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Top 50 Angel Investors in Germany (2026): Berlin, Munich & Beyond

Thomas Weber

Thomas Weber

DACH Region Analyst

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Top 50 Angel Investors in Germany (2026): Berlin, Munich & Beyond

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50 Profiles
Fadwa Ouardani
Fadwa Ouardani
Investor and Business Angel
Leblon Capital

Investor and Business Angel at Leblon Capital

Berlin, GermanyAngel Investor
Technologysource:scoutcountry:Germany
Michael Kott
Michael Kott
Founder and CEO
CM-Equity AG

Founder and CEO at CM-Equity AG

Munich, BY, GermanyInvestor
Technologycountry:GermanyInvestments
Jens Begemann
Jens Begemann
Angel Investor
Begemann Capital GmbH

Angel Investor at Begemann Capital GmbH

Berlin, GermanyAngel Investor
Technologycountry:GermanySocial Games
Benedikt Luhmann
Benedikt Luhmann
Entrepreneur and Angel Investor - Life Sciences and Healthcare
Entrepreneur & Investor

Entrepreneur and Angel Investor - Life Sciences and Healthcare at Entrepreneur & Investor

Munich, BY, GermanyAngel Investor
Healthcarecountry:GermanyPrivate Equity
Sven Witthöft
Sven Witthöft
Senior Investmentmanager | Founder Vytal - The reuse platform | Angel Investor | ex BCG, WEF
DEG Impulse

Senior Investmentmanager | Founder Vytal - The reuse platform | Angel Investor | ex BCG, WEF at DEG Impulse

Cologne, NRW, GermanyAngel Investor
TechnologyMicrosoft OfficeStata
Sebastian Funke
Sebastian Funke
CEO and Co-Founder @ Life Summit and Longevity Partners GmbH
Life Summit

CEO and Co-Founder @ Life Summit and Longevity Partners GmbH at Life Summit

Berlin, GermanyVC Partner
TechnologyStart UpsManagement
Christoph Raethke
Christoph Raethke
Angel in Residence in Mannheim
NEXT MANNHEIM

Angel in Residence in Mannheim at NEXT MANNHEIM

Berlin, GermanyAngel Investor
Technologycountry:GermanyInvention
Philipp Petrescu
Philipp Petrescu
Business Angel
2P Cap

Business Angel at 2P Cap

Berlin, GermanyAngel Investor
Technologycountry:Germanycountry:Berlin
Lothar Eckstein
Lothar Eckstein
Cofounder and Business Angel and Helper
Ad

Cofounder and Business Angel and Helper at Ad

Berlin, GermanyAngel Investor
Technologycountry:GermanyMarketing Management
Martin Ostermayer
Martin Ostermayer
Founder and Managing Partner
Shortcut Ventures GMBH

Founder and Managing Partner at Shortcut Ventures GMBH

Hamburg, HH, GermanyManaging Partner
Technologycountry:GermanyMobile Internet
Marco Janezic
Marco Janezic
Founder and Managing Partner
Blue Ribbon Partners

Founder and Managing Partner at Blue Ribbon Partners

BY, GermanyManaging Partner
Technologycountry:GermanyBusiness Development
Daniel Beringer
Daniel Beringer
CEO, Founder and Managing Partner
GREENPEAK Partners

CEO, Founder and Managing Partner at GREENPEAK Partners

Munich, BY, GermanyManaging Partner
Technologycountry:GermanyBusiness Development
Ulli Koop
Ulli Koop
Founder and Managing Partner
DHV - Digital Health Ventures

Founder and Managing Partner at DHV - Digital Health Ventures

GermanyManaging Partner
Healthcarecountry:GermanyEntrepreneurship
Alec Rauschenbusch
Alec Rauschenbusch
Founder and Managing General Partner
Grazia Equity

Founder and Managing General Partner at Grazia Equity

BW, GermanyVC Partner
TechnologyMicrosoft ExcelBusiness Strategy
Lucanus Polagnoli
Lucanus Polagnoli
Founder and Managing Partner
Calm/Storm Ventures

Founder and Managing Partner at Calm/Storm Ventures

Berlin, GermanyManaging Partner
Technologycountry:GermanyMergers & Acquisitions
Oliver Samwer
Oliver Samwer
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Rocket Internet SE

Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Rocket Internet SE

BY, GermanyInvestor
Technologycountry:GermanyStrategy
Matthias Reicherter
Matthias Reicherter
Managing Partner - Chief Investment Officer
Golding Capital Partners GmbH

Managing Partner - Chief Investment Officer at Golding Capital Partners GmbH

Munich, BY, GermanyManaging Partner
Technologycountry:GermanyFinancial Structuring
Karsten B. Eibes
Karsten B. Eibes
Managing Partner and Founder
Beyond Capital Partners

Managing Partner and Founder at Beyond Capital Partners

GermanyManaging Partner
Technologycountry:GermanyBusiness Strategy
Florian Herger
Florian Herger
Managing Partner and Co-Founder
Alpha Entrepreneurial Partners

Managing Partner and Co-Founder at Alpha Entrepreneurial Partners

Munich, BY, GermanyManaging Partner
Technologycountry:GermanyEntrepreneurship
Tobias Seikel
Tobias Seikel
Co-Founder and General Partner
Planet A Ventures

Co-Founder and General Partner at Planet A Ventures

Hamburg, HH, GermanyVC Partner
Technologycountry:GermanyDigitale Strategie
Jude Ngu'Ewodo
Jude Ngu'Ewodo
Non Executive Chairman and General Partner
3N GALLIUM VENTURES Inc.

Non Executive Chairman and General Partner at 3N GALLIUM VENTURES Inc.

BY, GermanyVC Partner
AI/MLcountry:GermanyRenewable Energy
Jan Ohligs
Jan Ohligs
Founder and Managing Partner
Ashmont Capital Partners GmbH

Founder and Managing Partner at Ashmont Capital Partners GmbH

Bad Homburg, HE, GermanyManaging Partner
Technologycountry:GermanyDue Diligence
Uly Wolters
Uly Wolters
CEO, Investment Partner and Owner
S.A.V.E. AG - Strategy Consulting, VC & Equity Investments

CEO, Investment Partner and Owner at S.A.V.E. AG - Strategy Consulting, VC & Equity Investments

Hamburg, HH, GermanyVC Partner
Technologycountry:GermanyE-commerce
Praneeth Srikanti
Praneeth Srikanti
Investment Partner and Co-founder
Ethereal Ventures

Investment Partner and Co-founder at Ethereal Ventures

Berlin, GermanyVC Partner
Technologycountry:GermanyVenture Capital
David An
David An
Managing Partner and Co-Founder
Dracoon Ventures

Managing Partner and Co-Founder at Dracoon Ventures

Munich, BY, GermanyManaging Partner
Technologycountry:GermanyVenture Capital
Marc-Lennart Braeutigam
Marc-Lennart Braeutigam
Founder | Managing Partner
Gehlen Bräutigam Capital

Founder | Managing Partner at Gehlen Bräutigam Capital

BW, GermanyManaging Partner
Technologycountry:GermanyEquities
Leander Heyken
Leander Heyken
Managing Partner and Founder
NextGen Equity Partners

Managing Partner and Founder at NextGen Equity Partners

Munich, BY, GermanyManaging Partner
Technologycountry:GermanyInvestments
Maximilian Goeppert
Maximilian Goeppert
Managing Partner and Founder
NextGen Equity Partners

Managing Partner and Founder at NextGen Equity Partners

Munich, BY, GermanyManaging Partner
Technologycountry:GermanyPrivate Equity
Christoph Jost
Christoph Jost
Founder and Managing Director
FLEX Capital Management GmbH

Founder and Managing Director at FLEX Capital Management GmbH

Berlin, GermanyManaging Director
TechnologyFinancial ServicesEntrepreneurshipMarket Entry
Joachim Rautter
Joachim Rautter
Co-Founder And Managing Director
Peppermint Venture Partners

Co-Founder And Managing Director at Peppermint Venture Partners

GermanyManaging Director
Technologycountry:GermanyVenture Capital
Florian Herschke
Florian Herschke
Founder and Managing Director
Wave Ventures GmbH

Founder and Managing Director at Wave Ventures GmbH

GermanyManaging Director
Technologycountry:GermanyPrivate Equity
Felix Burgdorf
Felix Burgdorf
Managing Director and Co-Founder
BBA CapitalPartners

