SHS GmbH

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1993

AUM

$270 M

Location

Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A Pre-seed Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

SHS Capital is a prominent German private equity firm established in 1993, focusing on investments in fast-growing healthcare companies throughout Europe. Based in Tübingen, the firm aims to support companies on a growth trajectory, helping them become leaders in the European healthcare sector. SHS Capital manages multiple funds, including its sixth fund, which has approximately EUR 270 million and targets 10 to 15 investments per cycle.

The firm typically invests between EUR 10 to 50 million in equity, with transaction values reaching up to EUR 150 million through co-investors. SHS Capital takes both majority and minority stakes in companies that already generate significant revenues and exhibit double-digit growth rates. Beyond financial investment, SHS Capital provides its portfolio companies with access to a vast network and expertise in areas such as market access, marketing, mergers and acquisitions, and exit strategies. The firm also emphasizes Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria, aligning with the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment.

Industry

Education Edtech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Medical Devices Pharmaceuticals MedTech Life Sciences HealthTech Robotics Transportation Energy

SHS GmbH Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Stage
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Region
Size AUM Launch date
Fund I - SHS V
Venture Capital (VC)
Education
Healthcare Services
Robotics
Transportation
Energy
HealthTech
Pre-seed
Seed
Europe
$5-10 m
$130 M
April 2018
SHS VI Fund
Fund of funds
Private Equity (PE)
Education
Healthcare Services
Robotics
Transportation
HealthTech
Medical Devices
Pharmaceuticals
Life Sciences
Seed
Series A
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
Europe
$5-10 m
$290 M
September 2023

Contacts

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Title
Email
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Uwe Steinbacher Managing Partner
Managing Partner
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Hubertus Leonhardt Managing Partner
Managing Partner
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FAQs about SHS GmbH

SHS GmbH is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series A, Pre-seed, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
SHS GmbH is located in Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
SHS GmbH was founded in 1993.
SHS GmbH invests in companies and startups in Education, Edtech, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, MedTech, Life Sciences, HealthTech, Robotics, Transportation, Energy.
SHS GmbH invests in companies and startups in Europe.
SHS GmbH invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Pre-seed, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
SHS GmbH usually invests $10-50 m on average.
SHS GmbH has around $270m assets under management.
SHS GmbH last fund was created/launched in 2023-09-13
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