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Gründerfonds Ruhr

Gründerfonds Ruhr

Essengruenderfonds-ruhr.com

Overview

Gründerfonds Ruhr is a venture capital fund that invests in early-stage, B2B technology startups, with a focus on the Ruhr region and greater Germany.

Year Founded

2017

Portfolio Companies

12

Investments

Gründerfonds Ruhr investments
CompanyDateStageLead
ReltixJun 2026Pre SeedCo-investor
iDEL TherapeuticsMar 2026SeedCo-investor
iDEL TherapeuticsMar 2026SeedCo-investor
CyberDeskFeb 2026SeedCo-investor
Factor2 EnergySep 2025SeedCo-investor
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Key People

Ann-Christin Kortenbrede

Managing Partner

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersEssen
Year Founded2017

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