ZOHO.VC

ZOHO.VC is a venture capital firm based in Nuremberg, Germany, specializing in early-stage investments in B2B deeptech startups. The firm focuses on mission-critical hardware and software solutions, often emerging from the ZOLLHOF - Tech Incubator ecosystem. They provide co-investment checks of 200k to the next generation of founders, aiming to materialize missing innovations in the market.

Born from ZOLLHOF - Tech Incubator, ZOHO.VC represents a logical next step for the incubator to provide comprehensive support, including capital, to technology startups. The firm announced the successful first closing of its inaugural fund in January 2026, with a target volume of €10 million, having already secured 70% of this goal. This demonstrates strong investor confidence in their investment strategy and deal flow.

ZOHO.VC has already built a portfolio of promising companies, including Munich Quantum Instruments, Scavenger AI, Neuramancer AI, and Merge Labs, alongside stealth companies in the semiconductor and EdTech sectors. They co-invest with notable backers such as Angel Invest, Bain Capital, Bayern Kapital, better ventures, BMH Hessen, Calm/Storm Ventures, DN Capital, HTGF, Lightfield Equity, OpenAI Startup Fund, QAI Ventures, Vanagon Ventures, and xDeck Ventures, and YZR Capital.

The firm is led by a dedicated team of experienced professionals. Dennis Kirpensteijn and Benjamin Bauer serve as General Partners, while Nicolas Sievers is a Principal, and Dr. Judit Klein acts as a Venture Partner. Their collective expertise and deep roots within the ZOLLHOF ecosystem enable them to offer startups more than just financial support, providing technical understanding and a robust network of corporate partners and tech experts.