Welcome to our comprehensive guide showcasing the influential women shaping the venture capital (VC) scene in Germany. In recent years, the German startup ecosystem has experienced remarkable growth, attracting significant investments and fostering innovation across various industries. Despite the traditionally male-dominated nature of the VC world, talented and driven women have been making significant strides as partners in prominent VC firms, playing a crucial role in funding and nurturing emerging startups. Join us as we highlight and celebrate these trailblazing female VC partners who are driving forward the future of entrepreneurship and investment in Germany.

Angela De Giacomo - Managing Partner at Vintehra 

Angela's role at Vinthera builds on her extensive experience managing VC investments at Thomas Falk's Family Office, eValue AG, and leading investment strategy at an American Indian Family Office. She started her career at KPMG as an international tax specialist and manager in M&A. Angela's involvement on startup boards highlights her commitment to supporting emerging ventures. With a Diploma in Business Administration and Chartered Tax Advisor accreditation, Angela brings a versatile skill set to her role in venture capital.

Angela Lawaldt - Partner at BONVENTURE

Angela Lawaldt is a partner at BonVenture with a background in psychology, intercultural business communication, and entrepreneurship. Before joining BonVenture, she worked as a corporate consultant and co-founded a biotech start-up. Angela's interest in social impact led her to Ashoka Germany, where she managed the investor network and selected social entrepreneurs. She has been involved in social projects since childhood, including co-founding a youth initiative in Kosovo/Bosnia. Angela brings a blend of business expertise and passion for social causes to her role in impact investing at BonVenture.

Anja Rath - Managing Partner at PropTech1

Anja began her startup journey in 1998 right after finishing her A-Levels, joining a Munich startup co-founded by Nikolas Samios. She quickly advanced to COO/CFO, managing finance and operations while pursuing part-time studies at the British Open University, earning an MBA. Anja specializes in supporting founders and shareholders, structuring financing rounds, and advising on venture capital and M&A strategies. She co-founded Brandenburg Ventures GmbH and co-authored the venture capital book DEALTERMS.VC. Anja is also on the Extended Board of Directors of the German Startup Association. Her leadership has left a significant impact on the German startup scene.

Anna Sophie Blistein - Managing Partner at PropTech1

Anna Sophie brings startup experience in nutrition and e-commerce, with a focus on impact-oriented entrepreneurship. She was COO and Marketing Director at VITAFY BRANDS and previously worked in strategy consulting at Strategy& and business development at SportScheck. Anna Sophie's passion for impact led her to volunteer abroad, intern at Ashoka Youth Initiative, and coach the board of Rock Your Life! in Munich during her business studies at ESB Business School.

Bettine Schmitz - Founding Partner at AUXXO

Tine is a strong advocate for female founders and has a diverse background in strategy consulting, product management, and startup acceleration. She has played a significant role in accelerating nearly 100 companies at Axel Springer Plug and Play and has made close to 20 angel investments. With a background in mathematics, Tine enjoys analyzing data during her weekly focus sessions. Outside of work, she prioritizes spending time cooking and dining with loved ones, cycling on her road bike, and practicing yoga and meditation.

Cynthia Nadal - Founding Partner at Reaction

Cynthia Nadal is a seasoned finance and venture capital professional. She is currently a Founding Partner at Reaction, a global venture capital firm focused on scaling impactful innovations. Prior to this, Cynthia held leadership roles at Founders Factory and IHS Markit, contributing to international growth and innovation. She also gained experience at Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch in risk management and wealth management. Cynthia holds certifications in Prince2, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and Risk Management, showcasing her expertise in project management and innovation.

Daria Saharova - Founding Partner at World Fund

Daria Saharova is a highly experienced General Partner at World Fund, with over 20 years of entrepreneurial and investment expertise. She was recognized as ‘Best Female Investor’ at the German Startups Association Awards in 2020. Daria also serves as an expert advisor to the European Commission and co-founded the think tank 1E9 Denkfabrik, maintaining close ties with international tech industry leaders. She holds a degree in Business Administration and Management from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.

