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VC FundPuts its own capital into companiesLAST VERIFIED Oct 2026 · 1 SOURCES

UP2INVEST

Also known as UP2INVEST GmbH

Hamburg independent asset manager (BVK member) initiating venture capital (start-ups) and Mittelstand private equity solutions for institutional investors; 2 funds, active since 2019.

HEADQUARTERS
Hamburg, Germany
FOUNDED
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AUM
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OUTSIDE CAPITAL
Yes
TEAM LISTED
1 people

Focus

STAGES
SeedSeries AGrowthBuyout
ASSET MIX
Venture capitalPrivate equity
GEOGRAPHY
GermanyEurope

Overview

UP2INVEST GmbH is an independent asset manager for alternative investment strategies and advisory services based in Hamburg. Its focus is initiating investment solutions for institutional investors in venture capital (start-ups) and private equity (Mittelstand). Its BVK profile lists two funds, activity in Germany since 2019, minority and majority stakes from seed and start-up to expansion financing and small buy-outs, and investors including private individuals and family offices, insurers, banks and pension funds.

People

  • Dr. Hauke Brede
    Managing Director / Partner and shareholder · source

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Frequently asked questions

UP2INVEST is a VC fund based in Hamburg, Germany.

Yes. UP2INVEST invests its own capital in private companies.

UP2INVEST invests at Seed, Series A, Growth and Buyout stages in Climate & Energy, Fintech, Real Estate & PropTech, Software & SaaS and HealthTech.

Key people at UP2INVEST include Dr. Hauke Brede (Managing Director / Partner and shareholder).

Yes. UP2INVEST manages capital from outside investors.