Next Big Thing AG
Also known as NBT, Next Big Thing, NBT AG
Berlin venture studio for the machine economy (Next Big Thing AG, founded 2016) that co-founds and holds stakes in IoT, AI and deep-tech B2B startups.
- HEADQUARTERS
- Berlin, Germany
- FOUNDED
- 2016
- AUM
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- OUTSIDE CAPITAL
- Yes
- TEAM LISTED
- 3 people
Focus
- STAGES
- Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
- SECTORS
- Industrial & ManufacturingArtificial IntelligenceDeep TechReal Estate & PropTechHealthTechSoftware & SaaS
- GEOGRAPHY
- Germany
Overview
Next Big Thing AG (NBT) describes itself as a venture studio for the machine economy that co-founds deep-tech ventures in IoT, AI and DLT with founders and acts as their early-stage investor and technical co-founder. Founded in 2016 in Berlin by Harald Zapp and Maik Käbisch, it raised a EUR 19M Series B in 2021 from the Schörghuber family office Blue Lion, the WIKA Group, roellpartners, Mujinzo Labs, Gemelo Holding and existing investors EOS VC Europe I Fund and GPS Ventures. In 2023 it launched the Visionaries venture-building program, offering founders up to EUR 700k in cash and in-kind contributions. Its current portfolio page lists seven companies, including metr, Enclave, Makula and Sensry.
Investment thesis
Co-founds and backs B2B deep-tech ventures for the machine economy (IoT, IIoT, edge computing, AI, sensors), with a focus on industrial, infrastructure, construction, real estate, healthcare and cybersecurity use cases and on sustainable impact.
PORTFOLIO (10)
- metrNOTABLEReal Estate & PropTech
- HealthTech
- Mobility & Logistics
- Industrial & Manufacturing
- Software & SaaS · since 2020
- Industrial & Manufacturing
- Deep Tech
- SkytaleFintech
- Artificial Intelligence
- Industrial & Manufacturing
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Frequently asked questions
Next Big Thing AG is a accelerator based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2016.
Yes. Next Big Thing AG invests its own capital in private companies.
Next Big Thing AG invests at Pre-Seed, Seed and Series A stages in Industrial & Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, HealthTech and Software & SaaS.
Key people at Next Big Thing AG include Maik Käbisch (Co-founder; Chairman of the Supervisory Board (2021)), Harald Zapp (Founder and CEO (2021-2023 releases)) and Dr. Corinna Sinzig (Director of Venture Development (2023)).
Next Big Thing AG's investments include metr, AssistMe, AXO Track, ConcR, Enclave Networks, Makula, Sensry and Skytale, among others.
The most recent publicly reported investment by Next Big Thing AG is metr (EUR 6M Series A (NBT as existing investor increased its stake)), announced in Apr 2023.
Yes. Next Big Thing AG manages capital from outside investors.