Leipzig-based VC firm SIVentures, formerly Smart Infrastructure Ventures, has launched a €30 million Fund II to invest in pre-seed and seed-stage B2B startups from the DACH region.
- Founded in 2019, Leipzig-based venture capital firm SIVentures invests in early-stage B2B startups across Europe, with a strong focus on the DACH region.
- SIVentures typically invests between €300,000 and €500,000 per startup, with the ability to follow on in later funding rounds, committing up to €2 million per company.
- The firm primarily invests in companies at the pre-seed and seed stages, with focus areas including B2B SaaS, AI applications, software infrastructure, and energy.
- In 2024, SIVentures closed its first fund. For SIVentures II, the firm has already secured more than 75% of its €30 million target.
- Since the first closing, the firm has already made four investments, with more expected to follow. The first fund recorded two exits, including the sale of Leipzig-based digital health startup mementor to the US company ResMed.
- Other notable portfolio companies include Jena-based cybersecurity firm Enginsight and Berlin-based customs automation startup traide AI. Together, these companies have created over 300 jobs in Germany.
"A heartfelt shout-out to all our amazing startups, investors, partners, and friends who have joined us on this incredible journey. Today we’re not only announcing SIVentures II, we are as well unveiling a new brand that reflects our dynamic culture and sharpens our appearance," SIVentures's team, commented on LinkedIn.
- The investors in SIVentures II include a mix of companies, banks, family offices, and funds of funds from across Germany.