Doerte Hirschberg - General Partner at Climentum Capital

Dörte is an experienced entrepreneur and investor with a strong background in scaling startups. She led global HR and incubation efforts at Rocket Internet, scaling over 50 startups to Series A. Dörte also founded her own SaaS company, IdeaFox, and held a leadership role at HelloFresh. She is passionate about promoting diversity in the investor ecosystem and supports diverse founder teams. Currently, Dörte focuses on investing in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and leads investor relations efforts there.

Doreen Huber - Partner at EQT Ventures

Doreen brings a wealth of entrepreneurial and food technology expertise to her role as a Partner at EQT Ventures. Prior to joining EQT, she founded and led LEMONCAT, a successful marketplace and SaaS solution for the catering industry, which was acquired by Rocket Internet's B2B Food Group in 2019. Doreen also served as COO of Delivery Hero, a leading food delivery unicorn valued at over €10 billion. With a strong background in C-level positions and founding her first company at 23, Doreen is recognized as one of Germany's respected business entrepreneurs. Outside of her professional achievements, Doreen is passionate about travel and art, holding a Master's degree in Media Science, Literature, and Art History from Humboldt University Berlin.

Fabiola Hochkirchen - Founder at AUXXO

Fabiola Hochkirchen is the Managing Partner at Auxxo Beteiligungen GmbH, where she has been since April 2019, leading investment initiatives in the Berlin area. She is also the Initiating Partner of the Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund, driving initiatives to support female entrepreneurs. Previously, Fabiola served as a Partner at Arcadia Beteiligungen, a mid-cap private equity fund, from April 2002 to July 2013. She holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) from the University.

Gesa Miczaika - Founder and General Partner at AUXXO

Gesa is a founding partner dedicated to promoting gender equity in venture capital. With a background in strategy consulting and startups, she was the first employee at Blacklane and later a Venture Partner at Entrepreneur First. Currently, Gesa serves as Deputy President of the German Startups Association. Outside work, she enjoys meditation, sports, hiking, sauna visits, and spending quality time with friends and family.

Gloria Baeuerlein - Founding Partner at Puzzle Ventures

Gloria Baeuerlein is a Founding Partner at Puzzle Ventures, a €21.5M angel-operator fund focused on supporting exceptional European pre-seed and seed founders in building transformative B2B companies. Prior to this, Gloria was an Angel Investor, making investments in early-stage B2B SaaS and digital health startups across Europe, the US, and Latin America. She also served as Chief Operating Officer at Back, a company specializing in automation platforms for People Operations. Gloria's experience includes roles as Global Head of Strategy at KRY and Principal at Index Ventures. She holds a Master of Science in Business Administration from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management.

Ines Kolmsee - Partner at Matterwave Ventures

Ines Kolmsee, a Partner at Matterwave Ventures, brings extensive experience in energy and renewables. Previously, she held executive roles at Aperam SA and EWE AG and was CEO of SKW Stahl-Metallurgie. Ines co-founded a startup in renewable energy and serves on the boards of Umicore SA, Prysmian SPA, BORALEX Inc, and Etex SA. She holds degrees in Process and Energy Engineering from TU Berlin, as well as an MBA from INSEAD, and focuses her investments on energy, resource efficiency, and climate tech.

Isabella Fandrych - General Partner at Nucleus Capital

Dr. Isabella Fandrych is a General Partner at Nucleus Capital, specializing in Pre-Seed and Seed investments with a focus on scientific founders. Prior to Nucleus Capital, she spent several years at McKinsey & Company in various roles, including Senior Consultant and Junior Engagement Manager, supporting decarbonization initiatives. Isabella holds a PhD in Management from the University of Düsseldorf, investigating digital strategy in large corporates. She also earned an M.Sc. in Finance and Economics from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering and Management from Technische Universität Berlin.

