VORNvc

Profile

VORNvc is a venture capital firm based in Dortmund, Germany, with a focus on supporting startups in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW). The firm was launched with backing from a consortium of regional savings banks (Sparkassen) and is managed by Nico Hemmann and Lars Hane, with Steffen Gruber and Dr. Daniel Harder as authorized signatories. VORNvc stands out by leveraging local financial networks to foster regional tech ecosystems and providing meaningful capital for early-stage ventures within NRW.

VORNvc invests in technology-oriented startups without a specific industry focus, offering check sizes of up to €6 million and supporting companies from pre-seed to Series A stages. The firm’s regional focus spans Dortmund, Hamm, and Paderborn-Detmold-Höxter. VORNvc's funds include its latest, which has reached €41 million at its second close, aiming for a target of €50 million. Major investors include regional Sparkassen and family foundations like the Wortmann Stiftung.

Notable investments by VORNvc include companies such as vGreens, KyDo, and Spherity, highlighting its commitment to regional innovation. With plans to expand its portfolio to approximately 30 companies, VORNvc showcases a disciplined approach to investment pace, supporting regional founders and building a sustainable tech ecosystem in Germany's industrial heartland.