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Next Big Thing AG

Next Big Thing AG

Overview

Next Big Thing AG is a Berlin-based venture studio and early-stage investment firm that co-founds and supports deep-tech ventures in the Machine Economy, including IoT, AI, and DLT sectors.

Year Founded

2016

Portfolio Companies

6

Investments

Next Big Thing AG investments
CompanyDateStageLead
is it freshJul 2017SeedCo-investor
metr Building Management SystemsApr 2023Series ACo-investor
Sensry GmbHNov 2018Corporate FundingCo-investor
Enclave NetworksJan 2022SeedLead
Makula TechnologyMar 2023StrategicCo-investor
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Key People

Harald Zapp

Founder & Chairman of the Supervisory Board

Maik Käbisch

Founder & CEO

Sector & Stage Mix

Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.

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Investment Activity

Yearly cadence, pace, and funding raised over time.

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2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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FAQ

Where is Next Big Thing AG based?

Next Big Thing AG is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

When was Next Big Thing AG founded?

Next Big Thing AG was founded in 2016.

How many portfolio companies does Next Big Thing AG have?

Next Big Thing AG has 6 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Next Big Thing AG's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include is it fresh, metr Building Management Systems, Sensry GmbH, Enclave Networks, Makula Technology.

What was Next Big Thing AG's most recent investment shown here?

Next Big Thing AG's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in metr Building Management Systems in 2023.

What sectors does Next Big Thing AG focus on?

Next Big Thing AG focuses on Real Estate & PropTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Telecommunications & Networking, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce.

What company stages does Next Big Thing AG focus on?

Next Big Thing AG typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersBerlin
Year Founded2016

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