Gründerfonds Ruhr I

A Pioneer in
driving innovation
in the Ruhr Region.

Gründerfonds Ruhr I was established in 2017 as the first dedicated regional fund for the Ruhr region and is jointly managed by NRW.BANK and Gründerfonds Ruhr.

LIDROTEC Raises $13.5 Million to Revolutionize Chip Singulation

by bonn | June 26, 2025 | GFR I, Portfolio | 0 Comments

Essen, 26 June 2025 – LIDROTEC, a deep tech start-up pioneering next-generation laser systems for low-damage, high-precision chip cutting, has announced the successful closing of a $13.5 million Series A-2 financing round. The round was co-led by Lam Capital, the...

talpasolutions raises €15M Series B

by admin | March 28, 2023 | GFR I, Portfolio | 0 Comments

Essen, 28 March 2024 - talpasolutions, a leading IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), analytics and intelligence solution provider for heavy industry, is announcing today it has raised €15 million in Series B funding led by Bosch Ventures and MIG Capital. The round...

Gründerfonds Ruhr invests in VMRay

by admin | December 19, 2022 | GFR I, Portfolio | 0 Comments

Bochum, 19 December 2022 - VMRay, a globally successful provider of solutions for detecting and analysing advanced malware and phishing threats, announces the extension of its Series B funding round. The expansion round was led by global alternative asset alternative...

Empowering B2B Startups for Sustainable Growth

The fund was created to support and strengthen the startup ecosystem in the Ruhr region, fostering innovation and economic growth. Over the years, Gründerfonds Ruhr I has invested into 10 early-stage B2B startups, with already one successful exit, focusing on Life Sciences, MedTech, Cybersecurity, and EdTech.

While no new investments are being made, the fund is now dedicated to managing and supporting its existing portfolio companies, ensuring they continue to grow and thrive. Startups benefit from valuable entrepreneurial expertise, access to key industry partners, and a strong network to foster sustainable success.