FTTF
Overview
FTTF is an independent, early-stage venture capital fund that provides financing to deep-tech startups using technologies from the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, a German research organization. The firm focuses on pre-seed and seed stage investments and aims to be the first institutional investor in its portfolio companies. FTTF supports scientific founders in transforming their research into profitable business models by providing capital, expertise, and access to its network. The fund is backed by the European Investment Fund (EIF) and Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft e.V.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| HighLine Technology GmbH | Mar 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| 3D Spark | May 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| NODE Robotics | Feb 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| volytica diagnostics | Sep 2023 | Series A | Co-investor |
| CargoKite | Apr 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Matthias Keckl
Managing Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is FTTF based?
FTTF is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
When was FTTF founded?
FTTF was founded in 2019.
How many portfolio companies does FTTF have?
FTTF has 19 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in FTTF's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include HighLine Technology GmbH, 3D Spark, NODE Robotics, volytica diagnostics, CargoKite.
What was FTTF's most recent investment shown here?
FTTF's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in CargoKite in 2026.
What sectors does FTTF focus on?
FTTF focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does FTTF focus on?
FTTF typically invests at the Early stage.
What is FTTF's AUM?
FTTF's assets under management are estimated between $64.8M and $64.8M.