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Wanted: Visionaries
We are on the lookout for entrepreneurs with groundbreaking ideas for future technologies. Our focus is on biotechnology, industry & automation, medical technology, and software. We guide start-ups on their journey to market launch.

IoT
IT harnesses the power of computers, making possible the Internet of Things – smart devices that can manage environments from afar
IOT

Artificial intelligence
Artificial Intelligence boosts productivity for Industry 4.0
Artificial intelligence

Innovative materials
Developing new substances to cut waste and better meet specific requirements
Innovative materials
A real partner – and not just for investors
At ZFHN we think of ourselves as an active partner – not as a profit-oriented investor. Together with the entrepreneurs and their teams, we turn visions into viable concepts. As a long-term partner, we provide a network of renowned experts and professional support for your growth.
If you want to have an exciting insight into our business, take a look at the SWR report about us and our portfolio of companies here.

Created Jobs (about)
23-56
Age of our founders
Business plans analysed in 2019 (approx.)

Entrepreneurial spirit in Heilbronn
Heilbronn is the region of hidden champions. Market leaders and leaders in technology worth billions are domiciled here. Six universities packed in closely together are the basis for innovation. The cooperation between the Heilbronn Education Campus and the Technical University of Munich will yield even more young academics. School pupils are introduced to technological topics through the futuristic “experimenta”. The Heilbronn model, with its focus on training and research, is unique in Germany. The people here like getting involved – but they know how to party too.

Sharing a passion to deliver top performance
ZFHN has amassed decades of experience in supporting start-ups. Displaying passion and commitment, our experts and managers guide start-up teams on their journey, helping them to take their vision through the first seed-financing stage and create a product that can be launched on the market.
News
Mobile learning start-up doinstruct closes seven-figure financing from High-Tech Gründerfonds and Born2Grow
Rethinking employee training, integration, and communication: doinstruct develops a low-threshold, multilingual mobile training solution for frontline workers. The software enables companies to train their employees and service providers by smartphone, across supply chains and in any location. With its strong new partners doinstruct hopes to revolutionize in-company employee training and push ahead with product development and the expansion of the [...]
Great Hill Partners Invests €180m to Merge Echobot and Leadfeeder, Creating an Innovative, AI-Powered Sales Intelligence and Go-to-Market Platform
Link to the article: https://www.echobot.com/press/great-hill-partners-invest-180m-to-merge-echobot-and-leadfeeder/
Mila AG Raises $2M in Pre-Series A Round Led by German-based Born2Grow Ventures
Funding follows triple-digit growth in Germany and high demand for professional smart home device and appliance installation ZÜRICH (31 May 2022) – Mila AG, the European leader of on demand technical support, announced their pre-Series A round of $2M led by early-stage investment fund Born2Grow Ventures, GmbH and Co. KG. The funding followed Mila’s successful management buyout from Swisscom in October [...]