High-Tech Gründerfonds Management GmbH (HTGF) is the fund manager of High-Tech Gründerfonds, a German early-stage venture capital platform that finances and supports technology start-ups from the seed phase. Structured as a public–private partnership and headquartered in Bonn, HTGF manages multiple funds and invests primarily in Germany, with selective investments across Europe, alongside a network of corporate and financial co-investors.
Relevant to the chemical industry, HTGF backs start-ups in areas such as novel materials, industrial biotechnology, process engineering, and sustainability-focused technologies. Its investments often target innovations in bio-based chemicals, advanced polymers, recycling, catalysis, and the digitalization of production. Beyond capital, HTGF typically provides governance support and access to industrial partners to help founders progress from laboratory validation toward pilot and commercial deployment.
