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Get to know Germany’s angel network ecosystem: 20 networks that fund early-stage tech start-ups, with investments from EUR50K to EUR100K, providing expert mentoring.
July 29, 2025
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Germany’s angel network ecosystem has become an important source of early-stage financing for start-ups, particularly in the tech sector. This ecosystem has grown steadily, with various formal and informal structures emerging to facilitate investments. In Germany, around 40 organised Business Angel Networks (BANs) help bridge the gap between the available early-stage financing and the demand from innovative companies.
These networks help streamline the process by organising pitch events, mentoring sessions, and due diligence activities, supporting investors and entrepreneurs.
A report by The European Investment Fund estimates that around 1,400 members are registered in formal associations or federations, with the total believed to be significantly higher due to the many “silent angels” who prefer to invest privately.
In terms of gender, around 97% of business angels are male, often former CEOs or entrepreneurs. They typically invest in high-tech or tech-oriented start-ups. Their wealth frequently exceeds EUR 5M, and they tend to commit amounts ranging from EUR 50,000 to EUR 100,000 per deal. They hold their investments for an average of four to seven years.
AngelInvest Ventures is a platform that links early-stage companies with angel investors. The service is structured to present investment opportunities in a clear and accessible format for investors.
They invest in pre-seed and seed deals in around +50 European tech companies annually, with ticket sizes of €125k.
Auxxo is an investment network that supports early-stage companies through capital investment and strategic advice. The platform outlines its approach to selecting and evaluating business ideas.
They invest in pre-seed and seed deals in female-founded European startups and have invested in companies like Sproutl, Qualifyze, Apryl, and many others.
Angel Engine is a business angel network based in Düsseldorf, Germany. The organization brings together nearly 40 members from diverse professional backgrounds, including marketing, finance, and sales. Their primary goal is to support early-stage startups by providing mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to funding.
In addition to financial backing, Angel Engine focuses on hands-on support for founders, helping them build sustainable business models. The organization actively participates in regional startup events, such as the Start-up Week Düsseldorf, and is a member of the Business Angels Netzwerk Deutschland (BAND).
BACB is a network that connects private investors with early-stage companies seeking funding. The platform is designed to facilitate matching investment opportunities with investors interested in supporting start-ups.
They organise meetings and events where entrepreneurs can present their projects and investors can review potential investments. It also provides basic guidelines on the investment process and criteria for evaluating business ideas.
BAAR is a business angel network based in Essen, Germany. Founded in December 1999, it is now one of the largest member-based angel networks in the country. BAAR provides a platform where early-stage startups and capital-seeking entrepreneurs can connect with experienced business angels who offer both funding and know-how.
BAAR primarily focuses on the Ruhr region, supporting structural change and promoting a strong local business angel culture. However, the network is also open to projects from across Germany and neighboring countries.
BANS is a regional organization that connects business angels with startups and young companies in Saarland, Germany. Operated through the Saarland Chamber of Commerce (IHK), BANS coordinates selection and matchmaking processes between investors and entrepreneurs. It aims to support early-stage businesses by offering access to funding and valuable business contacts.
BANS also promotes entrepreneurial culture in the region and helps strengthen the local startup ecosystem.
BANE is a Europe-wide platform based in Niddatal-Assenheim, Germany. It connects business angels and other investors with companies looking for capital, and vice versa. Led by Jürgen A. Cujé, BANE focuses on growth financing and succession planning for businesses across Europe.
In addition to matching companies with investors, BANE supports entrepreneurs seeking capital to expand or grow their businesses.
BAN-NDS was founded in 2002 through an initiative by the Ministry for Economic Affairs of Lower Saxony. Since 2004, it has been coordinated by NBank, the state’s development bank. The network’s main goal is to strengthen and expand the business angel culture across Lower Saxony by connecting young, innovative companies in need of capital with suitable investors.
BAN-NDS works closely with local business angel networks and acts as a bridge between startups and funders. Through platforms like NBank’s Business Angel Forum, they help early-stage companies find capital and guidance.
BayStartup is an initiative in Bavaria that supports the regional start-up ecosystem by linking early-stage companies with local investors. The company aims to strengthen regional economic development through structured investment processes.
It organises networking events, pitch sessions, and practical workshops where investors and entrepreneurs meet to discuss business opportunities. The approach is grounded in precise, fact-based evaluations and objective support measures.