Isabelle Canu - Partner at Green European Tech Fund

Isabelle Canu is a Partner at the Green European Tech Fund (GET), where she leads investments in cleantech startups, driving the eco-industrial revolution. With over 25 years of expertise, she founded Respin, providing strategic consulting to align venture capital investment strategies with sustainability goals. Isabelle's background also includes roles as Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Brightpoint Group and Head of Operations at coparion Management GmbH, highlighting her extensive experience in risk management and operational leadership in the investment sector.

Itziar Estevez Latasa - General Partner at IRIS

Itziar is a Partner at IRIS, focusing on late-stage and growth capital investments across Europe, with expertise in B2B software, supply chain, deeptech, and industry 4.0. She began her career optimizing production lines at BMW before specializing in private equity and energy projects at The Boston Consulting Group. Prior to IRIS, Itziar spent a decade in venture capital at Next47 and Siemens Venture Capital, with investments in companies like Black Duck, Thinkstep, and LogRhythm. She holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Navarra and an MBA from the London Business School.

Janna Ensthaler - Founding Partner at Green Generation Fund

Janna Ensthaler is a Founding Partner at Green Generation Fund, specializing in early-stage investments in Food Tech and Green Tech. She's also the Founder of Event Inc and GlossyBox, two successful startups. Janna's background includes roles at Rocket Internet and Bain & Company. She holds degrees from the University of Oxford and the London School of Economics.

Jeannette zu Fürstenberg - Managing Director at General Catalyst

Dr. Jeannette zu Fürstenberg leads General Catalyst's European operations and co-founded La Famiglia VC, focusing on early-stage ventures. She invests in technology-driven transformation, notably in AI, climate, and industrial sectors, supporting companies like Deel and Forto. Outside investments, she advocates for entrepreneurship in Europe and runs the "Fürstenberg Zeitgenössisch" art foundation.

Judith Dada - Managing Director at General Catalyst

Judith Dada is a Partner at General Catalyst and a General Partner at La Famiglia VC, focusing on early-stage ventures. Her previous roles include Solutions Manager at Facebook and experience in investment management at Holtzbrinck Digital. She holds a Master of Science degree from the University of Oxford and has received distinctions for her academic achievements.

Juliane Hahn - Founding Partner at Signature Ventures

Juliane Hahn is the Founding Partner of Signature Ventures, a founder-centric VC firm focusing on tech startups. With a background in Venture Capital and experience as an Attorney-at-Law in M&A, she brings a unique blend of legal expertise and investment insight to her role.

Katharina Lind - Co-founder & Partner at 2bX

Katharina Lind, Co-Founder of 2bX, a venture capital firm specializing in UrbanTech, brings expertise in organizational development and systemic business coaching. With a focus on simplifying complex concepts and fostering clear communication, she cultivates strong team dynamics and supports startups in addressing urban challenges.

Katja Ruhnke - Managing Director at CK Venture Capital

Katja Ruhnke is the Managing Director of CK Venture Capital GmbH, focusing on investing in startups contributing to a better future, particularly in health, leisure, environment, and technology sectors. She is also the CEO and Co-Founder of CK Workspace, providing flexible office solutions. Additionally, Katja serves as an angel investor in initiatives like hey circle and heynanny, aiming to address environmental and work-life balance challenges.

Kiana Mardi - Founding Partner at Lucy Capital

Kiana Mardi is the Founding Partner of Lucy Capital, investing in purpose-driven tech startups. She serves on the advisory board of Callirius AG and is involved in seed investments in companies like fraud0 and informed. Her educational background includes an MBA in Business Creation & Innovation and studies in Business Administration and Management.

Lauren Lentz - General Partner at Revent

Dr. Lauren Lentz is a General Partner at Revent, focusing on early-stage investments in technology-driven solutions for global challenges. With a background in social science from Yale, Harvard, and Oxford, she's dedicated to finding innovative solutions to complex societal and environmental issues. Lauren is also actively involved in initiatives like Founders Pledge, leveraging her expertise to support impactful entrepreneurship.

