eCAPITAL
VC
1999
$400 M
Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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
eCAPITAL Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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eCAPITAL I
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Real Estate
SaaS
Security
Software
Energy
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
Europe
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$5-10 m
|
$11 M
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September 1999
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eCAPITAL III
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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
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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
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|
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
|
—
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January 2018
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|
eCAPITAL V
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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
|
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January 2022
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