Schwarz Group
Overview
Schwarz Group is a major German multinational retail conglomerate that operates the Lidl and Kaufland supermarket chains and maintains a diverse ecosystem spanning food production, environmental services (PreZero), and digital infrastructure (Schwarz Digits), while occasionally making strategic corporate venture investments in sectors like AI.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohere | Sep 2026 | Series E | Co-investor |
| IQM Quantum Computers | Sep 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Batene GmbH | Mar 2026 | VC Round | Lead |
| Doinstruct | Aug 2022 | Seed | - |
| Eleva Biologics | Jan 2021 | VC Round | - |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Schwarz Group based?
Schwarz Group is headquartered in Neckarsulm, Germany.
When was Schwarz Group founded?
Schwarz Group was founded in 1930.
How many portfolio companies does Schwarz Group have?
Schwarz Group has 13 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Schwarz Group's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Cohere, IQM Quantum Computers, Batene GmbH, Doinstruct, Eleva Biologics.
What was Schwarz Group's most recent investment shown here?
Schwarz Group's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Cohere in 2026.
What sectors does Schwarz Group focus on?
Schwarz Group focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Schwarz Group focus on?
Schwarz Group typically invests at the MultiStage stage.