Business Angels Deutschland is an association of private investors who provide early-stage capital and advisory support to start-ups. The network is a forum where experienced investors share knowledge and evaluate new business opportunities.
They regularly hold pitch sessions and networking events, offering a structured environment for both entrepreneurs and investors to engage. It also publishes information on best practices in start-up financing and business development.
Business Angels FrankfurtRheinMain is one of the most active business angel networks in Germany, with over 150 members and connections that extend beyond the region. Based in Frankfurt am Main, the organization hosts monthly matchmaking events for early-stage funding, as well as four to six startup workshops each year to help founders prepare for investor engagement.
The network supports startups without any regional or sector restrictions and works closely with institutions across the Rhine-Main area, especially the Frankfurt Chamber of Commerce. Business Angels FrankfurtRheinMain also engages with accelerators, incubators, and corporate partners through various event formats.
Business Angels Rheinland-Pfalz is a regional network based in Mainz that connects experienced, independent business professionals with young companies across the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. They offer guidance and access to a broad business network, and are also willing to invest their own capital when appropriate.
The organization works closely with various partners, including the Investitions- und Strukturbank Rheinland-Pfalz (ISB), to provide comprehensive support for startups.
The Business Angels Start-up Region Ostwürttemberg is a network of around 15 experienced entrepreneurs who support young startups with capital, knowledge, and industry contacts. The group focuses on technology-driven and knowledge-intensive business models, with particular interest in fields such as mechanical engineering, advanced technologies, IT, environmental tech, biotechnology, and medical technology.
Open to additional qualified private investors, the network is coordinated by the local Chamber of Commerce in Ostwürttemberg. Members are active business professionals who also invest their own capital in promising companies.
Business Angels Weser-Ems-Bremen is a regionally focused network that connects growth-oriented startups with investors in the Weser-Ems-Bremen area. The network supports young businesses by offering access to capital, know-how, and valuable contacts from within the region.
To do this, the organization works closely with a wide range of partners, including chambers of commerce, universities, development banks, regional banks, and tech centers.
Companisto Angel Club is a division of a larger investment platform that connects start-ups with experienced angel investors. It is structured to offer investors access to early-stage investment opportunities within a broader, established ecosystem.
The company organizes formal funding rounds and networking sessions where investors review detailed business proposals. Its operations focus on clear data, structured due diligence, and direct investor–entrepreneur interactions. The equity-based Companisto crowdfunding service is delivered as part of the same platform.
IAAG Angel Invest is a specialised arm of a larger investment group that connects angel investors with early-stage companies. The company brings together a network of investors who work collectively to evaluate new business opportunities.
Its operations involve a systematic approach to due diligence and market analysis, ensuring that each investment is assessed according to clearly defined criteria. The company also facilitates regular meetings and information exchanges between investors and entrepreneurs.
IACD is a Düsseldorf-based organization that supports ambitious founders by offering entrepreneurial know-how, valuable networks, and access to capital. The club was created to help startups succeed through both strategic advice and financial investment.
One of their standout features is its use of "club deals", a way for members to invest in promising startups. The network focuses on making investment partnerships easy and effective, while also ensuring that founders get the support they need at every stage of growth.
Mavericks Founders is an organisation that supports early-stage companies by linking them with investors interested in innovative business models. The company provides a framework where start-up founders can present their ideas to seasoned investors.
They facilitate pitch events, one-on-one meetings, and structured mentoring sessions. The company’s model focuses on objective evaluation and practical support to help founders refine their business strategies.
Startup Angels Alb-Bodensee is a nonprofit business angel network based in Albstadt, Germany, established in 2017. The organization comprises nearly 40 members, including experienced entrepreneurs and investors from the region between the Swabian Alb and Lake Constance.
Their mission is to support startups and spin-offs by providing financial backing, mentorship, and access to a broad network of industry contacts.
Startup Angels Zollernalb is a regional investment network that connects start-ups within the Zollernalb area to local angel investors.
Their operations include organizing local pitch events, mentoring programs, and structured investor meetings. The organisation emphasises a systematic evaluation of business proposals and a pragmatic approach to supporting start-up growth.
This article is part of a series in which we present the top angel clubs and investment networks across Europe. Stay tuned as we feature more countries!
Written by
Delia Ene
B2B Communication Lead
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