Lena Thiede - Co-Founder & General Partner at Planet A

Lena Thiede, Co-Founder & General Partner at Planet A, is an experienced environmental policy expert, having advised the German government on sustainable finance and led initiatives in East Africa for biodiversity and water management. She now heads the science team at Planet A, pioneering new methods for assessing environmental impact in venture capital.

Lina Chong - Partner at Target Global

Lina Chong is currently a Partner at Target Global, where she has been involved in venture capital for over six years. Prior to this role, she served as a Product Manager at ResearchGate for three years. She holds a Master of Law and Business from both Bucerius Law School and WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management.

Lina Wenner - Partner at Firstminute Capital

Lina Wenner is a Partner at firstminute, overseeing the Berlin office and managing investments in DACH and the Nordic regions. With a consulting background at the Boston Consulting Group, she holds degrees in Economics, Psychology, and Statistics from University College Utrecht and the University of Cambridge.

Manon Sarah Littek - Founding Partner at Green Generation Fund

Dr. Manon Sarah Littek is the Founding General Partner of the Green Generation Fund, leading sustainable investment initiatives. She brings expertise from roles at the European Investment Bank and the Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet. With a background in philosophy and modern languages from the University of Oxford and a Ph.D. from Freie Universität Berlin, she has a strong academic foundation complementing her executive experience.

Marie Asano - Partner at ECBF

Marie Asano is a Partner at the European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF) with over three years of experience, where she oversees investments and serves on boards of innovative companies in the bioeconomy sector. With a Ph.D. in Polymer Science from Université de Bordeaux, she brings extensive expertise to her role and also advises the "EXIST - Start-ups from Science" program under the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action.

Marie-Helene AMETSREITER - General Partner at Speedinvest

Marie-Helene Ametsreiter, General Partner at Speedinvest, leads the Portfolio Success team, connecting startups with valuable resources for long-term success. With prior experience in telecom and corporate sustainability, she fosters data-driven connections and partnerships within the startup ecosystem, aiming to maximize value and impact.

Monika Steger - Managing Director at Bayern Kapital

Monika Steger has been with Bayern Kapital since January 2000, amassing over twenty years of venture capital experience. She has held management roles in both Early-Stage and Later Stage divisions, demonstrating her passion for innovation. Over the years, Monika's responsibilities expanded to include organizational and managerial aspects of Bayern Kapital and its fund companies. In April 2022, she was appointed Managing Director, reflecting her leadership and contributions to the firm.

Miki Yokoyama - Managing Director & Partner at Aurum Impact

Miki is a seasoned sustainability expert, consultant, and impact investor with experience at Allianz, BMW Group, BCG, and various startups and nonprofits. She founded and launched RESPOND, the BMW Foundation's impact accelerator, and currently manages Aurum Impact. Miki also serves on the boards of the BDI Initiative Circular Economy and BÜFA, advising UnternehmerTUM on sustainability.

Regina Hodits - Managing Partner at Wellington Partners

Dr. Regina Hodits is a Managing Partner at Wellington Partners, with extensive experience in European VC, particularly in life sciences. She holds a PhD in biochemistry from the University of Vienna, Austria, and has led successful investments, served on company boards, and contributed to industry organizations. Regina's background includes roles at Atlas Venture, Apax Partners, and academic research in biochemistry.

Romy Schnelle - Managing Director at HTGF

Romy Schnelle, Managing Director at HTGF, brings 20 years of startup experience and innovation enthusiasm. Leading investments across diverse sectors, she sold ten companies from her portfolio, including Stocard to Klarna and Kiwigrid to Innogy, LG Electronics, and Aqton. With expertise in business development and corporate finance, Schnelle shaped HTGF's Industrial Tech and Digital Tech portfolios after co-founding Fraunhofer spin-off IOSONO.

