Technofounders

www.technofounders.com

We create, develop and finance industrial deeptech startups. We provide founders with operational support to accelerate the early stages of development leading to impactful solutions. We only invest in deeptech projects at the Pre-seed or Seed stage that contribute to solving a major challenge for society.

Check Size

$100K - $8M

Stages

Pre Seed, Seed

Focus Areas

Healthtech, Medtech, Biotech

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Investment Thesis

Technofounders operates as a startup studio specializing in early-stage deeptech investment, combining operational involvement with financial support to mitigate risks in this sector while preserving exceptional return potential. Their approach is grounded in the belief that ‘when properly funded and focused on practical solutions, technological innovation can multiply the impact of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs, empowering them to tackle the major challenges of the decades ahead.’ They focus exclusively on pre-seed and seed stage deeptech projects that contribute to solving major societal challenges.

What Sets Them Apart

Startup studio model with majority stake ownership enabling early idea pivots and asset repurposing
Intensive operational support from day one with dedicated Venture Partners serving as interim CEOs
Qualified origination through partnerships with 10+ top-tier research organizations
Rigorous three-criteria evaluation: protectable technology, >€500M addressable market, alignment with six priority sectors
Comprehensive shared services including specialized legal, finance, HR, and funding support tailored to deeptech
80% success rate significantly higher than sector average with 15 companies created in 8 years and €75M secured investments
Privileged access to early industrial partnerships and integration into existing value chains
Capital efficiency through controlled risk management and early-stage failure capability