Funding
Access to capital is crucial for building and scaling deep tech ventures — especially for hardware-heavy or research-driven startups facing high early costs and long development cycles. We work hard to ensure that outstanding teams receive the right funding at the right time.
Pree-seed Investment
GF BRYCK Ventures was established in 2025 and enables early-stage founders to receive support at the very beginning of their entrepreneurial journey. As part of the BRYCK ecosystem, the fund offers not only financial investment but also targeted programs, co-innovation formats, and a strong community. Through close networking with corporations, investors, and universities, startups gain access to valuable resources and strategic support to successfully bring their ideas to market.
The GF BRYCK Ventures fund at a glance
Who is eligible:
Tech startups in the pre-seed stage across Germany and Europe.
What we offer:
Pre-seed investments for early validation, prototyping, and faster time-to-market. GF BRYCK Ventures also ensure you’re connected to the industry partners who can accelerate your next steps.
How it works:
Funding is provided by GF BRYCK Ventures, managed by Gründerfonds Ruhr. By combining resources and expertise from Gründerfonds Ruhr and BRYCK, GF BRYCK Ventures creates the perfect conditions for innovation and growth.
Follow-on investment
After validating your solution, we connect you with leading regional and national seed investors. When you are ready to expand into larger markets or raise Series A/B rounds, we connect you to our network of more than 100 national and international investors. Through the RAG-Stiftung’s global LP network you gain access to international funds that support global scale and long-term success.
Corporate Investment
Through BRYCK’s innovation clusters, startups also gain access to strategic corporate partners such as E.ON, RWE, Evonik, RAG AG, LEG, and VIVAWEST. These collaborations open doors to pilot projects, co-development opportunities, and — where relevant — corporate venture investment.
Contact
Kevin Kessler
Startup Investments & Portfolio