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Cleantech investors in Germany

Updated 7 November 2026

Firms observed backing a cleantech company in Germany in the last two years, wherever the firm is based.

See all 120 →The top 25
120investors on the list+5 this week
3,383cheques in 12 months-16% against the market
$12Mmedian round they joined+48% against the market median
84%wrote a cheque in 12 months
61%have led a round

The Top 25

Ordered by cheques observed, never by anything anyone paid for

Deploying now (25)

  1. 1Y CombinatorDeploying nowAccelerator · United States6,412$3Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  2. 2TechstarsDeploying nowVC firm · United States2,989$1.2Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  3. 3Plug and PlayDeploying nowAccelerator · United States1,561$5Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  4. 4General CatalystDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,387$27Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  5. 5Lightspeed Venture PartnersDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,341$35Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  6. 6EIC AcceleratorDeploying nowGovernment · European Union875$4.3Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  7. 7Right Side Capital ManagementDeploying nowVC firm · United States834$875Kmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  8. 8SeedcampDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom519$5Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  9. 9Global Brain CorporationDeploying nowVC firm · Japan480$7.6Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  10. 10Global Founders CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Germany461$7Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  11. 11US Department of EnergyDeploying nowGovernment · United States453$2Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  12. 12Union Square VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States407$17Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  13. 13Balderton CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom368$30Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  14. 14SpeedinvestDeploying nowVC firm · Austria345$6.7Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  15. 15HeadlineDeploying nowVC firm · United States307$15Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  16. 16Angel InvestDeploying nowVC firm · Germany282$1.5Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  17. 17In-Q-TelDeploying nowAccelerator · United States273$20Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  18. 18CDP Venture CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Italy227$3.9Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  19. 19AnthemisDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom197$7.3Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  20. 20Cherry VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · Germany179$13Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  21. 21Bayern KapitalDeploying nowGovernment · Germany173$7.1Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  22. 22HV CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Germany166$20Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  23. 23ElaiaDeploying nowVC firm · France156$7.6Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  24. 24GoogleDeploying nowAccelerator · United States154$40Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  25. 25Breakthrough EnergyDeploying nowVC firm · United States150$28Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
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Quick answers about cleantech investors in Germany

Who are the most active cleantech investors in Germany?

By cheques observed, the most active are Y Combinator, Techstars, Plug and Play, General Catalyst and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

How many cleantech investors in Germany are there?

120 are on record. 84% made an investment in the last 12 months and 61% have led a round.

Which stages do cleantech investors in Germany back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Seed (25%) and Series A (22%).

How big are the rounds cleantech investors in Germany join?

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $7.3M.

Which sectors do cleantech investors in Germany back most?

In the last 12 months, mostly AI, Healthcare and Fintech.

Which cleantech investors in Germany lead the most rounds?

General Catalyst (97 led), Lightspeed Venture Partners (83 led) and Headline (24 led).

Where are cleantech investors in Germany based?

Among the most active, most are based in the United States (12), Germany (5) and the United Kingdom (3).

What have cleantech investors in Germany invested in recently?

Recent rounds include Ocient (Series C, Nov 2026, with In-Q-Tel), Harbinger (Series D+, Nov 2026, with Leitmotif) and Granit (Seed, Nov 2026, with Seedcamp).

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