Bayern Kapital GmbH

Bayern Kapital GmbH is the venture capital and growth capital company of the Free State of Bavaria and acts as an anchor investor for technology-driven start-ups and scale-ups. With a managed fund volume of around EUR 700 million, the company participates in innovative high-tech companies in Bavaria across multiple financing rounds and supports them with capital, network, and professional expertise. Since its founding in 1995, Bayern Kapital has accompanied more than 320 companies and has made a significant contribution to strengthening Bavaria as a technology and innovation location.

Our mission is to sustainably support outstanding technology and innovation projects in Bavaria from the seed phase through to internationalization. We see ourselves as a long-term partner for founders and investors, meeting the increasing demand for high-tech solutions with commitment and expertise, thereby strengthening Bavaria as a business location.

Our funding and investment activities target technology-oriented start-ups and scale-ups based in Bavaria that develop innovative business models and pursue an internationally scalable growth strategy. Companies from sectors such as software, hardware, digital economy, medical technology, and life sciences are supported in all business phases – from seed through expansion to later-stage.