Managing Director and Co-Founder at BBA CapitalPartners

Munich, BY, GermanyManaging Director
Technologycountry:GermanyPrivate Equity
Lothar Dussmann
Lothar Dussmann
Managing Director - Head of Cash Distribution Continental Europe
BlackRock

Managing Director - Head of Cash Distribution Continental Europe at BlackRock

Frankfurt, HE , GermanyManaging Director
TechnologyBankingInvestment Banking
Martin Korbmacher
Martin Korbmacher
Founder and Managing Director
Event Horizon Capital & Advisory GmbH

Founder and Managing Director at Event Horizon Capital & Advisory GmbH

Frankfurt, HE, GermanyManaging Director
Technologycountry:GermanyCapital Markets
Andreas Hardt
Andreas Hardt
Founder and Managing Director
HardtRock Capital Partners

Founder and Managing Director at HardtRock Capital Partners

Berlin, GermanyManaging Director
Technologycountry:GermanyReal Estate
Christian Siegele
Christian Siegele
Founder and Managing Partner
Capnamic Ventures

Founder and Managing Partner at Capnamic Ventures

NRW, GermanyManaging Partner
Technologycountry:GermanyVenture Capital
Adrian Locher
Adrian Locher
Founder and General Partner
Merantix Capital

Founder and General Partner at Merantix Capital

Berlin, GermanyVC Partner
Technologycountry:GermanyStart-ups
Martin Weber
Martin Weber
Founding Partner
HV Capital

Founding Partner at HV Capital

BY, GermanyVC Partner
TechnologyVenture CapitalIPO
Barbod Namini
Barbod Namini
General Partner
HV Capital

General Partner at HV Capital

Munich, BY, GermanyVC Partner
TechnologyFinancial ModelingPrivate Equity
Jens Kocab
Jens Kocab
Founder and Managing Partner
Atlantic Ventures

Founder and Managing Partner at Atlantic Ventures

GermanyManaging Partner
TechnologyStart-upsVenture Capital
Czuee Morey
Czuee Morey
CEO and Founder
Xena (Techstars '23)

CEO and Founder at Xena (Techstars '23)

GermanyInvestor
SaaScountry:GermanySpectroscopy
Oliver Borrmann
Oliver Borrmann
Founder and Managing Partner
bmp Ventures

Founder and Managing Partner at bmp Ventures

Berlin, GermanyManaging Partner
Technologycountry:GermanyFusionen und Übernahmen
Christian Nagel
Christian Nagel
Managing Partner
Earlybird Venture Capital

Managing Partner at Earlybird Venture Capital

GermanyManaging Partner
TechnologySalesCustomer Service
Sebastian Blum
Sebastian Blum
Co-Founder and Partner
Greenfield Capital

Co-Founder and Partner at Greenfield Capital

Berlin, GermanyVC Partner
Technologycountry:GermanyStart-ups
Miguel Encarnacion
Miguel Encarnacion
Founder and Managing Partner
Unifier Ventures

Founder and Managing Partner at Unifier Ventures

Berlin, GermanyManaging Partner
TechnologyVenture CapitalStartup Development
Jochen Berger
Jochen Berger
Founder and Partner
Equivia Partners

Founder and Partner at Equivia Partners

Cologne, NRW, GermanyVC Partner
Technologycountry:GermanyCloud Computing
Dominik Lohle
Dominik Lohle
Founder and Managing Partner
MAY VENTURES

Founder and Managing Partner at MAY VENTURES

GermanyManaging Partner
Technologycountry:GermanyTeamwork
Robin Haak
Robin Haak
Founder and Managing Partner
Robin Capital

Founder and Managing Partner at Robin Capital

Berlin, GermanyManaging Partner
Technologycountry:GermanyStart-ups
Hansjoerg Ruof
Hansjoerg Ruof
Partner and Co Founder
Marondo Capital GmbH

Partner and Co Founder at Marondo Capital GmbH

Stuttgart, BW, GermanyVC Partner
Technologycountry:GermanyStart Ups
Dominik Tobschall
Dominik Tobschall
Founder and Partner
backtrace capital

Founder and Partner at backtrace capital

GermanyVC Partner
Technologycountry:GermanyStart-ups

Angel Investors in Germany: Europe's Industrial Powerhouse

Looking for angel investors in Germany? This German angel investors list covers 150+ verified investors in Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, and beyond. Germany combines industrial strength with a rapidly growing startup ecosystem, with the country's Mittelstand tradition of building sustainable businesses resonating with founders.

