Vorwerk Ventures

General contacts

Investor type

CVC

Founded

2007

AUM

$400 M

Location

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Pre-seed Series B

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Vorwerk Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Germany, focused on investing in capital-efficient, validated businesses. Established in 2007, the firm operates independently since 2019. Their experienced team consists of partners and investment managers who apply a hands-on approach, supporting businesses with sector expertise in Consumer & Prosumer, Health & Food, and Business & Energy Efficiency. They prioritize investing in proven markets with solid fundamentals and genuine customer demand.

Vorwerk Ventures invests across pre-seed and Series A stages, with initial investments ranging from €1m to €5m. They primarily focus on the DACH region and emphasize tech-enabled services, vertical software, and 'Mittelstand' transformations. The firm has managed four fund generations with a total AUM of €400m and has achieved 18 successful exits.

Notable investments include HelloFresh - leading meal kit delivery service, Sharpist - digital education platform, and everdrop - sustainable household products. Their portfolio also features technological advancements in various sectors, such as Aiomics - AI healthcare documentation, and Smartfrog - IoT home surveillance solutions.

Industry

AI Software SaaS CleanTech Energy MedTech HealthTech Internet of Things (IoT) Healthcare Services Foodtech Food and Beverage E-commerce/Marketplace Digital Consumer Products Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Robotics Security

Vorwerk Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Vorwerk Ventures I	Venture Capital (VC)	Fashion/Beauty Food and Beverage Foodtech Energy CleanTech HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$33 M	January 2007
Vorwerk Ventures II	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Robotics Energy CleanTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$70 M	May 2012
Vorwerk Ventures Fund IV	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Robotics SaaS Security Software	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$160 M	July 2022

Contacts

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Dirk Meurer Managing Partner

Managing Partner

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Norbert Muschong Managing Partner

Managing Partner

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FAQs about Vorwerk Ventures

Is Vorwerk Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Vorwerk Ventures operates as a corporate VC (CVC). It backs companies at Series A, Seed, Pre-seed and Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Vorwerk Ventures located?

Vorwerk Ventures is located in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

When was Vorwerk Ventures founded?

Vorwerk Ventures was founded in 2007.

What sectors and industries does Vorwerk Ventures invest in?

Vorwerk Ventures invests in companies and startups in AI, Software, SaaS, CleanTech, Energy, MedTech, HealthTech, Internet of Things (IoT), Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, E-commerce/Marketplace, Digital, Consumer Products, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Robotics, Security.

What is Vorwerk Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Vorwerk Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

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

Vorwerk Ventures invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Pre-seed, Series B.

What is the usual amount of Vorwerk Ventures investment?

Vorwerk Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.

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

Vorwerk Ventures has around $400m assets under management.

When was Vorwerk Ventures last fund created?

Vorwerk Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2022-07-10

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