invests its own wealth, focusing on deep-tech startups, particularly those originating from scientific research. Occident's team consists of 7 professionals who are dedicated to supporting startups from the seed stage onwards, with a strong emphasis on sustainable and impactful investments.

Occident invests primarily in the life sciences and industrial tech sectors, with a focus on spin-offs from scientific research. The firm typically participates in seed and Series A rounds, with investments spread across Germany and Switzerland. Occident's portfolio includes companies such as Hemotune, Tubulis, and Lymphatica Medtech. The firm is known for its long-term commitment to its portfolio companies, providing both financial support and strategic guidance.

Notable investments by Occident include Hemotune - therapeutic devices, Tubulis - drug discovery, and Lymphatica Medtech - therapeutic devices. Occident has also participated in significant funding rounds, such as the €300 million Series C round for Tubulis, co-led by Venrock Healthcare Capital Partners.

Industry

Mobility HealthTech VR/AR Life Sciences MedTech Blockchain/Crypto Telecommunications SaaS Media and Entertainment IT Services Industrial Healthcare Services Fintech Financial Services Digital Biotechnology Deeptech

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Michael Pauer Investment Director
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Aagam Shah, PhD Investment Analyst
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FAQs about Occident

Occident is a venture capital firm that also operates as a family office. It backs companies at Late Stage (Series C+), Series B, Series A and Seed, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Occident is located in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
Occident was founded in 1993.
Occident invests in companies and startups in Mobility, HealthTech, VR/AR, Life Sciences, MedTech, Blockchain/Crypto, Telecommunications, SaaS, Media and Entertainment, IT Services, Industrial, Healthcare Services, Fintech, Financial Services, Digital, Biotechnology, Deeptech.
Occident invests in companies and startups in Europe.
Occident invests in companies and startups at Late Stage (Series C+), Series B, Series A, Seed.
Occident usually invests $0-1 m on average.
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