TVF II: Final Closing with Over 50 Million €
TVF II: Final Closing with Over 50 Million €
Public and Private Investors Back High-Growth Tech Startups
Aachen, Germany – July 17, 2025 – Following a successful final closing, TechVision Fund (TVF) II now has a fund volume exceeding €50 million. TVF II is the fourth generation of venture capital funds managed by the team at TVF Management GmbH. The fund invests from the pre-seed and seed stages in the most promising tech startups across various verticals. Its primary focus is on teams based in the Rhineland/NRW region as well as the Euregio Meuse-Rhine (Netherlands/Belgium).
TVF relies on a strong investor ecosystem. In addition to NRW.BANK, Sparkasse Aachen, and other regional savings banks, the fund is supported by numerous entrepreneurial private investors from its network. New investors include Helaba (Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen) and entrepreneurs such as Erich Borsch (Co-Founder of Aixigo), Jürgen and Leo May (JM Holding), Alexander Stoffers (next audit, Co-Founder of Modell Aachen), and Dr. Reik Winkel and Dr. Christian Augustin (founders of indurad GmbH).
Focus on Early-Stage Companies
Since 2007, the experienced TVF team has financed and developed over 40 innovative startups in fields such as biotech, software, semiconductors, mechanical engineering, deep and medtech, and new materials. Since the launch of TVF II in 2023, five startups have already been financed:
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membion GmbH: Based in Roetgen (near Aachen), membion has developed an innovative technology for wastewater treatment that saves up to 75% of space and over 90% of energy compared to current standards. In December 2023, TVF II and the DeepTech & Climate Fund (DTCF) invested €5 million together.
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Vivalyx GmbH: To better preserve organs intended for transplantation, Vivalyx created “Omnisol”—a synthetic blood-like solution. Combined with its proprietary “Flowstore” transport system, it enables the safe transport of organs over much longer distances and timeframes. In April 2024, TVF II and co-investors contributed approximately €7 million to support regulatory approvals in the U.S. (FDA) and Europe (CE).
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Black Semiconductor GmbH: This semiconductor startup from Aachen has developed a key technology for connecting microchips using graphene, enabling higher-performance and more energy-efficient data transmission—particularly critical in the context of growing AI-driven computing demands. The DeepTech company has raised around €250 million from leading international VCs and via IPCEI funding from the state of NRW and the German government.
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IonKraft GmbH: A spin-off from RWTH Aachen’s Institute of Plastics Processing (IKV), IonKraft developed a coating process for plastic containers that prevents diffusion, provides chemical resistance, and protects contents. This eliminates the need for multi-layer solutions, replaces PFAS-containing layers, and enables recyclability. To accelerate growth, TVF II and co-investors invested €3.5 million in November 2024.
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Planted GmbH: Helping service companies meet their sustainability goals, Planted offers a SaaS platform for CSRD reporting and ESG monitoring. Through its own climate protection projects (e.g., reforestation), customers can automatically offset emissions. In December of last year, TVF II and co-investors invested a total of €3.8 million in the Cologne-based company.
From Startup to Standalone Company
TVF focuses on early-stage startup financing and is often the first institutional investor involved. It positions itself as the go-to VC in the increasingly successful startup ecosystem of the Rhineland and the cross-border region with Belgium and the Netherlands. This innovation-rich area boasts internationally renowned research institutions, universities, and a mature advisory and investment network, making it one of Germany’s leading startup ecosystems, with Aachen as NRW’s startup capital. As a partner in the Gateway Factory—recently equipped with millions in funding—TVF actively contributes to the ongoing development and success of the Aachen-Düsseldorf-Cologne startup region.
The fund runs until 2035. “We have the staying power to support companies until they’re ready for international investors,” says Dr. Ansgar Schleicher, Managing Partner of TechVision Fund. “With our current setup, we are excellently positioned to help further DeepTech teams become successful companies. We act not only as financiers but also as entrepreneurial sparring partners and strategists—always at the startups’ side.”
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About TVF
TechVision Fund (TVF) is the leading early-stage venture capital fund from the Rhineland in Germany, focused on technology startups in the pre-seed to Series A stages. TVF targets outstanding teams from the region, including neighboring parts of the Netherlands and Belgium. The TVF management team has experience from four fund generations and currently manages over €100 million in assets. The funds are backed by strong investors including NRW.BANK, eight savings banks from western NRW, and more than 20 successful entrepreneurs.
TVF supports startup teams with proximity, network, and expertise, helping them grow into future international industry leaders. Through the S-UBG Group network, TVF offers unique access to over 150 successful companies across various industries, fostering connections between startups and their first customers, partners, and advisors.
TVF – Brain | Cash | Proximity
Learn more at www.tvf.vc
