GF BRYCK Ventures

GF BRYCK Ventures is an Essen, Germany-based venture capital fund that invests in pre-seed business-to-business technology and deep tech startups. The firm operates a €10 million fund focused on sectors such as energy transition, decarbonization, healthcare, and biotechnology, providing initial capital injections of up to €300,000 per portfolio company. It functions as an early-stage vehicle connected to Gründerfonds Ruhr II, which targets a broader €50 million total fund volume to provide subsequent follow-on investments. The fund's financial backing and strategic network involve partnerships with RAG-Stiftung and Gründerfonds Ruhr, managed by investment professionals like Dr. Fabian Hogrebe, while its active portfolio includes early-stage companies like 2NA FISH GmbH and CODE University of Applied Sciences. GF BRYCK Ventures was established in 2025 as a joint initiative founded by the BRYCK innovation ecosystem, Gründerfonds Ruhr, and RAG-Stiftung.