Simon Capital
Overview
Simon Capital is a venture capital firm specializing in long-term growth investments across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and consumer goods. They focus on partnering with exceptional management teams to build and scale successful businesses. Their investment approach combines capital support with strategic guidance and operational expertise. Formerly Bitburger Ventures, Simon Capital is a German venture capital fund manager focused on investments into consumer goods and biotech.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyre's | May 2021 | Seed | Lead |
| dsb Deutsche Sanierungsberatung | Jul 2026 | Series A | Lead |
| HOLY | Aug 2023 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Wild Earth | Sep 2021 | Series A Extension | Co-investor |
| Pacifico Biolabs | May 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
For institutional investors. Book with your work email.
Key People
Friedrich Droste
Managing Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Simon Capital based?
Simon Capital is headquartered in Bitburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
When was Simon Capital founded?
Simon Capital was founded in 2018.
How many portfolio companies does Simon Capital have?
Simon Capital has 25 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Simon Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Lyre's, dsb Deutsche Sanierungsberatung, HOLY, Wild Earth, Pacifico Biolabs.
What was Simon Capital's most recent investment shown here?
Simon Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in dsb Deutsche Sanierungsberatung in 2026.
What sectors does Simon Capital focus on?
Simon Capital focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Simon Capital focus on?
Simon Capital typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Simon Capital's AUM?
Simon Capital's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.