SPRIND
Overview
SPRIND (Bundesagentur für Sprunginnovationen) is Germany's Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation. It is a state-owned entity tasked with identifying, financing, and supporting radical, high-risk innovations to solve major societal, ecological, and economic challenges. It acts as a government-backed investor to bridge the gap between research and market maturity, often referred to as the 'valley of death'. SPRIND utilizes a variety of funding instruments, including grants, equity investments, convertible loans, and innovation competitions, to support projects with breakthrough potential. When making equity investments, it typically requires that at least 30% of the funding round comes from private co-investors.
Portfolio Companies
48
Website
sprind.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kāhu SiliconBio | Jul 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Proxima Fusion | Jul 2026 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| VSORA | Jul 2026 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Descycle | Jun 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Focused Energy | May 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is SPRIND based?
SPRIND is headquartered in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany.
When was SPRIND founded?
Founding year information for SPRIND is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does SPRIND have?
SPRIND has 48 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in SPRIND's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Kāhu SiliconBio, Proxima Fusion, VSORA, Descycle, Focused Energy.
What was SPRIND's most recent investment?
SPRIND's most recent investment on Caplight was in Kāhu SiliconBio in 2026.
What sectors does SPRIND focus on?
SPRIND focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does SPRIND focus on?
SPRIND typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is SPRIND's AUM?
SPRIND's assets under management are estimated between $1.1B and $1.1B.