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Freiraum Ventures

Early-stage fund of Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship (SCE), Hochschule München

Also known as SCE Freiraum Ventures, SCE Projects GmbH, Freiraum

Munich early-stage fund of the Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship (Munich University of Applied Sciences), backed by Falk F. Strascheg; €50k–200k first tickets in university-linked startups.

Run by SCE Projects GmbH at the Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship (Munich University of Applied Sciences); not to be confused with other 'Freiraum' coworking or real-estate businesses.

HEADQUARTERS
Munich, Germany
FOUNDED
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AUM
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OUTSIDE CAPITAL
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TEAM LISTED
5 people

Focus

STAGES
Pre-SeedSeed
SECTORS
HealthTechSoftware & SaaSArtificial IntelligenceBiotech & Life Sciences
ASSET MIX
Venture capital
GEOGRAPHY
Germany

Overview

Freiraum Ventures (SCE Freiraum Ventures) is the early-stage fund attached to the Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship (SCE), the entrepreneurship centre of the Munich University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule München). It is operated by SCE Projects GmbH in Munich and says its fund is backed by Prof. Dr. Falk F. Strascheg, the founder of the SCE and a long-time German venture capitalist. It invests EUR 50k to 200k in incorporated early-stage teams across sectors, aims to be the first investor, and adds coaching and SCE infrastructure. The site lists 17 portfolio startups.

Investment thesis

Backs early-stage, preferably university-linked teams across industries that have shown first steps, strong commitment and a scalable business model; wants to be the first investor and supports founders with knowledge, coaching and the SCE infrastructure (average ticket about €100k, average round €700k).

PORTFOLIO (17)

People

  • David Photien
    Partner · source
  • Prof. Dr. Klaus Sailer
    Partner; managing director of SCE Projects GmbH · source
  • Prof. Dr. Herbert Gillig
    Partner · source
  • Daniel Rasel
    Investment Associate · source
  • Mateo Kulis
    Visiting Analyst · source

Links

Frequently asked questions

Freiraum Ventures is a VC fund based in Munich, Germany.

Yes. Freiraum Ventures invests its own capital in private companies.

Freiraum Ventures invests at Pre-Seed and Seed stages in HealthTech, Software & SaaS, Artificial Intelligence and Biotech & Life Sciences.

Freiraum Ventures's stated ticket size is €50K–€200K.

Key people at Freiraum Ventures include David Photien (Partner), Prof. Dr. Klaus Sailer (Partner; managing director of SCE Projects GmbH), Prof. Dr. Herbert Gillig (Partner) and Daniel Rasel (Investment Associate).

Freiraum Ventures's investments include ZERØTEC, SYNSOR, REFINQ, PANTOHEALTH, VODA, ONYX BIOTECH, ARCSPACE and GETFIT, among others.

Freiraum Ventures states that it accepts submissions through its official contact page.