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Next Big Thing AG

Next Big Thing AG

Overview

Next Big Thing AG is a Berlin-based venture studio and early-stage investment firm that co-founds and supports deep-tech ventures in the Machine Economy, including IoT, AI, and DLT sectors.

Year Founded

2016

Portfolio Companies

4

Investments

Next Big Thing AG investments
CompanyDateStageLead
metr Building Management SystemsApr 2023Series ACo-investor
Makula TechnologyMar 2023StrategicCo-investor
Enclave NetworksJan 2022SeedLead
Makula TechnologyMay 2021Pre SeedLead
Enclave NetworksMar 2020SeedLead

Key People

Harald Zapp

Founder & Chairman of the Supervisory Board

Maik Käbisch

Founder & CEO

Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersBerlin
Year Founded2016

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