Sabine Flechet - Co-Founding Partner at Masawa

Sabine Flechet is a Co-Founding Partner at Masawa, specializing in impact investing for mental wellness, and a Senior Venture Advisor at Purpose Economy. She also engages in seed investing with SF Ventures and contributes to the French-German tech ecosystem as Co-Founder & Vice-President of La French Tech Munich. Flechet holds an MBA from INSEAD and completed the High-Performance Leadership program at IMD in 2019.

Siobhan Brewster - Partner at AENU

Siobhan Brewster is a Partner at AENU, an early-stage climate impact VC firm focused on Europe, and a Kauffman Fellow. With over 20 years of experience in the startup ecosystem, she has made significant investments in companies like Blig, Hier, and Trucksters. Brewster is also the Co-Founder of Atlas Unbound, a sustainable travel company, and holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Anthropology from UCL.

Tanja Emmerling - Partner at HTGF

Dr. Tanja Emmerling is a Partner at High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) and leads its Berlin office, specializing in Digital Tech investments since 2014. She focuses on areas like Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Mobility & Logistics, IT-Security, Blockchain, and SaaS, while also mentoring startups and advocating for female investors. Prior to HTGF, she held the position of Head of New Ventures at a media company, overseeing B2B incubations for over six years.

Tanja Rosendahl - Managing Partner at F-LOG Ventures

Tanja boasts over 15 years of experience in venture capital investments and portfolio management, including eight years with NRW.BANK’s Digital&Tech venture fund, where she established and oversaw the Gründerfonds Ruhr. Prior to founding F-LOG Ventures, she honed her skills in technology and startups at an M&A consulting firm, making her an invaluable mentor and ally for portfolio companies. Outside of work, Tanja enjoys maintaining her balance through engaging in sportive activities, particularly those involving two-wheeled pursuits.

Tina Dreimann - Founder and Managing Director at Better Ventures

Tina Dreimann is the Founder and Managing Director of Better Ventures, focusing on purpose-driven entrepreneurship and angel investment. She mentors at Climate Founders and the Center for Digital Technology and Management. Tina's background includes leadership roles at die kartenmacherei GmbH and FriendScout24, with academic credentials from the University of Passau and Harvard University.

Verena Alice Sturm - Founding Partner at Avestu Capital

Verena Alice Sturm is a founding partner at Avestu Capital and Mandatory Ventures, specializing in venture capital and strategic consultancy. With extensive experience in socio-political consultancy for startups and organizations, she also lectures at the International School of Management. Sturm holds academic degrees in Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and International Relations, underpinning her expertise in strategy, investment, and ethics.

Verena Pausder - Founder & Investor at Pausder Ventures

Verena Pausder, founder of Pausder Ventures, chairs the startup association. She advocates for digital education and promotes diversity in startups. Pausder co-founded FC Viktoria Berlin's women's team and ada learning GmbH. Recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.

Videesha Boeckle - Founding and General Partner at āltitude

Videesha Boeckle is a founding/general partner at āltitude, a Germany-based early-stage fund investing in pan-European technologies for small businesses, emphasizing efficiency. Boeckle also serves as an extended board member at Startup-Verband, advocating for a founder-friendly environment in Germany. With previous experience as a managing director at Signals Venture Capital and involvement in real estate development through Boeckle Holdings, she brings a diverse background to her roles in investment and entrepreneurship.

In conclusion, the presence and impact of female VC partners in Germany's startup and investment landscape cannot be overstated. These women bring diverse perspectives, expertise, and networks to the table, enriching the VC industry and paving the way for future generations of entrepreneurs and investors. As we continue to witness the evolution of Germany's innovation ecosystem, it's clear that the contributions of these talented individuals will remain instrumental in shaping the success stories of tomorrow. Let's celebrate and support the ongoing achievements of female VC partners as they continue to drive positive change and inspire others in the dynamic world of venture capital.