This comprehensive Germany angel investor database includes former executives at SAP, Siemens, and BMW—bringing deep industry expertise and corporate connections. Updated for 2026 with verified contact information.

Germany Startup Ecosystem (2026)

€7.5B+
VC Investment (2023)
150+
Active Angels
€25K-€150K
Angel Check Size
Berlin
#1 Startup Hub

Top German Angel Investors

Germany's Startup Cities

🏙️ Berlin

Germany's startup capital. Consumer tech, fintech, and creative industries. Home to N26, Zalando, and Delivery Hero.

🏔️ Munich

B2B, DeepTech, and mobility. Strong corporate connections to BMW, Siemens, and Allianz.

🏦 Frankfurt

Fintech hub. ECB headquarters and major banks create fertile ground for financial innovation.

⚙️ Hamburg

E-commerce and logistics. Port city with strong trading heritage going digital.

Hot Sectors in Germany

🏭
Industry 4.0
Manufacturing tech
🌱
Climate Tech
Energy transition
☁️
Enterprise SaaS
B2B software
🚗
Mobility
EV & autonomous
🏥
HealthTech
Digital health
💳
Fintech
Banking disruption

Key Angel Networks

Business Angels Netzwerk Deutschland (BAND)
National Network

Germany's umbrella organization connecting regional angel groups.

High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF)
Government-Backed

Germany's most active seed investor. Often co-invests with angels.

Berlin Angels
Regional Network

Active community of Berlin-based angels.

Bayern Kapital
Munich Region

State-backed fund investing alongside private investors.

Access Germany Investor Database

Get verified contact info for 150+ Germany-based investors including angels, VCs, and corporate investors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the top angel investors in Germany?+
Germany's most active angels include former SAP, Rocket Internet, and Delivery Hero executives, alongside Mittelstand family-office investors. Notable names include Christophe Maire (Atlantic Labs), Lukasz Gadowski (Team Europe), Florian Heinemann (Project A), and Jörg Mohaupt. Most write checks between €25K and €150K and concentrate around Berlin and Munich.
How do I find angel investors in Germany?+
Find German angels through Business Angels Netzwerk Deutschland (BAND), Berlin Angels, and regional groups like Bayern Kapital in Munich. High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) often co-invests with private angels. Startup events like Bits & Pretzels (Munich) and TechCrunch Disrupt Berlin are strong networking venues. You can also use Datapile's Germany investor database to access 150+ verified contacts with direct emails.
How much do German angel investors invest?+
German angels typically invest €25,000 to €150,000 per deal. Super angels and ex-founder investors may write checks up to €500K, and angel syndicates can pool €500K-€2M for promising rounds. Average German seed rounds (angel + early-stage VC) sit between €500K and €2M, with HTGF often matching private commitments up to €1M.
Which German cities have the most angel investors?+
Berlin leads with around 35% of Germany's angel activity, followed by Munich (28%), Frankfurt (12%), Hamburg (10%), and Düsseldorf (8%). Berlin dominates consumer tech and fintech, Munich is the hub for B2B, deep tech, and mobility (with strong ties to BMW, Siemens, and Allianz), and Frankfurt concentrates fintech activity around the ECB and major banks.
What sectors do German angel investors prefer?+
German angels are most active in Industry 4.0 and manufacturing tech (22%), climate tech and energy transition (20%), enterprise SaaS (18%), mobility and EVs (15%), HealthTech (13%), and fintech (12%). The country's industrial heritage gives German angels deep expertise in B2B and hardware-software combinations that pure consumer markets often lack.
Are German angel investors active in 2025?+
Yes. Despite the broader European funding slowdown, German angel activity remained strong in 2024-2025, with over €7.5B in total VC investment flowing into German startups. Climate tech and enterprise SaaS have been particularly resilient, and government-backed funds like HTGF continue to write checks at a steady pace, encouraging private angels to stay active.