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1.5° Ventures
1.5° Ventures was established by Jan-Gisbert Schultze and Dr. Fabian Heilemann. Schultze also serves as a partner at Acton Capital. Heilemann founded AENU, a...
1.5° Ventures
1.5° Ventures was established by Jan-Gisbert Schultze and Dr. Fabian Heilemann. Schultze also serves as a partner at Acton Capital. Heilemann founded AENU, a climate tech fund that shares leadership overlap with 1.5° Ventures. The firm targets early-stage start-ups and growth companies. Its strategy covers direct investments in venture opportunities. Geographic reach centers on Europe with additional exposure through partner networks. Confirmed relationships include AENU as a co-investor and Tobias Lechtenfeld as a partner who also directs Net Tech for Zero. Team size and total deployment figures remain undisclosed. The firm lists no additional offices beyond its Berlin headquarters. It participates in the WIN Initiative and Impact Hub networks. No operational events from the last 24 months appear in available records. The structure links two founders who retain parallel roles at established European venture firms. This creates a hybrid sourcing model through existing capital networks rather than a standalone mandate.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
2021
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Germany
City
Berlin
Corporate office
Schönhauser Allee 175, 10119 Berlin, Germany
Principals
Jan-Gisbert Schultze
Founder
Dr. Fabian Heilemann
Founder
Tobias Lechtenfeld
Partner
Jeff Katz
Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at 1.5° Ventures?
Jan-Gisbert Schultze and Dr. Fabian Heilemann serve as co-founders. Tobias Lechtenfeld and Jeff Katz act as partners with portfolio responsibilities.
How does 1.5° Ventures source proprietary deal flow?
The firm draws on relationships through Acton Capital and AENU. Additional access comes via the WIN Initiative and Impact Hub.
Does 1.5° Ventures participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Available information shows a focus on direct investments in early-stage companies. No fund commitments are documented.
What investment stages does 1.5° Ventures typically target?
The firm targets early-stage start-ups and growth companies.
How is 1.5° Ventures related to AENU?
Dr. Fabian Heilemann founded AENU and maintains shared leadership with 1.5° Ventures. AENU functions as a co-investor.
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