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Deutsche Venture Capital
Munich-based Deutsche Venture Capital, founded by Martin Strobel in 1997, invests in early-stage B2B software and industrial tech across the DACH region.
Deutsche Venture Capital
Deutsche Venture Capital was a Munich-based investment arm of Deutsche Bank AG, founded in 1998. It focused on seed-to-expansion-stage investments in Western Europe.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
1997
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Germany
City
Munich
Corporate office
Munich, Germany
Principals
Martin G. Strobel
Managing Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Is Deutsche Venture Capital affiliated with Deutsche Bank?
No. Despite the similar name, Deutsche Venture Capital has no affiliation with Deutsche Bank. The firm is an independent Munich-based venture capital manager founded in 1997 by Martin G. Strobel. The naming similarity has led to market confusion historically, but DVC operates as a standalone partnership with no corporate parent.
What investment stages does DVC typically target?
DVC focuses on seed and Series A rounds, typically as a lead or co-lead investor in B2B technology companies. Check sizes generally range from €1M to €10M. The firm concentrates on the DACH region — Germany, Austria and Switzerland — and targets enterprise software, AI/ML, industrial technology and mobility sectors.
How large is DVC's most recent fund?
DVC's most recent fund vehicle closed at approximately €100M. The firm has managed multiple fund generations since 1997, with total assets under management across all vehicles estimated to exceed €200M based on public fundraising records and market reporting.
Does DVC invest outside of Germany?
DVC's primary focus is the DACH region — Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The firm will occasionally participate in broader European rounds when syndicate partners require cross-border coordination, but the vast majority of portfolio companies are headquartered in Germany, particularly in the Munich and Berlin ecosystems.
What does DVC's exit track record look like?
The firm's most notable publicly disclosed exit was the September 2022 acquisition of Munich-based supply-chain risk SaaS platform riskmethods by Sphera, a Blackstone portfolio company. DVC had been an investor in riskmethods since its early stages. The firm targets exits via trade sales to strategic acquirers, reflecting the industrial and enterprise buyer landscape in Germany.
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